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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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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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3.75 out of 5 stars

Nice vehicle, but not worth the +$40k

Carl Freitas, 08/13/2004
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just love the way the X3 handles and its compact young look. It is fairly spacious inside and provides a sporty, if sometimes somewhat rough ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

The New X-3

oscar maren, 04/18/2004
2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have been driving this new automobile for a month now and it is a superb SAV! The only negative comment I can make is the GPS Map is located on top of the dash board and in bright sunlight it is not very visable. If this could be located lower on the dash board it would be much better. Other than that it is a fun car to drive and is an 'eye opener' to look at! BMW should be proud of this auto.

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4 out of 5 stars

Interesting package

Volkot, 07/26/2004
2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My X3 2.5 got all options but premium sound, 10-way seats and heated steering. After reading reviews, I was afraid of the build problems, but my car got almost none. Reflex LCD Nav unit and sunroof are great. Interior material quality is fine (same as Z4). Engine is ok for everyday drive, would feel better w/manual. So 3.0 is not really needed, unless you think you can race an SUV. I mostly miss alarm, premium sound and lumbar support. Also do not expect much in electronics dept, as Austria is far behind Japan for things like MP3 and bluetooth. Also, typical to BMW, most necessities (i.e. all-weather mats) are not standard.

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