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I was so ho-hum about the last X3, that I was completely unprepared for the drive home. Holy Toledo, Buckaroo! I think we found the oscillation overthruster. This turbocharged 6 and the other-wordly eight-speed transmission (that will make you wonder why you'd ever need a manual) make the X3 the star of BMW's whatever-utes. This X3 is a preproduction prototype, which means it's not totally ready for prime time. Plenty ready for my garage, I'd say.
- Jean Jennings