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10
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7
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8
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Servotronic, Xenons
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Wish diesel was available
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9
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9
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7
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8
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9
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5
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8
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Interior/exterior fit and finish, performance from the 3.0 six and handling.
- Suggested Improvements
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Revise the auto trans., update the switch and functions to the more modern BMWs, improve the fuel mileage.
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10
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10
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8
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9
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10
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8
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Handling, handling, acceleration, handling.
- Suggested Improvements
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Electronics
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| Performance: |
10
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10
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10
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Reliability: |
10
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8
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10
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Auto light, auto viper, Blue tooth, sound system.
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Navigation system has to be improved.
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| Performance: |
9
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10
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| Comfort: |
9
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9
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Reliability: |
10
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8
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Blue tooth with upload of contacts, and callout voice dialing of any number. Oversized sunroof, Nevada leather seats, mp3 capability in cd system affords about 95 songs per cd. I pod jack with charger right next to it. Auto wipers and auto lights. Sound system with basic stereo. Driving is fun!
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Even better mileage, mp3s don't recognize artist nor song title even though recognized in other stereo systems, contacts appear alpha by first name instead of last, rear latch opener on key chain is too close and opens when trying to start car, iphone integration should not be extra.
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| Performance: |
9
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10
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Build Quality: |
8
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| Comfort: |
8
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8
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Reliability: |
10
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8
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7
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Exhilarating and fun to drive, like having an oversized go kart. Great acceleration and awesome stopping power, sticks to the road like glue.
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Nav system update is a must for BMW. Compared to the competition the BMW set up verges on being useless, we still haven't figured out how to use it properly. Sticker shock hits hard, like every BMW, turning a base box into an "ultimate driving machine" is a very expensive proposition indeed
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| Performance: |
4
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4
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5
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| Comfort: |
6
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5
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Reliability: |
5
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4
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6
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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BMW emblems
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Navigation. Engine/transmission that work together. Decent OEM tires that grip the road. Better sound systems. Make an alarm standard.
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10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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10
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Reliability: |
10
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8
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10
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Absolutely love the handling. The wife likes the bluetooth and heated steering wheel.
- Suggested Improvements
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Automatic transmission problems from '07 still remain in early production '08s. Will take it to the dealer for the supposed fix; however, this does not ruin our experience one bit.
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| Performance: |
10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
9
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10
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Reliability: |
10
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8
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10
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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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Alpine white exterior, 19" wheels, auto-headlights; panoramic moonroof, bluetooth; quick and smooth transmission.
- Suggested Improvements
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it could use a better navigation system.
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
10
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Fun-to-Drive: |
10
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Build Quality: |
9
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| Comfort: |
9
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Interior Design: |
10
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Reliability: |
9
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| Fuel Economy: |
8
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Exterior Design: |
9
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2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Got my 08 X3 two weeks ago, have all options except servotronic steering, sports performance package is a must, the 19" wheels look so much better than the rest. Alpine white exterior is the best color choice by far. Automatic headlights is cool. It drives like my 540, but with enough cargo to haul our weekend gears. We have two kids and my wife can still sit in the middle between the two car-seats for a two hour drive. It is almost the same size as my 01 X5, only quicker and more fuel efficient.
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Color coded aerodynamic kit, 19" wheels, smooth but quick acceleration (no hestitation noticed), automatic headlights, bluetooth, panoramic moonroof, good cargo space for a small SAV.
- Suggested Improvements
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Navigation could be better
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