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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  Solid fun ride - 2005 BMW X3
  By James Massaro - April 21 - 10:16 am

  The X3 is an amazing ride. It is fun to drive and easy to handle. It has a smooth ride like a sedan. The cabin is comfortable and has a lot of neat fratures. We have had other SUVs in this class and they do not compare.

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  Awesome SUV - 2005 BMW X3
  By jps - April 17 - 5:26 pm

  We liked the first one so much that we went out and got another. Different colors of course.

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  Fun to drive - 2005 BMW X3
  By TG - April 8 - 10:50 pm

  This car is extremely fun to drive. Even with the 2.5l, the vehicle accelerates nicely. Handling is all BMW. While the interior is sparse, it is functional.

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  BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By BMW X3 - March 27 - 10:37 pm

  Of the more than dozen new cars that I have owned the BMW X3, 3.0 is the finest automobile that I have purchased. My first thousand miles have been a shear joy. If your looking for a car to get you and the family around town in, no matter what the weather is outside, then consider the X3. It has the accolades that you would expect in a BMW, (handling/performance, and quality). The X3 is a combination of cars, the sports sedan, and the SUV. BMW calls it SAV, (sport activity vehicle). However, if your looking to go off road then this my not be the SUV or SAV that your looking for. I don’t think it is “Trail Rated.”

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  BMW X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By papagoat - March 23 - 12:21 pm

  I really liked the BMW X3 because it was the perfect fit for a city person who somtimes goes out into the country. It is comfortable on the road, had plenty of nice features, and it drives like a BMW should.

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  great little suv - 2005 BMW X3
  By celticone - March 23 - 2:25 am

  First suv I have ever own. I was not a fan of suvs, but I love this vehicle. I like the size. Its easy to drive the best handling and turning radius I have ever had in a suv or truck. It drives like a small car, rides a little stiff but not unbearable, the same as any sports car. I love the interior layout simple, elegant, straight forward, good radio, and great seats. Gas milage is better than I thought I am averaging about 18 after the break in period, mostly city driving too. Reliability has been reat so far I cant imagine driving anything else

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  paulines bmw - 2005 BMW X3
  By Pauline Cenizal - March 23 - 1:10 am

  Exciting car, fun to drive, took it cross-country starting with only 500 miles on it and it performed admirably.

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  the bmwx3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By bmwx3 - March 19 - 1:40 pm

  Absolutely a wonderful road care, in storms, weather just hugs the road and humes right along. This is an auto atits best.

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  I Love This BMW! - 2005 BMW X3
  By Dr. Jonathan D. cole - March 19 - 12:29 pm

  When I was 20 (19 yrs ago) I bought a used 1973 BMW 2002 and I loved that car. Since then I have owned many others but the most fun to drive with the most serious technology behind it is my 2004 BMW X3 3.0i. It takes curves at full throttle like a race car without any roll/worries. I just love to drive it. It is also a very comfortable car with a very nice fit and finish. This is a 3 series that has been given the blessing of X-drive and DSC and again it is a pure joy to drive (this vehicle was not designed to just haul your family around). I again am reminded why BMW has the slogan "The Ultimate Driving Machine". I would recommend an X3 to anyone who enjoys spirited driving!

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  Love the sporty X3 - 2005 BMW X3
  By Chris - March 19 - 3:10 am

  An incredible machine, expensive for the interior room, but didnt buy it for cargo space. Have put 7,000 miles on it in 6 months, absolutely no trips to the dealer for any issues whatsoever, unlike two of my friends who bought VW Toureags. Mine is fully loaded, including the sport package which does make it stiff, but that really smoothed out at about the 4,000 mile point. It is a joy to drive, especially here in Germany, and pull compliments out of even the most staid Germans for the great design. Again, it was pricey compared to many US models, but compared to the X-5, with the same interior space, etc, I believe this car was a bargain. Would buy another in a heartbeat.