gavriil

From the car connection:



While BMW was using 3-Series wagons as test mules, our artist was hard at work putting together this rendering based on bits and pieces of information we’ve recently gathered on the upcoming X3 ute.

The Honda CRV-sized Bimmer is still at early stages with the design proposals still being submitted by BMW’s Design Works center in California and the Munich HQ styling studio. But the illustration above shows the direction we believe BMW is taking.

The X5 is already sold out for the rest of the year. At its peak, BMW will produce nearly 80,000 units for worldwide markets from its Spartanburg factory in South Carolina. The manufacturing target for the X3 will be much higher, but according to our source, “Predicting exact figures is difficult for the moment." But sources close to BMW estimate a worldwide production of over 100,000 units for the upcoming X3. Although production plans have not yet been announced, it is likely that a large percentage may be built in Spartanburg.

According to BMW, the X3 will offer a choice of four and six‑cylinder gasoline and diesel engines (for some markets). All-wheel drive, featuring the sophisticated electronic systems ASC+T and DSC-3 to optimize its off‑road ability, will be standard, together with independent suspension for refined driving dynamics.


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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

Shawn S

That’s one hot STATION WAGON !!!

Shawn S


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Make me an offer….It’s FOR SALE when the 6-Speed MANUAL comes out !!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

RandyMax

That's not a spy photo!!

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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

gavriil

That was the original subject of the article sorry.

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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

soopa

I like.

Mugen13

that is pimp.

But why is it that almost everything that BMW puts out is a hit? When we where looking at the 2k1 540(auto), I didn't like the leather that much, small back seat, tiny trunk, and the interior just sucks. same w/ the 3series, the center part w/ the radio isn't that good looking, i think the accords and maxima's have a better center consol.

gavriil

OK this time better photos that are closer to spy-photos. This looks very interesting people. Still an SUV hater here but they are getting better at this point





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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

gavriil

Oh, the top engine will be the 3.0 liter in-line 6 from the 330xx/530xx

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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

Edub-TL

Whats up with the christmas lights in the tails?

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RandyMax

I still don't get it. A suv, no, "SAV" that handles like a car. It doesn't hold much cargo. It doesn't tow much. It doesn't do well off road.

Why not buy a wagon??


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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

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ruvz

The car has eye lids!! A beemer come alive!!!

Scary!


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2001 3.2CL Type S - Satin Silver - Polarg M6 roadlamps

Shawn S

I look at those headlights and all I can think of is.....


Does anyone else see the resemblance????

Shawn S



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Make me an offer….It’s FOR SALE when the 6-Speed MANUAL comes out, I HATE the SLUSH SHIFT !!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

Shawn S

And YES, I have that DVD.

Shawn S

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Make me an offer….It’s FOR SALE when the 6-Speed MANUAL comes out, I HATE the SLUSH SHIFT !!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

RandyMax

Hey Shawn, when are you going to show us your proud collection of PORN DVDs?

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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

Sycd

Maybe because they still love the minivan concept, and these pseudo-SUV (pardon me while I puke) like the MDX and this new X3 are the closest thing to a minivan (and in fact they are no more than that).

Speaking of wagon, I'd rather drive an Audi RS4 if they could only sell it in the US Yeah, come to papa!


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL TypeS -- White/Ebony, No Emblems
1998 Honda Prelude -- Black/Black, MN5

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Iridium130

Whuttup w/ those psuedo-Altezzas?

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2K1 #10,029 Satin Silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia with Navi! Mods : XEPHYR PERFORMANCE CAI~3M Reflective Tint(37%) tint~Hiper Hibrid Plasma "Xenon" road lamps & high-beams~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~Upgraded cupholder ~

Green Box -4- Mod!!

RandyMax

See, the MDX makes sense. It's big enough to seat 7. You fold down the middle and back row, you got a flat floor as big as the odyssey to haul stuff. But he X5? It's got less cargo space than the 5-series wagons! The X3 is gonna be worse.

Bimmer "SAVs" are just plain stupid.

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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

phatpat

Oh no...it's those 323 wheels!!! NOOOOOO!!!

JRock

Ugh. Give me a 4.4L X5 any day over that thing.

Please?

I -wish- I could afford the V8 X5 with all the options and some phat twankies. Mmmmm.

-J

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2001 CL-S Aegean Blue/black interior spoiler, wheel locks, no-navi
Stock for now.