2008 BMW X3 Review - Kelley Blue Book
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BMW X3. When is an SUV not an SUV? When BMW decides to call it a Sport Activity Vehicle, SAV for short, instead -- as is the case with the BMW X3.
The X3 is one of the newest breeds of SUVs that forgoes off-road pretense in favor of on-road performance. While easy to dismiss as a marketing ploy, BMW's X3 SUV -- er, SAV -- does indeed offer superior handling in addition to an improved view of the road, a comfortable interior and the latest automotive technology, which are all valued features regardless of how the X3 is classified.
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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.
Why am I watching in 2021 😂😂
this comment is so nostalgic ☠️
Is the ride hars? Is it comfortable?
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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.
The x3 e83 is underrated, driving it a pleasure, handles like a dream,i cant believe its. 2.5cc,lots of power,and have had a chance recently to test its four wheel system on muddy wet surface and to my surprise it handles better than my former sg5 forester and even my bugeye wrx
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!
2nd cup holder is right of the glove box hidden push in touch to access
i cannot understand how they could missed that....
Correct
The official color name is MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07). Beautiful color. I almost traded my current car (silver color) for a Titansilber X3...but fortunately I will get one of these blue colored X3 next week...very excited!
I love this car. Period. Just what I was looking for -- car feel with higher clearance and hatch back.
I just hate that it doesn't have a split tailgate like X5 does ..but I still like this car
I had a ride in this same model year and I was super impressed by how quiet and smooth the car is. The engine is so smooth and rides nice. It's a fast car and probably quicker than many sedans. The seats and materials are OK but the new one is way better. I definitely recommend you check this out and I don't think it's crap at all. I've rode in Buick Regal 2011, and the new Lexus NX. BOTH do not come close to the ride and handling and I used to be a lexus fan.
I just payed deposit for one with diesel engine(because fuel prices are sky high here). Anyway I read a lot about it, and opinions vary, some say it's crap, but some say it's a very good car for it's price(it's like $9-10k for good one 07-08) and is quite practical. I drive 3 series now, but as I'm 6foot4 I have difficulties getting in and out of it, so I need something taller. Anyway thanks for the nice comment.
+Darko Darenzy you're welcome!
Actually it does have more than one cup holder up front. It's near the far right air conditioning vent.
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)
Rdx has no premium image like x3
X3 is an awesome car
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).
the transmission on the 2003-2010 BMW X3
Transmission
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
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~!
Just got one today 109k so far so good we’ll see how it goes
how is it? I want to buy one
@@gloriatucker2925 I have owned one for the last 2 years. Bought with 120,000 now has 160,000. Completely reliable the whole time, just standard msintanence like some suspension repairs and oil leaks. The x3 is pretty sporty and has a strong engine, and is good in the snow. the interior with leather is comfortable and durable. You can also fit an enormous amount of stuff in the interior of this car. As long as you do your research and get a good example, then maintain it, this car will reward you everyday behind the wheel.
@@gloriatucker2925 it was very good but sold it switched to x5 2009 you need to make sure you do things like front and rear differential fluids and transfer case fluid also and it lasts a long time basic stuff also like expansion tank that holds coolant its plastic and tends to crack , water pump, thermostat about every 100k, but its very reliable besides that but pricey if you know nothing about bmw’s
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.)
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.
I'm tryna get an x3 for my first car
Jake Ormsby same
dont
I have an 09 and i love it.
Soooo?
Too
I almost got this model got the 2012 instead still nice
21 on city, 28 on highway. It auto stops the engine when waiting at signal. Has eco-pro mode for efficient dynamics in addition to sport and comfort mode. You can see my video response for a closer look. Thanks!
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.
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?
My therapist used to drive a X3.
Best car in it's class!!
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.
in other country x3,x5 a classic and it goes for about 100k
I own one, the cup holder is below air vent left hand side
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
I love BMW! whoa@@@!!
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.)
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.
@hadabenz fully loaded it runs 50k....pretty expensive for a compact suv
I love v8s but you don't need those nowadays, I mean that new Camaro with a v6 gets about 30 mpg
would you buy one now with less than 20,000 miles?
This are 10k there cheap now.
Yea, $35,000 for a 5-year-old Cayenne Turbo is one hell of a bargain.
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
Excellent, thanks
the car looks ok but wat bout da durability ? i heard dat it has many probs
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.
$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.
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!!
This competes with the lr2,ex,ml 320,and glk
@hadabenz what outrageous do you live in??
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.
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.
@Falesteeny1 I'd get the RDX, the Acura has a much nicer intrior.
soccer mom suv along with the lexus rx and all those other mom cars out there.
40k USD is overpriced?? IT IS FREAKISHLY CHEAP ! in my country this sells for 110 THousand US Dollars.
@maheshcx even reliability and fuel economy?
Micah worked for KBB way back when!?
Yep. You should see the goatee he's sporting in some of the old videos!
@@epbrown01 Yeah! Shoot him an Instagram follow @micahmuzio
the X5 like more gas too!
does it have a navigation system?
Should I buy one
No
and I responded to it on a message.
Nice Trucks! Just got one and even at 14-15yrs old it still looks good and drives good!! Not sure why anyone would buy one or any kind of luxury vehicle and either trade it in or sell it After only having it 5-6 yrs...mines has only 140K miles which is low for the age. And tells me its been babied! I see cars 2016-2020 @ 112K-130K on a regular now those cars IMO are high mileage cars...
Like this color very much! Does anybody knows the official title of this color?
Monaco Blue Metallic Color code A35
@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
its an inline 6 I6
@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.
defenza trasera
This is the only BMW that I think is utterly hopeless, especially if you're not into sporty driving.
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.
this video is in dire need of updating! we're in 2016 FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.
...yes it's a shame that there are absolutely no buyers for used cars....what were they thinking...I mean when was the last time someone bought a 2008 used car.......I would guess never..,and I'd probably be right...damn it..
Good point for god sakes..
As a first time driver I'm absolutely in the market for a used car...
Lo, silly comment
@@zeroceiling lol I'm looking at this car in 2019 so what do you mean
MikeIsiah ...I have a 2007 X3 3.0 si. This vehicle is clearly nicely in the range of a number of buyers still looking for these. Perhaps I missunderstood the intent of the posting but I took it to indicate that we need to review newr cars than those from 2008. Had he indicated that he was more interested in how these cars have aged over the 10 year period, it would make more sense to me. This was not really indicated though...
this car is like a rav4.
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.
I sent you a message, b/c it wouldnt fit in here
@maheshcx Who cares about the brand name? Car company's got their brand name based on how good their car is.
can some beauty out there please tell me if this truck is any good on gas and is it or isnt a shitshow on repairs ?
It is a good car but too firm and expensive.
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I had one of these, and had it exactly for 3 months...what a piece of shit, the aerodynamics of a shoe and the fuel consumption of a burning gasoline barrel. I still remember the day I sold this fucking turd.
I can get nearly 30mpg on the highway with mine. for a 300HP car that's pretty amazing really. maybe there was something wrong with yours.
Matt Black Absolutely there was! It was an SUV...
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.
You clearly lack taste
@@undergroundlegend198 Leave 15 yr old me alone! 😭😩🤣🤣🤣
im between a x3 fully loaded or a 5 series fully load, which ones ma niggas, tells
bmw x's series is pointless, its just filling an empty spot on the market!
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.
X3 just sucks it has no power, its ugly slow sucks off road look ugly, whats good about it?
hahaha Audi Q5
maxed out is better than bmw or merc
Horrible car...makes a loud noise.....and don't get me started. Would never buy this car again!!!!!!!!!
But you did start. 😐