[AlexFL]

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enjoy:

[avi66]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

enjoy:

Already posted, but thanks ��

https://g45.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=84

[ASAP]

its a very positive review in terms of how it drives... suspension seems to be more settled which I appreciate

[KRS_SN]

Glowing review..unusual from mark..must mean something.

[RobM2]

Surprisingly positive.

[hufington]

Positivity is promising for future owners.

[PfizerP]

The new BMWs look better in person. They don't photograph very well; photos can't capture the lines and dimensions properly. I think the new X3 looks great; very aggressive. The other day, I saw a new X3 M50i sitting next to a 2024 X3 M40i, when I was at the dealer getting a recall taken care of for my family's X5. It made the 2024 look really old, immediately.

[ModernAngel]

Indeed, I was surprised Mark gave its driving performance such praise since he was quite lukewarm, at best, on the G87 M2.

That said, I agree with him on this X3 review.

[JMD]

I wonder how much 'whining' the Geese did!

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by PfizerP

I think the new X3 looks great; very aggressive.

Looks Great. Very Aggressive.

To all of you who dont want cars to looks aggressive (read: makes me feel safe inside) - look away from BMW. This is the current language, they are not changing it. BMW Buyers of today want only aggressive looking cars.

Sigh. Im sadly in minority who doesnt want my cars to looks aggressive, but just good (smooth, no sharp angles etc). One day.

[Montaver]

Not sure what is aggressive about the design, it looks very shapeless from the front and not particularly pleasing from the side view. The rear is the best part of it and looks nicely composed to me. I don’t think the exterior is really the issue though, it’s the dollar store interior. The fact is drives so well certainly redeems it to some degree, but that isn’t a surprise as BMW’s engineering is the best it’s ever been. Curious to see how the SQ5 compares once that hits next year.

[moriluvatar]

Honestly surprised they are so ‘kind’ but ok, I’m listening, might find an excuse to see for myself now.

[beammeupscottie]

A full true X3M comp will be 🔥

[EWL5]

I posted the below quote in another thread but it's more appropriate here. Where's Jack?

Originally Posted by EWL5

The guys at Savage Geese always do a good job. Was surprised Jack (the BMW-phile) wasn't in the video! I hope he didn't have a heart attack looking at the car!

My main takeaways from this review:

1) HK system is improved but still not worthy of a $70k car!
2) Big brother camera is present so read the fine print or your personal info (including facial expressions) is game for their machine learning dbase. No wonder they cut costs nearly everywhere else!
3) Monolithic body and new undercarriage improves drag coefficient!
4) Only slight improvement to steering feedback despite brand new EPS system.
5) Jack not being in the video is very telling (is he protesting?)!

[BlauHouse]

Always loved his reviews and his review on the X3M pushed me even further into committing to my X3M.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by PfizerP

The new BMWs look better in person. They don't photograph very well; photos can't capture the lines and dimensions properly. I think the new X3 looks great; very aggressive. The other day, I saw a new X3 M50i sitting next to a 2024 X3 M40i, when I was at the dealer getting a recall taken care of for my family's X5. It made the 2024 look really old, immediately.

You mean 'classic'.. in a few years

[ArchieV]

Originally Posted by PfizerP

The new BMWs look better in person. They don't photograph very well; photos can't capture the lines and dimensions properly. I think the new X3 looks great; very aggressive. The other day, I saw a new X3 M50i sitting next to a 2024 X3 M40i, when I was at the dealer getting a recall taken care of for my family's X5. It made the 2024 look really old, immediately.

I don’t know I keep hearing this but then I go and see the things in person and the feelings don’t change. Design language as a whole I don’t feel is getting better. I know it’s user subjective and of course buy whatever you like but I feel the brand is loosing its affinity with every new gen vehicle.

[geddylee]

Originally Posted by ArchieV

I don’t know I keep hearing this but then I go and see the things in person and the feelings don’t change. Design language as a whole I don’t feel is getting better. I know it’s user subjective and of course buy whatever you like but I feel the brand is loosing its affinity with every new gen vehicle.

You aren’t the only one.

[FrozenGT]

A lot of what you are seeing is also about safety and efficiency.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by PfizerP

The new BMWs look better in person. They don't photograph very well; photos can't capture the lines and dimensions properly. I think the new X3 looks great; very aggressive. The other day, I saw a new X3 M50i sitting next to a 2024 X3 M40i, when I was at the dealer getting a recall taken care of for my family's X5. It made the 2024 look really old, immediately.

I agree but the red stripe on the steering wheel is so distracting.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Montaver

Not sure what is aggressive about the design, it looks very shapeless from the front and not particularly pleasing from the side view. The rear is the best part of it and looks nicely composed to me. I don’t think the exterior is really the issue though, it’s the dollar store interior. The fact is drives so well certainly redeems it to some degree, but that isn’t a surprise as BMW’s engineering is the best it’s ever been. Curious to see how the SQ5 compares once that hits next year.

I’m with you- it lost its wheel arches. That new sq5 looks more “aggressive”. Well maybe not haha 😆

[330inner]

It’s uglier than ever.