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Used 2005 BMW X3 SUV Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Beemer, but a step down?

Jimmy James, 05/20/2005
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I also own a 745li. This is absolutely nothing like that, of course. If you are looking for a low priced, quality, but not to any extent luxurious suv, get the X3. It is tremendous in the snow and conditions like that. The navigation system is top notch. It is extremely easy to operate, and works to perfection. DO NOT GET LEATHERETTE SEATING, I have leather and that is not comfortable either.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV!!

marij17, 06/02/2005
2005 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've had my '04 X3 for about a year and I absolutely love it! Fun car to drive, very reliable, great maintenance program, handles great in snow and rain and nice peppy engine for merging onto highways. It sure beats the VW I sold to get the X3!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun fun fun

akobet, 02/28/2005
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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After trading my 2000 3 series for a 2005 X3 3.0, I though that I would loose that BMW feel. This car is an excellent replacement for the old 3. The X3 is fun and crisp to drive. My only complaint on the feel is the automatic transmission. It feels weird though - not sure - it seems to downshift late, and then when it downshifts it holds gear longer than it should, sometimes bucking. I find Sports mode makes the car smoother.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love Love Love Love It....

bmwgirl, 06/16/2006
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I looked at the X3 on the advice of a friend who had one. I will never buy another car again. This is a fun, reliable car that is a blast to drive. It handles like any other BMW I have had the pleasure of driving. It is truly the Ultimate Driving Machine... the X3 is meant to be driven. I love the blue tooth option, hands free cell phone with my son in the car. It's great. An excellent choice for moms on the go.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The little SUV that does it all.

Dr. Den, 06/06/2005
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is a great little all around fun drive. It can haul my wife two large dogs and me and still have room for garden plants. With the fold down back seats and an open sun roof my wife can visit most of the garage sales in our area without having to stop to unload.

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