New X3

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-07-2011, 07:00 PM

New X3 looks like it's shaped up pretty well!

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...308-1bllo.html

Entry level 2litre diesel starting at low 60s sounds like it's the pick of the bunch.. with the obligatory Msport kit for $4,700 of course.

Anyone test driven one yet or going to a launch?

I think I still prefer the RR Evoque for the 'bling' factor though

cruvon · 03-07-2011, 07:09 PM

got an invi to a private viewing on Mon, 14th March or 15th MArch before the official release on March 17th. I won't be going so if anyones interested you can use my invi, it includes a test drive.

Chris.G · 03-07-2011, 07:12 PM

RR evoke any day of the week. Unless we receive the X3 xdrive35 then the RR evoke loses.

cruvon · 03-07-2011, 08:02 PM

guess will need a lot of modding to look the goods even with the M-sport kit..but then guess most luxury SUV"s are baby carriers so no time for aesthethics there. Besides improved space in the X3 I guess the looks will just have to grow on us rather then being attractive at first sight and at which the RR Evoque wins handsdown.

So this X3 v/s the agressively modern looks of this

http://www.landrover.com/au/en/rr/ne...-rover-evoque/

sbce90 · 03-07-2011, 08:40 PM

evoque > X3. Same reasoning as bmroxm5.

cruvon · 03-07-2011, 10:17 PM

while we are at it here's a soon to be released toughie

http://www.toyota.com.au/fj-cruiser
http://www.caradvice.com.au/108617/t...uiser-preview/

Chris.G · 03-07-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

while we are at it here's a soon to be released toughie

http://www.toyota.com.au/fj-cruiser
http://www.caradvice.com.au/108617/t...uiser-preview/

No diesel variant and the interior is shocking.

cruvon · 03-07-2011, 10:50 PM

here's the full interior but guess this ones built to chew dirt and lead a tough life. True, is a direct takeoff from the US model where they do it with petrol. Some more pics here
http://www.toyota.com.au/fj-cruiser/...ac=FJHPGallery

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-07-2011, 11:08 PM

eww

Chris.G · 03-07-2011, 11:19 PM

Its a car made for the taboulis. DJ Yallah will rock up to the nearest RSL in one of them i reckon. Think toyota definitely did a good job of targeting H3 customers.

Jeef Beef · 03-08-2011, 07:47 PM

You can't even compare the interior or drivetrain of the Toyota with the BMW. Though the FJ will keep going forever through the bush while the X3 will be stuck on the first bit of dirt.

The xDrive28i will be the first BMW to switch to the N20 2.0L turbo with 180kw/350nm which will be interesting.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

You can't even compare the interior or drivetrain of the Toyota with the BMW. Though the FJ will keep going forever through the bush while the X3 will be stuck on the first bit of dirt.

The xDrive28i will be the first BMW to switch to the N20 2.0L turbo with 180kw/350nm which will be interesting.

Pretty sure the xDrive28i uses a 3litre NA 6cylinder..?

Maybe the N20 engine exists but just with a different model designation.

Jeef Beef · 03-08-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Pretty sure the xDrive28i uses a 3litre NA 6cylinder..?

Maybe the N20 engine exists but just with a different model designation.

Nope, the N52B30 will only stay in the X3 until November this year. From then onwards, BMW will be slowly phasing out the I6 and replacing it with the 2.0 turbo.

The I6 NA will be expected to die at around mid 2012. R.I.P.

Chris.G · 03-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Nope, the N52B30 will only stay in the X3 until November this year. From then onwards, BMW will be slowly phasing out the I6 and replacing it with the 2.0 turbo.

The I6 NA will be expected to die at around mid 2012. R.I.P.

+1

Bye bye I6, welcome hectic 2.0 turbo uleh.

cruvon · 03-09-2011, 04:48 PM

another quirk of nature due for release, the G55 AMG

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/d...309-1bnlr.html

orey · 03-09-2011, 05:15 PM

G class wins.

sbce90 · 03-09-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by orey

G class wins.

HE'S BACK!! but with a surprisingly agreeable comment.

cruvon · 03-10-2011, 06:25 AM

here's an accessory for the RR Evoque
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/t...310-1bpbo.html

sbce90 · 03-10-2011, 06:31 AM

the evoque is all the better for being labeled as Range Rover rather than Land Rover too

V1_R · 03-10-2011, 08:53 AM

FJ Cruiser FTW

with a 2" lift and 32" tires, you got yourself a bush-bashing, dune-busting, mud-trecking BEAST!!!

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Jeef Beef · 03-10-2011, 06:46 PM

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FJ Cruiser FTW

with a 2" lift and 32" tires, you got yourself a bush-bashing, dune-busting, mud-trecking BEAST!!!

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I dunno you can do the same thing with something that looks less ridiculous.

Enter the G-class. To hell with drag co-efficient, fuel efficiency, and all other efficiencies.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-10-2011, 06:57 PM

Fj cruiser ain't for me. Jeep wrangler looks better imo. Even though they both look a bit like tonka toys, the wrangler has a slightly better executed contemporary thing going on.

Can't wait to check out the evoque in person. If it's priced right I'd seriously consider trading in for one lol. But due to my addictive personality, I'm guessing I'll be over it in 3-6months time.
Still, it'll be cool to be one of the early adopters. And I'd def go with 20s or 22s or something p-i-m-p like that.

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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	RR evoke any day of the week. Unless we receive the X3 xdrive35 then the RR evoke loses.
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	guess will need a lot of modding to look the goods even with the M-sport kit..but then guess most luxury SUV"s are baby carriers so no time for aesthethics there. Besides improved space in the X3 I guess the looks will just have to grow on us rather then being attractive at first sight and at which the RR Evoque wins handsdown. So this X3 v/s the agressively modern looks of this http://www.landrover.com/au/en/rr/ne...-rover-evoque/ __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 03-07-2011 at 08:28 PM..
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	while we are at it here's a soon to be released toughie http://www.toyota.com.au/fj-cruiser http://www.caradvice.com.au/108617/t...uiser-preview/ __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 03-07-2011 at 10:40 PM..
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	here's the full interior but guess this ones built to chew dirt and lead a tough life. True, is a direct takeoff from the US model where they do it with petrol. Some more pics here http://www.toyota.com.au/fj-cruiser/...ac=FJHPGallery Attached Images __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 03-07-2011 at 11:20 PM..
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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Its a car made for the taboulis. DJ Yallah will rock up to the nearest RSL in one of them i reckon. Think toyota definitely did a good job of targeting H3 customers.
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	You can't even compare the interior or drivetrain of the Toyota with the BMW. Though the FJ will keep going forever through the bush while the X3 will be stuck on the first bit of dirt. The xDrive28i will be the first BMW to switch to the N20 2.0L turbo with 180kw/350nm which will be interesting. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	here's an accessory for the RR Evoque http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/t...310-1bpbo.html Attached Images __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Fj cruiser ain't for me. Jeep wrangler looks better imo. Even though they both look a bit like tonka toys, the wrangler has a slightly better executed contemporary thing going on. Can't wait to check out the evoque in person. If it's priced right I'd seriously consider trading in for one lol. But due to my addictive personality, I'm guessing I'll be over it in 3-6months time. Still, it'll be cool to be one of the early adopters. And I'd def go with 20s or 22s or something p-i-m-p like that.
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