2004 BMW X3 Review
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Fun to drive - but some problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I own the X3 2.5 for 4 years now. Fun to drive and a smart looking crossover. However Airbag mat (now a official recall) broke 5 times, windows seals have been replaced 3 times and car still CREAKS on every turn and pothole. Steering rack start creaking, too, and was completely replaced. I do find those problems not acceptable for BMW and will stay away until the get their quality back. BMW paid for their mistakes: I have bought their extended warranty for about 3000 extra to extend to 100k/6 years and they will fix no matter what without question ask. Do not get the car without warranty or prepaid service - it´s a money pit !
Favorite Features
Handling and look.
Suggested Improvements
BMW need to improve the quality !
Airbags Failed to Deploy in Rollover
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Although very happy with my BMW Certified Used X3 the first year I have had it, when the time came for this vehicle to come through with safety features, it failed me. I just had an accident with my 2004 X3 yesterday in which there was a side impact followed by the vehicle rolling over to the left on the driver's side 3 times. None of my airbags ever deployed in the rollover. My head impacted the vehicle frame 3 times, when in fact in a rollover, my drivers side airbags should have deployed. I just had BMW replace my airbags 9 months ago due to a faulty indication light. The dealership is showing no interest in my complaint.
Favorite Features
Smooth ride, a truly pleasurable driving experience....until the airbags failed to deploy.
Suggested Improvements
BMW never notified me of the 2004-2006 X3 recall due to faulty airbags that was released 3 weeks ago. I am extremely disappointed in a vehicle that was a great drive whose safety features failed me when I needed them the most. BMW & dealership need to take responsibility for their failure.
BMW X3 overview
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
It is very responsive to the movement of the controls. Acceleration is good. Holds the road well. It is a surpringly nimble car for its size. The breaking is excellent. The interior is spacious. Dash board and instrument readouts are easy to see. I like the orange lighting at night. The exterior sun roof design is beautiful. I enjoy just looking at it.
Favorite Features
The double sun roof is fun. I also like the one button feature to lock/unlock all doors. I like the heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage without sacrificing power.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Got rid of it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I think I was just so excited to be able to say that I OWNED a "BMW" that I got too caught up in the name. I was so disappointed to find out that only weeks after I purchased the vehicle, it started rattling like a cage! It felt like it was falling apart. I expected alot more from a "BMW." I traded that sucker and am now the owner of a Lexus and I couldnt be happier!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Make it more solid and less cheap plastic.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
40.000 mi X3
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The longer we've owned this car, the better we like it. The biggest drawback is the protruding plastic bits under the doors, everytime you get out you get dirty. Floor doesn't quite fold flat, but close enough. We bought snow tires as we do a good deal of winter driving and that made a ton of difference. The clutch and brakes have remained good, transmission and engine strong. Ownership drawbacks - high priced gas and oil.
Favorite Features
Reliability, ease of use.
Suggested Improvements
More power, better tires, cleaner exterior styling.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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