Overview & Reviews

For 2006, BMW has discontinued the base 2.5i model.

• Nimble handling, precise steering, comfortable cabin, solid build quality, good cargo capacity for its size.

• Overly stiff ride, expensive for a compact sport-ute, some economy-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Great ride, but... - 2006 BMW X3
  By Vera - August 16 - 12:39 pm

  I have the X3 now for one year and love the way it handles. It does have a light hesitation, which is rather annoying (automatic transmission). My beef is with the electronics: the in-dash MP3 player is very touchy. My newer MP3 CDs didnt play at all (but they played in another BMW). Now I only get the "CD Check" 1/3 of the time, which means it cant read the CD. I had it looked at but they couldnt find anything wrong with it. Then the telephone function disappeared from my display. Also, the navigation is always off. Sometimes Im 50 feet in the boonies off the road, and the list goes on.

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  BMW fan buys another good one - 2006 BMW X3
  By Chad Cribbins - July 12 - 5:16 pm

  This is my 7th BMW and I purchased this one pre-owned with about 10k miles on it. It is a great vehicle, handle like my 330ci and is really quick! Great view of the road, great long distance car also. Mileage is just ok, but thats to be expected of an AWD vehicle. Very safe for my wife and two kids under 2 yrs old! Confident and comfortable! Always enjoy ownership experience with BMWs - total ownership with no additional out of pocket expenses makes life easy!!

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  06 X3 - 2006 BMW X3
  By comer98 - June 26 - 2:53 pm

  After 1 year and 12000 miles of ownership the newness has worn off, but the performance remains. This is the best handling vehicle I have ever owned. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase. The price is high, but it is a BMW and leasing incentives make owning this vehicle very affordable for the first 3 years. Problems: radio display is malfunctioning (LCD screen is all messed up) and a replacement has been on order for over 1 month recently have started to experience the door sqeaking or rattling when the windows are rolled up. Also have an annoying headliner rattle above the drivers seat. Hope to have these issues resolved when the new radio arrives. Overall, still very happy.

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  2006 X3 problematic - 2006 BMW X3
  By JJinVA - June 20 - 6:05 pm

  I have had nothing but problems with my X3. The software for the bluetooth phone and GPS had to be reloaded several times because it starts acting flaky and eventually just dies every 3-4 months. The GPS has the worst user interface I have ever seen. The bluetooth phonebook interface is horrible if you have a PDA. The iPod adapter is useless (does not display artist or title). The main issue, though, is the transmission. Its jerky, especially when going uphill or passing on a highway. Also, the gas mileage is way below what they advertise.

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  Perfection - 2006 BMW X3
  By Justin - June 3 - 8:26 pm

  What a great SAV. BMW hit the nail on the head with this one. The only downside to the car is the fuel efficency. Other than that I wouldnt change a thing.

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  Great SUV... could get a little better mpg - 2006 BMW X3
  By BostonB6 - January 17 - 3:01 pm

  Fantasic automobile. No problems in first 6 months/8k miles of ownership.

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  06 X3 - 2006 BMW X3
  By Tim McMahon - January 8 - 4:10 pm

  First let me say how impressed I was with the handling of this SAV. Coming from an M Coupe I was not expecting a vehicle of this size to handle so well. The only problem is the ride is very stiff- making driving on some roads downright painful. The design is excellent, very solid and additional features- bluetoot and MP3 inputs were a plus. And the heated steering wheel- very nice here in NY.

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  Improvements - 2006 BMW X3
  By Scott - December 8 - 11:34 pm

  Has some improvements over my 04 X3. Servotronic steering is nice in parking lots, but dampens the road feel somewhat. It seems to wander around. Ride is much softer than 04, so it feels like it leans a bit more on corners, but still holds the road. Too many people complained that it drove like a BMW, I guess. This is supposed to be a sports car, not a Benz. Transmission program is better smoother shift to 2nd gear. (Auto Trans.) The 04 would sometimes hold on to 1st gear then slam into 2nd. Overall, I love this vehicle and BMW in general.

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  Over 40? - 2006 BMW X3
  By Al - November 24 - 10:15 am

  This is my 3rd BMW and I would get it all over again I love the bluetooh capability since I am on the phone most of the time. Over 40? Well, this guy would make feel 20 again without driving the typical and larger dads SUV but with big enough cargo space than most SUVs. This guy was built to perform - you will be satisfied.

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  Overall Great Car - 2006 BMW X3
  By Robb - November 21 - 2:13 pm

  I went from the 325i to X3 and have overall been pleased. Minor issues are only one cup holder in middle many come stock with fake leather- it looks terrible and doesnt wear well either. Go for the REAL THING! It does feel more like a sports vehicle than luxury. But, its fun to drive!