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First time poster.

I also have a 2005 e83 X3 3.0i with a manual transmission. I have just slightly less than 309k miles and still have the original clutch. I've always loved it and it's been a blast to drive.

I did recently purchase a 2016 f15 X5 xDrive35i with the M-sport package. Very comfy, but not the fun driving experience of the X3.

Thanks again for the info listed above. I'm trying to find out just how rare the 3.0i w/ manual is. All the best!!