X3s are not imported, they are built in South Carolina.

As for performance, a X3M is in a different universe than any Japanese compact SUV, and is a level above the X3 M40i referenced earlier, which is a "M-trim" version, not a true M vehicle, although still a high performer. It must be said, though, that the X3M does have a very firm ride, which is not to everyone's taste, and it is also much more expensive than most competitors in the same size range.

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Anonymous wrote:Just a note on new cars - many were coming thru BMore port so expect delays if you order and have to have one shipped right now.

I got close to 15% plus extended warranty/maintenance on a X3. And whoever said it’s like a CRV has clearly never driven one…

Thanks for this as didn't think about the port delays. Did you order one or get one on the lot to get a good deal like the one you got.

Got one off the lot - missing one minor thing I wanted, but not worth the wait or cost. Were starting to clear the lot for the next year and happy to negotiate heavily. Traded for a nearly new X1 - which I did order and wait for due to port delays about two years prior.

I just went x3 shopping yesterday. Go to Kelly Blue Book and they will show you what people are paying vs. MSRP. I'm looking to deal on a previously owned one as the new model comes out. It should drive prices down. Very nice vehicle and don't care about getting the latest. There will always be something newer.

Anonymous wrote:Just a note on new cars - many were coming thru BMore port so expect delays if you order and have to have one shipped right now.

I got close to 15% plus extended warranty/maintenance on a X3. And whoever said it’s like a CRV has clearly never driven one…

Thanks for this as didn't think about the port delays. Did you order one or get one on the lot to get a good deal like the one you got.

I was impressed with an X3M40i during a test drive. 4 sec 0-60 and amazing handling.

The X5 40i I drove had the same engine, felt slower and didn’t seem much bigger.

The jump to get more performance with an X5M50i is costly.

A crv by comparison is 7.4 sec.