If I were to trade in my X3........
 

Just a thought I have been having lately.......I love my X3 and I have not had it for that long, but I really like the new 3 series models. I tend to keep my cars for 2 years. If I traded in my X3 with what I owe on it I would still be able to put like 10,000 down on another model.......or should I lease. I am just looking for educated opinions since you guys are the experts. I know I should just do what I want, but I am only tossing the idea around at this point.

I had an '06 325i as a loaner and was not impressed at all...

I would test drive the 330XI and see what you think...at least you're getting the 255hp :)

Starts at $38,500

idk i would keep the x3 for a little longer and then maybe get a 335i

I like the 330xi.........I am going to do some test drives this Friday.

What expert advice are you seeking? Do you want guidance on buying vs leasing, or on whether or not to get an e90, or both?

i had a 330xi as a loaner recently and wasn't all
that impressed. don't get me wrong. it's a beautiful
car and all, but the automatic shifting just felt notchy.
switching gears didn't seem all that smooth to me.

all of this might be due to the fact that i have a 4.6is
though. i don't know.:dunno:

I cannot see myself letting go of the X3 anytime soon, I just get that itch to drive other cars every now and again.

I've driven my friend's new 325i and wasn't impressed either. And before that I've driven it on a test drive, wasnt in love with it either. It's a great car, but it just doesnt have the "gotta have it" factor BMWs used to have.

If I had to replace the X, it'd be with almost any E46 3-series, preferably the 330i/ci ZHP or 330ci.

huh?
 

Yall I just got mine and you straight trippin if you think a 3 series can beat a X3. I take on a 3 series off the block any day of the week.
I even read the posts about the Xs being a girli girls cars and yo I hope everybodys not jumpin ship now.
Go drive the 3s but on't buy them, theyr smaller and I knopw my boys would laugh if I rolled up in one of the 3.