Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Fun but only with a warranty folks - 2004 BMW X3
  By BMW X3 3.0 - February 20 - 1:00 pm

  Bought ours used with 84k CPO from a private dealer for $17.5K, we just love the handling & performance. Its like a 3 series but then again an X5, no worries about weather conditions-very safe for the family. Drives/looks like new even with near 100k mileage. Panoramic roof is awesome until the panels didnt close- dealer replaced roof cassette under warranty ($3900 repair) Windshield chips easily ($900 repair) Heated steering wheel & seats are a must. Rain sensing wipers are cool. Please understand the need for a warranty, BMWs are great cars and very reliable (if cared for) but have a maintenance fund/credit card set aside if you purchase w/o warranty

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  Great in the snow - 2004 BMW X3
  By Snow girl - January 24 - 10:36 pm

  We live in area of heavy snowfall and call this car "snow leopard". Its handling in the ice and snow is the best. It is much better in the deep snow than my Toyota Landcruiser.

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  Not good quality for this model - 2004 BMW X3
  By horacio - January 14 - 2:55 pm

  Needs a lot of maintenance, on brakes, tires are expensive, the moon roof does not work. It will cost like 2500 to fix, the first gear jumps really bad I scare to drive it now, and the ac compressor went out! Not a smart buy I have 99,500 miles on it.

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  Not so good - 2004 BMW X3
  By BML - December 29 - 2:00 am

  So little car for so much money. Still think I got the wrong car.

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  Upholstery Seats - 2004 BMW X3
  By RDLUI - August 27 - 4:01 pm

  Bought this vehicle for my wife when it first came out in 2004. Drives well and is very responsive... just like most BMWs... Have had a good experience overall and not much to complain about. However, the upholstery (not leather but vinyl fabric?) on the front drivers seat started cracking during the 3rd year of ownership and the fabric was replaced under warranty during the 4th and final year of warranty. My complaint is that barely a year later, the same cracking is appearing on the same seat. My wife weighs about 105 lbs and theres only 52,000kms (30,000 miles) on the car!

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  BMW X-3, 2.5 - 2004 BMW X3
  By Montgomery - August 12 - 10:00 am

  the X3 is a dream to drive. More like a sports car than a "truck." Plenty of power, 6-gears and lots of features. The full time 4-wheel drive gives a real feeling of holding the road in all conditions. I live (and drive) in Germany and the X3 is great on all roads, autobahn or winding back paths. My 5th BMW but first SAV. It wont be my last.

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  Its a NICE RIDE! - 2004 BMW X3
  By Kyle G. - August 12 - 10:00 am

  I love it, personally. It drives like a car, but has the four-wheel drive capabilities of an SUV. Yes, they say it doesnt do too well in off-roading, but I am not about to hit any desert dunes any time soon. The sound system is also incredible, it comes standard with 10 speakers. The peppy engine, comfortable leather seats, and the awesome sound system make for an incredible driving experience. Highly recommend it.

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  Bimmer Family - 2004 BMW X3
  By Bimmer Family - July 28 - 8:10 pm

  My husband bought this car for me for X-mas. I have been driving it for a couple years now and we are very pleased. We have made several long trips in it, in sun, rain and snow and had no problems. We have the six speed manual and the only thing I dont like is that its so slow in 1st gear, but once into 2nd, its very zippy and handles great. Even though the gas mileage could be better, we average 22-23 mpgs which I think is great for a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The navigation system is great! It always projects correct travel times.

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  Not what I was expecting from an SUV! - 2004 BMW X3
  By Tavana - June 2 - 12:00 am

  I was a bit unsure if I should ever own an SUV, but after driving the X3 I was convinced that you can own an SUV and still feel like driving a sports car. I was impressed by the quickness and sportiness of the X3. Road handling feels like driving a 3 series with a kick! I highly recommend this car for those who want to have the fun of driving a BMW and have some luggage to carry with them. Watch out for gas expense! Premium fuel only??!!

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  Very Disappointing! - 2004 BMW X3
  By Lexus RX330 - April 10 - 2:00 am

  Test drove and compared MDX, ML 350, X3 and RX330, had high hopes for the X3, but is very disappointed. X3 is overrated, and disappointing in everyway except it is a BMW, has a good engine and is fun to drive. But the ride, forget about it. We are not racing everyday, we need a SUV attentive to our everyday needs, plus the options will eat you alive, about $46,000 for mine. So leave the option box unchecked! For close to $50,000, one could find much better cars. The style is OK, but the inside is cold and cheap looking.