The X3 certainly has the reflexes of a BMW, with sharp steering and good body control, and the X3's inline six is still one of the best engines in the world.
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Our radar exposed three all-new crossover blips -- the Acura RDX, the Land Rover LR2, and the Lincoln MKX -- and one familiar bogey, the BMW X3.
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Our radar exposed three all-new crossover blips -- the Acura RDX, the Land Rover LR2, and the Lincoln MKX -- and one familiar bogey, the BMW X3. To determine which lavish Lilliputian is the mightiest of the bunch, we paid a visit to the Dumont Dunes to test off-road prowess and beach benevolence. Al
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The X3's freshened visual athleticism is technically supported by a more sophisticated version of BMW's standard xDrive.
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Check out European Car Magazine's review of the 2007 BMW X3.
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Undoubtedly, our long-termer would've been much better received with the standard suspension.
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Undoubtedly, our long-termer would've been much better received with the standard suspension.
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Seduced by the promise of a BMW sport sedan with SUV practicality, we ordered our X3 with sport suspension and seats.
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Seduced by the promise of a BMW sport sedan with SUV practicality, we ordered our X3 with sport suspension and seats.
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The last thing we did before returning our long-term X3 to BMW was to take it in for service.
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The last thing we did before returning our long-term X3 to BMW was to take it in for service.
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A staffer gives the 2005 BMW X3's sound system a review, and a general driving impression.
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Our editor takes the long-term test 2005 BMW X3 and tests its GPS navigation system, and offers his overall opinion of the vehicle.
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In part two of this series, our Deputy Editor compares and contrasts the X3 vs. the X5 and the SUV market.
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The 2005 BMW X3's moonroof is large enough for front and rear-seat passengers to enjoy, but the opposite is true in terms of interior storage space.
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The 2005 BMW X3's moonroof is large enough for front and rear-seat passengers to enjoy, but the opposite is true in terms of interior storage space.
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After several months away I got a chance to jump back into the BMW X3. Like a comfortable pair of shoes, it only took a few blocks of driving to stretch out and feel at home in it again. One of the reasons it feels so natural to get back into the groove is that the controls are placed in a logical m
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We introduce our 2005 BMW X3 3.0i long-term test vehicle.
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Opposing, often resounding, opinions are forming among the ranks on this one.
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Opposing, often resounding, opinions are forming among the ranks on this one.
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When BMW introduced the X3 I found myself wondering why they'd want to do such a thing. Then I reasoned the suits in Munich were just trying to get an extra share of the ever-burgeoning SUV market and needed to come up with a smaller, slightly more affordable version of the X5 to do so. Such a cynic
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It's amazing what phenomenal cars BMW builds. Take our new long term X3 3.0i. This was a car I initially loathed having when it was first announced it would be our long-termer from BMW. I've had previous experience in these things, some of it off road too. And it wasn't something I looked forward to
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With the continuing popularity of SUVs--even with current fuel prices--it's surprising that BMW has managed for so long with the X5 as its sole representative in this lucrative and profitable segment.
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With the continuing popularity of SUVs--even with current fuel prices--it's surprising that BMW has managed for so long with the X5 as its sole representative in this lucrative and profitable segment.
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Should the X5 have been an only child?
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