Autocar 90 Second X3 Review - XBimmers

fedinand · 01-05-2011, 11:04 AM

They seemed to like it!

Ranger 6 · 01-05-2011, 11:14 AM

I live about a mile away from that track

James T. Kirk · 01-07-2011, 09:40 AM

Definitely a contender for my wife's next vehicle. Great MPG!

Imola.ZHP · 01-07-2011, 10:47 AM

Did she say 50.4 MPG out of that 2.0d? Or did I hear her wrong?

maswastage · 01-07-2011, 10:47 AM

Properly impressive stuff. If this engine can move the heavy x3 to 62 in 8.5 seconds, imagine what it could do in a 3, or even a 1 series. A ~3200 lb 1er could probably do the run to 62 in about 6.5 seconds while returning 40 mpg in mixed driving. Who can argue with that?

Ranger 6 · 01-07-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Did she say 50.4 MPG out of that 2.0d? Or did I hear her wrong?

Yes, don't forget it's 'proper' gallons though......

Njave · 01-07-2011, 12:49 PM

One of the cars I would consider buying if I was over 35 and had two kids and a wife. Really a grat choice for families in any way, with the MPG it gets, even better.

bmwpride335i · 01-07-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Properly impressive stuff. If this engine can move the heavy x3 to 62 in 8.5 seconds, imagine what it could do in a 3, or even a 1 series. A ~3200 lb 1er could probably do the run to 62 in about 6.5 seconds while returning 40 mpg in mixed driving. Who can argue with that?

like you said... that engine in the 3... That would be AWESOME.
Now, if they go just a tad bigger (2.5 - 3Liter) and add the turbos... N54 type power with less problem and more torque, lighter and better MPG? now who could argue with THAT?

aus135i · 01-08-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwpride335i

like you said... that engine in the 3... That would be AWESOME.
Now, if they go just a tad bigger (2.5 - 3Liter) and add the turbos... N54 type power with less problem and more torque, lighter and better MPG? now who could argue with THAT?

down here we will be getting the 3.0D twin turbo x3 (mid 2011)... wife's next car

maswastage · 01-08-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Properly impressive stuff. If this engine can move the heavy x3 to 62 in 8.5 seconds, imagine what it could do in a 3, or even a 1 series. A ~3200 lb 1er could probably do the run to 62 in about 6.5 seconds while returning 40 mpg in mixed driving. Who can argue with that?

like you said... that engine in the 3... That would be AWESOME.
Now, if they go just a tad bigger (2.5 - 3Liter) and add the turbos... N54 type power with less problem and more torque, lighter and better MPG? now who could argue with THAT?

We already have what you just described, it's called the 335d and it is also properly impressive

WAY · 01-08-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

down here we will be getting the 3.0D twin turbo x3 (mid 2011)... wife's next car

You sure it is the twin turbo? Don't think so. I think it's the single turbo. I'm about to place an order for one, production starts in April.

3s-a-charm · 01-09-2011, 03:13 PM

I guess "frump" is okay for English TV personalities...?

BMW86 · 01-10-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

down here we will be getting the 3.0D twin turbo x3 (mid 2011)... wife's next car

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Originally Posted by WAY

You sure it is the twin turbo? Don't think so. I think it's the single turbo. I'm about to place an order for one, production starts in April.

I didn't know you 2 were interested in the new X3. I'll be picking one of these up too but I'm only interested in the 3.0 litre diesel too with a few extra options. If you find out any info about when we can order let me know please! Dealer already has me on the list already but I've been told the 3.0 litre won't be available until at least June and M Sport later in the year.

sfax · 01-10-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fedinand

They seemed to like it!

Why is car in the still shot on this youtube clip (before you press play) not the same car to the one being reviewed in the video?!

WAY · 01-12-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I didn't know you 2 were interested in the new X3. I'll be picking one of these up too but I'm only interested in the 3.0 litre diesel too with a few extra options. If you find out any info about when we can order let me know please! Dealer already has me on the list already but I've been told the 3.0 litre won't be available until at least June and M Sport later in the year.

Not true. M-sport production is the same time as 30D production, April. Yes it will get here in June. IM me your email and I will get you price list.

BMW86 · 01-18-2011, 03:02 AM

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Not true. M-sport production is the same time as 30D production, April. Yes it will get here in June. IM me your email and I will get you price list.

Hi WAY, only just seen this message. PM sent mate.

01-05-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	Definitely a contender for my wife's next vehicle. Great MPG! __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

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Njave Upstairs drinking coffe Drives: E30 320i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 115 iTrader: (0)	One of the cars I would consider buying if I was over 35 and had two kids and a wife. Really a grat choice for families in any way, with the MPG it gets, even better. __________________

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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,069 iTrader: (0)	Properly impressive stuff. If this engine can move the heavy x3 to 62 in 8.5 seconds, imagine what it could do in a 3, or even a 1 series. A ~3200 lb 1er could probably do the run to 62 in about 6.5 seconds while returning 40 mpg in mixed driving. Who can argue with that?

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3s-a-charm Captain Drives: 07 E70 X5 4.8i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 929 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW X5 [0.00]	I guess "frump" is okay for English TV personalities...? __________________ ________________________________________ 07 X5 4.8i Black/Black (His) 08 535xiT Blue/Black (Hers) 08 E92 M3 Red/Tan (Sold)

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