Long-Term Update: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i
Total mileage 15,026
By Neil G. Chirico
Photography by John Kiewicz
2005 BMW X3 2.5i
• Average fuel econ 16.8 mpg
• Unresolved problems Passenger-side rear backup sensor not functioning
• Maintenance cost $0
• Normal-wear cost $0 | Seduced by the promise of a BMW sport sedan with SUV practicality, we ordered our X3 with sport suspension and seats. Handling impressions are favorable, notably on the occasions when we've flogged it on Angeles Crest, but ride quality and available cargo space for our daily chores remain disappointing. Logbook scribblers have carped about climbing into the thickly bolstered seats over the wide sills and programming the overly complex nav system. Think long and hard before checking the $1800 Sport Package box unless you spend most of your time on smooth, curvy roads.
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Posted May 30 2008 02:17 PM by Allyson Harwood
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Posted June 19 2008 01:53 PM by thomas_voehringer
How stupid is stupid? When does expediency cross the line into idiocy?
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Posted June 17 2008 12:33 PM by Melissa
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