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Because an X3 has a higher driving position, which gives you a better view over the road. Also because the BMW 3 series is very low, it is terrible to get in and out. Some people , like me, have some troubles with their back (not everybody here is 21 you know... )
The X3 is more capable of being driven on roads that are not level, without the road scraping against and likely damaging the chassis and underbody. 4x4 is not always needed (however I would always go for it.)
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I also preferred the 2wd X3; I like the X3 driving position, ease of entry, space etc. but preferred to avoid the extra weight and potential fault risk of the extra transmission components - also 4wd is apparently fussy about tyres in a way that none of my previous 2wd BMWs have been. Only drawback is that I would have bought a 3litre manual 2wd but they don't make one.
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So we have no choice. Where we are, there is no snow and the weather is 60's nearly year round. Plus the RWD model is more fuel efficient, less complex to fix if anything goes wrong, and lower maintenance costs. The 3 series wagon would have it's front and rear bumpers scratched and likely ripped off the first time it tried to go up our driveway. Plus with my back surgery, it's hard to bend down to get in and out of a 3 series (or any sedan for that matter). Oh and the way parking is around here, most sedans scrape or rip their lower front fenders when they try to park due to the height of the parking stop/bump. This is not an issue with an X3. That in addition to the better/easier view due to the added height. Many reasons why a RWD X3 is better than a 3 series. We already have my MB E350 AWD wagon for when we do go north where it snows. and my wagon scrapes every time we enter or exit our driveway so we try to use it as little as possible. When it comes time to replace it, it'll be another SUV. Likely the X5, GLE/GLS, XC90, or Levante. |
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I too would take a RWD option if one was available here, AWD is the all time greatest cons for urban driving. Even id severe snow belt regions, a set of winter tyres is far less expensive in the long run and does a far, far better job than AWD.
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Checking in after a year of owning my 2016 X3 x28i. White with black interior, no options. Overall, I am happy I went with a stock X3 rather than a loaded Ford Escape, Kia Sportage and the like.
Likes: Love the handling, takes corners like a sedan. Solid stock sound system. IDrive. Practical - easy to fit two car seats in back seat and good cargo space. No problems at all so far with the car. Dislikes: uncomfortable front seats, seat bottom too short, lack of lumbar support and side bolsters are lacking. 6.5 inch screen a little small. And not really the car's fault, but white X3's in the San Francisco bay area are as common as CRVs - would have been nice to get a car that I don't see everyday. Overall happy with my purchase, and didn't want to spend $5k at the time on the lumbar package and the sport seats. However, when my lease is up, I will definitely get the sport package and a more unique color (Estoril Blue?) if I stick with BMW. |
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Cool to check in and update. I bought my wife a used X3 but it came loaded to the gills. She loves it. I have a '15 Gran Coupe and not nearly as loaded. While having the options in her truck is nice, I don't miss them a bit in my car. I do just find without nav (hers actually is super annoying to have in the peripheral vision. Yes, I know I can turn it off lol). The leather is nice but I'm fine with my Sensatec. What I DO like is the birds eye view of cams for parking etc. While my car has a rear view cam (DAP), hers as the multiple cams. It's awesome. I'd consider that on my next car. The best part is she doesn't destroy her wheels by curbing them due to the feature. Pays for itself .
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You can get a 2017 X3 w/toys for <$40k.....
Look at the demo / loaners, and remember its going a year down as 2018 is at the door steps. . And resale is of no concern? Ford Escape.... Kia Sportage ?? There is no comparison. And those two don't cost $40K AND....before i bought the Ford or Kia . . .. . look at the Honda Crv a CR top pick for decades, safe, dependable decent in the snow, and hold its value ! ! ! We are on the 3rd one. Zero issues on any. The 2005 died early due to a cell Phone user, doing speed X2.5, blew the stop sign and totaled it.
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There are certain features in my more feature laden one I could live without. Builtin Nav is nice, but it is so much cheaper on a smartphone that you may already have. But you have to get Nav to get some other options I wanted.
Satellite Radio I could live without, since I also listen to music stored on my phone. Or I could do an internet radio subscription. I like my HUD, but if I had never had it I wouldn't miss it. But at some point you have to say enough is enough. An X5 is larger, but more expensive. The 6 cylinder is faster, but more expensive. I didn't really need leather, but some other options forced that. The xenon lights are nicer than the halogen, but I didn't spend the extra money for LED. But I had never had xenon lights before. And don't drive in areas where I can use my brights often anyway. |
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