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Old 06-05-07, 06:18 AM
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Default BMW X3 wins latest Car & Driver comparison

In the July issue of Car and driver, the Acura RDX, LandRover LR2 SE, and BMW X3 3.0si go head to head in the lastest comparison test.

Final tally:

1st place BMW X3.............212 pts
2nd place Acura RDX.........196 pts
3rd place LandRover LR2....181 pts

There has always been a knock on the X3, but I guess reality has sinked in finally Drive one and you will understand.
More info in the July issue of Car and Driver.. Online article not on Car & Driver online as of yet..
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Old 06-05-07, 06:28 AM
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Yeah, I read it. Winning this comparo is like winning a contest on who can hold their breath the longest. I was surprised the RDX didn't place 1st.
 
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Car and Driver prostitutes themselves to BMW and Honda/Acura.

I'm not suprised...
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Given its competitors is the result a surprise?
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This just in from C&D
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Old 06-05-07, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by krazykanuk
Given its competitors is the result a surprise?
Some think of the Acura RDX/MDX as the second coming of Christ Great win for the X3.
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lol @ X3 costing 20% more than the RDX, i read the mag article. Probably buy a MDX Sport for the same price as tested price of that X3 in the article

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
This just in from C&D
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Funny
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RDX still has a way to go, especially in the interior.
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Every time BMW wins a contest from a magazine you guys find some negativity in it. Every time Lexus wins ANY type of comparo there are rainbows and a pot of gold everywhere. Funny.
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Old 06-05-07, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by OC 335i
Every time BMW wins a contest from a magazine you guys find some negativity in it. Every time Lexus wins ANY type of comparo there are rainbows and a pot of gold everywhere. Funny.
Cough, go to your forums and read, cough....

I don't care who won actually, I think these things and comparo is as useful as shredded toilet paper.

You are simply not going to find a 100% unbiased forum and IMO, being on many diff forums, this site is the most balanced.

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Cough, go to your forums and read, cough....
LOL. I think I should take this as a joke. In case you forgot, the fiance does own a IS250. Family owns a Lexus LX430 and a GS350. We also own 2 335is.

You are simply not going to find a 100% unbiased forum and IMO, being on many diff forums, this site is the most balanced.
This forum is quite balanced, however I'd like it to keep it that way, rather than let certain radicals twist everything in Lexus' favor.
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Originally Posted by OC 335i
LOL. I think I should take this as a joke. In case you forgot, the fiance does own a IS250. Family owns a Lexus LX430 and a GS350. We also own 2 335is.



This forum is quite balanced, however I'd like it to keep it that way, rather than let certain radicals twist everything in Lexus' favor.
You are a good guy bro, just messing wit u
I checked out IS 250 leases, you can lease a new G35 or TL for the same damn price! EEK (new thread coming)
 
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
RDX still has a way to go, especially in the interior.
Are you KIDDING me?! Have you ever sat in a BMW X3? YUCK! Probably the worst interior in its class.
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Originally Posted by rosskoss
Are you KIDDING me?! Have you ever sat in a BMW X3? YUCK! Probably the worst interior in its class.
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