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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  Excellent - 2005 BMW X3
  By Laurie Aulicino - January 29 - 1:20 pm

  Drives like a dream. The inside is a little small but sufficient for a family of 4.

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  BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By Michael Moses - December 1 - 6:26 am

  Not only is it a great looking vehicle, it performs like A BMW should. Acceleration, handling,comfort and braking are exactly like the whole line of BMW vehicles. After driving all the competitive SUVs, which were like a "Vanilla ice cream cone", the X3 was like a" deluxe bannana split".

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  Fits the bill! - 2005 BMW X3
  By X-3ing - September 30 - 7:46 am

  I bought an X3 because where I live the roads are terrible and it snows. If you need an SUV, but love to drive a sports car, this is a good alternative. The all-wheel drive is amazing. And it is smaller than the X-5, which if you live in the city, is a pain to park!

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  X3 Owner - 2005 BMW X3
  By Brewer5 - August 16 - 1:33 pm

  I have owned the 2005 X3 for about a month and I have truly enjoyed the comfort and solid performance. The 3 liter engine is responsive with 225 horsepower. The interior is very comfortable, even with 4 adults, but could use more storage space. Panoramic sunroof is great on the 2 trips Ive taken with it. The automatic transmission has the ability to shift as a manual is a great feature when driving in the city. Overall very pleased.

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  Very nice SAV - 2005 BMW X3
  By RICH - August 12 - 2:30 am

  Handles better than any SUV,(SAV) Ive ever driven...Feels just like a car around turns, etc...Great in the rain and snow..Has that real road grippng BMW feel..Steerng and response are excellent and the brakes are great..Have a real safe secure feeling in it.

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  A drivers small sport ute! - 2005 BMW X3
  By Kevin - July 13 - 4:40 am

  We just recently had a baby and had grown out of our 330i. After looking at the crossover market and driving a few (Infiniti FX, Lexus RX, etc.) the Beemer won hands down on driveability and function. The SUV drives just like our previous 3 series, but has some decent cargo space and all wheel. We have a larger SUV family truckster and vowed to never drive a mini-van. So now we have the best of both worlds with the X3. A little pricey, but worth it if you want nimble utility.

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  Love my little SUV! - 2005 BMW X3
  By Karina - April 18 - 9:33 pm

  I just love this little SUV! Everyone who sees my X3 asks why I dont have an X5, very snobbishly. The fun part is when I get to reply that I do. Well, its my husbands car. I had to drive his X5 while we shopped around for my car and I have to say I did not enjoy driving the X5 it was very hard to drive. It was a work out to try and turn this tank of an SUV the X5. My husband loves his X5 & all its manly power. The X3 is very nimble and very easy to drive. It is the ladies BMW SUV. And my two small children love that the sunroof opens all the way back over their car seats. The X5 is bigger but the sun roof wont do that. Only con is small interior space. Mommys cool car!

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  ALL GOOD - 2005 BMW X3
  By BOB1 - January 30 - 3:53 am

  The X3 drives like a car instead of a truck. I have the 2.5 liter and it is sufficient for the type of vehicle that it is. The quality is exceptional. BMWs are some of the best built cars in the world and this vehicle reflects that.

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  BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By vintagecarguy - October 31 - 8:23 pm

  This is my 7th BMW and currently my "winter BMW." I drive a Z4 3.0 most of the year (with Dunlop winter tires for the winter: just in case Im caught out without the X3). The X3 drives like the last 3 series sedan I owned (325i) and totally unlike any SUV. The stock Pirelli all season tires are somewhat of a compromise in the snow and on ice, but the X drive makes up for it. The trade-off is the dry weather handling, which is "standard 3 series." I would not consider the 18" wheels, because of all the reports Ive read and the fact that there are too many pot holes in Mass waiting to bend big rims. If you want a great combo, go for the Z4 and X3, which will exceed any one cars performance.

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  Driving the Best - 2005 BMW X3
  By BMW X3 - June 20 - 11:16 am

  I have owner Mercedes M Class, and Porcshe 944 as well as first 64 Mustang...needing an SUV due to reisidng in the mountains...my wife and I drove 20 different vehicles, before selecting this one. The second to start to drive it, you are impressed with the tightness, it feels like you are driving a sports car. Plenty of pep, and over all enjoyable ride.