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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    System limits
    Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in advance. The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat t ...

    Malfunction
    The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat tire can be detected. Display in the following situations: ▷ A wheel with ...

    Transmitting the settings
    Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function. For more information, contact your service center. Transmission takes place via: &# ...