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BMW X3 Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
BMW X3 Review Summary
"Despite the high expectations that come with attaching the flying propeller logo to any vehicle, the new X3 still surprises those expectations with amazing prowess."
"It is sure-footed, the drivetrain is unparalleled and the interior is reminiscent of every other BMW you have experienced."
"The six speed had a satisfying feel, and I was surprised at how much engine power came on when I was in sixth gear and starting a easy mountain grade. There's a good amount of power to be found via every gear here, and you don't always have to downshift to get it."
"It's roomy, both for passengers and cargo. And just as important, it's replete with safety features, both active and passive."
What reviewers liked least about the BMW X3:
"Fuel economy rating for the manual transmission model with 3-liter engine is only 17 miles a gallon in city driving, though. This is the same city rating as a Ford Explorer with two-wheel drive, six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission."
"Most noticeable is its lack of German-ness. Unlike some, I didn't find the materials inside up to BMW standards (though I did find the seats pretty comfortable), and the doors shut with a clang instead of a thunk."
"Shod in the rear with the 45-series, W-rated rubber of the optional Sport package, the X3's ride is hard-edged, concussive, and insufferable."
BMW X3 Comparisons:
"The X3's 110-inch wheelbase is less than 1 inch shy of the X5's, and its overall length comes up short of the X5's 183.7 inches by only 4 inches. The X5 is also but 1.5 inches taller."
"Although this will no doubt produce cries of heresy among the BMW faithful, I prefer the handling of the X3 to that of even the much lauded 3 Series sedan."
Best one-liners about the BMW X3:
"Hit a craggy, undulating section of road, and the X3 bucks like a mare with Little Richard's pinky ring stuck under the saddle."
"You might call it a 'cute 'ute,' but BMW insists on describing its X models as 'sport/activity vehicles.'"
You should be aware that when reviewing 2006 BMW X3 reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
Also, when looking at 2006 BMW X3 reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That’s why it’s best to examine opinions from several sources.
And to get that array of viewpoints, be sure to look at CarsDirect’s BMW X3 model reviews. We compile the best quotes so you don’t have to pour through several 2006 BMW X3 model reviews. But be sure to keep in mind that no matter how many 2006 BMW X3 reviews you read, there’s no substitution for your own test drive where you get to examine a car in person.