Originally Posted by FSETH

I have heard that the earlier X3's didn't ride the best and that the engines are somewhat underpowered for a vehicle of the X3's weight. The earlier X3's are not really known for thier performance. I am pretty sure that the gas milage really insn't anyhting to brag about either. I also do not like all the plastic in the X3's interior. It doesn't really look like BMW to me. I would vote fo rthe 330xi. You will probably end up with a more comfortable ride, better interior materials, better performance and better gas mileage. The only real benefit of the X3 that I can see would be a higher driving position and more ground clearance. Just my opinion, though.