[AlpineWhite_SJ]

Originally Posted by bennyboy77

I also don't like the way they compare the car to the competition on price. Based on the UK deals there was absolutely nothing that came close. Both the Stelvio and GLC63 cost more. The choice was basically a M40i or X3M for roughly the same price. If you want a great car with slightly more compliant ride and better MPG take the M40i. If you want a real M car, take the X3M.

I was pretty shocked to see the MSRPs you have. It's almost the opposite here, X3M is cheaper than Macan Turbo once you start adding any options - about the same base price. No wonder there's such a high percentage off MSRP on deals in the UK!

[itsmabs]

Reviews are all over the place. I found this one pretty accurate in calling out shortcomings, but also being straight forward about what this car was designed to do.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by bennyboy77

I for one love my X3M and live surrounded by B-Roads.
Bloody loving it!

Same here I'm surrounded by Yorkshire moorland B roads, rutted, pot holed narrow roads with dips and crests, on camber, off camber, sheep, cattle grids you name it and the car takes it in its stride, yes its firm but controlled and never crashes or bangs....

A great sports SAV.

[565565]

https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/x3-m-competition

Looks like EVO changed their tune now with the LCI update. This review now replaces the prior pre LCI review so you can’t see compare reviews but it sounds like they Hated the old one.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by 565565

https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/x3-m-competition

Looks like EVO changed their tune now with the LCI update. This review now replaces the prior pre LCI review so you can’t see compare reviews but it sounds like they Hated the old one.

I never will understand the comment - "has it lost its relevance even more now that we have the M3 touring?'

Sounds like something someone that doesn't get the point of an SUV would say... a touring /wagon will never have the high seating of a proper SUV, nor remotely the same comfort and available space... It's just not the same... but that's the difference between US and UK... they don't get SUVs just as we dont' get tourings.