What did you drive before your X3?

laimbeer · 11-27-2011, 07:57 PM

Drove this, 2007 335i until early November when I got my X3. I also have a 2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost that my wife drives mostly, although that might change now that she is in love with my X3.

Before the 335, I drove a 2007 Subaru Legacy GT. Great car. Lot's of other cars before the Legacy.

Flex

beto_L.A. · 11-28-2011, 12:22 AM

1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 GMC YUKON, 2004 BMW E46,
2009 BMW E90.

cheesebag · 11-28-2011, 05:10 AM

2008 Toyota Landcruiser and 2010 Peugeot 308 (yes I know)!!!!

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-28-2011, 06:21 AM

BMW 2011 550i M Sport, great car, but useless in winter or on wet roads.

pokerface · 11-28-2011, 07:08 AM

the X3 replaces a 1997 E320 (W210). Had to put down the old beast. Drivetrain was still running strong but the rest of the car was getting pretty tired.

DGDuerr · 11-28-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg2step

Just curious what some other X3 drivers drove last, perhaps a new thread as well
my sig says my last car...

My last drive was a 2008 Honda Element 4wd, great little vehicle, very loud inside. My X3 28i is silent in comparison, and now my clients can hear me on my hands free device!

ctski1 · 11-28-2011, 09:03 AM

335xi coupe

nyalpine90 · 11-28-2011, 11:58 AM

ctski1 · 11-28-2011, 12:04 PM

Too soon to start a "What will you drive AFTER your X3??" thread? LOL I'm almost ready.

fiddy yen · 11-28-2011, 12:14 PM

Previously drove in latest order:

2011 BMW 328i Xdrive Executive ed. (Company vehicle)
2012 BMW X1 (Company Vehicle)
2011 BMW 328i Xdrive Classic ed. (Company Vehicle)
2011 Honda Accord Coupe

But the last car I've owned was:
2006 BMW 330I

bmw4cal · 11-28-2011, 02:10 PM

2001 Acura MDX - Great car for almost 11 years. The only complaint I had was lound wind/road noise. My X3 is just a little bit better in the wind/road noise department.

BruceOmega · 11-28-2011, 03:56 PM

Our 2011 X3 replaced a 2006 X3 that we purchased new. We liked our 2006, and it served us well, but the 2011 is a much more refined vehicle.

The 2006 was firm, and the 2011 is smooth, but I feel our 2011 outcorners the 2006 in addition to having a smoother ride and a much more responsive drive train.

Bruce

Batman2000 · 11-28-2011, 11:32 PM

2006 X5 E53 3.0i... moved to the X3 because they were about the same in size and I really did not want a larger car.

mdtmem · 11-29-2011, 12:06 AM

The E60 5(pic below) was traded in on the X3 & will be greatly missed. The X3 is a great car but lacks a few of the creature comforts of the 5.
Examples:
1)Only front door handles have comfort access ability
2)Only driver seat has memory settings
3)The thigh extender is manual instead of power
4)Miss a spare tire even if it is just a space saver spare
On the plus note the Top View Camera is awesome, love the new bluer color of the angel eyes, the iDrive is improved(never had a problem with the old one as some did), Navigation is faster loading, more voice commands, like the new steering wheel button layout, it has functional cup holders(I know BMW's are made for driving not carrying a soda), good rear leg room for it's class.

Present:
2012 BMW XDrive 35i MSport
2011 Mercedes Benz GL550
1997 Panoz AIV Roadster
Past:
2008 BMW 535i Sport w/Full MTech Body Kit, BMW Performance Black Grills, Carbon Fiber Front Splitters, Custom Carbon Fiber Rear Valance, Dinan Exhaust - Sold
2004 BMW 325i Sport - Sold
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 V8 - Totaled
1995 Jeep Cherokee Country - Sold

rgx3 · 11-30-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg2step

Just curious what some other X3 drivers drove last, perhaps a new thread as well
my sig says my last car...

No complaints with the Isuzu. Great rig and served us well. Certainly not sporty handling like the X3 or as nice. Wife and I are approaching retirement and thought we should treat ourselves to a high end SUV...I mean SAV. We won't actually get it until next week but my wife said of all the test drives we did (Audi Q5, Lexus RX35, Infiniti FX35, BMW X3) I had the biggest smile during the BMW X3 test drive.

highmodulus · 11-30-2011, 12:47 PM

VW Golf 1.8T ---> 06 Honda Element EX-P ---> 05 BMW M3 ----> 11 BMW X3 Xdrive 35i

lbjgh · 12-04-2011, 08:05 PM

driving a '04 4cyl 4dr auto accord. Booorrrring!

Canon · 12-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Ordered my first BMW, X3 35i a few weeks ago

Le Chef · 12-05-2011, 08:09 PM

As distinct from her old buses. Taken back when the sun shined.

stlgirl · 12-10-2011, 10:13 AM

2003 325xi--had it for 7.5 years. Awesome car. Miss the maneuverability of it. Love my X3 though, too

chaz · 12-10-2011, 01:32 PM

2008 Mini Cooper "S" turbo. Fast - Fun - Fuel efficient
but forget about driving in the snow

gmazet · 12-11-2011, 05:49 PM

replaced a 2004 Nissan Quest SE with about 120K miles on it. it was starting to leak, had gotten smashed in the rear, things were falling apart on it... Plus wifey wanted something smaller. This is definitely smaller..

