Some Interesting Comparisons Between 2 X3's

[White05X3]

Through dealer error and excellent customer service I ended-up with 2 virtually identical X3's. Both are 05's (one a March 05 production the other April 05 production) with sport, premium, nav, xenons, cold weather, premium sound, servotronic and privacy glass. Both are white with black interior. One is a stick the other is automatic.

I am fascinated by some of the differences between the 2 cars:

1. The April car (the automatic) has voice control for the phone
2. The steering on the April car is just a bit firmer than the March (stick) car
3. The head liner on the automatic is a lighter shade of gray than the stick

Just the meaningless observations of a guy with too damned much time on his hands (auto-x season is over so no racing to discuss). Happy Holidays everybody!

[SSG.Santiago]

hey man you need another hobby

[White05X3]

Isn't that the truth!!!

[Rick in Prescott]

You own both of these?

[White05X3]

Odd as it seems, even to me, yes I do...

[motordavid]

White: Pretty interesting obs., I think.

And, shows the variation via assembly...

Not analagous, but I've driven other guys'
Vettes, (same year for some, newer for others),
and they felt very similar.

I've driven other CR-Vs, (no cracks), and all the
others were much better than our POS CR-V in'
terms of handling, ride, noise, etc. We gotta
dog in our CR-V, but our Vette is Titz and our
X has run well for 5+ years, too.

Interesting, to me...
BR,mD

[Rick in Prescott]

The Vette being from almost dead GM is lucky to have the same anything from car to car. No two alike, build what no one will buy. I think it's written in the GM designers hand book.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Rick in Prescott

The Vette being from almost dead GM is lucky to have the same anything from car to car. No two alike, build what no one will buy. I think it's written in the GM designers hand book.

Well, thanks Rick...

Yes, GM is bleeding, though my GXM bonds are doing fine.

I suspect the Ol'General will be around for awhile longer.
No homer or big cheerleader for them but, if you haven't
driven a Vette lately, you will not believe what $50K gets
in terms of performance and engineering capability.

The only less expensive entree' to that kind of oommph
is a UJM liter or, liter+ sled.

And, having driving a few dozen late model Vettes, I remain
impressed with build quality, and "likeness" on those I've
driven and own. Commercial rant over.
BR,mD

[White05X3]

MD - did you bring the yellow Cobalt to WFIV?

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by White05X3

MD - did you bring the yellow Cobalt to WFIV?

Yes...it was an Chevy "Aveo". Rental from Budget Rent A Car.
Emphasis on budget, lol!

It got us around and back to the airport...was a hit
at the show.