X3 review and experience
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Unless you do have certain constraints, you should really consider the X5 instead.
X3 is pretty dated. 6 years old with the new model launching next year. Unless you want to wait for that (which is still an X5 inline 6 engine and a styling that will be modelled closely after the X5), get a 2-3 yrs X5 will be a much better option. X5 has all the luxury and comfort you need. With the 3L inline-6 and an updated gearbox ( same as the new 630), it will easily punch 274bhp with enough muscle to take this big bull up Genting effortlessly ( seriously I have tried that). Super cruiser too, it will let you hit 200km/h easily. The facelifted ones from late Dec 07 models not only have new gearbox but also 20inch rims, roof rails and 5-7 seater configuration.
X5, being a high end luxury SUV model, gives you extremely good build quality, from engine to cabin, Xdrive and all the electronics integration to safety. Do justice to yourself and go do a comparison. You will know what I mean. Further more, the looks alone will make the X3 looks extremely dated.
Unless you do have certain constraints, you should really consider the X5 instead.
X3 is pretty dated. 6 years old with the new model launching next year. Unless you want to wait for that (which is still an X5 inline 6 engine and a styling that will be modelled closely after the X5), get a 2-3 yrs X5 will be a much better option. X5 has all the luxury and comfort you need. With the 3L inline-6 and an updated gearbox ( same as the new 630), it will easily punch 274bhp with enough muscle to take this big bull up Genting effortlessly ( seriously I have tried that). Super cruiser too, it will let you hit 200km/h easily. The facelifted ones from late Dec 07 models not only have new gearbox but also 20inch rims, roof rails and 5-7 seater configuration.
X5, being a high end luxury SUV model, gives you extremely good build quality, from engine to cabin, Xdrive and all the electronics integration to safety. Do justice to yourself and go do a comparison. You will know what I mean. Further more, the looks alone will make the X3 looks extremely dated.
deerbike
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Re: X3 review and experience
Thanks for your suggestions.
X5 is definitely a better option than X3 but I am looking at a reasonable budget thus looking at X3 instead. Still a in-line 6 although less powerful than X5:>
Any thoughts on its maintenance and reliability?
I was looking at PML service charges and it seen that X3 service cost is much lower compared with the other model.
Thanks for your suggestions.
X5 is definitely a better option than X3 but I am looking at a reasonable budget thus looking at X3 instead. Still a in-line 6 although less powerful than X5:>
Any thoughts on its maintenance and reliability?
I was looking at PML service charges and it seen that X3 service cost is much lower compared with the other model.
Re: X3 review and experience
Beware of the new 2012 X3 model's radio. The reception is so bad that the PML service consultants admitted that there are constant distortions in almost all channels. The car is good to drive, like any BMs, but this on has very inferior reception. I have sent my car in for 1 whole week and they admitted that they cant fix it. This head unit performs this way, with very bad distortions. I am a radio guy and this is affecting my driving everyday.
Beware of the new 2012 X3 model's radio. The reception is so bad that the PML service consultants admitted that there are constant distortions in almost all channels. The car is good to drive, like any BMs, but this on has very inferior reception. I have sent my car in for 1 whole week and they admitted that they cant fix it. This head unit performs this way, with very bad distortions. I am a radio guy and this is affecting my driving everyday.
Re: X3 review and experience
I gather you haven't seen this....
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/elebest-pte-ltd/80532-radio-signal-booster-eb003-available-elebest.html
davequek;1039917 said:
I gather you haven't seen this....
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/elebest-pte-ltd/80532-radio-signal-booster-eb003-available-elebest.html
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I was the one who went to see Dr Max at Elebest. On open roads, the reception improved. But not in city areas, it is still bad after Dr Max added the booster. I will visit him again to see if his latest B003 is better!
I was the one who went to see Dr Max at Elebest. On open roads, the reception improved. But not in city areas, it is still bad after Dr Max added the booster. I will visit him again to see if his latest B003 is better!
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