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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M Dynamics
The 1M's dynamics are typical M — balanced and controllable overall. The car
enters turns with practically no understeer, and rear traction can be broken
loose through both acceleration and lift. ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
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Configuring cell phone
Additional functions can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected mobile phones.
1. "Telephone".
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)".
3. Highlight the mobile phone to be confi ...