Topic: CD Article: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si

[Autos_Editor]

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The original BMW X3 had its issues, but this new model irons them out with a strong engine, smooth transmission, proactive xDrive and much better interior, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh.

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[carcrazy]

Wow!!! No comments on the X3 until this time of the day??? I would've never thought it's such an unloved car.

[JSCC]

Wow!!! No comments on the X3 until this time of the day??? I would've never thought it's such an unloved car.

When's the next generation coming out?

[huota]

I agree with Jill, I like the X3 better than the X5, old or new. I suppose people are turned off by the its looks?

[carcrazy]

I like both the current X3 and X5. I never liked the older X5.

Just for fun, I loaded up a X3 and with all boxes checked (except for the M Sport Package), it's $66,345 MSRP, before tax. It's kind of insane.

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but this plus the Bluetooth for $1,100?
Money shouldn’t be an issue at all for one to buy a loaded X3.

[TB]

Audi Q7 is the same price..

[Benhaze]

I like both the current X3 and X5. I never liked the older X5.

Just for fun, I loaded up a X3 and with all boxes checked (except for the M Sport Package), it's $66,345 MSRP, before tax. It's kind of insane.

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but this plus the Bluetooth for $1,100?
Money shouldn’t be an issue at all for one to buy a loaded X3.

It's pure insanity in my books. I also find its exterior design is better but still far from being anything striking... There are so many other options out there for that kind of money. Will be a better value as a used vehicle in a couple of years...

[ktm525]

Is it me or does the X3 resemble an AMC Pacer from that offset front view?

[ovr50]

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but .......

BMW Assist is like the On-Star deal - you can call BMW Canada from where-ever if you have trouble.

Not sure I would be an X3 buyer at all, but I can see uses for the X5, particularily with the V8 engine (diesel coming). Then again, I might get the 535xiTouring ahead of the X5...if fact, I likely would.

[carcrazy]

Audi Q7 is the same price..

Base I guess. The X3 3.0si base is $51K.

[airbalancer]

Is it me or does the X3 resemble an AMC Pacer from that offset front view?

Must be you

[ktm525]

I dunno. I still Pacer in this photo.