Facelifted X3
01-23-2006, 10:16 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
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will be out this year. Mostly will offer new engines like we have in 2005 E60 .... new 3D and new 3i engines
minor desgin changes, mostly the front, bigger grill as opposed to current X3
pict below is the current X3
minor desgin changes, mostly the front, bigger grill as opposed to current X3
pict below is the current X3
01-23-2006, 01:15 PM
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It looks worse. More bulbous at the back or is that just the way the picture has been taken ?
Either way I hope they sort out the ride. If you think the E60 is firm just take a ride in an X3 Sport model - and not even run flats !!
Either way I hope they sort out the ride. If you think the E60 is firm just take a ride in an X3 Sport model - and not even run flats !!
01-23-2006, 03:50 PM
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My Ride: 09 - 520d M Sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Black Dakota Leather Sports Seats electric- Auto Climate - Piano Black Bamboo - Antracite Headlining - Business Media Kit - Sat Nav - Bluetooth - CD Changer - Auxillary Port and USB - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Advanced Voice Rec - Auto Dim Mirror - Privacy Glass - 5 Year Service Inclusive
Previous -06 - 525 M Sport - Steptronic - Sapphire Black - Black Nappa Leather Sports Seats - Auto Climate - Alluminium Cubed Interior - Anthracite Headliner - Business CD with Auxillary Port - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Bluetooth - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Spare Wheel kit - Advanced Voice Rec
Its a hideous looking rattle bus that is not even made by BMW, but by some company in Austria for BMW. I know a couple of people that have them and want to trade them for X5's
01-24-2006, 01:22 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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I agree that the X3 is not very nice.... It has been around for almost 3 years and still don't like it at all.... the back of the car is like it has been kicked up in the a$$ compared to low ground sniffy front....
01-24-2006, 05:22 AM
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My Ride: Titanium Silver 2004 525i, style 116 alloys,
I seem to be in the minority, I had a test drive in a non sport X3 2.5i and I was pretty impressed with the ride: softer than my 5 with non-RF, and pretty good body control and cornering (think it had non-RFs). Thought power was reasonable for the weight. Exhaust was louder than my 5, actually sounded kinda cool, but I think in the long term I would prefer the 5's muted growl.
Also liked the size - very manageable.
Interior a bit bland though, like a stripped down 3 series interior, but functional.
If I could get one at a good price I'd put it in my garage next to the 525
Also liked the size - very manageable.
Interior a bit bland though, like a stripped down 3 series interior, but functional.
If I could get one at a good price I'd put it in my garage next to the 525
01-24-2006, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Markymark' post='228771' date='Jan 24 2006, 02:22 PM
I seem to be in the minority, I had a test drive in a non sport X3 2.5i and I was pretty impressed with the ride: softer than my 5 with non-RF, and pretty good body control and cornering (think it had non-RFs). Thought power was reasonable for the weight. Exhaust was louder than my 5, actually sounded kinda cool, but I think in the long term I would prefer the 5's muted growl.
Also liked the size - very manageable.
Interior a bit bland though, like a stripped down 3 series interior, but functional.
If I could get one at a good price I'd put it in my garage next to the 525
Also liked the size - very manageable.
Interior a bit bland though, like a stripped down 3 series interior, but functional.
If I could get one at a good price I'd put it in my garage next to the 525
The Sport model does ride pretty hard so if you don't like a firm ride its best avoided.
01-24-2006, 03:16 PM
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My Ride: 09 - 520d M Sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Black Dakota Leather Sports Seats electric- Auto Climate - Piano Black Bamboo - Antracite Headlining - Business Media Kit - Sat Nav - Bluetooth - CD Changer - Auxillary Port and USB - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Advanced Voice Rec - Auto Dim Mirror - Privacy Glass - 5 Year Service Inclusive
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Thats a pretty good price I know they are about E70,000 here in Ireland, which is not a million miles away from X5 Pricing. I would take the X5 anyday. Look forward to seeing the latest incarnation which is meant to be out the end of the year as a 7 seater
01-24-2006, 04:54 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 M5
Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='228728' date='Jan 24 2006, 08:22 AM
I agree that the X3 is not very nice.... It has been around for almost 3 years and still don't like it at all.... the back of the car is like it has been kicked up in the a$$ compared to low ground sniffy front....
Mine looks better...
01-24-2006, 11:22 PM
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Mine looks better...
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still prefer the x5 thou
