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Originally Posted by fedinand
Then you might like the X3  it is a good size, but not too big. I think you will like the way it drives compared to the X5 also. |
From Im hearing it's the closest thing to a sedan/wagon.
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Originally Posted by Sabian
Bottom line for me, my interest in the X3 is having a versatile multipurpose vehicle.
There are times I frequently need to haul around equipment that's fairly expensive and delicate, so a truck just won't do, a car is too small and I don't wanna drive a minivan. There are times I want to just have a nice car to drive around with family or friends to go on outings, etc. During daily heavy traffic commutes to work, I would love a vehicle that is both comfortable and relaxing to drive during the frustration of stop and go. When it snows or I need to drive over mountain passes I want a vehicle that I know can handle the worst of situations. At other times I want a car that feels sporty and fun to drive. There may even be times I may want to pull a trailer to haul heavy stuff. I want a vehicle large and versatile enough to accomodate all my needs, yet not be too large to where it's a pain to park on crowded city streets or parking lots.
For me, the X3 pretty much fits all these roles without having to have multiple cars to accomplish all these tasks.
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Originally Posted by Bora20
I like the smaller feeling (and smaller gas bill) of the X3 vs. the X5. The X3 is like having a taller 3-series wagon.
We loved the 3-series wagon, but finding one is nearly impossible. Now with our first daughter being born last weekend, the X3 fit the bill more that our previous E90.
Here are a few thing I like about it:
*Getting a car seat into the rear is easier than a sedan
*Lots of cargo room for the things I need to haul (actually bigger than 1-gen X5)
*Single gate rear door
*M-Sport package
*heated rear seats
*adaptable headlights
*handles almost the same as an AWD 3 series
*easy to get people into the back seat
*ease of entry/egress due to taller height, but not too high like larger SUV
*ability to put snowboards on the room, but still have pass-through for longer Home Depot items
*AWD for going to the ski hill
*etc, etc, etc
The list goes on. The most important thing is that it is the vehicle that best fits ME and my family at the moment. I also don't give a flying f*ck what other people say I drive.
My friend has a 2006 X5. He wishes he had my X3. We have the same motor, but his added ~700lbs of SAV really hurts him at the fuel pump.
My dream is a new X3 with a 6-cyl diesel engine. It doesn't have to be the most powerful one out there, but I do not want a 2.0d. This is my prediction for NA in a few years.
X1 - 2.0d
X3 - 3.0d
X5 - 4.0d
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Originally Posted by Bora20
I forgot to add that I have also owned the following vehicles since 2001 (in this order) to give you some background. The X3 is my favorite so far.
2001 MB C240
2002 MB ML320
2000 MB E320 4Matic Wagon
2006 BMW 325i
2007 BMW X3 3.0si
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Bloody brilliant, splendid, nicely done. This is what I was looking for, thank you ^^^ for the detailed and informative responses. Now it's starting to make sense.
