BMW: X3 News
03-31-2004, 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by heyitsme
so basically bmw has found a way to charge customers for painting the lower half of the car? it looks good but thats how it should look stock.
so basically bmw has found a way to charge customers for painting the lower half of the car? it looks good but thats how it should look stock.
07-20-2004, 09:26 PM
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...at least in Europe.
All-action X3 Dressed For Success - - Source: Autoexpress
If BMW's X3 isn't sporty enough for you, this optional kit might help. The new aerodynamic package consists of body-coloured bumpers, side sills, wheelarch trims and a restyled rear valance. The cost is £1,250. Meanwhile, there's a new entry-level diesel X3. The 2.0d will be available from October in two trims, standard (£26,175) and SE (cost to be announced). A 3.0 model arrives next year.
All-action X3 Dressed For Success - - Source: Autoexpress
If BMW's X3 isn't sporty enough for you, this optional kit might help. The new aerodynamic package consists of body-coloured bumpers, side sills, wheelarch trims and a restyled rear valance. The cost is £1,250. Meanwhile, there's a new entry-level diesel X3. The 2.0d will be available from October in two trims, standard (£26,175) and SE (cost to be announced). A 3.0 model arrives next year.
07-21-2004, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Looks better. I wonder how the back looks.
for the money!
02-06-2005, 01:41 PM
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EXACTLY! You've figured BMW out... it's actually a pitty at that a luxury maker does operates that way.
02-06-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
The metalic paint on the 3 series is extra. It's just a different business model. You want it - you pay for it.
02-06-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Until you drive it 
Seriously...
Seriously...
I dunno, when i drove the 3.0 x3 manual at that cancer drive it was terrible. Felt like driving a semi.
02-07-2005, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I dunno, when i drove the 3.0 x3 manual at that cancer drive it was terrible. Felt like driving a semi.
Really? I thought it drove like a Boxster (for SUV standards).
05-02-2005, 09:33 PM
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In the latest MT mag edition, the 2005 X3 2.5i with the 5 speed auto ran:
9.8 for the 60
17.2 @ 80.0 mph for the 1/4 mile
60-0 = 130 feet
Lateral Acc.= 0.84 g
Base price $30995
As tested $44945
05-02-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
In the latest MT mag edition, the 2005 X3 2.5i with the 5 speed auto ran:
9.8 for the 60
17.2 @ 80.0 mph for the 1/4 mile
60-0 = 130 feet
Lateral Acc.= 0.84 g
Base price $30995
As tested $44945
It's about as fast as a CR-V. For that kinda cash I'd rather have an FX35.
05-03-2005, 07:01 AM
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It's about as fast as a CR-V. For that kinda cash I'd rather have an FX35.
The ultimate example of buying a car for the name vs the quality
05-03-2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
While the price won't go down at least the preformance will get a boost when they switch to the new engines for 06.
It will but not by much. I am guessing the 60 run will go from 9.8 to 9.2.
07-01-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
Better late than never I suppose.
Actualyl looks good.
I'd still rather get an RDX though
Actualyl looks good.
I'd still rather get an RDX though
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07-01-2005, 08:01 PM
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But will the RDX be offered in stick? The X3 is 
07-01-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
But will the RDX be offered in stick? The X3 is
Having an suv, or as bmw might say- an sav, in stick is like having a pickup in stick, no thanks. Even with the porsche suv, stick doesn't fit in my mind.
07-01-2005, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I'd bet you could get an MDX for the price and I agree on the RDX without even seeing the interior.
The RDX isn't even out yet and you make these claims?
And given Acura's latest model hypes (i.e. RL, TSX, MDX) you have to be cautious of anything that they say anymore. Their only real competitive product is the TL....MDX - looks like a big minivan - doesn't even offer low gear? How can you call it a SUV?
RL - overpriced, bland-styling, Infiniti and Lexus offerrings will eat it alive
TSX - bland-styling, 4-banger for 30K?
07-01-2005, 10:14 PM
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Where the heck do they buy tape that size...
07-02-2005, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mark_12345
The RDX isn't even out yet and you make these claims? And given Acura's latest model hypes (i.e. RL, TSX, MDX) you have to be cautious of anything that they say anymore. Their only real competitive product is the TL....
MDX - looks like a big minivan - doesn't even offer low gear? How can you call it a SUV?
RL - overpriced, bland-styling, Infiniti and Lexus offerrings will eat it alive
TSX - bland-styling, 4-banger for 30K?
And given Acura's latest model hypes (i.e. RL, TSX, MDX) you have to be cautious of anything that they say anymore. Their only real competitive product is the TL....MDX - looks like a big minivan - doesn't even offer low gear? How can you call it a SUV?
RL - overpriced, bland-styling, Infiniti and Lexus offerrings will eat it alive
TSX - bland-styling, 4-banger for 30K?
07-02-2005, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
While I agree with you (to a veeeeeeeery limited extent), you can't fuck with their sales. The TSX is selling very well and the MDX has always sold well. Acura knows their demographic pretty well, from the looks of it, sans what they did with the RL. Regardless, since they've been climbing steadily for a few years now, I do think your statement is shit.
MDX - looks like a big minivan - doesn't even offer low gear? How can you call it a SUV?
RL - overpriced, bland-styling, Infiniti and Lexus offerrings will eat it alive
TSX - bland-styling, 4-banger for 30K?
I laugh because I know my statements about the MDX, RL and TSX are true. If you own or have been desiring to get either the MDX, RL or the TSX, perhaps you should shop around. Don't be fooled by Honda. The only thing that is worth even considering in their lineup is the S2000.
Again, all of this is just IMO of course
07-02-2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Nice to see they are painting the lower moldings now.
07-03-2005, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mark_12345
I laugh because I know my statements about the MDX, RL and TSX are true. If you own or have been desiring to get either the MDX, RL or the TSX, perhaps you should shop around. Don't be fooled by Honda. The only thing that is worth even considering in their lineup is the S2000.
Critique them for a poorly executed psuedo-luxury brand with an image that's been made murky by all the dust that the Lexus and Infiniti have collectively left behind. I'm signing paperwork on a ~55k car in a few days and despite owning an Acura, the RL didn't even make my shortlist.
07-03-2005, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
the RL didn't even make my shortlist.
6.0 to 60mph seems fairly quick and the technology inside is enough to really sway me ... I like Acura's Navi the best and the integration with XM is a really nice feature (along with bluetooth).
Just curious why you never considered it.
07-03-2005, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Is the RL just that bland or that bad?
6.0 to 60mph seems fairly quick and the technology inside is enough to really sway me ... I like Acura's Navi the best and the integration with XM is a really nice feature (along with bluetooth).
Just curious why you never considered it.
6.0 to 60mph seems fairly quick and the technology inside is enough to really sway me ... I like Acura's Navi the best and the integration with XM is a really nice feature (along with bluetooth).
Just curious why you never considered it.
