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Old 09-07-06, 10:47 AM
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Hey guys. I am looking to lease a BMW X3. The dealer is offering a 36 month lease for $379 per. What are your thoughts about this suv? I love the way it looks imo.
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RDX owns it, interior, power, price, features
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
RDX owns it, interior, power, price, features
I looked into the RDX, but Acura wants 619 per month for that CRV based truck.
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X3 is kinda a womans/rich high school kids car don't you think? I mean I base that off of the fact that everytime I see one thats whos driving it, but to each his own.

Have you looked at a Rav4 or FJ? Both are very soild and capable trucks from toyota, also theres the MDX though as much as I don't like Acura it is afterall a nice truck.
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Originally Posted by IVXX
X3 is kinda a womans/rich high school kids car don't you think? I mean I base that off of the fact that everytime I see one thats whos driving it, but to each his own.

Have you looked at a Rav4 or FJ? Both are very soild and capable trucks from toyota, also theres the MDX though as much as I don't like Acura it is afterall a nice truck.
My girlfriend is talking me into this since she want to drive it sometimes instead of her Mazda 3.

Look at this from Acura
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2007 RDX
36 Months Term
12,000 Annual Mileage
$585.79

*Lease Summary: Required Refundable Security Deposit $600.00, 1st Monthly Payment $585.79, Capitalized Cost Reduction $0.00 to equal an estimate total of $1,185.79 due at lease signing



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2007 RDX
36 Months Term
12,000 Annual Mileage
$671.38

*Lease Summary: Required Refundable Security Deposit $675.00, 1st Monthly Payment $671.38, Capitalized Cost Reduction $0.00 to equal an estimate total of $1,346.38 due at lease signing
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I think the X3 is a great small/luxo/sport SUV and it has better driving dynamics than the Acura RDX. Personally I would wait until the 260hp version comes out.

Take a look at this video, it should make you feel good about your puchase: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_g5V...WX330iSE%2Ehtm
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
My girlfriend is talking me into this since she want to drive it sometimes instead of her Mazda 3.

Look at this from Acura
LEASE

2007 RDX
36 Months Term
12,000 Annual Mileage
$585.79

*Lease Summary: Required Refundable Security Deposit $600.00, 1st Monthly Payment $585.79, Capitalized Cost Reduction $0.00 to equal an estimate total of $1,185.79 due at lease signing



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LEASE

2007 RDX
36 Months Term
12,000 Annual Mileage
$671.38

*Lease Summary: Required Refundable Security Deposit $675.00, 1st Monthly Payment $671.38, Capitalized Cost Reduction $0.00 to equal an estimate total of $1,346.38 due at lease signing
Get the BMW X3 and take a look at the video I posted in my above post ^^^
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RDX is a hot new vehicle, X3 is not many are probably rotting on the lots, theres always a reason why its so dirt cheap
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
RDX is a hot new vehicle, X3 is not many are probably rotting on the lots, theres always a reason why its so dirt cheap
You probably didn't even watch the video I posted.
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Originally Posted by mavericck
You probably didn't even watch the video I posted.
should we watch the Top Gear video where the X3 gets stuck at least 5x while trying to offroad, go look at the sales thread the significantly more expensive X5 has almost the same amount of YTD sales, that alone can show how fast X3s move off the lots, things are cheap for a reason

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For 379 a month, I would take it over the RDX too (actually I would take it over the RDX regardless). Sounds like a great deal to me. How much down??
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Originally Posted by GFerg
For 379 a month, I would take it over the RDX too (actually I would take it over the RDX regardless). Sounds like a great deal to me. How much down??
$3,258 DOWN 36 MONTH LEASE.
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CX-7 is also a good alternative
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I looked into the RDX, but Acura wants 619 per month for that CRV based truck.
The chasis of the RDX is exclusive only to itself. No other Honda or Acura shares the RDX's platform.
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Well, being that the lease price point between the X3 and the RDX is so great, I'd probably get the X3 simply because of the cheaper lease deal. However, price aside I'd take the RDX all day over an X3. Personally, I don't care if the RDX is based off a CRV (Which as someone pointed out it is not) as long as it outperforms and X3 that is really all that matters. I also like the interior better. However, like someone mentioned, why not spend just a little more an lease an X5?
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