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The 2009 BMW X3 comes with a silky smooth 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine that makes 260-horsepower and 225 lb-ft or torque. The vehicle also comes with xDrive, which is the latest development in BMW's AWD technology. It uses a servomotor to adjust the multi-disc clutch that splits the torque between the front and rear wheels, and in many circumstances the X3 feels just like a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Reduced traction causes more power to be fed to the front, and the DSC traction control can even reduce engine torque and brake individual wheels in order to conquer most any hill. A standard push-button hill descent control can maneuver the X3 down steep or slippery hills with no driver throttle or braking input.The X3 has one and a half cubic feet less interior volume than the X5, and offers the usual combination of BMW austerity mixed with luxury. Options include such treats as xenon headlights, a 6-speed automatic transmission, park assist, navigation and a heated steering wheel. This X3 has the optional Sport Package which adds a stiffer suspension, larger wheels, running boards, and privacy glass, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel. This car has been maintained under the standard BMW maintenance plan and still has the extended BMW CPO warranty in effect until February 2016. Brand new Perelli Scorpion tires were put on at 45, 000 miles. It has Sirius Satellite radio.
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