X3 2.0d
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I have test driven both the 2.5 and 3.0 versions. Like the 3.0 with the panaromic sunroof and alittle bit more power. Turning circle is great. Not sure why it is not as hot as the X5. The X5 seems abit too heavy for my wife to appreciate on a daily basis but i would prefer the x5 if not for the price.wglee said:
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due to the distorted price structure for vehicles in Malaysia, the price for the X3 doesn't make it attractive. It's a lot of money for a not-so-big car. There are other options out there and not forgetting the X5 which isn't really that much out of reach if one were to have considered the X3..
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Don't see too many X3s on the road, not even grey imports!
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I saw a Green colour used X3 2.0d in the AB Subang. At first I was thinking of a test drive. But when I get the key and started the engin, my wife juz walked out from the X3. Because the 2.0d engine sound like a "Air-Port Taxi". 
I wonder who will pay RM200K to drive a taxi around town, haha. ANd the sit is so "plastick" feel.
A few days after that I tested a 06 X3 3.0i, and all I can say is....."WOW", it is a very fast SUV. And the 3.0 engine sound just like a BMW.
I wonder who will pay RM200K to drive a taxi around town, haha. ANd the sit is so "plastick" feel.A few days after that I tested a 06 X3 3.0i, and all I can say is....."WOW", it is a very fast SUV. And the 3.0 engine sound just like a BMW.
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Airport taxi - that's a good one!
I own a 2.0d X3.
I reckon most of you are right when you say the car sounds like an airport taxi. Or maybe a Singapore taxi.
Having owned it for almost 1 month now, I have made the following observations:
1. Noise, Vibration, Insulation: Damned choon - compared with other diesel SUVs in the market (i used to drive a Toyota Fortuner 2.5d before it was stolen). I've also driven a Kia Sorento owned by a friend recently and there was just no comparison with the X3 in terms of cabin noise.
2. Handling and ride comfort - Aside from some wallowing on uneven surfaces on the highways, it rides and handles as good as most cars.
3. Fuel economy - Just the past week, I've made trips down south to Singapore and up north to Penang. Covered approximately 2000kms this week on 2 tanks of fuel. Avg combined fuel consumption (highway plus sales runs in penang, seremban, melaka, jb and singapore) is about 6.4l / 100kms. Which at today's diesel prices equate to approximately 16.5sen / km. My sister's Myvi is avg'g 21 sen /km. That I reckon is just amazing. Road tax is a little on the high side: RM 438 p.a. but with the fuel savings (assuming the petrol and diesel prices remain proportional) will be more than worth it - plus it qualifies for the RM 625 rebate on personal registration.
I love my airport taxi!!!
I reckon most of you are right when you say the car sounds like an airport taxi. Or maybe a Singapore taxi.
Having owned it for almost 1 month now, I have made the following observations:
1. Noise, Vibration, Insulation: Damned choon - compared with other diesel SUVs in the market (i used to drive a Toyota Fortuner 2.5d before it was stolen). I've also driven a Kia Sorento owned by a friend recently and there was just no comparison with the X3 in terms of cabin noise.
2. Handling and ride comfort - Aside from some wallowing on uneven surfaces on the highways, it rides and handles as good as most cars.
3. Fuel economy - Just the past week, I've made trips down south to Singapore and up north to Penang. Covered approximately 2000kms this week on 2 tanks of fuel. Avg combined fuel consumption (highway plus sales runs in penang, seremban, melaka, jb and singapore) is about 6.4l / 100kms. Which at today's diesel prices equate to approximately 16.5sen / km. My sister's Myvi is avg'g 21 sen /km. That I reckon is just amazing. Road tax is a little on the high side: RM 438 p.a. but with the fuel savings (assuming the petrol and diesel prices remain proportional) will be more than worth it - plus it qualifies for the RM 625 rebate on personal registration.
I love my airport taxi!!!
