By Jose A. on 02/20/05 01:29 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The X3 is so much fun to drive! It handles like a sports car. It's quiet at highway speeds. Great brakes! It has a fantastic sunroof that extends to the rear seats that brings extra light into the vehicle, as well as a sense of added interior space. The xDrive works great on wet and snowy roads. The automatic transmission with the 5-speed Steptronic shifter is really fun on a twisty road. The 2.5 liter six cylinder engine provides the X3 with plenty of power. The leather seats are supportive and very comfortable. For someone who does not like monster sized SUV's, but likes great comfort, safety and AWD performance, the X3 is the perfect vehicle for any road.
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By Robert on 02/06/05 15:37 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Purchased black X3 3.0 6speed with active xenon lights and Panorama roof. Looking back, the 25 min test drive was on all smooth asphalt surfaces where the salesman directed me to go. After driving home over patchy concrete and highway expansion joints I became worried. The suspension was unbelievably stiff. Yes the X3 handled spectacular, but at a huge price of feeling every irregularity in the road directly to your back. Every single person who rode in my X3 commented within 10 mins how rough it rode (and I had normal suspension, the non-sport package). Got to the point where I started seeing a chiropracter. I called it quits and traded it in after 5 months of ownership.
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By X3summerwntrfall on 01/26/05 15:43 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Well I got this car in June, for my
16th birthday. i liked the X5 but my
parents thought it was too big so I
got this. When I saw it online I was
thinking wow, with these options and
5,000.00 more you could have an
Escalade. Well the dealers incentives
are pretty good so then I got the car.
It is black with grey leather and has
the Sport pckg., Prem pckg., Prem.
Snd, xenon lights, cold weather
package, and steptronic plus
navigation. WOW I am so impressed. It
has adequate power for what I need and
feels very safe. It takes corners 50-
55mph like a dime. It seems small on
the outside but the inside is great.
Spending the summer in this car was
awesome! we just had a winter snow
storm, was great
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By rckpittsburgh on 01/06/05 09:19 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
After driving an A4 for several years, was in the market for a vehicle with more space, but still fun to drive. The X3 has filled both needs, but thus far it feels like it was $10K too expensive (mid $40Ks) -- after adding reasonable equipment to the 3.0 package. In hindsight, wonder why I did not buy an X5? Ultimately, extra cost up-front vs. vehicles in its class will need to gauged vs. long-term reliability.
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By ProMariner on 01/06/05 00:14 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I originally started looking at the Cadillac SRX, but didn't like their bundled options and price. I love the styling and performance of the BMW, but there is a lot of room for improvement. The ride is a bit stiff. Acceleration and handling are great making this vehicle fun to drive. This is my first SUV and I couldn't believe the poor gas mileage, on premium fuel! Next, the front door seals protrude into the doorways, making them susceptible to damage during entry/ exit. And the cargo area is poorly lit by a light on the tailgate. If you slam the tailgate too hard, the bulb pops out of its socket! I wish they would pay more attention to the details. Nice, but not worth the $43k price tag.
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By Patrick on 12/25/04 13:13 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The handling is great for this car.
Xdrive is impressive. Though fuel
consumption is high and the gearbox
seems to be stucked at 3000rpm. I'm
not sure whether it is just my car but
the automatic transmission from gear 3
to gear 4 is not smooth and it stucks
in gear3. But overall, the car is a
great impressive car with excellent
handling in winter condition.
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By VitorJoao on 12/19/04 11:32 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I owened a BMW 325 ci before I got my
X3. I never thought I would be getting
into a SUV, at least not for a while.
Although, this car is incredible. It
does everything you ask it to do, and
then some!! The handling on the car is
superb! I would even say better than my
previous sportpackage coupe. Also,
another plus is it's enormous moonroof.
A must have!!! The car is so great
that my mom and sister had to get one.
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By MikeX3 on 12/13/04 18:08 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The X3 is the best of both worlds,
small and nimble and drives like a car,
yet big enough to be practical and has
one great all-wheel drive system. It
is, by far, the best driving SUV I've
ever driven. Couldn't be happier with
my purchase.
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By Okke on 12/08/04 00:47 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Great lively car to drive. It has lots
of features but that makes the car a bit
too expensive. Car looks smaller than
it actually is, which for some people
may be a disadvantage. Very easy to
drive and handles more like a sportscar
than a SUV. BMW calls it a SAV for that
reason I suppose.
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By skakumu on 12/07/04 10:49 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Experiencing a BMW for the first time,
I was impressed. The sound and feel of
the engine, the firm handling, and
general ambiance of the vehicle.
Taking it out on the streets is a
thrill, taking it out on the freeway
is relaxing. Those who say the ride
feels too "harsh," thats
understandable seeing what the
philosophy of BMW is, to provide firm
handling, no matter what. In terms of
versatility, it is perfect for a
suburban setting; not too big and not
too small. From a design point of
view, the whole package is refreshing
when many designs these days
are "cookie-cutters" and do not have a
design philosophy behind it. To sum up
the BMW X3, simply great.
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