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Originally Posted by Drum
We are in much the same boat on this one, AZM.
While it the technical superiority and utility of a 3-series clearly outstrips the X3 (perhaps with the exception of traction/handling without the Xdrive), but everything feels more dramatic and interesting in the X3 by comparison.
I think it is possible that this reaction will wear off when I am finally over the novelty of the X3 in terms of driving experience, but I will have to keep y'all posted on that.
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Oh trust me, the driving experience novelty doesn't wear off. We've had ours since 9/04 and it's got 61000mi on the clock. Once in awhile, I get tired of the relatively heavy fuel consumption. And the occasional window rattle. Or the fact that I wish it had 150 extra horses. But whenever I hit some nice roads and drive the X3 like it was designed to be driven, I forget any of my dislikes, as I burn though like, 20 litres of fuel for the next 30min.
If the various small flaws in the X3 start annoying you, or if you do get tired of the novelty factor, simply find a deserted curvy road and drive it like a racetrack. I guarantee all your quibbles and complaints will go out the window.