e90 or X3?

AlecX5 · 07-21-2006, 12:01 AM

Ok, I know, you all have a 3 series here, but I just wanted to ask if anyone had considered an X3. I LOVE the 3, but would really like the extra capacity of the X3 from time to time. I drove one once and was very impressed. Did any of you consider the X?

Thanks.

AS

gilbertb11 · 07-21-2006, 12:04 AM

I got myself the 3 series and my girlfriend the x3. She loves it and frankly, the change in driving vehicle is kinda nice sometimes. Overall, it's a great car. Really love it. If I had to chose betweent the two, I would still have to got with my 3.

astra · 07-21-2006, 12:05 AM

i say the 3 series... but then again i am biased

Greeney · 07-21-2006, 12:08 AM

Im not a fan of the X3. but than again I have never driven it.

and1bball919 · 07-21-2006, 12:20 AM

I drive the X3 its convient when i have lots to hold. Good BMW i guess but im getting a e90 b/c im still in college and do not find the x3 attractive =D

saini023 · 07-21-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by and1bball919

I drive the X3 its convient when i have lots to hold. Good BMW i guess but im getting a e90 b/c im still in college and do not find the x3 attractive =D

i agree..just not attractive to me..never drivin it..i would go E90

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 07-21-2006, 01:35 AM

I say go with the 3 but if you are looking for SUV try going with lexus RX which is really nice car

Jay_328 · 07-21-2006, 01:42 AM

I think the X3 drives very well. I just wish it looked more like the X5.

Oh, go with the e90.

calvino · 07-21-2006, 02:19 AM

go for the e90 I don't personaly like the x3 I think is a little small and is gay ( I don't know if you are a guy or a girl I can't tell by the nick AS) I like better the FX35 is a great car follow by the murano the boths are great I love them but not as much as my e90, but my mom is thinking of buying a FX35.and I think is a nice car, way better than the x3, now the x5 is the shit !!! I love it the V8 one

and1bball919 · 07-21-2006, 02:23 AM

DO you have kids?? Do you travel?? Do you have hobbies that require trunk space surfing, snowboarding. IF so get the x3 but if not then get the E90 is cheaper too

joony79 · 07-21-2006, 02:43 AM

Aren't the X3s made in Austrailia? not Austria? That's what I heard when I was interested in getting an X3. I thought it was not GENUINE so I got my E90 and I never regret getting it.

ZuerstBMW · 07-21-2006, 02:54 AM

Definitely the E90

medrep · 07-21-2006, 04:23 AM

BMW are just about to launch the X3 with the 3ltr diesel engine, making it capable of 0-60mph in just over 6secs!

Jeremy Clarkson thought it was crap of road though, but then again, in the real world depends what we'd call off road. If I was still riding off road bikes and used the X3 as transport then it would just have to deal with farm lanes and the odd muddy field, which IMO would be fine?

E90 does sit quite low though doesnt it, so may not be ideal for odd farm lane etc?

climkt · 07-21-2006, 05:07 AM

X3 if u want something different less boring, more striking and the SUV feel. Definitely e90, if u want a compact junior german exec- what can i say-it won world car 2006!

mkoesel · 07-21-2006, 06:27 AM

Compromise: E91

r_liebo · 07-21-2006, 06:51 AM

I personally feel the X3 is the least desirable vehicle in BMW's lineup. The ride is rock hard, the styling is mediocre at best, it still doesn't handle like a car and the BMW wagon is just as efficient at carrying stuff.
The upside is that lease deals are pretty sweet for the X3 right now (possibly because of what I mentioned above).
If you can't step up to the X5 (which has much more quality materials, a better ride, a less polarizing design, and attractive lease deals as well), and are dead-set on an SUV, I'd look elsewhere. If you want sporty check out the FX35, if you want luxury check out the Lexus RX350. Both are as quick or quicker than the X3, I believe. If you want "trucky", there are infinite number of choices in the marketplace.

mkoesel · 07-21-2006, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by r_liebo

The upside is that lease deals are pretty sweet for the X3 right now (possibly because of what I mentioned above).

The lease deals are sweet because they are about to replace the M54B30 with the N52B30. It gains 35hp and becomes the 3.0si.

whippersnapper · 07-21-2006, 07:45 AM

I think I concur with Jeremy Clarkson. The X3 is no good on or off road and ugly enough to make children cry

Bimmerista · 07-21-2006, 09:26 AM

My wife drives the x3 and we both love it - but it is not a car, it IS heavier (1.8 tons) than the e90 and you can feel it.

However, it drives like no other SUV out there, including the x5 (it is more agile than the x5).

BTW it is assembled in Graz, AUSTRIA, not Austrailia

at a Magna Steyr plant. So the assembly is sub-contracted to a company which also make the ur-G wagon for MB. The build quality is on par with other BMWs from our experience. The annoyances we experienced are common to e46s (which is the platform donor for this generation of the x3), such as creaking windows seals in front (fixed) and the schtupid AC mildew smell (to be fixed)

Looks are subjective, some of you think it is "gay" looking, some think it makes children cry. Our children are perfectly happy in the x3

and we think it looks good.

