BMW X3 Review - Kelley Blue Book

[moneshmahtani]

My 370z was in repair and I cant believe my dad forced me to drive his car how the fuck am I gonna get pussy In this car??? Lol jks about the pussy part lol

[djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

bmw x's series is pointless, its just filling an empty spot on the market!

[tazzcaaarlovr]

we are buying this car today and im very excited because i love bmw!! but i also love honda and we'll have to give our old honda away to get the x3! so im excited and sad at the same time!!

[inauditt225]

At 2:45 he talks about the front cupholders... There IS more than one cupholder for front passengers??

[bentheory]

@inauditt225 Yeah, the second front cupholder pops in and out from below the air vent farthest to the right. Pretty handy, actually, and identical to the 3-series.

[pycckuu911]

im thinking of buying my first car, but im stuck between jeep grand cherokee 2004 or bmw x3 , tell me which one should i own and why. thank you

[X99SC]

@pycckuu911 Get the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004, from experience the X3 is OK but the ride quality and the interior quality is WAY below par with other BMW's. If you were to get a BMW don't make it an X3

[MrWebertube]

nissan x-trail is better bang for buck i think.

[shawnheather323i]

HAHAHA! yeah, thats funny. There is a second cup holder for the front seat!

[weldonkev]

i love my X3 paid 28k with only 22k miles on it. its a great car for me iam only 26

[woodtay33]

Honestly, how do they miss the second cupholder? I guess it was hidden too well...

[ukfan4sure1]

I just purchased a 2007 with Premium/Sport/Winter packages, Adaptive Xenon headlights, Park Sensors, Auto 6-speed. Its a great car! I do believe it was a bit "built on the cheap", and if you bought it new, shame on you...you paid too much. Those who criticize the power; are you kidding me? This thing will roll out when punched. We paid $26K with 49K miles on the odo.

[pdanilo66]

@ukfan4sure1 I paid 49K for mine. I know it was a bad deal :( Car hasn't surprised me at all.

[T966ER]

Actually it does have more than one cup holder up front. It's near the far right air conditioning vent.

[hadabenz]

40k USD is overpriced?? IT IS FREAKISHLY CHEAP ! in my country this sells for 110 THousand US Dollars.

[fhhs05]

@hadabenz what outrageous do you live in??

[rsxzx6r]

@hadabenz fully loaded it runs 50k....pretty expensive for a compact suv

[pdanilo66]

I paid 49K :( I don't like the car. It was too expensive, transmission and navigation is horrible. For some reason, mine doesn't have parking sensors, I included every package available.

[rsxzx6r]

@pdanilo66 i agree 49k is alot without those features....i still like it..but should be around 35 - 40k....mdx would have been a better choice..imo

[whatever0481]

40 usd!!!??? thats a daylight robbery price

[tom11zz884]

@whatever0481 Amen..BMW X3 is a extremely overpriced machine. You can get a loaded Acura RDX for much less, and you get more for your dollar too.

[mikehatesgayassford]

Horrible car...makes a loud noise.....and don't get me started. Would never buy this car again!!!!!!!!!

[Smoogly5]

piece of shit, wasnt even designed by BMW they outsourced it, get an Audi or a Merc instead

[sergeantRC]

What about the BMW service plan and warranty that comes with this. My X3 came with a 6 year 100k mile warranty and dealer services included in the price.

[Sin1505]

The sole goal of this Car is Making Families happy!

1- Wife gets to drive a SUV from a luxury brand

2- Husband gets to save a few bucks!

BMW is saving families~!

[msgilliam1474]

I drove mine in the rain today and it kept shifting to the right. Other than that, I like the car.

[pfrudi]

it does have two cup holders in the front. close to the right door there is a plastic suare which you can push in and a cupholder will come out...

also the price of the x3 I am driving was about 52000 Euro, that was more than 70000 dollars at that time

[alex12295]

I love this car [:

[AdrianC12345]

Why does this car have hill dicent control? It's hopeless off road! I'd rather get a 5 series that actually has a point.

[AdrianC12345]

This is the only BMW that I think is utterly hopeless, especially if you're not into sporty driving.

[Falesteeny1]

which one is better or you suggest to get .. x3 or RDX? ..

[maheshcx]

@Falesteeny1 i would get the x3.. acura is nice but it cant match the handling of the bmw

[Falesteeny1]

I know you right about that .. but most people who experienced both cars, are saying that Acura RDX is more reliable and has more technology features than those on the BMW X3 .. what you think?

[maheshcx]

yeah everything u said is true but both are very different SUVs.. One is more driver focused and a better performer, also it has a bit more brand flash this would be the BMW.. The Acura on the other hand is a better value regarding featuresbut it doesn't match the BMWs styling (in my opinion) or the handling.. I think the Acura is a bigger more luxiriuos CRV but yeah I'll be honest I'm bias for BMW cuz my dad drives the 2005 BMW 530i

[Falesteeny1]

Thanx for ur feedback .. this is helpful enough ..

