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THE BAD 8 SUPERSIZE v2.0 – PART II


BMW X3


Top 3 Reasons For Avoiding: Abhorrent styling. Incomprehensible dynamic deficiencies. Overwhelmingly better rivals.


Alternatives: Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK350, BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon

Base USD Price: $38,850

Ideal Owner: Reginald, a recent Ivy League law school graduate, who has no idea that simply owning a BMW no longer makes you cool and mayhap never did.

Necessary Incentivizing B4 Purchase: Buy 1 X3, receive 1 drop-dead gorgeous BMW Z4 in the mail.

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