Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Nice, but ............. - 2004 BMW X3
  By ProMariner - January 6 - 2:14 am

  I originally started looking at the Cadillac SRX, but didnt like their bundled options and price. I love the styling and performance of the BMW, but there is a lot of room for improvement. The ride is a bit stiff. Acceleration and handling are great making this vehicle fun to drive. This is my first SUV and I couldnt believe the poor gas mileage, on premium fuel! Next, the front door seals protrude into the doorways, making them susceptible to damage during entry/ exit. And the cargo area is poorly lit by a light on the tailgate. If you slam the tailgate too hard, the bulb pops out of its socket! I wish they would pay more attention to the details. Nice, but not worth the $43k price tag.

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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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  x3- good deal - 2004 BMW X3
  By fross - October 6 - 2:00 am

  This is a great value for anyone wanting higher ride than a sedan, a Euro import and fun car. Have had mine for a month and with the exception of a belt that needs to be tightened all is well (knock wood. Spend time with your salesman though... there are may variatons of the X3 and it wasnt until after delivery that I realized there were options I would have liked. On the other hand, do you need radio controls on the wheel, fog lights etc. I saved some $$$. Buy this car if you want this size suv... hands down its best deal out there

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  Puts the "U" in SUV - 2004 BMW X3
  By oldvanhalenrules - October 5 - 2:00 am

  Was looking for an AWD vehicle that had comfortable seats for long drives to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Aggressive (high residual) factory financing from BMW lease promotion made this the logical choice over the 325xi sedan or wagon, or competitors vehicles (yes, its a minivan more than it is a sports car). Interior materials are better than what should be expected in a "utility" vehicle. Pretty quiet at highway speeds. Looking forward to testing in the snow this winter. My X3 replaced a Jeep Cherokee I dont expect the X3 to go off-road. But with all maintenance covered for 4 years, I dont expect unforseen maintenance expenses, either.

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  Love it so But I wish.......... - 2004 BMW X3
  By supaman - October 2 - 2:00 am

  My girlfriend and I recentley purchased an 04 X3 2.5i Auto.. We have had so much fun in our X3 and we have only had it for a couple months. This vehicle can do anything you want, and then some! We love driving it, even rock, paper, scissoring to see who will drive. Overall we are in line with most reviews you will read. Its a great vehicle, but watch that bottom line. Although from most measurables the majority of X3s look and perform very similar or the same, the prices are very very different.

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  BMW X3 - 2004 BMW X3
  By Scott Harley - September 8 - 2:00 am

  First BMW. We had a Toyota 4runner. The X3 is the perfect size car for my wife. Love the sunroof. fair gas mileage of about 27 on first trip. The car handles great. Fit and finish is very good...I cant find any rough spots yet or defects..except for the the transmission computer failure which was replaced in two days and they gave us a loaded 525 to drive. Lucky it kept running until we got it to the garage.

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  FIRST TIME BEEMER OWNER - 2004 BMW X3
  By beemergirl - September 3 - 2:00 am

  I just traded in a toyota corolla for my first BMW. I previously owned a Ford Explorer Sport. The ride is amazing. MPG isnt so bad - appx 20mpg. Definitely worth owning. Dealership was very helpful.

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  BMW X3.25i Really is the Ultimate - 2004 BMW X3
  By MattSue - September 1 - 2:00 am

  The car drives like a dream. However, the cabin interior makes creaking noises at slow speeds (5-10 mph), and you can hear the wind blowing at higher speeds (40 mph +).

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  Wheres the cream filling? - 2004 BMW X3
  By LoisC - February 17 - 2:00 am

  Strongly built vehicle with nice exterior design. Great acceleration in first but lags in higher gears (with automatic)and the engine is loud. Interior is downright chintzy (except for the sport seats). Visability is excellent. Holds the road exceptionally well. Nice cargo space and rear seats fold down flat and easily.