Overview & Reviews
No significant changes for 2005.
- World-class engines, nimble handling, precise steering, comfortable cabin, solid build quality.
- Expensive for a compact sport-ute, limited cargo space, some economy-grade interior materials, overly stiff ride with Sport Package.
User Reviews:
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Worse Vehicle Ever! - 2005 BMW X3
By Carey Goin - November 6 - 11:21 pmRides rough, lots and lots of repairs. I have had the moon roof repaired 2 times over 9k, new brakes, lots of electronic problems, water pump, radiator, heck the whole car has had problems. I only have 100k miles on the car. It has cost me a fortune.
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Extremely poor reliability - 2005 BMW X3
By gf1234 - May 22 - 11:55 amThis car has terrible reliability in 3 yrs I have spent nearly $10,000 in repairs. - two A/C compressor hoses - sunroof leak - air mass meter - all for O2 sensors - complete radiator replacement Do not buy this car.
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Not the most reliable - 2005 BMW X3
By chloe - November 27 - 9:06 pmWant to love my vehicle, but it was towed 8 days ago because it wouldnt start and service dept is still trying to figure out whats wrong with it. Has spent 30+ days in the shop since I leased it at the end of Aug 05, and has less than 12,000 miles. Multiple repairs, including replacement of belt tensioner and pulley (twice), parking brake repair, mold in A/C system at 8000 miles, transmission reprogrammed, key FOBs keep failing, hatch out of alignment, various rattles, sunroof malfunctioning, dash keeps going black while driving, airbag mat replaced. Too much of a headache for the hefty price tag.
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Nothing to get excited about - 2005 BMW X3
By H. Gleeksman - December 18 - 3:19 pmThis is a noisy, uncomfortable vehicle with nothing to recommend it except for sitting up high. Its power is ordinary its ride is noisy and rough. It has a strange rattle in the sunroof. After all is said and done it is over-priced, too.
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Disapointed! BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
By sean - March 2 - 6:10 pmNice styling and handling. Poor fuel economy. Extremely cheap looking interior. Driving the X3 makes me feel that I am driving a Low End" BMW. (i.e. BMW 318). It does not feel like an introductory level SUV. It feels like a "Poor Mans"Womens Bimmer"!
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Disappointed! BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
By sean - March 2 - 6:10 pmNice styling and handling. Poor fuel economy. Extremely cheap looking interior. Driving the X3 makes me feel that I am driving a Low End" BMW. (i.e. BMW 318). It does not feel like an introductory level SUV. It feels like a "Poor Mans Bimmer"!
