3.0si 3.0L 6-cyl. AWD 6-speed Manual - (31 reviews )
By courthouseguy99 on 05/17/08 08:52 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Traded in an 06 X5 3.0i and love the upgraded engine BMW put into the X3 in 07. 800 less lbs to lug around, so it really flies. Got Prem, Sport, 19" wheels, NAV, Cold Wthr, Xenon, Prem Audio, Servotronic. The car rides A-OK with 19" wheels. It's got a taut, responsive yet compliant ride, just what BMWs are known for. Throttle response is lightning quick, but you quickly learn how to modulate it. Putting the car into SD mode *really* amps up the car's responsiveness. Tried out RDX (nice at first glance, but plasticky inside), EX35 (great engine, but even shorter on utility than X3), even the new X5 (too big, hate iDrive), but this was the one I had to have.
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By bimmerdriver on 05/02/08 21:42 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This has been a great car so far. No mechanical issues. The BMW engine is smooth and delivers the power when you need it. The suspension works really well too. It provides amazing road feel and yet is able to absorb our Chicago pot holes better than any car I've recently driven. The transmission has been good so far. When immediate passing power is needed I switch from D to SD for a quick burst of speed.
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By Jeff on 05/01/08 09:47 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I was looking for better fuel mileage in a well built SUV with many of the features from my previous vehicle. The X3 has more room than it looks. It is well finished inside and out. I like the engine but the 6 sp auto trans. seems to hold onto gears too long and down shift easily. Mileage is only about 21 in a mostly highway commute. The ride is very firm and it handles well for an SUV. The X3 reminds me of my wife's old 2003 530 in many of the interior operation components.
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By TedTEd on 03/27/08 16:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Remember, you're buying this car b/c it handles incredibly. Acceleration is great. I experience no hesitation. This car is fun to drive - lots of fun to drive. I get 21 mpg. However, the electronics are horrible. I got the upgraded stereo and wish I hadn't. Sirius costs $900 to install, only available through BMW and it's the worst antenna - continuously drops the signal. The read out is limited to the point of annoying. The radio only has 6 presets. The GPS (yeah I went for that too) is incredibly useless - difficult to use (the manual is awful) why do they allot so much space to longitude, latitude and altitude? It's ridiculous. Did I say it handles incredibly?
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By sgarg on 03/27/08 11:19 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Purchased in march. Nice car. Looks are attractive. Features are excellent except navigation system. Navigation system is really bad, Honda has much much better nav system. Fuel avg is around 17-18.
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By New X3 Owner on 03/06/08 18:32 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Purchased in Feb. Terrific ride - very comfortable. The oversized sunroof is a real plus. Ordered Premium Package, rear side airbags, mats, heated front seats, metallic color. Nice ride: car performs beautifully. So far, shows I'm only getting 15.6 miles to gallon, although alot of street driving. No hesitation as mentioned in another post. Very powerful and sensitive brakes. This is a feature added as I read it's designed to perform right away. Very roomy although rear has hump in middle seat. The technology over just a few years ago is amazing. Had another customer in car wash actually strike up conversation about how nice the car is.
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By Scotty on 02/22/08 11:11 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
What an absolute blast this little SUV has been from day one, It still brings a smile to my face every time I get to climb behind the wheel. It sticks to the road like glue, accelerates bullet like away from lights (or as bullet like as you'll get in an SUV) and it's very comfortable. We bought Alpine White with sport package and loaded it up with options. Be prepared for sticker shock - big time !
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By Marc on 12/08/07 07:33 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is my 2nd X3 in 6 months. I had so many problems with 2007 that BMW bought out my lease and I ordered another one (would not let me totally out of the lease). These are overpriced and not up to par with Japanese vehicles. Problems-- transmission does not mesh with engine, hesitation, brakes grab, OEM tires were AWFUL in snow last few weeks, took them off before slid into something. Navigation system is archaic. Radio even upgraded one just does not provide quality sound. This is definitely not the ultimate driving machine. I would never recommed an X3 to anyone else. I do not know how other reviews are favorable. Guess just taken away with BMW emblems all over the car.
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By ericbell1 on 11/12/07 17:54 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
We've owned the car approximately one month and still brings a smile to our face while driving. This is our first BMW and we're very pleased with the build quality and the fit/finish.
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By BMW4Life on 11/08/07 16:56 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Just got our 2008 X3 two weeks ago with all options except servotronic. It's been wonderful so far. We have the alpine white with sports performance package which comes with 19" wheels. This is a must have if you want the best looking X3 out there, it looks so much better than the rest. The color coded aero kit makes this car look even better (no more black bumpers/moldings. It drives like my 540 and it also has the cargo space to haul our weekend gears. We have two kids and my wife can sit between the two car seats for our two our trip last weekend, and she's 5'8", it is almost the same size as our 01 X5, but it is much quicker because it's 800 lbs lighter and it is also fuel efficient
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