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Used 2005 BMW X3 SUV Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

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Crappy Bmw, 01/08/2005
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Not a good experiance for what I paid for this crappy car. I think A hynduai santa fe has the same cheap looking interior of the the bmw x3. Plus a hynduai has a better warrenty

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Not as pleased as I thought I would be

Robert Nierman, 04/09/2005
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

When we bought the BMW X3 (our first) we were very pleased with it. As we drove it and got in and out of it, we were disappointed. They put a stupid ridge that gets in your way when you try to get out of the SUV and you have to lift your feet up or trip. Same as getting in. It's also hard to see out of when you are backing up. Too many blinded spots and the passenger's mirror moves down when you put the SUV in reverse which can cause you not to see that well. It is a stiff ride and god forbid you hit a speed bump too fast. We bought the BMW X3 for the leg room, since I'm 6'4", because I can extend my legs. Would I buy the BMW X3 again, NO.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not bad for the second year

ask, 01/23/2005
2005 BMW X3 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really like the car but certain interior materials should be of better quality. Rear visibility is poor so get the park distance control. The premium package is a must. Cold weather package is a must if you live in cold climate. Exterior is well thought out with no painted surfaces on the lower part of the body. Storage space is lacking. If you have an iPod get the connector installed. The bluetooth does not work with the Motorola V710 phone with Verizon Wireless. There are rumors of a software fix.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car--except...

05 x3 3.0, 01/29/2006
2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car, except it is tight in the back with three adults. Drives perfectly, and handles more like a sedan then an SUV. This is a bigger and more fun version of the 3-series. Same great handling as the little 3 but with all the fun of an SUV. Haven`t tested it out too much in the snow, but I am looking forward to the challenge. 4 years free maintenance is ALSO great..

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