BMW X3 2005

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I wouldn't buy one! But I am leasing this for a mere £299 + VAT a month! And that is a great price for such a car, I had a Mondeo that cost more.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As the first 4x4 I've owned, the first auto and the first over 2 litres, 23mpg is hard to get used to! But still good I suppose for an automatic off-roader that weighs nearly two tonnes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 4x4, a surprisingly car-like drive. Little body roll, good steering, it has a hard ride which is the offset, although for me personally I am not worried.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable for the size of engine, but needs to drop cogs on motorway hills.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Faulty steering sensor at delivery meant a yello light and a trip to BMW. Sorted without issue though to high standards.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A 4x4 BMW is going to be disliked by most drivers!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable leather seats, refined except when at high revs when it can get a bit loud. The firm ride will upset some.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It hasn't been broken into yet!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The car was arranged by OSV leasing who were very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Faulty steering sensor meant X-drive fault displayed

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes