arghhhhhhhhhh 2006 X3 3.0 details

kirkX5m · #1 09-09-2005, 04:26 AM

BMW NA just posted info on the 2006 X3. Much speculation went around what the trims would be, especially engine wise...this is the final answer: deletion of the 2.5 model, only 1 trim remains, the 3.0i.

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motordavid · #2 09-09-2005, 08:04 AM

I Like It!
For me/us, the question is do we keep the '01 X5 or,
go hunting for a new X3 in the coming months?

The dough diff is a real consideration: a long ago paid-for,
4 yr old car, vs a new ride...

Not looking for an answer here, just rumbling out loud;
But the new X3 looks fine to my eye...my 330i run the other
day has steered me away from that car, due to its size/space limitations.
My 2Cts. BR,md

Juanted · #3 09-09-2005, 09:44 AM

You're right, MD. That X3 may take some sales away from the X5. I think they've got it right this time. My wife's X3 simply hauls ass, and it handles even better than my X5.

I have to be honest, though, unless Bangle screws it up really badly, I don't know that I will consider anything else. I just love my X, and it will surely improve with the '07 version. If I like the next X5, my biggest problem will be NOT buying one... It's got performance, luxury, safety, and class. So long as I am fortunate enough to afford it, I am smitten by this car.

BUT... that X3 is just getting better with age. Kudos to the Motorwerk!

Juan

X5Jay · #4 09-09-2005, 10:26 AM

Now, if they'd just take that inside exhaust pipe and move it all the way over to the right,....

pepatrick · #5 09-09-2005, 10:38 AM

Ok...heres food for thought...Make a X3 4.8is...now that would be cool

B&DCalgary · #6 09-09-2005, 12:35 PM

With the current, and probable future, state of gas prices, they may regret their decision to drop the 2.5. My wife's 2.5 gets fantastic mileage for a truck that has as much interior space as most larger SUV's. The acceleration is pretty decent too because of the light weight; better, in fact, than our last Jeep with the 3.7 L engine. I think it's a great vehicle and engine combo for the times.

motordavid · #7 09-09-2005, 03:43 PM

I just finished playing around on the BeamER site, "pricing out" cars...
a new '06 3.0 X3, 6 Spd, Prem/Cold/Sport etc. for about 43Gs:
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/c...=XAB60BMS201A0

Obviously diff cars, but the new X5 with sim stuff to the X3, (and very sim to our 4 yr old '01 3.0 X5), is : 51Gs.
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/c...=XAB60BMS191A0

I am surprised the official wheel choice is so narrow on both the X3 and X5, and I am not a fan of any of the choices, espc on the X3.

This is the Sport Wheel,

:

And, this is a much better looking 18" wheel, but Not avail. w/Sport, other than a Stlr swap out. Dumb, imo.:

Interesting to noodle around there, however.
BR,md

motordavid · #8 09-10-2005, 08:58 PM

I just finished playing around on the BeamER site, "pricing out" cars...
a new '06 3.0 X3, 6 Spd, Prem/Cold/Sport etc. for about 43Gs:
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/...e=XAB60BMS201A0

Obviously diff cars, but the new X5 with sim stuff to the X3, (and very sim to our 4 yr old '01 3.0 X5), is : 51Gs.
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/...e=XAB60BMS191A0

I am surprised the official wheel choice is so narrow on both the X3 and X5, and I am not a fan of any of the choices, espc on the X3.

This is the Sport Wheel,

:

And, this is a much better looking 18" wheel, but Not avail. w/Sport, other than a Stlr swap out. Dumb, imo.:

Interesting to noodle around there, however.
BR,md
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Dr. T · #9 09-13-2005, 10:52 AM

Yeah, I'm not sure if I like the Sport Package wheels either. They kinda look like a Ferrari 5 spoke, but not completely. At least they're new for `06....

motordavid · #10 09-13-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. T

Yeah, I'm not sure if I like the Sport Package wheels either. They kinda look like a Ferrari 5 spoke, but not completely. At least they're new for `06....

To my eye they are nearly identical to my wife's '03 Honda CR-V pos stock 15' wheels. But, everyone has their own bag. Still interested in the X3 to poss. replace our '01 X5 sometime in future. BR,md

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