[AdrianC12345]

@Falesteeny1 I'd get the RDX, the Acura has a much nicer intrior.

[maheshcx]

well the bmw beats the acura in EVERY other aspect

[0123kid]

@maheshcx even reliability and fuel economy?

[quatlen]

It is a good car but too firm and expensive.

[young7m]

what do you think its better?

2010 BMW X3  or

2010 Mercedes GLK

[seauryakumar]

hahaha Audi Q5

maxed out is better than bmw or merc

[maheshcx]

Ehh the BMW performs the best and has the best handling, the merc is more comforable and carries the biggest brand name.. Audi I'd in the middle of comfort over performance/handling.. It also doesn't carry much brand

[AdrianC12345]

@maheshcx Who cares about the brand name? Car company's got their brand name based on how good their car is.

[maheshcx]

i care about brand name!!! would u drive a benz or a kia??

[AdrianC12345]

Well, I'd rather get the Benz so that way

I could sell it then buy a used Volvo or Audi. But Kia aren't bad cars not anymore anyways.

[imthecoffee]

@maheshcx Depends on what someone's bank account looks like.

[stupidblondidiot]

I like my x3 its awesome!

[maheshcx]

which one do u have?

[stupidblondidiot]

i have a blue 2005 3 liter version

[gb10100]

im between a x3 fully loaded or a 5 series fully load, which ones ma niggas, tells

[DrewMallicoat]

What's special are the engines, the transmissions, the handling/suspension, quality, heritage, free maintanence, and the technology. Yes, there are plenty of competitors that offer better numbers but it's the way BMWs feel as an overall package...no other maker can quite capture the way they drive. This one is long in the tooth to be sure (it needs an update) but most of their line up is cutting edge. Of course taste is subjective...which is why they make different brands! :-)

[tng150]

I don't get what's so special about Beamers, they don't impress me except for that high tech dashboard, which I don't even know how to use.

[EricArrow]

I'm looking at a 06' with 53k for $21,500 for my wife right now. She really likes the FX35 but the gas milage is horrible I heard.

[pthom47]

Thats not a good deal! and the FX35 is a much better car I had the X3 for a year, then got the Range rover Sport and hated them both! Now I have a Lexus RX400h and it is amazing but the infiniti FX35 is just as good! Trust me and it only has a V6 so the milage isn't so bad

[ronmeister1]

Drive this before you consider a Land Rover XC90 or LR2...

The LR2 is PURE CRAP...all you do is worry about tipping over...the thing has 0 handling capabilities and feels INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. The XC 90 is obviously bigger, but I drove the V8 and although it's got power...still far less stable changing lanes than X3.

The X3 is OUTSTANDING for control/feel...there are few SUVs that ride like they're on rails...THIS IS ONE OF THEM. Great vehicle...we're totally happy. Driving one sells itself.

[tng150]

I love v8s but you don't need those nowadays, I mean that new Camaro with a v6 gets about 30 mpg

[tomriley123]

the x3 is very smooth and it is not as expensive as you think it is. it's fast for a 3.0 v6 with 275 horses.

[dreanwetter]

its an inline 6 I6

[gskowal]

I heard that the x3 seems loud inside of the car.. is that true?

[and551]

The X3 is rubbish for a SUV. You hav no high driving position the ground clearance is appaling and it Cannot go offroad so Ican't see the point in getting this over an estate series that is the same price and so much more comfortable to drive. But if your an offroader get a Land rover Defender.

[iltjoa]

I bought my wife the X3. It cost less than the X5, has the same motor choices . The difference is 3 inches shorter than the X5. We drove from Salt Lake to Seal Beach, CA and it did great and very comfortable. I'm a happy customer.

[SuperMoh1990]

quick question guys is this car comfortable in very very long journeys. (please respond)

[blabla52340]

Don't think so.

[warrengeebby]

i had the 2006 bmw x6, for the time beinging... I never had any problems. The ride and smooth and its totally 100 % comfortable for long journeys. I live in Montreal and I used to travels almost every second weekend to go visit my parents in ottawa and for the distance traveled, I felt totally comfortable. I should have stuck with the x6 instead of getting the x5. Anyways, hope this helps.

[warrengeebby]

oops i meant i should have stuck withe the x3 instead of getting the x5.

[flip92]

drug dealer car

[semigotbanned]

lol isn't that the X5?

[flip92]

This one is for the small time dealer, you know, just selling to friends and such.

[MaltaBoi001]

BMW are German- i honestly like their harshness on the X3 ride, personally i think cushy rides are better for execuive sedans than luxury SUVs, but that's my opinion

[wowhornby]

this car is like a rav4.

