Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  perfect combination - 2004 BMW X3
  By Pat - August 10 - 4:06 pm

  Ive owned Porsche, several SUVs,, Chevys, Jeep, Subaru. Looked at the Beamer cause I loved my BMW K100 motorcycle. Since it is a little pricey, (not overpriced) looked at company cars with less than 9k miles. Also drove Mercedes, Lexus, Audi Toyota etc. Wanted performance AND 4X versatility. Got both in spades. Handles better than some sports cars. Heated leather seats and all the bells and whistles you could hope for.

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  NO more vans! - 2004 BMW X3
  By tennis mom - July 28 - 10:00 am

  I trully love driving this vehicle. It is so comfortable. There is plenty of room for all our groceries, sport equipment, etc for my active family of 5. I have 2 daughters that now drive and have their own car so it is usually just my son and his friends that I drive around. After 3 vans, this is heaven.

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  Finally performance and utility - 2004 BMW X3
  By Ryan - June 7 - 1:12 pm

  The X3 is an excellent compromise between perfomance and utility. I never feel as though I am driving a truck, yet when required, she will haul kids, boats, dogs, and the occational load of straw. I fit 6 bails of straw with the rear door closed easily. No need to worry about keeping it clean because its a truck. Actually the quality materials allow for quick and easiy clean-up. This vehical is top notch and as motivated me to trade-in my MB c-class for the new 3 series.

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  The Truth about the E83 - 2004 BMW X3
  By BMW Fan Forever - May 22 - 12:48 pm

  This is in response to the many people including Edmunds who claim that the interior is "cheap" and the ride is rough. Subjective tripe! If you bought this vehicle and have regrets, I have no sympathy for you. You didnt do your homework. Let me help. THIS IS NOT, NOR WAS IT INTENDED TO BE, AN ELEVATED 330xi! It is a completely unique vehicle by BMW. You will not find a soft, glossy interior. Instead, you are greeted by a rugged dash and a somewhat different look and feel than any other BMW, though there are similarities. It Seems to be very well built. The car follows the road. Rough road=Rough ride! Control is amazing. In short, I cant imagine a car more practical, capable or exciting!

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  Aaah!.. Now I Get It! - 2004 BMW X3
  By Scott Douglas - May 20 - 8:35 pm

  Ive owned Toyotas and Hondas for years for the reliability and resale value. Forget it! What good is a reliable car that you dont enjoy driving? The BMW is what you want. Its the closest thing to perfect Ive ever seen or owned. The handling is AMAZING! The engineering is first class, and Ive owned everything from Ford to Fiat. Ride is not rough, it simply follows the road. It does exactly what you tell it to. I HIGHLY recommend the X3 for the active person or small family. The CPO program is perfect saved $10,000 over new and still have 3 years factory warranty- plus 2 years CPO warranty! AMAZING! WHY would anyone buy anything other than a BMW? Something to ponder.

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  Consistency - 2004 BMW X3
  By robert amen - March 20 - 11:17 am

  I have owned BMWs since 1984. The X-3 is an excellent example of the BMW experience. It provides a solid ride, fun and is very functional. I bought it for winter driving. It is excellent in all conditions. It is fun and responsive whether driving on the highway or in NYC.The X3 is a good cross over between the X5 and the 3 series. Im very pleased with it.

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  x3 - 2004 BMW X3
  By v6saleen - March 16 - 10:00 am

  I love this car it is a great machine the car handles like a champ. It is the ultimate driving machine.

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  The Fun Driving Machine - 2004 BMW X3
  By Jose A. - February 20 - 3:29 am

  The X3 is so much fun to drive! It handles like a sports car. Its quiet at highway speeds. Great brakes! It has a fantastic sunroof that extends to the rear seats that brings extra light into the vehicle, as well as a sense of added interior space. The xDrive works great on wet and snowy roads. The automatic transmission with the 5-speed Steptronic shifter is really fun on a twisty road. The 2.5 liter six cylinder engine provides the X3 with plenty of power. The leather seats are supportive and very comfortable. For someone who does not like monster sized SUVs, but likes great comfort, safety and AWD performance, the X3 is the perfect vehicle for any road.

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  X-3 BMW has done it again - 2004 BMW X3
  By Gek - February 12 - 2:00 am

  The 3.0 / 6 cyclinder engine is the same one used in my two door sports 330ci Coupe - which means the X-3 has some go power. Quite impressed with the handling of the X3, drives more like a car than SUV, but with all the safety that a SUV brings. It snowed the other day and the X-Drive was great, I had no problems in highway or uphill climbs. Felt very sure footed. Interior seems pretty boring, but well designed and built.

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  wowilovethe X3! - 2004 BMW X3
  By X3summerwntrfall - January 26 - 5:43 pm

  Well I got this car in June, for my 16th birthday. i liked the X5 but my parents thought it was too big so I got this. When I saw it online I was thinking wow, with these options and 5,000.00 more you could have an Escalade. Well the dealers incentives are pretty good so then I got the car. It is black with grey leather and has the Sport pckg., Prem pckg., Prem. Snd, xenon lights, cold weather package, and steptronic plus navigation. WOW I am so impressed. It has adequate power for what I need and feels very safe. It takes corners 50- 55mph like a dime. It seems small on the outside but the inside is great. Spending the summer in this car was awesome! we just had a winter snow storm, was great