2nd or 3rd Gen X3

2nd or 3rd Gen X3

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Maund345

Original Poster:

6 posts

36 months

Tuesday 6th April 2021
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Hi all.

Me and the mrs were looking today at the 2nd gen x3 35D..a low mileage one can be had for around 25k..during this though I kept eyeing up the latest gen M40i..which can be had for around 38-40k. Is there a massive step up in generations that would be worth shelling out the extra? cheers

breadvan

1,985 posts

167 months

Tuesday 6th April 2021
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Night and day differences.

We had the 1st, now have the 2nd. If you can stretch to it, it’s a no brainier.......

Better tech, engine, space, feel and handling.

Wills2

22,669 posts

174 months

Tuesday 6th April 2021
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3rd gen (G chassis) miles ahead of the gen2 totally different to drive I was shocked at how good they are whether 20d or 40i the 2 gen is very sloppy in comparison.


Paw

172 posts

182 months

Friday 9th April 2021
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I have a G Series X3, and its a great car not too big but my two teen boys have lots of room in the back. I have a 68 Plate M40 and its a surprisingly quick thing, and as a 68 it does not pop and crackle as much as the earlier ones.

Paw

Maund345

Original Poster:

6 posts

36 months

Sunday 11th April 2021
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Cheers for the replies- doing the sums now could only really stretch to a 30d or 35d. The 20d of the latest generation is late twenties and the 30d is too out of budget.