X3 - any good?

[theboss]

The wife likes the looks of an X3 so I'm looking for general opinion and ownership experiences. Whatever I get her will serve general family purposes and I'll inevitably end up driving it quite a bit. I'd naturally prefer an E61 or possibly X5 but she refuses saying they are both too big/long (and refuses to drive my E39).

I've not been too keen on the X3 since it came out but reviews cast a positive impression, it seems quite roomy in the back, and whatsmore I think the 3.0sd remapped (in SE trim for comfort) would make for a bit of a sleeper.

I'm not too fussed about residuals - which look appalling - because I'd be buying 1-2 years old anyway.

Edited by theboss on Tuesday 5th August 14:44