I choose to drive BMW vehicles because they, more than the other brands I've owned, return more pleasure from the driving experience. It's a total formula: great design + great materials + great craftsmanship = great performance. This new X3 is an amazing package that, even with a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine, just gobbles up Mt. Rose Highway without breaking a sweat. IT'S THE 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION that really makes that happen. I whole heartedly recommend the "M Package" for putting a HUGE fun factor in the X3.
If you're shopping for a BMW, you are already focused on quality and performance. Bill Pearce has consistently afforded me a comfortable and competitive buying experience. So much the better if you do your homework and know what you want before you go to their dealership. I would encourage anyone who is buying a model made in Germany to check out the "European Delivery" program. My wife and I did it and would have done it again this time... except the X3 is made in South Carolina and they wouldn't ship it to Munich for us to pick up... go figure. Maybe another time for another model.
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