DASHOCKER

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The X3 actally outhandles the 3 series coupe/sedan with .88g on the skidpad. Tied with the M3 comp package, and edges the M5's .87 g..I posted the results on this board somewhere. Slalom numbers, I will have to look up. Acceleration mid 7's for the x3 but feels hell a quick compared to a LEXUS IS250 I testdrove. The 3 series wagon has smaller interior space compared to the x3, along with lower ground clearance. Can't drive over those icebergs people throw in the street in NYC

LexFather

Sorry but that is ridiculous. I've posted the reviews and links, universally regarded as the WORST BMW made.

Sorry

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Reviews...Those vary.. Have you driven the vehicle yourself?

Och

iTrader: (3)

Skidpad numbers are not an indication of handling. In any case, I agree with 1sicklex, X3 is hands down the worst BMW ever made. It looks cheaper than Honda Element for Christs sakes.

Och

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LOL, speaking of the reviews, check out this X3 review, its hilarious

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...+gear+x3&hl=en

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

And both of you never owned or driven one, so how can your truly know how it drives handles etc.?? I own the vehicle and drive the vehicle Drive the cars instead of going by someone elses opinion. Heck when the 2nd gen GS came out in 98, those same magazines hailed the GS as quite a handler Were they right?? You know what they say about funneled information...

kit cat

iTrader: (6)

have you driven Infiniti's FX45?

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Yea i have. I test drove it at Atlantic Infiniti here in NY. I did not like it. It did not have that tossable feel.

kit cat

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oh, just curious. b/c thats my favorite out of the bunch.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

I have an 06 x3. That video and most of the ones bashing the x3 are old videos. The vehicle has been revised in suspension and features..
I wonder why such a vehicle would be rated so high in the very magazine being mentioned in this thread if it is soooo horrible? Again, have you driven the vehicle?

widlfiresd

Can I quote you on bimmerfest. This is the most rediculous comment I have ever seen posted.

The X3 is the only BMW I have driven that drives like a Chevy. It is a truck for Christs sake. Yes a good handling truck. But as good a coupe/sedan.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Since you guys want to be stuck on 2004 vids, here is one on the X3

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...BMW/model=X3#1

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Sure you can.. I am a member Would you like to bite your words?

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Stat fact sheet

Road & track 11/06 skidpad #'s

BMW M5 .87g
BMW M3 Comp Coupe .88g
BMW X3 .88g
BMW M6 .88g
BMW M roadster .89g
BMW 330I .83

Lexus IS350 .80g
Lexus GS450H .83g
Lexus IS250 .84g

widlfiresd

Wow, those people with M3's and 3 series on the track must be idiots. I guess they don't read R&T and consequently have no idea their car is not a good as a truck on the track.

But yeah, you can believe a truck will outhandle a car just because some number you read in a magazine says so.