2004 BMW X3: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $30,300 -$36,300
- Invoice: $27,735 -$33,195
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2004 BMW X3. See if the 2004 BMW X3 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2004 BMW X3 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3.0i |
| Arrival Date: | 12/01/2003 |
| Engine: | dohc I6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 36,300 |
| Price as Tested: | 43,820 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1929 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4937 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 3008 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 65.832 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.71 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Cold Weather Pkg. (Heated Front Seats, Heated Washers, Ski Bag), Premium Pkg. (Panorama Galss Moonroof, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Upgraded Interior Trim, Leather Upholstery, Lumbar Support), Sport Pkg. (18-inch Allow Wheels, Sport Steering Wheel, Sport Suspension, Sport Seats, Shadowline Trim), Automatic Transmission, Privacy Glass, Foglights, Rain Sensors, Alarm Pre-Warning, Aluminum Finish Interior Trim
From the Back Seat
Damon Bell
Nice, but not 44 grand nice.
Kirk Bell
Maybe value should come down a point. I really like this vehicle, but can't imagine spending the money for it. I'd own it, but would never buy it. The 3.0 is nice, tool, but I think the 2.5 would be underpowered. I'd hate to pay $31,00-$35,000 for an underpowered, small SUV.
Mark Bilek
As delightful as the X3 might be to drive on a twisting mountain road, I can't see any reason for buying this vehicle other than vanity. It just doesn't make sense--especially with a $40,000-plus price tag. BMW is fooling themselves.
Rick Cotta
X3 emphasizes the "sport" in "sport utility," but at too much expense to the "utility"--not to mention ride comfort, noise, and rear-seat accommodations. Not the way I'd spend the $43,000 of our tester--or even $33,000.
Tom Appel
Forty-four large is a stiff tab, but the execution here is excellent. This is a supremely useful and entertaining package hurt only by the smallish rear seat and steep price of entry. A 2.5i manual might be the value leader here, but any X3 is charming alternative to the balky bulky competition.
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