01-01-2016, 07:18 AM | #1 |
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Happy New year to all, here is my first post
I started my vehicle search couple of weeks ago and narrowed my choices to the following: Lexus NX200t, MB GLC300 and BMW X3. After test driving all of them my decision was between the GLC300 and X3. Both of these vehicles are amazing and honestly the GLC was my top choice, but the decision came down to which dealership wanted the deal the most ($$$) and BMW San Antonio offered me a better deal. The price difference between the two offers was a little bit more than $6,000 (basically same packages). Also, the free maintenance for three years BMW is offering is very important to me since I am in the military and sometimes I have to be away from home for extended periods of time. Here is my deal: 2016 X3 sDrive28i Melbourne Red Metallic with Saddle Brown interior MSRP: $47,195 Sales Price: 42,505 + ttl= 45,586 Options: Driver assistance package, Premium Package, 19" Alloy double spoke wheels, Navigation System, and free maintenance 4/50k Dealer: BMW of San Antonio, TX |
01-01-2016, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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hello and happy new year to you too!
Wonderful car and wonderful color choice, looks great even at night.
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01-01-2016, 05:24 PM | #4 |
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Welcome to the BMW X3 forum, and congratulations on your purchase. This is a great forum which allows folks with a lot of experience with the X3 to share ideas, so hopefully you will find some helpful tips to maximize your X3's potential.
As we sometimes discuss the competition in the X3's class, and the reasons for such, I'm curious as to what you experienced with the GLC that made it your first choice, if not for the selling price. With the 2017 BMW X3 G01 model projected to arrive fairly soon (which many of us are anxiously awaiting), it would be interesting to hear what attracted you to the GLC, and whether we think (that is the key word) BMW is going to provide that in the X3's next iteration. Happy New Year and best wishes for many great times in your new X3. Max |
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1. Since I considered myself a "Geek" when it comes to technology, the GLC has a better navigation interface, the scroll buttons pad is a thing of beauty, and better smartphone applications 2. The cabin on the GLC looks more contemporary than the one on the X3. Hopefully BMW comes with something similar for the new X3 3. The seats material and comfort in my opinion are better in the GLC Those are my honest observations. Thank you for your reply. |
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I just wish I could have arranged a visit to SC to pick it up. |
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01-03-2016, 05:43 PM | #9 |
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pcd is an experience I highly recommend. its something you'll never forget and its one heck of a fun way to pick up your new bimmer!!! I did pcd and loved it!!!!!!!!! but as far s it being made in the USA. that's also one of the reasons I bought one. once mine hits 120,000 miles my next x3 is going to be diesel.
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I enjoy driving the X3 but the interior of the X3 looks dated compared to the GLC. I wouldn't have noticed it if I was not looking at the GLC. |
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However it is interesting to read this X3 vs GLC interior discussion. My personal dislike of the GLC's interior centres mainly around those large in-your-face chromed circular air vents. They (and of course the iPad screen) distract from what is a beautifully crafted interior. In my mind its the sort of styling that might have some short term appeal, but since we first saw them in the C-Class, have aged quickly. BMW interiors, while not setting the world on fire (that crown perhaps lies with Audi and Volvo's new generation models), are functional and have (IMO) stood the test of time. I was particularly interested in the OP's preference of the GLC's COMMAND system over BMW's i-Drive system. I very much to take the opposite view - in recent years I've found BMW's system arguably the benchmark for others to follow in terms of functionality and simplicity. Maybe MB have lifted their game in this regard. Tony |
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