X3 Review on Fifth Gear Tonight

VikingOne · 04-01-2011, 12:38 PM

FYI-
19:30 1 Apr 2011 - Tiff and Jason drive the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, and Vicki zips around the Monaco in a £40,000 hot hatch. Back in Britain, Jonny meets an ingenious car engineer, and in the Team Test, the foursome reviews the BMW X3 four-wheel drive.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311

Andrewob · 04-01-2011, 12:44 PM

Well spotted

AJWilson · 04-01-2011, 12:46 PM

Something to cheer us up

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-01-2011, 01:13 PM

Looking forward to this

thefreeze · 04-01-2011, 01:57 PM

So all we have to do is wait until somebody uploads it to YouTube!

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-01-2011, 02:01 PM

It handled like a rally car, especially when they gave it air time (12")

They were not impressed with styling or material quality but imo compared to rest in class its fine

tank531 · 04-01-2011, 02:08 PM

I saw the show, not much substance to the test from the real world. For practical advice see WhatCar Feb 11

sfax · 04-01-2011, 02:21 PM

Missed it! Offline for a few hours and look what happens!

I think they have a watch again thing on C5 so will watch it tmw

Disagree on the dash if you have pro nav. Its sat nav graphics, service reminder graphics and its cruise control display isn't old looking IMO, it's the bollox

sfax · 04-01-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tank531

I saw the show, not much substance to the test from the real world. For practical advice see WhatCar Feb 11

I have a scanned copy of the What Car? review tank is referring to and it is good. Tried to upload it but can't. If anyone wants it just PM me an email to send it to

sfax · 04-01-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F25X3

i think they meant the whole dash design. it is quite 90's bmw imo.

I'll be honest and say that my first impressions of it (test drive) weren't great at all when it's all switched off but it more than compensates for that when lit up IMO. I like the balance of analog and digital, particularly things like the red/ green cruise control indicator appearing next to the speedometer. It grew on me a lot since my first impressions so I'm not surprised it sometimes gets marked down by people that see it once

sfax · 04-01-2011, 03:14 PM

In case you missed it

http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311

Although to be honest it was a crap review (and I'm not just saying that because they only gave it 7

) . Zero substance. 2 minutes on xBimmers and you'll learn more.

I don't think Top Gear have anything to worry about from 5th Gear's new Team Review feature

If our international audience want to watch this or any other UK only videos like the latest Top Gear episodes, just use

http://www.youhide.com/

or

http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html

and you can hide where you are

MA78 · 04-01-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

In case you missed it

http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311

Although to be honest it was a crap review (and I'm not just saying that because they only gave it 7

) . Zero substance. 2 minutes on xBimmers and you'll learn more.

I don't think Top Gear have anything to worry about from 5th Gear's new Team Review feature

If our international audience want to watch this or any other UK only videos like the latest Top Gear episodes, just use

http://www.youhide.com/

or

http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html

and you can hide where you are

BBC America is about 4 months behind. But I don't mind waiting. Have they reviewed the F25 yet? Let me guess, Clarkson hates it?

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-02-2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MA78

BBC America is about 4 months behind. But I don't mind waiting. Have they reviewed the F25 yet? Let me guess, Clarkson hates it?

Not yet, they only seem to review super cars these days

tank531 · 04-02-2011, 08:14 AM

I doubt the BBC wil review the F25 too. Even if they did it would be a 'track test' only like 5th Gear, with little user feedback or relative comment.

smarm · 04-02-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

In case you missed it

http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311

Although to be honest it was a crap review (and I'm not just saying that because they only gave it 7

) . Zero substance. 2 minutes on xBimmers and you'll learn more.

I don't think Top Gear have anything to worry about from 5th Gear's new Team Review feature

If our international audience want to watch this or any other UK only videos like the latest Top Gear episodes, just use

http://www.youhide.com/

or

http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html

and you can hide where you are

Doesn't work for Australia.

Found a torrent, impressed with the jump!

x3man1994 · 04-02-2011, 10:24 AM

to anyone who cant watch this i am uploading it youtube.

MA78 · 04-02-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x3man1994

to anyone who cant watch this i am uploading it youtube.

Awesome.

x3man1994 · 04-02-2011, 10:36 AM

here is the link

x3man1994 · 04-02-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x3man1994

here is the link

Sorry youtube says its too long I will split it in half and then re upload it

sfax · 04-02-2011, 10:44 AM

She won't thank you for that freeze frame

Bimar · 04-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x3man1994

Sorry youtube says its too long I will split it in half and then re upload it

can you cut it to the X3 part only?

x3man1994 · 04-02-2011, 11:54 AM

uploading part 1 and part 2 to youtube. The BMW review is in part 2

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VikingOne Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530e 2018 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	X3 Review on Fifth Gear Tonight - UK FYI- 19:30 1 Apr 2011 - Tiff and Jason drive the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, and Vicki zips around the Monaco in a £40,000 hot hatch. Back in Britain, Jonny meets an ingenious car engineer, and in the Team Test, the foursome reviews the BMW X3 four-wheel drive. http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311 __________________ Previous: 2011 X3 2.0d xLine Previous: 2015 X3 LCI 3.0d xLine Current: 2018 530e 2L M-Sport I-Performance
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BIMMER UK 76 Major 52 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	It handled like a rally car, especially when they gave it air time (12") They were not impressed with styling or material quality but imo compared to rest in class its fine __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps
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tank531 Deckhand 5 Rep 389 Posts Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK iTrader: (0)	I saw the show, not much substance to the test from the real world. For practical advice see WhatCar Feb 11
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Missed it! Offline for a few hours and look what happens! I think they have a watch again thing on C5 so will watch it tmw Disagree on the dash if you have pro nav. Its sat nav graphics, service reminder graphics and its cruise control display isn't old looking IMO, it's the bollox __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	In case you missed it http://www.channel5.com/shows/fifth-.../episode-1-311 Although to be honest it was a crap review (and I'm not just saying that because they only gave it 7 ) . Zero substance. 2 minutes on xBimmers and you'll learn more. I don't think Top Gear have anything to worry about from 5th Gear's new Team Review feature If our international audience want to watch this or any other UK only videos like the latest Top Gear episodes, just use http://www.youhide.com/ or http://www.the-cloak.com/anonymous-surfing-home.html and you can hide where you are __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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tank531 Deckhand 5 Rep 389 Posts Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK iTrader: (0)	I doubt the BBC wil review the F25 too. Even if they did it would be a 'track test' only like 5th Gear, with little user feedback or relative comment.
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04-02-2011, 11:54 AM	#22
x3man1994 Banned 37 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2004 X3 2.5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	uploading part 1 and part 2 to youtube. The BMW review is in part 2
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