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| TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 BMW X3 to write this comprehensive review. Our car experts also drove the 2008 BMW X3 in Germany and in the U.S., to be able to deliver our definitive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to help you decide which vehicle is right for you. |
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| Road Test |
The 2008 BMW X3 is a far cry from the original X3 that went on sale in 2004. BMW’s first stab at a compact crossover felt harsh and unrefined, and its interior was far below the usual BMW standards of quality.
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| Positive Points |
- - Upgraded power
- - Available manual transmission
- - Revamped interior styling
- - Standard all-wheel drive
- - Panoramic sunroof
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| Negative Points |
- - Choppy styling
- - Tight second-row seating
- - Handling more SUV than crossover
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