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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Massage function in rear seats
Wavelike motions from the top to the bottom in
the backrest relax back muscles.
Button in rear
Switching on
To switch on, press the button
once for
each massage level.
The highest level i ...
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
th ...
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment.
Every time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
completely, it stops in the comfort p ...