BMW X3 2.5i

[doma]

Ok...my family is trying to decide on a SUV... We pretty much have it narrowed down to the BMW X3 2.5i or Nissan Murano SL. Can someone give me pros/cons on which car is better and for what reason? Or if there is a better SUV out there please let me know. We want to stay under 38g's and need the nav system.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

This isn't the best place to ask about SUV's! Actually, I bet most online forums aren't good places to ask about this!

 

[ironcrotch]

Top Gear gave the x3 a :thumbsdown:

 

[doma]

thanks for the insight.

 

[rh71]

I swear this same topic came up a couple weeks back

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: rh71
I swear this same topic came up a couple weeks back

yes and we all agreed that the FX35 is the best one.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: rh71
I swear this same topic came up a couple weeks back

yes and we all agreed that the FX35 is the best one.

:thumbsup:

 

[doma]

i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.

 

[amol]

Just to let all you people who think all Nissans are the same ...

Infiniti FX35 != Nissan Murano

Especially the body types

 

[RbSX]

Those are both terrible cars and you should be shot for suggesting either.

 

[doma]

what would u suggest?

 

[dug777]

i suggest a Toyota Landcruiser
or if they are rather too pricey, a Prado...

Just about unbeatable off road, two fuel tanks means 1200odd-km range, rock solid build quality, loads of toyota garages about..

My folks love their Prado

EDIT: mind you, they are real 4WDs, not pussy suburban SUVs so that might put at least 90% of SUV buyers off ...

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: doma
i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.

That's false.

There is a Federal law in the US that says that if a manufacturer requires their own brand of oil and filter for the warranty to be honoured, then the manufacturer must supply the oil and the filter for _FREE_ to the consumer. If the oil must be changed by a dealer, then the labor must also be _FREE_.

ZV

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: doma
i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.

That's false.

There is a Federal law in the US that says that if a manufacturer requires their own brand of oil and filter for the warranty to be honoured, then the manufacturer must supply the oil and the filter for _FREE_ to the consumer. If the oil must be changed by a dealer, then the labor must also be _FREE_.

ZV

I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.

 

[diablofreak]

x3 just look nasty. im sorry. either get the murano, the infiniti FX or just save the money on a X5, which is a much better car

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: diablofreak
x3 just look nasty. im sorry. either get the murano, the infiniti FX or just save the money on a X5, which is a much better car

Just bought a new x5... it's f'n amazing

 

[diablofreak]

congrats dude. i love the X5...

though the new mercedes M-class is pretty nice too... if only i have the money

 

[freebee]

Magnuson-moss act?

-Oil change at VW is 30 bucks. Not sure what you are paying for with $100.
I've had a small korean woman walk on my back for less than 100 bucks.

Anyhow, 38k is too little for a real lux suv (ie rx330, mdx, lr3, xc90, srx etc.) so you'll have to get something basic. Honda Pilot for example. Great basic car-based suv. Or perhaps the redesigned Nissan Pathfindah. FX35 is nice. Ugly-ass car, but it drives good.

<insert slight plug here> If you wait for 2006, remember the fine folks at FoMoCo will have the LR2s and the XC50s out. Both priced reasonably below 30k.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: diablofreak
x3 just look nasty. im sorry. either get the murano, the infiniti FX or just save the money on a X5, which is a much better car

Just bought a new x5... it's f'n amazing

which model ? The 4.8is is my one-of-these-days car ...

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.

Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV

 

[SilentZero]

I love BMW's as thats mostly the only type of car I own/owned, however the X3 is crap.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: dug777
i suggest a Toyota Landcruiser
or if they are rather too pricey, a Prado...

Just about unbeatable off road, two fuel tanks means 1200odd-km range, rock solid build quality, loads of toyota garages about..

My folks love their Prado

EDIT: mind you, they are real 4WDs, not pussy suburban SUVs so that might put at least 90% of SUV buyers off ...

i take it they really aren't what you want then?

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.

Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV

LOL, that's quite a fine line they walk on.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.

Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV

LOL, that's quite a fine line they walk on.

Meh. To the best of my knowledge, the specs for Honda's fluids are out there and available. Theoretically anyone could mix a batch of fluid that met them. Just has to be verified (independant labs).

ZV

 

[mchammer]

Man, I did not realize how expensive these things were! You can't get the Volvo one for under 38,000?