BMW X3 (2004 - 2010) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I think its an excellent vehicle. Fun to drive and powerful. I also think it would be an expensive car to own. BMWs are known to be expensive to repair, and this one already has some issues. The only car Ive driven similar to the X3 was a Honda CR-V. The BMW is noticeably tighter and more responsive. As I said, an excellent vehicle - just out of my financial reach.Aug 18, 2020

Incredibly comfortable for a family, for short trips or long travel. Lots of space to haul gear. Great power, and handles like a car. Very safe, with AWD, lots of airbags and other features. Beautiful on the inside and out. I love the leatherette seating - easy to wipe clean, great to the touch, doesn't get too hot or cold, with heated seats for winter comfort! Great tuck-away storage compartments to keep organized. Very maneuverable in traffic and parking lots - tight "turn radius" for parking. BMW thought of every comfort, safety, and convenience, and packed it all into a fun, sporty, and versatile package! The ultimate driving machine.Jul 16, 2014

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.Apr 02, 2013

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.Feb 27, 2013

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.Jun 28, 2010

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.Feb 18, 2010

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..Dec 21, 2009

the steering is way too light and the electronic throttle freaks me out. the seats can be a bit uncomfortable for long drives, but they do provide good grip and feel for the driver. the sports package is a bit rough with the factory 18" wheels but steers very diectly. the engine is a bit too "top end" for my liking, as you have to go half throttle or more to get it movingNov 05, 2007

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. Feb 02, 2007