rred8748

Hi

need your advise,

I have new 04 BMW X3 with 2k mils on it, ride is very bad, I am thinking of trading in it with RX 330 AWD base model, I will be loosing around 3G

is it worth ?

Please advise


Thanks
rred8748

FlintRX

Since this is a Lexus forum, I'm sure most people will tell you to do it.

I looked very closely at an X3 before buying my 330. Each had their own pros and cons, and went with the 330 based on the quality of the interior and better Nav. In the X3 (3.0), I really liked the huge sunroof, the hp/tq across the rpm range, the transmission, the free scheduled maintenance, and BMW's reputation for quality and holding it's value. But I did not like the unpainted bumpers, the cupholder was too small, the Nav was tricky to use, and the overall interior looked really bland. To me, the 330 was more "luxury" and the X3 was more "utility", I wouldn't say that one is better than the other, they serve different purposes. It's a personal preference that no one can decide for you.

scottsRX

I agree with above.

Mark_LP

I also looked very closely at the X3. I even had a deposit on one. The build philosophy is very different on each car. The RX plussesverall long term reliability, nice finishes on interior, more options for less money X3 plussesverall better driving experience, better technology. I think the choice is a hard one to make. Let's swap cars and find out ...

wonjoon

First of all, I am sure that you are gonna loose more than three thousand dollars. Perhaps about eight thousand dollars. Dont blame for saying it. It's a fact fella.
Now, keep this in mind. BMW X3 is not comparable with RX330, BMW X5 is.
X3 might be a similar in sizes but X5 is rather compatible with RX330 there is.
Here's the figure:
ACURA MDX
BMW X5
LEXUS RX 330
MERCEDES BENZ ML350 (maybe)
INFINITI WHATEVER SUV
Then is these:
BMW X3
VOLVO WHOCARES SUV
NISSAN MURANO
JEEP CHEROKEES

Now got the picture? I hope so.

But BMW being so much cost more than the LEXUSES . I dont blame BMW, but blame LEXUS for s
selling their all models cheap. I personally think LEXUS should raies the MSRP by 2.5 percent an all their models.
Top three makers are MERCEDES BENZ, BMW and LEXUS.
Sorry VOLVO. INFINITI , AUDI .

HarrierAWD

Trade it in for an RX330 pronto before you break any bone.

I had a hard rider for several years that gave me chronic back pain. Soon after I bought the Lexus, the pain stopped.

And I thought it was the mattress.