Used BMW X3 in Albuquerque, NM for Sale

BMW X3

We spent months looking for a car that could handle a bad back, was relative small, had good visibility, safe and had a reasonable milage rating. The BMW met these specifications. When you get into the smaller vehicles it is near impossible to get a fully adjustable seat in the passengers side. The X3 seat adjustments and comfort level are outstanding. The leather in the seats is not split leather that you get in many other cars so the longevity should be great. The drivers controls were a bit awkward at first but after a couple hours of driving they are excellent. The BMW X3 visibility is excellent, quality excellent and it gets 25-mpg. You can see the extra engineering that went into the car such as the way the hood opens and closes, the coolant level indicator, the transmission response, just to name a few. We are surprised at the corning ability of the X3 as it handles better than some sports cars we have owned. I give the BMW X3 a 5 star rating.

- Ranger Bob, 2006 BMW X3

BMW "Quality"?

The 2007 X3 is a tidy package that stands out in the luxury midsize SUV class, a formidable opponent to the Acura MDX among others. It promises reasonable fuel efficiency, an upgraded engine, satisfactory passenger space, legendary handling, and an astonishing panorama via the standard oversized sunroof. Sadly, this particular BMW does not deliver on initial build quality expectations. In this owner's experience, repairs have been performed on a near-monthly basis, beginning only weeks after initial ownership. The vehicle is assembled by Magna Steyr in Austria. Be ready to expect, at the least, noisy lifters (repaired with a complete cylinder head exchange), a rattling sunroof (the bane of the X3), and incessant rear cargo cover squeaking (persistent despite replacement of the entire cover). With the 2007 X3, BMW falls short of their reputation, with overall shoddy interior craftsmanship, an area in which squeaks, rattles and groans abound. Oh, and did I mention that the heat no longer works via the dashboard vents? In summary, while BMW provides incredible handling and engineering, the X3 falls short in the quality department, particularly when the astounding asking price is taken into consideration. More reliable and rewarding alternatives would include the Acura MDX or similar vehicles (i.e. Land Rover).

- T1T2GRE, 2007 BMW X3

Good car at fair price

- Bill Eakes, 2015 BMW X3