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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2007, 10:46:08 pm »
Quote from: ALEXis22 on March 12, 2007, 04:51:07 pm
Yeah it's a lot of money, especially the 2006's and they didnt even look nearly as nice inside.  We bought the 06' XC90 over the 06' X3....But if i was comparing the 07's, I think I would choose the X3... Considering both vehicles are around the same price point and BMW comes with maintenance included whereas the XC90 doesn't.... Overall, I like it, they improved it by far


Also, when i test drove both engines on the 2006 x3 i was really impressed...it drove like my 3 series... I'd imagine the 2007 3.0si will have an ambundance of power and will be even more fun to drive than the previous X3's!

X3 pricing is in the same range as an XC90!
Now that means the X3 is really expensive!
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #21 on: March 13, 2007, 10:36:46 am »
Quote from: Mitlov on March 12, 2007, 08:05:34 pm
Quote from: Bullet Blue on March 12, 2007, 11:49:08 am
I'm just glad a compact SUV with MT still exists... :P

There's also the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Jeep Patriot, and the Subaru Forester.

Yes, I know, it was a joke about how they are getting few and fewer...
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #22 on: March 13, 2007, 10:45:14 pm »
Quote from: JSCC on March 12, 2007, 10:46:08 pm
Quote from: ALEXis22 on March 12, 2007, 04:51:07 pm
Yeah it's a lot of money, especially the 2006's and they didnt even look nearly as nice inside.  We bought the 06' XC90 over the 06' X3....But if i was comparing the 07's, I think I would choose the X3... Considering both vehicles are around the same price point and BMW comes with maintenance included whereas the XC90 doesn't.... Overall, I like it, they improved it by far


Also, when i test drove both engines on the 2006 x3 i was really impressed...it drove like my 3 series... I'd imagine the 2007 3.0si will have an ambundance of power and will be even more fun to drive than the previous X3's!

X3 pricing is in the same range as an XC90!
Now that means the X3 is really expensive!


2007 BMW 3.0si starts at $50,900.00
2007 VOLVO XC90 starts at $50,995.00
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2007, 10:50:25 pm »
The XC90 competes with the X5 and ML in size.

I heard Volvo was bringing out the XC60 to compete against the X3.
The X3 is no larger than an CX-7 or RDX.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2007, 11:23:18 pm »
Quote from: JSCC on March 13, 2007, 10:50:25 pm
The XC90 competes with the X5 and ML in size.

I heard Volvo was bringing out the XC60 to compete against the X3.
The X3 is no larger than an CX-7 or RDX.

Yes, that is true. However, I personally was looking at both the XC90 and the X3 because they were within the same price range.  We went with the Volvo because it was better appointed inside.

 
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2007, 12:01:33 am »
Touareg was not on your radar?  ???
The world is coming to an end! No!!!!!  :P
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #26 on: March 14, 2007, 12:12:05 am »
Quote from: JSCC on March 14, 2007, 12:01:33 am
Touareg was not on your radar?  ???
The world is coming to an end! No!!!!!  :P

When I was checking out a GTI a few months ago at a VW Dealer, I sat in the Touraeg and I was actually impressed. It looks very nice inside.  But I've read reviews that the V6 is sluggish. I can't pass judgement for myself as I haven't test driven it! Mind you the 5cyl turbo in our volvo takes awhile to get up to speed.  Isn't the touraeg due for a redeisgn soon?
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2007, 12:20:48 am »
Engine upgrades were done on the 2007 models, a facelift is coming for the 2008.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2007, 03:15:46 pm »
I came across this and I was surprised at the price. then I realized this is Canada.  Wow you all pay way more for the same car.  Here in the US you can get it loaded for $49K
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm »
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #30 on: March 28, 2007, 03:26:14 pm »
Quote from: MdX5 on March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?

Because they like Domestic and National debt!  :rofl:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #31 on: March 28, 2007, 03:35:37 pm »
Also because in the US, the income tax rules are more lenient regarding the writing-off of interest (eg. interest paid on home mortgage is deductible). This is a large advantage in leaving more disposable income in the average person's pocket.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #32 on: March 28, 2007, 03:50:16 pm »
Quote from: MdX5 on March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?
cans? ???
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #33 on: March 28, 2007, 03:58:09 pm »
Quote from: airbalancer on March 28, 2007, 03:50:16 pm
Quote from: MdX5 on March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?
cans? ???

Have you never been to California?  They have lots of modified cans there  :rofl2:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #34 on: March 28, 2007, 04:03:42 pm »
Quote from: airbalancer on March 28, 2007, 03:50:16 pm
Quote from: MdX5 on March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?
cans? ???

Ha-ha…the keys are not even close….I wonder where MD’s mind is at.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #35 on: March 28, 2007, 04:05:50 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on March 28, 2007, 04:03:42 pm
Quote from: airbalancer on March 28, 2007, 03:50:16 pm
Quote from: MdX5 on March 28, 2007, 03:18:15 pm
Welcome to Canada.  Why do you think everybody in the US drives a nicer can than the Canadians?
cans? ???

Ha-ha…the keys are not even close….I wonder where MD’s mind is at.


maybe he writing about fart cans
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #36 on: March 28, 2007, 04:16:47 pm »
Twitchy index fingers or blackberry twist.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #37 on: March 28, 2007, 05:44:15 pm »
X3: Marketing device sold to Yuppie SUV lemmings
3-Series Touring: Driver's car.

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Re: CD Article: 2007 BMW X3 3.0si
« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2007, 06:54:26 pm »
 :laugh: :iagree:

I had an X3 as a loner... a 2.5 with slushbox.... yucky.
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