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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Compartments in the doors
Do not stow any breakable
objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. ...
Cargo
The trunk measures 14 cubic feet, which makes it similar in size to the Audi
A8's (14.6) but smaller than the Jaguar XJ's (16.4), LS 460's (18) and S-Class'
(16.3). It's quite deep and rectangular ...
Malfunction of driving stability control systems
Adapting your driving style
When driving on poor roads, avoid using
full throttle or pressing the accelerator beyond
the kickdown point and also avoid heavy braking.
Otherwise, the drive train ...