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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  Nice Little Beauty - 2005 BMW X3
  By PaulV - July 29 - 11:53 pm

  I also have a 2004 330i, so I was expecting my little X3 3.0 to be a smoker too. Well...I know its not a fair comparison since it is encumbered by some extra weight and the drag of an all-wheel-drive system. I was just expecting a little more POP. Nevertheless, this the most fun to drive and nimble SUV I tested. Definitely handles like my sedan and gives me the same sporty feel. And - without a doubt in my opinion - the best looking SUV on the road - well...except for maybe the X5.

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  I Love It! - 2005 BMW X3
  By Lauren - July 22 - 2:11 am

  I have had my car for 6 months and continue to love it every time I get in the car! I had two 3 series before the 3.0L X3 and I loved them, but this car is wonderful! Its sporty yet luxurious.

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  My X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By Kenneth Lowrie - July 15 - 7:53 pm

  This is a great car. I love SUVs. My earlier car was a Ford Explorer. This smaller vehicle is far superior for the city driving I do. I dont particularly like the fact that I have to use premium gasoline, but with the good fuel mileage I get its really not that much more expensive to operate. It handles wonderfully and is fun to drive.

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  WOW - 2005 BMW X3
  By Eric Morteson - July 9 - 2:02 pm

  this car handles wonderfully. We had a huge snow storm, and we all felt safe in our X3.the interior of the car is very nice. We have owned Saabs,Hondas,Audis,and Mercedes, and we have never had a car this good.We will commit our car business now to BMW. Also the dealership was very nice to us, and gave us a great price on the car

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  Best Car - 2005 BMW X3
  By John Jinglehammer - July 1 - 7:12 pm

  Rode very well. Perfect amount of horsepower.

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  BETTER THAN THE REST - 2005 BMW X3
  By Noah - June 23 - 2:53 am

  Really love my X-3. It is the right size for me. I hate large SUVs and the other SUVs in the size category can be seen everywhere!! I went to the mall one day and came out only to find five Black Infinity FXs in the same row!! Love the look of the X-3. I get alot of stares. The power is perfect and I can still park in all garages. Quality of the craftmenship has been great. Buy something else if you want ugly styling or an SUV that nearly everybody has(i.e the Lexus.) This is my first BMW and I wont be going to any other brand in the future!!!

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  Great car to drive - 2005 BMW X3
  By JB - June 14 - 10:27 pm

  I used to drive an Audi A4 and was unsure how the transition to a SUV would be but the X3 has not let me down! It is wonderful, fun, comfortable and handles well. For those of you looking for a truck that drives like a car, this is the one for you!

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  The little SUV that does it all. - 2005 BMW X3
  By Dr. Den - June 6 - 1:51 pm

  This is a great little all around fun drive. It can haul my wife two large dogs and me and still have room for garden plants. With the fold down back seats and an open sun roof my wife can visit most of the garage sales in our area without having to stop to unload.

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  Great SUV!! - 2005 BMW X3
  By marij17 - June 2 - 4:24 pm

  Ive had my 04 X3 for about a year and I absolutely love it! Fun car to drive, very reliable, great maintenance program, handles great in snow and rain and nice peppy engine for merging onto highways. It sure beats the VW I sold to get the X3!

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  X3 BMW Beyond Expectations - 2005 BMW X3
  By H. Jones - June 1 - 2:51 am

  I just turned 19000 miles. My gas mileage in light to moderate traffic is consistently between 20 and 21 mpg. On the road the mileage is consistently between 26 to 27.5 mpg. The handling is great few cars handle this well! I think the 2.5 is enough power and transmission shifts nicely. I live in mountainous country and the 2.5 is just fine on steep grades at altitudes from 4000 to 9000 feet. It is great in the snow, on wet roads and even muddy conditions. The X-drive works almost instantaneously. You can spend more but I dont think you could buy anything better. No I dont like the clutch and break pedals so close together.