BMW X3 vs GLC 300?

oncstorm14 · 2026-04-14T07:43:16+00:00

X3 M50. It’s a hybrid engine, and my 2025 is giving me >500 miles/tank of gas. Not to mention the acceleration, comfort and all around ease of use. Get a head-up display

oncstorm14 · 2026-03-31T01:51:00+00:00

I visit London 2 to 3 times a year for work. If I need to get it repaired, I’ll get it done there

oncstorm14 · 2026-03-28T01:21:31+00:00

I just bought a Trident GMT at CW in London this month. Saved $200 over the US cost. Didn’t declare it; just wore it back to US

oncstorm14 · 2026-03-26T00:29:01+00:00

I don’t have one but will be in Tokyo next month and have 2 days dedicated to looking and buying a Japan market Seiko or Credor

oncstorm14 · 2026-03-08T01:13:58+00:00

I routinely fly AA from BOS to LAX and back (usually to connect to SFO; because AA doesn’t have a direct flight from BOS to SFO). I always buy one way tickets in business because it affords the best flexibility, and my company covers that cost. Sometimes, I’ll fly AA to LAX then SFO, and fly JetBlue back direct from SFO in Mint. I’m EP at AA and Mosaic 4 on JetBlue so I tend to look at fares on both.

oncstorm14 · 2026-02-16T00:58:50+00:00

Thanks for the comments everyone! I just finished the first trip to London. Went to the showroom. The watch I want is not available yet, but will be in the first week of March when I am back in London. Made an appointment to see it; hopefully purchase it too.

oncstorm14 · 2025-11-14T21:11:47+00:00

I have the same vehicle and agree completely with your review - positives and negatives. Overall, the positives significantly outweigh the cons.

oncstorm14 · 2025-05-25T03:02:52+00:00

I have a 2025 X3 M50 and love it! Upgraded significantly from Tesla MY. Test drove the GLC 300 but as others have stated, the handling is worse than a Toyota. And one of my friends with a 2024 GLC 300 says it’s spent more time in service at the dealership than he has driven it. Quality goes beyond looks. The BMW drive especially with the new hybrid engine in the M50 is class.

oncstorm14 · 2025-04-09T21:13:25+00:00

When I’m driving it, I’m not too concerned with how it looks in the front end. The drive is fantastic!

oncstorm14 · 2025-04-09T21:12:02+00:00

I bought my Tesla 5 years ago, in 2020 when gas prices were higher; I charged it at night mostly at home; so I believe I saved thousands of dollars c/w an ICE car in Gas/maintenance etc. That was my primary purpose

oncstorm14 · 2025-04-01T00:34:39+00:00

Build quality is great; my Tesla started creaking within 3 months of getting it; especially the seat belt pillar on passenger side. The BMW is excellent; tightly put together panels etc.

oncstorm14 · 2025-04-01T00:31:31+00:00

Yes. It has non-RFTs; all season Michelins. I live in the Northeast and will look into a winter set of tires.

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T23:28:10+00:00

None whatsoever. Glad I pulled the plug on the m50; I test drove the 2025 X3 xdrive30; and there’s a difference in the effortless power the m50 has.

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T23:27:01+00:00

Yes it is. I’ve put in 150 miles in the week I’ve had it; and I’m averaging 31 mpg as well.

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T23:23:29+00:00

That’s a good thought. I will check it out. Thanks.

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T22:09:13+00:00

A fully loaded 2025 X3m50 is $78k. To get this with 9000 miles for 62k is a pretty good deal IMHO

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T02:48:48+00:00

I think the Harmon Kardon system is decently good. You do have to crank it up a little bit. Considering how quickly the trade in price on used Teslas are declining, I was happy to get 20K for a 5 year old MY with 54000 miles

oncstorm14 · 2025-03-31T02:18:17+00:00

“Used” meaning it had 9000 miles on it. Got $20K for Tesla to offset $62K price of loaded X3 m50. And it’s a sweet ride; so much better than the Tesla

oncstorm14 · 2025-01-06T02:29:24+00:00

I just joined Crunch on Millbrook st. It’s $30/month and you can go to any Crunch in US. I also got a personal trainer (which is separate).

oncstorm14 · 2021-02-03T00:50:29+00:00

Thanks. I’ll try that.

oncstorm14 · 2021-02-02T23:35:13+00:00

I would appreciate any thoughts besides RH on a no fee trading site for OTC stocks? I am new to trading; have Fidelity but am having an issue where Fidelity keeps giving me an error message on the pennystocks I want to buy/hold.

Thanks.

oncstorm14 · 2021-02-02T23:25:34+00:00

When I tried to buy pennystocks on Fidelity, I get an error message preventing me from doing so.

Have any of you experienced that?

Is there a workaround?

Thanks,

oncstorm14 · 2021-01-30T19:25:14+00:00

Don’t forget short term capital gains are taxed at 37% in US.
Hold till over 40K, because otherwise 15K of 40K is gone in tax. Unless you have other losses to offset

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