2005 BMW X3 Consumer Discussions

BMW X3

Re: Class Action Suit [Bait]

Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 10, 2009 09:03 PM

I agree with your frustration. The X3 is doing nothing to help BMW's image. The suspension problems and the herky-jerky transmission in a premium car are absurd. I have been driving BMWs for a long time and I wish I had gone with Lexus this time around. I have heard all the nonsensical statements from the self-proclaimed BMW fans. The reality is that I have driven ... Read More...

BMW X3 Severe Pitching Problems

From Edmunds long term test

Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 05, 2009 11:19 AM

"Problem History: 1. Rear shocks blown on state-maintained fire access road. Shocks were replaced under warranty. 2. Vehicle was rear-ended in traffic accident. Dealer Service Reviews Santa Monica BMW, Santa Monica, California June 2005 An afternoon of cruising a bumpy desert road proved to be too much for the X3's rear suspension. Perhaps our test vehicle's ... Read More...

There's another one.

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 23, 2009 10:08 AM

An early review from the New York Times talking about the X3's ride. "Most S.U.V.'s have a supple suspension designed to accommodate less than perfect road surfaces, but when a rough surface pummels the X3, it fights back. With the stiff, unyielding suspension, striking a pothole at 30 m.p.h. caused the wheels and tires to rebound so severely that the BMW lost ... Read More...

Re: We get the message [roadburner]

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 18, 2009 03:22 PM

-----The X3 on yet another self-selecting site: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2005-bmw-x3.htm BMW X3 GC rating 57 out of 100. I do not think BMW of NA will be touting those marks in its ads. ---- Now you are just making things up to be dramatic. I did not say all X3 drivers were complaining about the ride. There were many complaints about the 2004 ... Read More...

Re: We get the message [roadburner]

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 17, 2009 10:00 PM

This is what you find entertaining? Why do you find what I am talking about entertaining? Unless you are the design engineer or product manager of the BMW X3, what the heck do you care? Why do you take such exception to my opinion of my car? Your attitude doesn't make any sense. If we own the same couch and I hate mine and you love yours, how does that 'pick your pocket ... Read More...

2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Re: 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester [smsoule]

Written by: kenm6 on Sep 17, 2009 10:45 AM

My wife has a 2006 X3, there was the blue tooth transmitter failure at the beginning of this year. Other than this, the X3 has been very reliable since Dec of 2005. She loves the X3 more than the Forester. I have a 2009 Forester Prem, so far there is no problem at all, it has 30K miles on it now. By the way this is my third Forester, I had a 2002 and 2006 model. By far 2009 is ... Read More...

BMW X3 Severe Pitching Problems

Older models...have the 2009's regressed to 2004?

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 16, 2009 06:14 PM

I find (too late) more entries into the stiff, bouncity bounce, harsh ride commentary. Some of these comments refer to the original 2004 model but they might as well refer to my 2009. Has there been a slide back to the past? What the heck? It is one thing to have a stiff and sporty ride. It is quite another thing to have a ride that makes you not want to drive your car except ... Read More...

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2005 X3

Written by: ladybmw on May 15, 2009 07:32 PM

I have a possible opportunity to puchase a 2005 CPO X3 3.0 for 19K with about 34K miles. Any thoughts??? I thought this was a great deal. This would be my 1st BMW purchase Read More...

2006 CPO Alpine White X3

Written by: leejp on Jan 01, 2009 08:54 AM

New York Metro Area... 2006 CPO X3 Alpine White Heated Front Seats and Rain Sensing wipers otherwise base 26,780 Miles, In service Date is DEC 2005 (CPO warranty through DEC 2011) $22,995 with 0.9% 36 Month Financing and First 2 Months paid by BMW The car is mint (hardly looks used). With tax/tags/prep fees/finance charges (interest) minus the 2 payments by BMW ... Read More...

2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System

best after market navigation for 2008 BMW X3

Written by: chucar on Nov 18, 2008 06:59 PM

I just bought a new 2008 X3 without nav. Had 2005 with built in BMW Nav which was weak at best. Any recommendations for an after market system? I like the look and reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 880. Any models that will fit into the flip top box on the dash? Read More...