[MaltaBoi001]

Yeah, externally it looks like one, but internally it's a sanctuary! :) My uncle has one and it's a beauty, The interior of the one i've been in, was beautiful! It gives you a more upmarket feel then the rav4 in my opinion :)

[quatlen]

I love BMW! whoa@@@!!

[ryantwilight]

i really likebmw's. but on x3 and x5, the ride is somewhat harsh, if they made the ride more soft and smooth, more people would choose bmw, instead the lexus rx, because it offers about the same luxury with a smoother ride:)

[ScorpioFuror]

Hence the term, SAV, Sport Activity Vehicle. It's more leaned towards the sport.

[truemagellen]

smoother as in disconnected and numb, that is what Lexus gives you. A lousy cushy ride and good luck getting a decent manual tranny in a Lexus.

[libetta]

only the x3, the x5 has a very good ride, i've never red any article with complaints on its ride quality

[bewd6797]

This competes with the lr2,ex,ml 320,and glk

[bewd6797]

Best car in it's class!!

[zorokakashi]

nvm the general opinions on this car.

I am seeing more of them in Vancouver.

I'm saving up for the down on sport package.

[flixo92]

i want to spit on this car. and bangle. thank the lord hes gone.

[TheNewMrCool]

My cousin had one of these while his 3-Series was being serviced and the ride is HORRIBLE. The interior isn't even that nice either, and it starts at almost 40 grand.

Yikes.

[tanzie002]

i like this car :D

[coreydl2008]

At 50K you are at the price of the X5, so why not get one of those instead. They look better and are a better car overall.

[heeeeeelloooooo]

the x5 is fat

[borderline666]

the X5 like more gas too!

[KPKonliner]

the car looks ok but wat bout da durability ? i heard dat it has many probs

[bobbykrepek]

Dis car has good utility

[youmils03]

Standard features include air conditioning w/climate control, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, 8-way power front seats, memory system, and power sunroof.

[GreenFighter]

wow, this is way too overpriced. i'm glad i convinced my friend to buy the vw touareg 2

[KPKonliner]

great but ugly !

[jwatwater]

This car is pretty cool, but i wuldnt pay $50k for it, that just to much, i culd buy an ML350, but I would buy an X3 over the Acura any day.

[AWSProspero]

The second cup holder for the passenger is just above the glove box, on the right.

I miss my X3 with the smaller 2.5Liter engine, it was awesome!

[napman267]

omq my moms truck !! =D same color same features and wheels !!

[stupidblondidiot]

omg there is another cup holder in the front you push a little thing and it pops out I have this car and I love it!

[ClueSign]

I love this car. Period. Just what I was looking for -- car feel with higher clearance and hatch back.

[murker529]

my dad has got the brand new x3 and trust me its good

[700rfan]

does it have a navigation system?

[8MunchenBayern8]

X3 is an awesome car

[matttmillar]

wonderful car video told me everything i needed to know

[ernnst14]

i hate the x3, it's extremely ugly.

and really not a fan of the x5 either.

and whatsup with bmw's ridiculous pricing on their cars?

i don't hate bmw's, my family has owned a few before.

it's just the quality of them (in my opinion)has gone down to a poor level.

[heeeeeelloooooo]

well, it still a bmw and i think its better than japan or american luxury car

[DKingTaco2188]

japan cars are good the subi forester is very similar to this but better off road

[youmils03]

Thanks so much for your comment. I like the Infiniti SUV's as well. They're great buys.

I am not looking for an SUV. I'm going to be keeping my X3 for years and years to come. Perhaps in the mid 2010's, I will consider a small or midsize SUV, or maybe a $30,000-$35,000 convertible or compact car. Thanks for your comment, however. It's never to early to start looking at your next car. So you prefer midsize SUV's, eh? What do you think about large SUV's? (I personally LOVE the Escalade.)

[jibbo004]

I roadtested the EX35, X3, LR3, RDX, CX-7. I bought the RDX. The Beemer was too slow, didn't handle as well as RDX, and way too expensive. The RDX delivered the power, handling, and generally all round fun experience I was looking for. (Not to mention much higher reliability ratings)

[geedunk13]

X3 just sucks it has no power, its ugly slow sucks off road look ugly, whats good about it?

[youmils03]

260 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds is enough for a lot of people, but apparently you crave a high-performance car. work your ass off for some years and buy a porsche cayenne turbo, mercedes ml63 amg, or infiniti fx50. BUT if you do want more power, consider the infiniti ex35. that tiny SUV has a ridiculous 297 horsepower. 3 more, and you'd have just as much as a navigator full-size suv! (i think the navigator has 300. the navigator is inexpensive for its class but hella weak.)

