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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Made Me A Believer - 2005 BMW X3
By gravelroad - March 14 - 2:41 amSo, always wanted a BMW...finally bought one off a 3-year lease that was certified. My salesperson said that once I owned a BMW thatd itd be the only car Id ever own again..he was SO correct!! The handling is great for an SUV just like a sports sedan. And, yes, the ride is bumpy. Ive read that its been improved after 2006. But I dont mind..because it handles so great in snow & rain. Ive had gas mileage 35 mpg on highway. Of course, with A/C on and driving in city, any car can be as bad as 10 mpg, no exception to date. Even with gas prices predicted at $5.00/gallon, Id rather be in something safe than a roller skate getting 40 mpg. Think about it!! Planning on keeping this.
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First BMW ever! - 2005 BMW X3
By andycindy8288 - June 14 - 8:45 pmAfter my wife and I have bought the 2005 BMW X3 3.0i. We had no idea how different BMWs where compared to us having a toyota corolla and growing up with ford cars and hondas. At 82K miles we have yet to have any issues with our X3 3.0 aside from guzzling gas at an unexpected rate. But thats a given since we love to put it to the mettle with our 3.0i V6 on the high ways everyday we go to work, and we are on the highways a lot. We where surprised how a midsize SUV like the the BMW X3 3.0i can pack so much and have so many little surprises that you wont find out until you push it to the limit. It has ample enough room and yes the ride is rough, but this is a sports based midsize SUV.
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Good - 2005 BMW X3
By sethbolz - October 3 - 2:00 amAll around great car for design, reliability and comfort. Interior lacks a bit in luxury (for a BMW). Power to weight ratio also lacks a bit.
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New to BMWs - 2005 BMW X3
By Gator297 - March 29 - 11:08 pmFirst time BMW owner, and so far impressed. Responsive steering, excellent braking, front seats very comfortable. Could have used more sound proofing for interior. Road noise and wind flowing across top noticeable. Tight fitting vehicle, no rattles. Titanium int. seems durable. Easy to handle. A head turner. Cargo area seems small with rear seats up.
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A Non-Truck! - 2005 BMW X3
By ProMariner - February 21 - 11:50 amI am not a big fan of SUVs, but finally needed something larger than my car. This baby does the trick! Styling, versatility, comfort, and performance all rolled into one! Inside you dont have the feeling of being in a truck or mini-van. Outside, theres no mistaking it for a pick-up with a cap. With the 3.0 liter engine you fly and if you feel sporty, the 5-speed automatic lets you shift manually. Between the roof rack, trailer hitch, and cargo bay you can put your bicycles on top, out back, or inside! It may not be enough room for a party of six, but its more than enough for a couple or small family. Only knock is that the AWD gets 16MPG around town and requires premium gas only.
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Stiff ride - 2005 BMW X3
By snowgoddess - January 2 - 12:59 amIt is unbelievably bumpy and you will feel every seam and pebble in the road. The handling is great, though and braking is the best Ive ever experienced. Peppy and plenty of power but at an expense (91 octane fuel) The leatherette seats are just awful, ugly and uncomfortable. Cold in the winter and probably hot in the summer. Get the leather. The wood and aluminum trim provide the only other classy touches to the interior. Its a head turner around town. Black sapphire is gorgeous in the sunlight.
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Not happy - 2005 BMW X3
By Not Happy - November 4 - 2:52 pmThis is my second bimmer, I realize it is not the luxury model of my 528I but the sunroof rattles, the fuses to my 12v outlets keep blowing,Interior black on black is peeling, none of these things are covered and I must pay for diagnostic to discover problems and then they arent covered by warranty. Im thinking about trading. Love the look, hate the quality.
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There are better values out there - 2005 BMW X3
By clydesdalecm - December 27 - 2:15 pmThis X3 is a sharp car and drives like a 3 series sedan...this is a blast to drive. Outside of that, it gets less attractive. It isnt very big for an SUV (ie Doesnt carry a lot of stuff or people). The fuel economy for a V6 is horrible (maybe 17-18MPG?) Four passengers in this thing feels like too many. The trunk is tiny (cant fit 1 set of golf clubs across). And the interior features arent stellar for a $40K vehicle.
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Great Car - 2005 BMW X3
By PR - September 15 - 11:20 pmThe 2.5 has been surprisingly zippy to drive. It is the best car on snow that I have ever owned. Very rough ride and poor fuel economy are my two key complaints. Ive never had any significant problems and I have about 45,000 miles on it now. It had several nuisance problems while under warranty like rattles and problems with warning lights but nothing significant. BMW seems a little loose on their quality control, especially for the price. Overall, however, the car is excellent. I have noticed it is a head turner too. People still stop and look at it in parking lots and it is two years old.
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Its an OK Vehicle - 2005 BMW X3
By Tom Cuomo - November 7 - 4:10 pmI recently leased a BMW X3. The vehicles is nice. But BMW could give you more standard features. One example is Fog Lights which cheaper SUVs have as standard equipment and cruise control. Come on BMW engineers this is a BMW not a KIA or Hyundai. You even have a space on the bumper that looks like fog lights. I already got stuck with the car it wouldnt start with only 1500 miles on it. The BMW road service had to flat bed the car and bring it back to the dealer. The dealer tried to talk me out of a loaner. I got a loaner finally, a Toyota Camry which was ok. When I got the BMW back they did not replace the little cover on the bumper used for towing and it was dirty. Is that BMW service?
