2005 BMW X3 review from North America
"I'll never own anything else!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The paint on the interior where the window controls are is peeling off.
The moon roof (which is an excellent feature on a BMW) makes a lot of noise when it's opened.
The SAV grumbles when you turn it on, when I called BMW's service department about it they said that it happens sometimes and that sometimes the car does this and it's because one of the cylinders isn't working, that was disappointing they knew the car had this problem.
General comments?
I did buy the 3.0 and the engine is big enough to move the SAV. It handles like a car, the suspension is stiff which makes it handle that much better. Other than that, as I've said before I'll never own anything, but BMW.
I love them and the service is always second to none.
Recommended Reviews:
  | An SUV that thinks it's a sports sedan |
| Fast, cramped, uncomfortable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW X3 |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2007 |