Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  BMW X3 3.0i - 2004 BMW X3
  By Patrick - December 25 - 3:13 pm

  The handling is great for this car. Xdrive is impressive. Though fuel consumption is high and the gearbox seems to be stucked at 3000rpm. Im not sure whether it is just my car but the automatic transmission from gear 3 to gear 4 is not smooth and it stucks in gear3. But overall, the car is a great impressive car with excellent handling in winter condition.

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  Happy - 2004 BMW X3
  By SUVer in SC - December 21 - 10:00 am

  Compared to my last car, Freelander HSE, the X3 is a dream. A quiet ride for the most part. A few distant squeaks associated with the panaromic moonroof. The cargo area is a good size for a small SUV.

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  BMWs Super SUV - 2004 BMW X3
  By VitorJoao - December 19 - 1:32 pm

  I owened a BMW 325 ci before I got my X3. I never thought I would be getting into a SUV, at least not for a while. Although, this car is incredible. It does everything you ask it to do, and then some!! The handling on the car is superb! I would even say better than my previous sportpackage coupe. Also, another plus is its enormous moonroof. A must have!!! The car is so great that my mom and sister had to get one.

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  Best of Both Worlds - 2004 BMW X3
  By MikeX3 - December 13 - 8:08 pm

  The X3 is the best of both worlds, small and nimble and drives like a car, yet big enough to be practical and has one great all-wheel drive system. It is, by far, the best driving SUV Ive ever driven. Couldnt be happier with my purchase.

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  Okkes review - 2004 BMW X3
  By Okke - December 8 - 2:47 am

  Great lively car to drive. It has lots of features but that makes the car a bit too expensive. Car looks smaller than it actually is, which for some people may be a disadvantage. Very easy to drive and handles more like a sportscar than a SUV. BMW calls it a SAV for that reason I suppose.

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  BMW X3 - 2004 BMW X3
  By skakumu - December 7 - 12:49 pm

  Experiencing a BMW for the first time, I was impressed. The sound and feel of the engine, the firm handling, and general ambiance of the vehicle. Taking it out on the streets is a thrill, taking it out on the freeway is relaxing. Those who say the ride feels too "harsh," thats understandable seeing what the philosophy of BMW is, to provide firm handling, no matter what. In terms of versatility, it is perfect for a suburban setting not too big and not too small. From a design point of view, the whole package is refreshing when many designs these days are "cookie-cutters" and do not have a design philosophy behind it. To sum up the BMW X3, simply great.

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  What happened to the "MDX" - 2004 BMW X3
  By Young Banker - December 4 - 11:19 pm

  I had my heart set in the Acura MDX until I drove the BMW X3 3.0. The car is so much fun to drive and stands apart from the other automobiles on the road. With a powerful engine and great cornering ability its hard for people to keep up with you. So far so good. I cant wait to drive on a long road trip!!

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  Bring on the winter! - 2004 BMW X3
  By Mizz Daizy - November 24 - 11:14 am

  Coming off a Z3, I expected to be disappointed with the SUV experience. I was wrong. The X3 is fun to drive and handles incredibly. The interior is luxurious (more so than the Z3) and the features and options are just pure BMW. No words can describe the panoramic moon roof! This truly is the ultimate driving machine. Bring on the winter!

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  Is the X3 just a smaller X5? - 2004 BMW X3
  By jaredfeiger - November 19 - 2:00 am

  The X3s performance is outstanding as you would expect from any BMW; however, the interior quality and materials are definitely sub-par for a BMW and come nowhere near matching the X5s much nicer and more expensive interior. Overall, I feel like the car isnt as solid as an X5 (the doors are lighter, it also feels much lighter when you drive it), although it handles very well. For $48,000 fully equipped, you should definitely get more quality for your money, but it is a good vehicle.

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  From SAAB to X3 - 2004 BMW X3
  By KARL - November 14 - 5:45 pm

  Okay, it was time to dump my great 2000 SAAB 9/5 loaded wagon before the warranty ran out. I looked all summer at Jeep, Suburu and Mazda 6 deals and then saw the sign and drive ad for the X3. The dealership had a black on black "basic" X3 and with one test drive, I reached for my wallet. What a great vehicle. It handles like a sports car, gets great mileage and I dont miss the "loaded" features I was used to. The six speed is awesome and of course, the "six" has no turbo, thus no "lag". The only strange thing is not to have cruise control as standard equipment. My buddy says Ill be paying for that .....in fines. It is very smooth and quiet at high speeds.