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laimbeer Private 55 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i xDrive [0.00] 2015 M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW X3 35i [0.00]	Drove this, 2007 335i until early November when I got my X3. I also have a 2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost that my wife drives mostly, although that might change now that she is in love with my X3. Before the 335, I drove a 2007 Subaru Legacy GT. Great car. Lot's of other cars before the Legacy. Flex
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11-28-2011, 05:10 AM	#69
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11-28-2011, 07:08 AM	#71
pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	the X3 replaces a 1997 E320 (W210). Had to put down the old beast. Drivetrain was still running strong but the rest of the car was getting pretty tired.
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ctski1 Private 4 Rep 82 Posts Drives: e92 328, 2017 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	335xi coupe
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11-28-2011, 12:04 PM	#75
ctski1 Private 4 Rep 82 Posts Drives: e92 328, 2017 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Too soon to start a "What will you drive AFTER your X3??" thread? LOL I'm almost ready.
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11-28-2011, 12:14 PM	#76
fiddy yen First Lieutenant 25 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Msport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skeetsckatchewan iTrader: (0)	Previously drove in latest order: 2011 BMW 328i Xdrive Executive ed. (Company vehicle) 2012 BMW X1 (Company Vehicle) 2011 BMW 328i Xdrive Classic ed. (Company Vehicle) 2011 Honda Accord Coupe But the last car I've owned was: 2006 BMW 330I __________________ 2008 335i 6MT - Dinan tuned stge 2 1986 325es - SOLD 2012 BMW X3 35i AW on RB Msport - JB3 @ 4.0PSi over stock, 20x9F and 20x10.5R Stance SC-5ive, H&R lowering springs. - SOLD 2006 BMW 330i - //M rep kit with custom exhaust, H&R springs, 19" VMR - SOLD
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11-28-2011, 02:10 PM	#77
bmw4cal New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M235i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X7 [9.00] 2015 BMW X3 [10.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	2001 Acura MDX - Great car for almost 11 years. The only complaint I had was lound wind/road noise. My X3 is just a little bit better in the wind/road noise department. __________________ 2011 Deep Sea Blue 328i Convertible 2012 Vermillion Red X3 35i, Premium, SAP, Tech 2014 Estoril Blue M235i, Premium, Tech, DAP 2015 Melbourne Red X3 35i, M-Sport, Premium, Tech, DAP, DHP
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11-28-2011, 03:56 PM	#78
BruceOmega Private First Class 24 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sportline Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alexandria VA iTrader: (0)	Our 2011 X3 replaced a 2006 X3 that we purchased new. We liked our 2006, and it served us well, but the 2011 is a much more refined vehicle. The 2006 was firm, and the 2011 is smooth, but I feel our 2011 outcorners the 2006 in addition to having a smoother ride and a much more responsive drive train. Bruce
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11-28-2011, 11:32 PM	#79
Batman2000 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E53 X5/F25 X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Panama iTrader: (0)	2006 X5 E53 3.0i... moved to the X3 because they were about the same in size and I really did not want a larger car.
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11-29-2011, 12:06 AM	#80
mdtmem New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 35i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	The E60 5(pic below) was traded in on the X3 & will be greatly missed. The X3 is a great car but lacks a few of the creature comforts of the 5. Examples: 1)Only front door handles have comfort access ability 2)Only driver seat has memory settings 3)The thigh extender is manual instead of power 4)Miss a spare tire even if it is just a space saver spare On the plus note the Top View Camera is awesome, love the new bluer color of the angel eyes, the iDrive is improved(never had a problem with the old one as some did), Navigation is faster loading, more voice commands, like the new steering wheel button layout, it has functional cup holders(I know BMW's are made for driving not carrying a soda), good rear leg room for it's class. Present: 2012 BMW XDrive 35i MSport 2011 Mercedes Benz GL550 1997 Panoz AIV Roadster Past: 2008 BMW 535i Sport w/Full MTech Body Kit, BMW Performance Black Grills, Carbon Fiber Front Splitters, Custom Carbon Fiber Rear Valance, Dinan Exhaust - Sold 2004 BMW 325i Sport - Sold 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 V8 - Totaled 1995 Jeep Cherokee Country - Sold Attached Images __________________ 2012 BMW X3 35i M Sport 2011 Mercedes Benz GL 550 1997 Panoz AIV Roadster
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11-30-2011, 12:47 PM	#82
highmodulus Two more till my intervention 9 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 White/Black 6mt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Last 4 VW Golf 1.8T ---> 06 Honda Element EX-P ---> 05 BMW M3 ----> 11 BMW X3 Xdrive 35i
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12-04-2011, 08:05 PM	#83
lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	driving a '04 4cyl 4dr auto accord. Booorrrring!
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12-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#84
Canon New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Ordered my first BMW, X3 35i a few weeks ago
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12-10-2011, 10:13 AM	#86
stlgirl Private 9 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2011 28i X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saint Louis MO iTrader: (0)	2003 325xi--had it for 7.5 years. Awesome car. Miss the maneuverability of it. Love my X3 though, too
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12-10-2011, 01:32 PM	#87
chaz Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 3.8 Alpine White s Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ct. iTrader: (0)	2008 Mini Cooper "S" turbo. Fast - Fun - Fuel efficient but forget about driving in the snow
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gmazet Captain 308 Rep 860 Posts Drives: Broken 2020 M2C Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	replaced a 2004 Nissan Quest SE with about 120K miles on it. it was starting to leak, had gotten smashed in the rear, things were falling apart on it... Plus wifey wanted something smaller. This is definitely smaller.. __________________ Gary Current: 2020 F87 LBB\|Exec\|DCT\|slicktop Other: 2017 F15 35i,\|MPPK, 2012 F25 28i Past: 2008 E92tt 6MT, 2001 E46 6MT 2009 Z06 1997 Camaro SS 6MT
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