Thanks for the kind words....although the Explorer had time to stop of they needed to, it still scared the sh!t out of me.

Ish: as you have probably read at the Bfest X3 forum, the 6sp has its own issues separate from the 5sp.

My experience was different because I floored it all the way (past the depression point) and not even a lurch, nothing. Only after I let go did it start to move....which has sometimes happened (slight delay) but never to this extent.
But I am fine, and the X3 will be getting a much needed dealer visit!

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