Why the DOCTOR cannot write a post without slagging off the X3 is beyond me! The X3 is a very good car apart from a quite hard ride.It handles fantastically for a 4+4 and suits some people.It is in the same class as the CRV and other SUV's that are made for road use with the advantage of having four wheel drive for when the conditions get tricky ie snow and ice etc.Nobody will buy an X3 to seriously go off road and the DOCTOR must think people are stupid.I bought my FL2 because I live out in the Dales and we get snow,ice and floods in winter and I wanted the security of four wheel drive.I do not intend to go off road but know that I could. Stornaway grey SE auto with 18" alloys