2005 BMW X3 Consumer Discussions Page 7

BMW X3

Re: 2005 X3 3.0 Rattling me crazy! [dmosier1]

Written by: sponge_worthy on Sep 05, 2005 06:56 AM

Of course it creaks, the X3 Ultimate Creaking Machine is made of wood... didn't anyone tell you... This is appearently a classic BMW annoyance which appears to plague the X3 particularly. You can search just about any BMW forum and find a lot of discussion about this solutions people have tried The problem is the door seals rubbing against the door. What works ... Read More...

Re: Aftermarket Bluetooth [diverman]

Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 25, 2005 08:34 AM

It would be less hassle, less money, less aggravation to trade your X3 in, get one with the Premium Package, Upgraded sound system with Sirius and BT -- while you're at it get the sport package also -- than it would be to add the BT capability. The BMW assist is 100% free forever -- if you don't use it. It is free for one year even if you do -- and unlike the On*star system, ... Read More...

How do you program the "Clown Nose" to flash if you don't have an alarm?

Written by: dwainwright on Sep 02, 2005 08:43 AM

How do you program the "Clown Nose" to flash if you don't have an alarm? I just got my wife a Certified Pre-Owned 2004 BMW X3 2.5i the other day. I was surprised to find that despite having the premium package with BMW Assist (7 months left on the free year of Assist service), that there was no alarm and no Home Link! Paid $30,995 for 2.5i with Premium Package, Cold Weather ... Read More...

BMW X3 Lease Questions

Re: 2005 X3 3.0i lease [bra]

Written by: bdr127 on Sep 01, 2005 06:27 AM

A couple things..... Yes, the mileage is definitely adding to the price (BMW adds 15 cents per mile if you buy at the beginning of the lease, 20 cents at the end). 3000 extra miles at 0.15 = $450. Another thing to factor in is fees (bank fee, dealer admin fees, etc).... Are those included in the price? Those could add $1000 (or more) to your total price. Read More...

Urgent Assistance needed on 2005 X3 3.0i lease

Written by: bra on Sep 01, 2005 05:24 AM

Let me add a couple other pieces of info on this deal: My trade in is a 97' 328i...Kelley Blue Book trade in shows: $4,700...BMW is "giving" me $5,800. The money factor used in this "Aug. 31st" transaction w/pickup today is .0014. Do the #'s shown above in the 2previous messages correspond to a good deal? Thx.. Read More...

BMW X3 Lease: URGENT plz

Written by: bra on Sep 01, 2005 04:45 AM

Addntl info: So the deal is that I will trade in my 328i (123,000m) and in need of repair for $5,800. No money will be exchanged at time of transaction...$454.39 from the $5,800 will go toward the first paymt.. MSRP for the 2005 X3 3.0i w/all options except Nav.& backup assist is $44,695. Negotiated price is $43,570....Lease: 39mnths 60% residual 17K miles/yr ... Read More...

BMW X3

Re: Lease Comparison / Apples to Oranges [delrick]

Written by: timmboj on Aug 28, 2005 04:42 AM

I agree "delrick" -- especially after this weekend. I test drove the Saturn Saturday morning. It was nice and all, but just not what I was hoping it'd be. Afterward I popped into my BMW dealership for a spin in the X3 3.0 (I'd never driven one, just looked at and read about them) It was VERY nice. What a ride! Reminded me of my old 330i. I'm sold! Gas mileage sucks though. ... Read More...

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: BMW X3 2.5 [bmw_x3_2005]

Written by: blackeye800 on Aug 23, 2005 08:25 PM

I bought a X3 3.0 two weeks ago for 500 over invoice in rochester,ny and noticed some posts for even less. Aim for a price 500 below invoice as 2.5 does not seem to be as popular as 3.0. Good luck. Read More...

BMW X3 2.5

Written by: bmw_x3_2005 on Aug 22, 2005 06:40 PM

Interested in buying a X3 2.5, as this model won't be in production in 06. Is now a good time to buy? I checked some dealers around and they basically asked for 1K higher than invoice price. Is this a good price? Thanks. Read More...

My lease deal

Written by: x3guy on Aug 21, 2005 04:14 PM

First, thank you kyfdx. Your posts were very helpful in getting this deal. Are you a BMW dealer? Summary: $0 down, $400/mo, 39 months, 10K miles 2005 BMW X3 3.0IA MSRP: $36300 Titanium Silver: $475 Privacy Glass: $350 Destination Charge: $695 Total MSRP: $37,820 Cap Cost: $35,910 = $35240($250 over invoice)+$45doc fee+$625acq fee Cap Cost Red: $2 Adj Cap Cost: ... Read More...