2006 BMW X3 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
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(43 Total Reviews)
After 3 year lease, had to buy it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
After 35K miles, my assessment of this well-designed vehicle is you get what you pay for. It is not a sports car, so don't expect it to drive like a 3 series sedan, but then again, it doesn't drive like a truck either. The handling is still more impressive than a lot of cars, especially considering it's an SUV (er, sorry BMW marketing guys... "SAV"). It's not a luxury car, so don't buy it if you're looking for a smooth, refined ride. However, if you want something that is truly fun to drive, yet also has a practical side (meaning you can actually give rides to adults and shop at The Home Depot) the X3 is a great choice. I constantly get genuine compliments from friends who own luxury sedans.
Favorite Features
Panoramic moon roof is always a hit with anyone I give rides to. Open the roof, put down the windows and it feels like you're in a convertible. Reversible flooring in trunk and adjustable tie-down hooks are very useful, as is the Bluetooth connectivity. I have to admit I really like the 18" wheels.
Suggested Improvements
I really like the functionality of the Bluetooth feature, but it can be very flaky if not paired with a recommended phone, and I was told that doing so can cause permanent damage to the computer system. There are no firmware updates to fix the problem, so don't bother buying a newer BlackBerry. :(
28 out 28 people found this review helpful
It is all in the engineering! No frills
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have owned this car for 14 months. One trip to the dealership for leaking oil was quickly resolved. Driving this car over 80 mph, winding roads or bad weather is where you really appreciate and enjoy this car and its capabilities. It handles extremely well. I feel very safe driving this car.
Favorite Features
Moonroof, cargo area.
Suggested Improvements
Dashboard design can use a lift, car manuals and buttons do not agree, navigation communication is poor for a luxury car. Gas efficiency, cup holder, glove compartment, german design can use some help from the japanese
29 out 31 people found this review helpful
Love My X3!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is a great SUV. This is my first BMW but I have driven many other luxury SUVs. By the way I was torn between this and the X5. I am glad that I chose this one. Better pricing and, believe it or not, a lot more cargo space in height area. Smooth ride. People are always amazed when they get in my truck because it is much bigger on the inside than it looks. Very spacious! Just put 18K on my baby. I love to drive this truck!
Favorite Features
Panoramic moonroof, smooth ride, great looks, spacious, decent sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Passenger cupholder, rear hatch release, alarm.
12 out 12 people found this review helpful
Great ride, but...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have the X3 now for one year and love the way it handles. It does have a light hesitation, which is rather annoying (automatic transmission). My beef is with the electronics: the in-dash MP3 player is very touchy. My newer MP3 CDs didn't play at all (but they played in another BMW). Now I only get the "CD Check" 1/3 of the time, which means it can't read the CD. I had it looked at but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Then the telephone function disappeared from my display. Also, the navigation is always off. Sometimes I'm 50 feet in the boonies off the road, and the list goes on.
Favorite Features
Love the handling, overall ride, comfy seats, storage.
Suggested Improvements
Electronics: Helloooo! Get the MP3 working, the nav and make it a bit less complicated. Power lift gate would be helpful.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
BMW fan buys another good one
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is my 7th BMW and I purchased this one pre-owned with about 10k miles on it. It is a great vehicle, handle like my 330ci and is really quick! Great view of the road, great long distance car also. Mileage is just ok, but that's to be expected of an AWD vehicle. Very safe for my wife and two kids under 2 yrs old! Confident and comfortable! Always enjoy ownership experience with BMWs - total ownership with no additional out of pocket expenses makes life easy!!
Favorite Features
Large sunroof, surprisingly large cargo capacity, quick and fun-to-drive for a family vehicle!
Suggested Improvements
Vented seats - thats it!
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
06 X3
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
After 1 year and 12000 miles of ownership the newness has worn off, but the performance remains. This is the best handling vehicle I have ever owned. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase. The price is high, but it is a BMW and leasing incentives make owning this vehicle very affordable for the first 3 years. Problems: radio display is malfunctioning (LCD screen is all messed up) and a replacement has been on order for over 1 month; recently have started to experience the door sqeaking or rattling when the windows are rolled up. Also have an annoying headliner rattle above the drivers seat. Hope to have these issues resolved when the new radio arrives. Overall, still very happy.
Favorite Features
BMW handling in a sport utility, exterior appearance, xenon headlamps, definitely a fun drivers car.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel economy not as great as similar sized SUVs, but none have the smooth I6 either, better interior materials should have been used in a $40K + vehicle (greatly improved in the 2007 model).
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
2006 X3 problematic
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have had nothing but problems with my X3. The software for the bluetooth phone and GPS had to be reloaded several times because it starts acting flaky and eventually just dies every 3-4 months. The GPS has the worst user interface I have ever seen. The bluetooth phonebook interface is horrible if you have a PDA. The iPod adapter is useless (does not display artist or title). The main issue, though, is the transmission. It's jerky, especially when going uphill or passing on a highway. Also, the gas mileage is way below what they advertise.
Favorite Features
Nice leather interior. Love the heated steering wheel, heated seats, and interior bike rack.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the transmission issues and the interface for the GPS, bluetooth phone, and iPod.
7 out 14 people found this review helpful
Perfection
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
What a great SAV. BMW hit the nail on the head with this one. The only downside to the car is the fuel efficency. Other than that I wouldnt change a thing.
Favorite Features
Brakes, engine, BMW design/quality.
Suggested Improvements
Improve the fuel efficency.
Great SUV... could get a little better mpg
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Fantasic automobile. No problems in first 6 months/8k miles of ownership.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, panoramic moonroof, and an excellent climate control system.
Suggested Improvements
Try to squeeze a few more mpg out of the 3.0i.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
06 X3
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X3 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
First let me say how impressed I was with the handling of this SAV. Coming from an M Coupe I was not expecting a vehicle of this size to handle so well. The only problem is the ride is very stiff- making driving on some roads downright painful. The design is excellent, very solid and additional features- bluetoot and MP3 inputs were a plus. And the heated steering wheel- very nice here in NY.
Favorite Features
Large sun roof, heated steering wheel, bluetooth, exterior design, handling.
Suggested Improvements
Stiffness of ride, interior materials on dash - too much rubber and tough to clean
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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