I was looking for an SUV that drove like a sedan, but sat up a bit higher with some decent cargo space. This SUV fits the bill. The SUV has very nice handling with decent power. Flip it into sport mode and it will allow you to run all the way to redline without babying you by shifting early. The interior is typical BMW class with decent frills. I elected to install the iPod adapter, which works so so. You have to program specific playlists and the unit does not display the track information. Kind of lame in my opinion. The bluetooth hookup works well with some phones like the Blackberry 8700C and the Motorola Razr. The Nokia E62 does not work at all with this particular car. Overall I would recommend this SUV to anyone in the market for a smaller SUV. I did look at the RSX, but felt that the interior was rather cheesy.

There is no comparison in quality of build and luxury when it comes to BMW. The car literally pampered me every moment I was in it. The heated seats and steering wheel were excellent in the winter and the panoramic sunroof was amazing in the summer. As a performance driven luxury line, the acceleration/braking/handling of the care was top notch and incomparable to other cars of it's class. It would glide over the roads no matter the condition. Build quality aspect was phenomenal. Not one single issue to report. Appearance of the car was beautiful and elegant with a touch of sportiness. Cost of Ownership wasn't an issue really...outside of requiring premium fuel to run on, but at 23.2mpg fuel ups were a good distance between. Maintenance costs were $0, as it still has factory warranty that covers everything from wiper blades to brakes and more. The car was a blast! Though I recently traded it for a truck, as my lifestyle has changed I loved every minute of driving my BMW.

Tech connectivity requirements drove me to upgrade to a newer model, but really the 2007 BMW X3 3.0Si is a better, tighter car that is more fun to drive. The drive train is the pinnacle of a perfect naturally aspirated in-line 6 cylinder and a tight 6 speed Triptronic transmission. There is always power. The car is always quick, responsive and accelerating and decelerating. Breaking is solid and vibration free. Comforts are plenty, without being a "fru-fru" car.

The handling of this vehicle is amazing. It turns just like a sports car and gets 0-60 in less than 7 seconds. Its awd system works great in the rain and in the snow. overall its a great SUV.

I love this car, its got power for a sport utility vehicle, and I feel very safe, being high up. Perfect choice for me. It can be a gas guzzler, but the performance is well worth it. I have it almost fully loaded, with the exception of the navigation system, but hey who needs a navi...