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Originally Posted by cn90
Thanks,
I currently own a 2006 X5, great vehicle.
Question for the X3, is there a year that is better than other year (such as transfer case issues etc. etc.), should I decide to buy an X3 in the future?
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Within the E83 production (since this is the E83 forum, and I presume that the 2010+ F25 X3 isn't in the comparison) I would look for a 2007-2010 X3, which was the facelifted version, with the 3.0si (260 hp) engine. Up to 2006 there was a lower power M54 six (same 225 hp as the early X5) but the later ones are worth looking for IMO. All have the same awd system. And manual transmissions beat automatics every day and twice on Sunday. But then I'm biased.
Earlier X3s had a harsher ride, and some automatics had an issue with rough shifting.
Jeff
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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