2006 BMW X3 User Reviews

It Is A Very Good Range Topper In The Small Suv Market. — The x3 got a face lift in 2006, this face lift also included a new engine. The previous 2.5 slant 6 is gone and a new 265 horse power 3.0 slant 6 makes the car feel more lively and more torquey at lower revs. The x3 is easily faster than its competitors, the the land rover lr2 and the audi q5. The x3 also had a new suspension added, this seems like a good thing, but trust me its not. The ride is hopelessly hard and the suspension has little to no give over bumps. The result is that when you get to a speed bump you find your self going almost too slow, just so that you don't over work your spine. The plus side of the stiff suspension is good handling, the x3 is more like a car in its handling, it doesn't feel out of place on a twisty road, the "x-drive" helps you place the car exactly where you want it, along with very tight responsive steering. You have confidence when you turn into a corner at speeds at which you wouldn't normally in an SUV, but then technically its not an SUV, its an SAV according to BMW. Which stands for sport activity vehicle. I hope those activities don't involve going off road, because if they do, then your not going to go very far. The x3, despite being a four wheel drive vehicle that sits higher up than a car, the x3 is not the right chose when the road gets rough. The tires the x3 comes stock with are slick expensive street tires, they offer little grip on a off road surface. Also the stiff suspension would not take the rough surface well either. The interior has not been changed. The x3 doesn't offer real leather instead is has more durable pvc, this means if you spill something on it it can be wiped right off. The dash is easy to read and the radio and climate controls are easy to operate. All and all the BMW x3 3.0 is a very good car. it offers speed, torque, and handling to those who want an SUV. The ride is on of the main things holding it back, but the car was designed for more younger people who wouldn't mind the ride as much.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Bmw X3 — First of all, i have a 3.0 diesel with the 218 hp engine that is tuned up so i have 266 hp and 600 nm. That engine takes me from 50 kmh to 110 kmh in 5 seconds only using third gear!!! Not so many other cars can do that. I like the X3 becaus it´s an amazing car that has the performance of a sports car and still it is a very comfortable car to drive. I live upnorth in Sweden so several months of the year we have REAL winter roads with much snow and in those conditions the X-drive is a very useful item, it feels secure..

Primary Use: Family transportation

Bmw X3 3.0i — It's a great little SUV or SAV as Bimmer likes to call them. It drives like any other BMW which is saying it's the "Ultimate Driving Machine". Not sure about that, but having owned a few and driven many. They are great! The 3.0i engine could use a little more HP, but the plus side is, I don't have to worry about turbo maintenance someday. Overall, it another great BMW.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Bmw Rocks — I like it all, specially its Orange leather seats with dark Gray color looks amazing! It is a high performance SUV, drives like a real BMW coupe with lots of space! MPG is low, but expected for a SUV of this range, maybe even good with its performance!

Bmw X3 — Since it's considered SUV, the suspension is a bit hard. Gasoline usage is not so bad, so not hurting the pocket so much... and it's fun to drive, not too big So all in all I'm very happy with it and would definitely recommend to all my friends... although it might be a bit difficult to find a good one.