[geedunk13]

Yea I didn't know it was that fast b/c my dad has a Xterra SE 05 w/265hp and is 7.7 0-60, but the X3 its kinda ulgy to me, yea I would rather get a used Porsche Cayenne Turbo, ive benn looking at them for some time now, and you can pick up a 04 for 35k, yea if i get a bimmer which is my fav. brand id get a 335i coup, built one, and cal. payment w/BMW select and it was 540 per month, and it was a 50,000 dollar car

[youmils03]

$35,000 for a 5-year-old Turbo?! Wow, I was expecting about $50,000! Anyway, you like BMW but you hate the X3. Interesting. I have an X3. Yea, it's not real attractive, though it has a very sporty personality. There is an X3 M coming out in mid-2010 which will get from 0 to 60mph in 5.8 seconds and have 360 horsepower (an increase of 100 horsepower). Or you can go for an Audi Q7 which has a REALLY sporty ride. I like the 335i. It gets to 60mph in 4.9 seconds, and it's pretty luxurious too.

[geedunk13]

I sent you a message, b/c it wouldnt fit in here

[youmils03]

and I responded to it on a message.

[skbuoy]

That sounds too good to me. The car might have a lot of miles on it. I went to ebay and a 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo was about $60k.

[youmils03]

Yea, $35,000 for a 5-year-old Cayenne Turbo is one hell of a bargain.

[skbuoy]

If you think the car is good than go for it!!! No one will no that you brought it used!

[DTHPRF66]

This, truthfully, is one of the best small SAV's around...i compared it to the LR3 which is already plagued with recalls and its barely even a year old, the RDX which stands to be its closest competition, but lacks the Euro-feel especially of a BMW. And, not to mention its one of the only SAV's to offer a MANUAL TRANSMISSION! BMW delivers strong with the X3 in everyway. Audi, now will hit BMW with the Q5, but im still a strong believer of the INLINE6 engines.

[heeeeeelloooooo]

a lil bit pricey but buy this one beside of the rdx or the lr2

[youmils03]

I have one, and I love it. It's fast, powerful, luxury, everything. I tested 0 to 60mph in 5.8 seconds. It's also got climate controls, cruise control, iPod/MP3 player, CD player, everything. I have a navigation system and leather upholstery with mine; I bought mine for about $40,000.

[d3r0n]

How much do you have to pay month, and how's fuel economy(the video spoke nothing of that)?

[youmils03]

I pay $589 per month for my X3. It's awfully pricey. I'm hardly affording it! My next car definitely isn't going to top $40,000. But even a little X3 is a luxurious SUV. I highly recommend it. It's got a sporty ride, even though it's not really considered a high-performance SUV (it sure as hell feels like one though).

[d3r0n]

Alright thanx a lot.

[youmils03]

One thing I forgot to mention - fuel economy. The X3 gets acceptable fuel economy. It's so tiny, so I was a little disappointed with its 17mpg city and 24mpg highway. I wanted at least 3mpg higher in both the city and highway. But yea. If you've got $39,000 and you don't feel embarrassed driving an SUV, then I think that you'd be stupid to not have the BMW X3 as your primary option. Of course, that's my opinion. What car do you currently own?

[d3r0n]

Currently i own a lexus GS 08', But i want to purchase an SUV(the perfect SUV),Not too pretentious, not to big, hybrid, great gas milage. Kinda tired of driving cars, wanna be in something that makes me feel....Good. This is why i'm searching SUV's on utube, but what about the X5(LOOKS ALRIGHT TO ME).

[Gojulas895]

IMO, the X5 is a rip off. If you are looking in for a luxury SUV in the 45-60K range, I think you should take a serious look at the Porsche Cayenne and the Mercedes M-Class. The X3 is a tad pricey but I think it's the best offering in it's size...for now... I recommend keeping an eye on the Mercedes GLK-Class because it's shaping up to be a much better alternative to the X3.

[youmils03]

The Mercedes GLK is fairly inexpensive for its class, but I'm almost certain that the price will eventually soar up ridiculously. Anyway, here's my idea. Best compact luxury SUV - Infiniti EX35. Worst compact luxury SUV - Acura RDX. Best midsize luxury SUV - Porsche Cayenne. Worst midsize luxury SUV - Mercedes-Benz ML350 (no standard leather upholstery, less power, pitiful and pathetic fuel economy). Best large luxury SUV - Cadillac Escalade (over 400hp, sporty, lux). Worst - Mercedes GL450.

[llanyboy]

the x3 is very fast,40mpg and its got a cup holder under the left front vent,right vent in usa!!! 2008 model is great

[Jonovak77]

the diesel gets 40mpg (wont find many of them here in the US), the gas is EPA rated to 26mpg highway. still decent for a SUV-ish vehicle.