But I personally would not get the x3 unless you really dig the higher driving position. Otherwise-get the e90 or even if you want, the xit.

e902cool · 07-21-2006, 10:40 AM

once i see the fuel economy 16 mpg , i dropped the idea, i was once put in a demo car for a day, it rides rock solid, the seats are a lil too hard for my taste...

the only thing you gain is the extra headroom, overall i would still pick the E90

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AlecX5 Lifetime Bimmer Fanatic 142 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	e90 or X3? Ok, I know, you all have a 3 series here, but I just wanted to ask if anyone had considered an X3. I LOVE the 3, but would really like the extra capacity of the X3 from time to time. I drove one once and was very impressed. Did any of you consider the X? Thanks. AS
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gilbertb11 Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. 6 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I got myself the 3 series and my girlfriend the x3. She loves it and frankly, the change in driving vehicle is kinda nice sometimes. Overall, it's a great car. Really love it. If I had to chose betweent the two, I would still have to got with my 3.
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	i say the 3 series... but then again i am biased
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Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,835 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	Im not a fan of the X3. but than again I have never driven it. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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and1bball919 It's not just about horsepower, but how powerful your horses are. 38 Rep 563 Posts Drives: MG Delivery truck Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California iTrader: (4)	I drive the X3 its convient when i have lots to hold. Good BMW i guess but im getting a e90 b/c im still in college and do not find the x3 attractive =D
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Victor.L3IchibanM3 Banned 262 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '06 325i,'04 RX 330,'99Corolla Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	I say go with the 3 but if you are looking for SUV try going with lexus RX which is really nice car
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Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	I think the X3 drives very well. I just wish it looked more like the X5. Oh, go with the e90.
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	go for the e90 I don't personaly like the x3 I think is a little small and is gay ( I don't know if you are a guy or a girl I can't tell by the nick AS) I like better the FX35 is a great car follow by the murano the boths are great I love them but not as much as my e90, but my mom is thinking of buying a FX35.and I think is a nice car, way better than the x3, now the x5 is the shit !!! I love it the V8 one
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and1bball919 It's not just about horsepower, but how powerful your horses are. 38 Rep 563 Posts Drives: MG Delivery truck Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California iTrader: (4)	DO you have kids?? Do you travel?? Do you have hobbies that require trunk space surfing, snowboarding. IF so get the x3 but if not then get the E90 is cheaper too
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joony79 mOOnarchy 21 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 330i SG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Newport iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	Aren't the X3s made in Austrailia? not Austria? That's what I heard when I was interested in getting an X3. I thought it was not GENUINE so I got my E90 and I never regret getting it.
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Definitely the E90 __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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medrep Private First Class 9 Rep 196 Posts Drives: E90 320D Carbon Black Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	BMW are just about to launch the X3 with the 3ltr diesel engine, making it capable of 0-60mph in just over 6secs! Jeremy Clarkson thought it was crap of road though, but then again, in the real world depends what we'd call off road. If I was still riding off road bikes and used the X3 as transport then it would just have to deal with farm lanes and the odd muddy field, which IMO would be fine? E90 does sit quite low though doesnt it, so may not be ideal for odd farm lane etc?
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	X3 if u want something different less boring, more striking and the SUV feel. Definitely e90, if u want a compact junior german exec- what can i say-it won world car 2006!
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mkoesel Moderator 7515 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Compromise: E91
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07-21-2006, 06:51 AM	#16
r_liebo Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: MBC320 Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	I personally feel the X3 is the least desirable vehicle in BMW's lineup. The ride is rock hard, the styling is mediocre at best, it still doesn't handle like a car and the BMW wagon is just as efficient at carrying stuff. The upside is that lease deals are pretty sweet for the X3 right now (possibly because of what I mentioned above). If you can't step up to the X5 (which has much more quality materials, a better ride, a less polarizing design, and attractive lease deals as well), and are dead-set on an SUV, I'd look elsewhere. If you want sporty check out the FX35, if you want luxury check out the Lexus RX350. Both are as quick or quicker than the X3, I believe. If you want "trucky", there are infinite number of choices in the marketplace.
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whippersnapper Captain 23 Rep 972 Posts Drives: people mad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I think I concur with Jeremy Clarkson. The X3 is no good on or off road and ugly enough to make children cry __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________ 2006 BMW 325i, Jet Black, 6MT, ZSP, Black Leather, Aluminum, Power Seats, Logic 7
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	My wife drives the x3 and we both love it - but it is not a car, it IS heavier (1.8 tons) than the e90 and you can feel it. However, it drives like no other SUV out there, including the x5 (it is more agile than the x5). BTW it is assembled in Graz, AUSTRIA, not Austrailia at a Magna Steyr plant. So the assembly is sub-contracted to a company which also make the ur-G wagon for MB. The build quality is on par with other BMWs from our experience. The annoyances we experienced are common to e46s (which is the platform donor for this generation of the x3), such as creaking windows seals in front (fixed) and the schtupid AC mildew smell (to be fixed) Looks are subjective, some of you think it is "gay" looking, some think it makes children cry. Our children are perfectly happy in the x3 and we think it looks good. But I personally would not get the x3 unless you really dig the higher driving position. Otherwise-get the e90 or even if you want, the xit.
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e902cool Private 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW 330i sedan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	once i see the fuel economy 16 mpg , i dropped the idea, i was once put in a demo car for a day, it rides rock solid, the seats are a lil too hard for my taste... the only thing you gain is the extra headroom, overall i would still pick the E90 __________________ 06 330i TS/ZSP/Steptronic/CA/Burl/Gray Leather/Fold-Down Rearseats/Power Sunshade
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