Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  owner - 2004 BMW X3
  By maureenp - December 3 - 2:00 am

  excellent car with lots of pickup and drives great.

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  Airbags Failed to Deploy in Rollover - 2004 BMW X3
  By Jen36 - September 4 - 8:01 am

  Although very happy with my BMW Certified Used X3 the first year I have had it, when the time came for this vehicle to come through with safety features, it failed me. I just had an accident with my 2004 X3 yesterday in which there was a side impact followed by the vehicle rolling over to the left on the drivers side 3 times. None of my airbags ever deployed in the rollover. My head impacted the vehicle frame 3 times, when in fact in a rollover, my drivers side airbags should have deployed. I just had BMW replace my airbags 9 months ago due to a faulty indication light. The dealership is showing no interest in my complaint.

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  My birthday present - 2004 BMW X3
  By Sherri L. Meier - July 17 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this car the X3, about a month ago. What a pleasure to drive. In a previous life, I was manufacturers rep and put on 100k miles/2years. I spend alot of time in the car. I feel very secure and safe driving in the crazy Atlanta traffic,

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  Fun car - 2004 BMW X3
  By Gerrit - December 17 - 10:00 am

  Great Car, fun drive but a little stiff. 3.0 is the engine to go with if you want to have some reserves, the 2.5 we have is great with a stick. Great design and wonderful for a family with lots of storage and trunk space.

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  40.000 mi X3 - 2004 BMW X3
  By Ken - September 1 - 9:14 am

  The longer weve owned this car, the better we like it. The biggest drawback is the protruding plastic bits under the doors, everytime you get out you get dirty. Floor doesnt quite fold flat, but close enough. We bought snow tires as we do a good deal of winter driving and that made a ton of difference. The clutch and brakes have remained good, transmission and engine strong. Ownership drawbacks - high priced gas and oil.

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  Just Bought a Used 2004 - 2004 BMW X3
  By S Lanoue - July 5 - 2:43 pm

  Ive only owned the vehicle for 4 days and Im quite attached already. The engine is powerful. One caution to first-time BMW drivers, the car uses premium gas. There are plenty of unique features that Ill be reading about for days and learning how to use (rain sensing windshield wipers, self-adjusting headlights, etc.). It does seem a bit utilitarian in the scarcity of luxury-type interior features (wheres the built-in sunglass holder and coin rack?). Also, the ride is very springy/bouncy, not as smooth as I expected. Nonetheless, I am smitten at least with the novelty of it all.

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  Interesting package - 2004 BMW X3
  By Volkot - November 15 - 10:00 am

  My X3 2.5 got all options but premium sound, 10-way seats and heated steering. After reading reviews, I was afraid of the build problems, but my car got almost none. Reflex LCD Nav unit and sunroof are great. Interior material quality is fine (same as Z4). Engine is ok for everyday drive, would feel better w/manual. So 3.0 is not really needed, unless you think you can race an SUV. I mostly miss alarm, premium sound and lumbar support. Also do not expect much in electronics dept, as Austria is far behind Japan for things like MP3 and bluetooth. Also, typical to BMW, most necessities (i.e. all-weather mats) are not standard.

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  Disappointed? - 2004 BMW X3
  By SRF25 - July 10 - 10:00 am

  Ordered metalic Breakwater Blue paint: Paint came through with blemishes on roof: No resolution yet. Interior molding on sunroof keeps hanging down: Doesnt seem to serve any purpose so I removed it.(Velcro strip 20" long) Engine belt tensioner squeals on startup and noise coming from variable valve timing assembly area of engine. (2.5) Not sure if dissatisfaction should be directed at dealer who sold the vehicle or BMW.... Ride is choppy but not intrusive. If you want a smother ride, buy the RX330.

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  Fun SUV - 2004 BMW X3
  By Gary Gardner - May 26 - 2:48 pm

  I purchased my X3 the first day I saw it on the lot. I have owned SUVs for eight year and love the elevated feeling they provide but I wanted a classy high quality vehicle. Ive found the X3 to be all Ive asked of it. My only complaint is the overly stiff ride. I know this is not uncommon with BMWs. Overall its great and fun to drive.

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  VERY HAPPY - 2004 BMW X3
  By CAROL - March 18 - 10:54 am

  Love the car, very comfortable to drive and exciting. The sunroof is one of the best features. Its like having a convertible especially for the people in the back. Not as big as my previous SUV, but not as small as others. I would get another one in a heartbeat!!