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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful SAV by BMW

BMW4Life, 11/09/2007
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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Remember - it's a BMW

TedTEd, 03/27/2008
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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4.25 out of 5 stars

Smaller SUV

Jeff, 05/01/2008
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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5 out of 5 stars

Built to last

BMW forever , 01/02/2023
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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These vehicles are built to last. 117,000 miles and ride is as smooth as it was the day I bought it. Awesome in snow. Roomy interior. All the bells and whistles.

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Bmw x3 Devin

Devin, 11/25/2023
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had bmw x3 two different times. The 2008 x3 bmw has been nothing but the best. Would recommend for road-trip or anyone with kids.

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5 out of 5 stars

M sport 👍🏼

Bagby, 07/21/2024
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Have owned many vehicles, BMW and Mercedes alike even multiple X3s, The 2008 x3 m-sport 3.0si is probably my favorite of them all. Enjoy driving it more that my wife’s 2017 x3 28i

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little SUV

amie klemmer, 08/24/2016
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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