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BMW X3 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW X3 was new… (May 11 2004) WHEN BMW introduced its super X5 into the luxury 4WD market it instantly acquired domination.                &n... BMW X3 Review

BMW indulges X3 super diesel - Car Review (2006 Nov)
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IT may look like an off-roader but it drives like a sports car - and it's got the fuel economy of a supermini.The BMW X3 is now fitted with a three-litre diesel engine capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in a shade under 6.5 seconds.Twenty years ag... BMW indulges X3 super diesel

BMW's eco-friendly off-roader - Car Review (2008 Sep)
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I KNOW there are still people out there who deride diesels and 4x4s at every opportunity.But they haven't been lucky enough to drive the amazing BMW X3 3.0sd, which is frighteningly quick, hugely agile and still very economical.This is the usual BMW ... BMW's eco-friendly off-roader

BMW X3 3.0sd M Sport - Car Review (2007 Mar)
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DRIVE a 4x4 and you expect a lot of things - but one of them isn't the pace of a hot hatch.But lurking beneath the bonnet of the BMW X3 is a three-litre engine that is fun-tasticThis off-roader is nothing short of a rocket ship when it comes to accel... BMW X3 3.0sd M Sport

BMW X3 3.0i SE - Car Review (2005 Apr)
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THOSE expecting a small off-roader, a sort of baby X5, might have been surprised when the wraps were lifted from BMW's X3.Because out popped a substantial model in its own right, yet one with more elegance than the executive Sports Activity Vehicle s... BMW X3 3.0i SE

BMW X3 2.0d M Sport - Car Review (2008 Feb)
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PRODUCE a car that offers pure luxury as standard then add the 'mmm' factor for utter indulgence to create the perfect recipe for success.That's exactly what BMW has done with its latest X3 by adding the M Sport features to an already fabulous vehicl... BMW X3 2.0d M Sport

BMW X3 3.0d SE - Car Review (2007 Dec)
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BMW claimed to have created a new market segment at the turn of the millennium when a baby brother for footballers' favourite the X5 was launched.Dubbed a Sports Activity Vehicle as opposed to Sports Utility Vehicle, the more compact X3 may have usef... BMW X3 3.0d SE

BMW X3 3.0d SE - Car Review (2007 Jan)
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NOT so long ago, drivers wishing to own cars of the all-wheel-drive persuasion were somewhat limited in their choice.Those were the days of serious, agricultural-looking off-roaders such as the Series III Land Rover, Mitsubishi Shogun or Nissan Patro... BMW X3 3.0d SE

BMW X3 3.0iSE - Car Review (2004 Dec)
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SOME things are difficult to compare and the X3 versus X5 debate joins Pelè v Maradona, Pepsi v Coke and Curry v Chinese.The X3 has the same pedigree, the same badge, the hefty price tag and similar looks.It may share some of the style of its older b... BMW X3 3.0iSE

Cars for a snowy spring - Car Review (2011 Feb)
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I THOUGHT the bad weather was behind us, but the recent snow in the north of England lead to a spike in 4x4 inquiries.But buying a 4x4 is a risky business.You don’t need to spend Range Rover money to give yourself full winter mobility, nor do you hav... Cars for a snowy spring

Range Rover Evoque's new image - Car Review (2010 Sep)
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LAND ROVER has long realised that it had to downsize if it was to survive, with ever increasing powers-that-be emphasis on emissions and lower fuel consumption.So the smallest ever Range Rover – the Evoque – which launches next year, will be availabl... Range Rover Evoque's new image

Family friendly five-door Evoque - Car Review (2010 Nov)
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LAND Rover has realised for some time that the Range Rover was likely to have only limited appeal in the future because of the cost of fuel and its level of emissions.In introducing the Evoque it has recognised where the market is heading – to smalle... Family friendly five-door Evoque

Evoque beyond expectations - Car Review (2012 Apr)
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AS I write this, I am visiting daughter number one for a long weekend at her new home in the beautiful walled town of Conwy, North Wales.And I really enjoyed the drive over there in the new Range Rover Evoque, which surpassed even my expectations.... Evoque beyond expectations

Tow champions make bad used buys - Car Review (2010 Sep)
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THE Caravan Club has recently announced it's winners of the Tow Car of the Year awards.  Overall the Škoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR came out on top.And in their respective classes, the club also gave the nod to the Škoda Fabia Elegance 1.6 T... Tow champions make bad used buys

Used Approved BMW - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved BMW?" Are the cars inspected? “Yes, all cars are given a full road test after which any mechanical faults are rectified using genuine BMW parts. More than 120 rigor... Used Approved BMW

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X marks the spot for BMW (2011 Aug)
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BMW has added a pair of new models to its X3 sports utility vehicle range in the shape of a higher powered and high spec xDrive30d model and a flagship X3 xDrive35d.Benefitting from an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, the 3.0-litre engine i... X marks the spot for BMW

Another BMW M machine (2011 Feb)
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BMW’s M series cars are legendary, and now there is a new one on the horizon.The latest car to feature the letter M comes with stunning performance from a race-bred powertrain, a controllable, agile and exploitable chassis and an attractive, sporty d... Another BMW M machine

Depreciation Index: Impact of car choice on depreciation (2009 Apr)
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(Based on the Used Car Expert magazine Edition 3 2009) The type of car you buy has an impact on how much you will pay and how much you will lose to depreciation. The average depreciation across all cars over their lifetime is around 15% per annum (... Depreciation Index: Impact of car choice on depreciation

Evoque drives off with top title (2011 Oct)
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THE Range Rover Evoque has won another honour by carrying off the top accolade at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year awards. The Evoque drove off with the prestigious Scottish Car of the Year title selected by members of the Association of Scottish Mo... Evoque drives off with top title

Motoring Newsbriefs (2012 Jan)
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EVOQUE IS THE KING OF AMERICATHE Liverpool-built Range Rover Evoque has added to its awards tally by being named the 2012 North American Truck of the Year.In landing the title, the Evoque saw off challenges from both the BMW X3 and Honda CR-V, beatin... Motoring Newsbriefs

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