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 pmTraded 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 pmThe 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 pmThe 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 amThe 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 amI 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 pmHad 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 pmI 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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X3 - 2005 BMW X3
By George - September 20 - 3:12 amThe X3 is a very fun to drive SUV. More carlike in its attitude with great traction in rain and snow.
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X-3 RIDES LIKE A TRUCK - 2005 BMW X3
By BOB SEELOS - September 15 - 4:20 pmI now have 25,000 miles on my Bmw X-3 AWD with the 3.0 engine. The reliability is excellent and i have had no maintenance problems. The ride of the car is the big issue. I have this as a leased vehicle for 36 months and I can hardly wait for the 36th month. I have even tried to trade this car for a different BMW at the dealer but getting out of a lease is too expensive. The car rides like a truck-especially in the rear seat. I feel sorry for those who have to sit back there so I usually take a different car if anyone has to sit back there. The leather seats in the rear are uncomfortable too. The people in the rear are bumped up and down even on smooth roads.
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Great little SUV - 2005 BMW X3
By BoiseBigKahuna - September 14 - 10:36 amThis ute is a blast to drive. It handles great and is pretty darn fast. The interior is surprisingly roomy and the back seat is comfy for 3 adults.
