realthing

One of the worst suv's ever made. Rides horribly, handles poorly for a bmw and the packaging is bad. It also feels like it's cobbled together in a Romanian factory or something.

derryck

The RDX is a great little vehicle...handles pretty well and maintains decent driving dynamics but as others have mentioned, it gets worse mileage than an MDX.

cbehney

There's a reason why everyone has one. They're very nice SUVs, good interior, great looking, rides fine, ok mileage, a good compromise except for storage space in the back.

Jacques79

Victory. I managed to convince them to test drive a 2006 BMW 530XI.

We test drove the X3 yesterday and while it was nice the interior is pretty cramped. We sat in a 530XI and it seemed more comfortable-spacious.

Now if the 530XI drives smoother than the X3 it's a done deal.

asiliat

if you can get over the badge - Hyundai Tuscon. 2011. 31mpg hwy. Looks good in person, decent interior. That's my next car.

The 2011 Kia Sportage is also ALL new, I'd look at that too.

Kia:
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q1/...nd_info/gallery

Hyundai: http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-tucson.html

omg516

Ok I can understand people recommending the RDX and MAYBE even the Forester but how can you point a guy asking about an X3 towards a Kia Sportage?

NFRs2000NYC

I wont speak for the Sportage, but the Tuscon is a MUCH better car in every aspect than an X3.

asiliat

simple. I did a quick search around the web - and the price for a good example 07 X3 is about the same price for a fully loaded Tuscon. (Last I checked, there's no pricing for the Sportage).

I personally don't find BMWs to be desirable. The only 2 BMWs I would even consider is the new Z4 and the 135 convertible. I'm not anti-bimmer, I just feel they're over-hyped and that in the end, you're paying premium $ for the badge.

I dislike the X3 very much. The only thing going for it is in fact the brand.... So I wouldn't consider it.

topcat7111

I guess the x5 is not a true German Automobile, since it's made in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

dammitjim

CX-7