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Old 10-30-22, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07


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I really like the looks of these but the M3 looks kinda small from this pic.
You think it will be big enough for your needs?

I haven't sat in a new one though so I don't know if the size is comparable to my RX330 which is the minimum size I can do.
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Old 10-30-22, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
I really like the looks of these but the M3 looks kinda small from this pic.
You think it will be big enough for your needs?

I haven't sat in a new one though so I don't know if the size is comparable to my RX330 which is the minimum size I can do.
Same length and height as your RX330, two inches wider. 1.5 inches more headroom and 2 inches more legroom in the front seat, 2nd row is roughly the same (0.5 in more headroom).
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Old 10-30-22, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Doctj
what’s holding you back
Honestly, it was a fantastic car to drive, so not that. Just, it's a bit of a tough sell at the moment. Maybe if they can work out a killer deal, it would make sense. But as it stands, I may as well just order a new one.
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Old 10-30-22, 10:03 AM
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It was maybe 10 years ago.

https://www.hagerty.com/media/market...-to-vancouver/

Originally Posted by AJT123
Nothing beats LA. Car capital of the world.
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Old 10-30-22, 10:37 AM
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X3 is very comparable in size to an RX330
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Old 10-30-22, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07


Yesterday I drove this X3 M40i. It is a 2021 model-year car with only a hair over 3700 miles on the odometer. My wife and I have been toying with the idea of replacing one of our cars with something like this car, and honestly, the X3 was top of the list.

This thing drives fantastically. The steering is not typical-BMW vague, with nice "medium" weighting and decent feel. The ride is not overly soft, but also masks most minor road imperfections. The engine sounds glorious, too, and responds willingly with the help of the ZF 8-speed auto. It fires off rapid shifts in "S" transmission mode as well. It's a hoot.

Not 100% sure we'll go through with it, but it's a great deal for a car that's basically still showroom-fresh.
That X3 looks nice. What color interior? I remember when the current gen X3 came out a lot of reviews mentioned the improved steering in the G30 X3.
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Old 10-30-22, 10:55 AM
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I also think I have talked my wife into an SUV when we replace the Pacifica next year. Issue is, its gonna cost me lol. She wants a GLS.



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Old 10-30-22, 12:25 PM
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That’s what you get for getting yourself an S class.
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Old 10-30-22, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I also think I have talked my wife into an SUV when we replace the Pacifica next year. Issue is, its gonna cost me lol. She wants a GLS.


Ha...be careful what you wish for....
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Old 10-30-22, 03:12 PM
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I got in the Pacifica today to go take something to the dump. Will definitely stick with MBTex lol
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Old 10-30-22, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kusala
I guess. Have you ever lived off Sunset Blvd or in West LA and just car watched most of the time you're outside? I have.

LA Autoshow is a massive worldwide event. I've never heard about a Vancouver auto show.
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Old 10-30-22, 08:20 PM
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Saw this today



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Old 10-31-22, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Saw this today


Amazing. Definitely appreciate the top down this time of year
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Old 10-31-22, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kusala
Come visit Vancouver BC...
I grew up in ATL (Buckhead) and my family all still lives there. I now live in Seattle and go to Vancouver at least once a year. ATL and LA are significantly flashier in my opinion...it's as if Vancouver goes straight to the hypercar/ultra rare cars and doesn't care much for the in between.
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Old 10-31-22, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
I grew up in ATL (Buckhead) and my family all still lives there. I now live in Seattle and go to Vancouver at least once a year. ATL and LA are significantly flashier in my opinion...it's as if Vancouver goes straight to the hypercar/ultra rare cars and doesn't care much for the in between.
Atlanta has crazy amazing cars, too. Not LA level but not far off in Buckhead, etc.
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