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3.38 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive - but some problems

Ben, 09/06/2008
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I own the X3 2.5 for 4 years now. Fun to drive and a smart looking crossover. However Airbag mat (now a official recall) broke 5 times, windows seals have been replaced 3 times and car still CREAKS on every turn and pothole. Steering rack start creaking, too, and was completely replaced. I do find those problems not acceptable for BMW and will stay away until the get their quality back. BMW paid for their mistakes: I have bought their extended warranty for about 3000 extra to extend to 100k/6 years and they will fix no matter what without question ask. Do not get the car without warranty or prepaid service - it´s a money pit !

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4.38 out of 5 stars

First BMW ... a bit pricy, but solid

rckpittsburgh, 01/06/2005
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

After driving an A4 for several years, was in the market for a vehicle with more space, but still fun to drive. The X3 has filled both needs, but thus far it feels like it was $10K too expensive (mid $40Ks) -- after adding reasonable equipment to the 3.0 package. In hindsight, wonder why I did not buy an X5? Ultimately, extra cost up-front vs. vehicles in its class will need to gauged vs. long-term reliability.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my new X3 - 3.0

Alansx3, 10/04/2004
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just picked up my X3 from Sonnen BMW. The car is perfect. It’s mystic blue, 3.0 automatic with navigation, xenon, park distance control, premium and sport packages, premium sound. Handles better than any other SUV I’ve tried and very similar to my 2001 330i. Really looking forward to taking it in the Tahoe snow this winter.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Handeling

BRL, 08/16/2004
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The 2.5L engine seems to be a little under powered for the wieght of this car. The handeling is by far the best out of any SUV on the market. This car seems to be way over priced for what it is. If it wasn't for such a great lease, the car wouldn't be worth it if I had purchased it. What your buying from the X3 is BMW's great handeling engineering.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Bring on the winter!

Mizz Daizy, 11/24/2004
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Coming off a Z3, I expected to be disappointed with the SUV experience. I was wrong. The X3 is fun to drive and handles incredibly. The interior is luxurious (more so than the Z3) and the features and options are just pure BMW. No words can describe the panoramic moon roof! This truly is the ultimate driving machine. Bring on the winter!

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