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Dec 20, 2003 | 11:34 AM

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So glad I didn't wait for this

I'm sooo happy w/ my 330... the X3 is such a disappointment

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Dec 20, 2003 | 12:18 PM

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Gotta agree with you. Just another BMW that does nothing for me.

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Dec 20, 2003 | 12:30 PM

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It just kinda says "Hi, I'm here, I'm pretty basic, Buy me if you have money to waste."

But, that's just me.

-Anthony

Dec 20, 2003 | 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by Captain Bone
It just kinda says "Hi, I'm here, I'm pretty basic, Buy me if you have money to waste."

But, that's just me.

-Anthony

It's for those who want to tell everyone they have a BMW, but cannot afford a X5. I had this same line told to me when shopping for a friend looking at a 318i.

Dec 20, 2003 | 02:16 PM

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It's for those who want to tell everyone they have a BMW, but cannot afford a X5. I had this same line told to me when shopping for a friend looking at a 318i.

There's just so much more in the same price range that can offer you much better utilities, just minus the "BMW Badge". A 318i falls in the same hemisphere i suppose.

-Anthony

Dec 20, 2003 | 02:18 PM

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that is just

Its just like the guys in the 92 318 thats in crappy condition walking up to you and saying, yeah man I got a beamer!! i tell them, no you dont, that USED to be a beamer!!!!!! LOL

Dec 20, 2003 | 05:52 PM

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The X5 has little utility (although fun to drive) and the X3 is another extension backwards on that theme.

I do like the dash on the X3 though. WAY better than the new 5 series hodge podge of curves.

Dec 20, 2003 | 11:50 PM

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what a hot looking vehicle.... bmw is doing AWESOME on all their newest models. I LOVE THEM!!!

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Dec 21, 2003 | 01:42 PM

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Not a big fan of the matte black plastic cladding, makes it look a little too Saturn VUE-ish too me. Color keyed would have been much classier, and should have been included on at least the 3.0 model (perhaps as a way to differentiate in from the 2.5). I know, the Land Rover Freelander has non-color keyed cladding, and it's probably the only other mini-ute to carry a premium nameplate in the US. Interior borrows some elements from both the Z4 and the current 3.

I'll take a 325i/330i over the X3, especially now that the SMG is available on the 3 (although I think it's the ZF version from the Z4 that's had mixed reviews, rather than the superb Getrag M3 version)...

Dec 21, 2003 | 05:20 PM

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Re: So glad I didn't wait for this

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Originally posted by msilverIS
I'm sooo happy w/ my 330... the X3 is such a disappointment

I never did like the BMW SUVs... But I think this one looks worse then the past ones...

Shawn

Dec 21, 2003 | 06:20 PM

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Here's a link to a real photo for your further comments (the depiction at the top of this thread is similar, but it's still only a drawing).

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...4261743&page=1

Dec 21, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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The new BMW X3 looks even better with this optional Aero Kit (not available in the US yet).

I wish my RX330 had more sportier option packages to choose from.

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Dec 21, 2003 | 06:46 PM

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The new BMW X3 looks even better with this optional Aero Kit (not available in the US yet).

I wish my RX330 had more sportier option packages to choose from.

Although the monochromatic color treatment and wheels make it look better, it still does not have the timeless (pre Bangle) BMW presence! Look at the old 5, 7 series, even today, with minor updates a 96 528 is a very handsome vehicle.

I just cant see the newer models (post Bangle) faring as well against father time!!

Dec 22, 2003 | 07:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by lexguynj
The new BMW X3 looks even better with this optional Aero Kit (not available in the US yet).

I wish my RX330 had more sportier option packages to choose from.

It went from very very ugly to very ugly. Not exactly a big advancement