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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  Fun, reliable and good gas milage - 2005 BMW X3
  By Joe - November 8 - 10:21 pm

  Traded a Lexus RX300 for the BMW. The BMW is far more nimble and fun to drive. My gas mileage has been great, 18 to 20 in town and 25 to 26 on the highway. The BMW is not as quiet or luxurious as the Lexus but has more room behind the rear seat and the seats are more comfortable (still pretty hard though). My only complaint is that the interior is dfficult to keep clean. The dash and synthetic seats look tough but show every spec of dust. Advice: dont get the black interior.

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  X3 Rating - 2005 BMW X3
  By Kenneth Lowrie - November 8 - 1:57 pm

  The only objection I have to this vehicle is the need to use premium fuel. However, maybe thats necessary because of the outstanding engineering.

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  Great SUV - 2005 BMW X3
  By Steve - November 6 - 7:29 pm

  The BMW X3 has great styling and sporty ride. I cant wait to drive it in the snow.

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  Glad I Waited For 05 - 2005 BMW X3
  By DurangoDoug - October 25 - 1:46 am

  The 05 X3 3.0 comes in at around $2,500 less than the 04 version. Because the MSRP stayed the same, but the moonroof is now standard and the auto tranny is now a no cost option. In 04 those 2 cost about $2,500 combined. Yea, the ride is a bit stiff, but no worse than the truck I traded. Yet with the X3 there is no body lean in turns. Cornering is so much fun now, not like my wallowing truck. Gas mileage is already better (only 500 miles so far) than my old V8 truck and should get better as the engine loosens up. Even in regular drive mode it is spirited, in sport mode WOW, really quick! Great in the snow as well. I negotiated $1,750 off vs an Edmunds target price of around $400 off. Sweet!

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  My first BMW! - 2005 BMW X3
  By BarbaraB - October 8 - 12:18 am

  I waited a LONG time for this BMW..I wanted a smaller suv, always dreamed of owning a BMW, and fell in love with the X3 the first time I saw it. Its great looking, but I never expected it to be SO much fun to drive! This is my dream car. Gas mileage? Not bad... but the ride and handling alone have made me a BMW owner for life. Excuse my excitement, but every time I get into my X3, all I can think is....."Im driving a BMW..finally!"

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  X3 3.0 - 2005 BMW X3
  By Bob - October 7 - 6:27 pm

  Had a 325 sedan years ago which was perfect but, with family needs, I needed a bigger car (Navigator which I still have and use). But I had to get back to the BMW 3 series. The X3 seems like a perfect marriage of many worlds - its large but its compact, its fun but its safe, its fast but gets decent mileage, its a single passenger vehicle that is also for a family, its well made but not outrageously priced. The car feels like Im glued to a track. The engine sounds are great. I love it.

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  sporty suv - 2005 BMW X3
  By vic leb - October 2 - 11:44 pm

  I traded in my Trailblazer for a more fuel efficient car. I love the stiff handling. Almost as if I am in my own personal roller coaster. The leather seats hug the driver and the simple yet classy interior make the driver feel like he is in the cock pit of a sports car. Love my new ride and find the engine to be quite responsive with decent gas milage

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  Best mid-size SUV yet - 2005 BMW X3
  By X3 - manic - September 8 - 8:53 pm

  I decided to replace my 2-yr old Jeep Liberty with a sportier SUV, and found the perfect choice with the X3 3.0i. It is the perfect balance between function and luxury, not as soft and plush as the Lexus and not as utilitarian as the Subaru Forester. Handles like a BMW 3-series and has the hauling capacity of the Jeep liberty.

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  Great, reliable, and fun. - 2005 BMW X3
  By Austin Murphy - August 21 - 10:14 pm

  It is a wonderfully fun car to drive yet still is reasonable in size, fuel economy, and features. The 2.5-liter engine can be a bit underpowered but most of the time gets you around with plenty of power to spare. Fuel economy is great for the type of vehicle and interior design is wonderful. If I could bash on one thing it would be that the interior be a little quieter other than that the car has great visibility and can fit five comfortably its a great buy. It of course drives like a BMW too so why not buy it.

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  Besy Performance SAV - 2005 BMW X3
  By Rental EXP - August 7 - 7:03 am

  Outstanding Ext./Int. design and with one of the best 3.0 engine in the world