X3 in the Market
At $38,000, the X3 starts substantially higher than its nearest competitor, the Acura RDX. Save for its problematic transmission behavior, the BMW offers a more buttoned-down driving experience than the Acura. For some, that's worth every penny.
As BMW surely knows, the X3 can't sit on its pedestal forever. Land Rover's entry-level LR2 is on the way, and so are the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. If the X3 is to remain a desirable car, BMW will have to fix a few things so buyers need not weigh the good against the bad — because there will be plenty of very good alternatives soon.
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Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled using the:
> Buttons near the CD/DVD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel,
> Programmable memory keys,
> Voice activation s ...
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified governme ...
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Engine oil temperature
6 External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Reset miles ...