X3 the ******* or is IT
Discussion
A friend of mine just bought a 2 litre d manual m sport pre face lift, roof, leather, loaded etc 06 £15K Yes its nice for the money, but i cannot belive the difference in how it drives to my 3.0sd X3
Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the b
ks it just transforms the car no matter what model.
Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the b
ks it just transforms the car no matter what model.boxin said:
A friend of mine just bought a 2 litre d manual m sport pre face lift, roof, leather, loaded etc 06 £15K Yes its nice for the money, but i cannot belive the difference in how it drives to my 3.0sd X3
Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the bks it just transforms the car no matter what model.
Not sure on your point? 3.0 twin turbo dieses drive better than 2.0ds? Have to agree with you, being a 535d owner, but then there will be a significant price difference, fuelling difference, co2 difference, tax difference, etc. Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the b
ks it just transforms the car no matter what model.You pays your money....
Edited by pgilc1 on Saturday 13th December 22:00
boxin said:
A friend of mine just bought a 2 litre d manual m sport pre face lift, roof, leather, loaded etc 06 £15K Yes its nice for the money, but i cannot belive the difference in how it drives to my 3.0sd X3
Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the bks it just transforms the car no matter what model.
Wow, thanks for that. Difference--Ok then how about 1.1 fiesta v Bentley GT.
My point. Having the twin turbo 3.0 d in your BMW is the b
ks it just transforms the car no matter what model.I nearly traded my car for a 520D, you saviour.
do not not write while pissed.R5GTTGaz said:
What do the stars cover up in title?
4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Its hard not to be drawn, but, Do you think all those folk in their Rav 4's drive them because they cant afford Landcruisers. Size matters of course we went down the engine rather than bodyshell route, Our debadged X3 has the Q car factor and is the quickest Bmw 4x4 0-62 (bm figures not mine) it sure as hell surprises a lot of boy racers out there. 4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Cant talk for the comparison, but since we just bought a 2008 2dx3 and i drive a 330ci feel i can contribute to the thread. the x3 does 0-60 in 9secs which whilst not earth shattering it does it with an AVERAGE mpg of 42mpg. i think the balance of efficiency vs sport in this car is simply tremendous. I know you are comparing the previous engine but the latest generation is in my opinion unrivalled in the market. Ive done the forecourt research (for my sins) and to put some perspective on it the honda crv petrol engine does 25mpg and is slower, the tiguan 2d averaged 32 on the test run and cost more to purchase. If you hadn't guessed very happy owner here. Not as fast as the 330 but in no way underpowered.
boxin said:
R5GTTGaz said:
What do the stars cover up in title?
4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Its hard not to be drawn, but, Do you think all those folk in their Rav 4's drive them because they cant afford Landcruisers. Size matters of course we went down the engine rather than bodyshell route, Our debadged X3 has the Q car factor and is the quickest Bmw 4x4 0-62 (bm figures not mine) it sure as hell surprises a lot of boy racers out there. 4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Sorry dont know the times for the old 4.8 X5.
For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
boxin said:
R5GTTGaz said:
What do the stars cover up in title?
4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Its hard not to be drawn, but, Do you think all those folk in their Rav 4's drive them because they cant afford Landcruisers. Size matters of course we went down the engine rather than bodyshell route, Our debadged X3 has the Q car factor and is the quickest Bmw 4x4 0-62 (bm figures not mine) it sure as hell surprises a lot of boy racers out there. 4x4 for people that can't afford an X5?
Edited by Vlad. on Monday 15th December 16:54
boxin said:
Sorry dont know the times for the old 4.8 X5.
For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
Pity its off road performance is crap.For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
plasticpig said:
boxin said:
Sorry dont know the times for the old 4.8 X5.
For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
Pity its off road performance is crap.For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
Fast road tyres don't work off road.
Although I don't know why I'm defending the X3 - we got rid of ours. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The ride and noise in the back was awful, and our 3 litre petrol was pretty thirsty.
Edited by Vlad. on Monday 15th December 17:11
Lets face it all cars are a compromise, and the X3 might not be the best off-road but i was more than happy last week as we passed abandoned cars (on the road) where most 4X4s spend 99.9 % of their life.
We live in an area with some quite steep hills and last week in the snow used the hill decent button, Hey didnt realise how good that is
We live in an area with some quite steep hills and last week in the snow used the hill decent button, Hey didnt realise how good that is
SJobson said:
Is the X3 3.0sd really quicker than the old X5 4.8iS to 60/62?
No chance. And as for needing something exotic to beat it on the motorway...what a laugh.
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Vlad. said:
plasticpig said:
boxin said:
Sorry dont know the times for the old 4.8 X5.
For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
Pity its off road performance is crap.For us our X3sd is everything to all men.
When towing and or fully laden it makes no difference it pulls like a train.
You will never be embarased on the motorway unless its something very exotic.
It returns 29.7 mpg.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but i like ours lots and lots
All my mates were shocked when i turned up in my X3 and all were suprised at how well the thing drives and even more suprised at how quick it is.
Why have an X3 thats fast? Why not is the question.
Fast road tyres don't work off road.
Although I don't know why I'm defending the X3 - we got rid of ours. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The ride and noise in the back was awful, and our 3 litre petrol was pretty thirsty.
Edited by Vlad. on Monday 15th December 17:11
oh little fella, little fella, little fella.
I drive an E61 530D everyday at work and it is really slow. The pickup at motorway speed is toilet.
If you lose to another car is that not embarassing? Especially as they will know you were trying your hardest when they see all of the black smoke pouring out the exhaust.
Please clarify your point, unless of course I already have.
Big bad J man. LOL.
I drive an E61 530D everyday at work and it is really slow. The pickup at motorway speed is toilet.
If you lose to another car is that not embarassing? Especially as they will know you were trying your hardest when they see all of the black smoke pouring out the exhaust.
Please clarify your point, unless of course I already have.
Big bad J man. LOL.
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