The Original BMW X3 - And Why You're All Wrong 

This car is amazing, I was in shock about how well it handles at the corners like a sport car , I had a land cruiser diesel and it was a boat at handling and I changed 3 engines due to the pistons cracking, and my friend had an 3.0 e83 x3 full extra and it was incredible it handles so well and even off road managed to do very well with good tyres , I have sold my Toyota and my friend still has the x3 without any major problem , it has 500k km , and it had a lot of technology for the time and even for now

Solution for the harsh ride: Koni Special Active dampers, H&R sway bars. Mine rides and handles like a dream!

Almost 10 years later and still in love with this lil tank.

Great review, I just purchased 2007 BMW X3 3.0. Previously I owned 2000 BMW 328i and 2003 BMW X5. Currently I own 2004 BMW 530i and 2013 BMW M535i.

I have a 2006 3.0i Msport with a manual gearbox and no sunroof, has the factory subwoofer, I bought it as a back up car, I daily drive a Land Rover Discovery 4 on the farm and my wife drives my old Touareg 4.2 V8 tdi R line. I can honestly say the old X3 is the most fun to drive, 180,000 miles and no squeaks or rattles. I had two X3s before but both autos, I knew they were good cars but the manual gearbox makes it feel like a completely different car. I feel the same as you about them, I wanted something that was fun to drive but I needed something practical with four wheel drive that I could chuck the dogs in the back and cope with Swedish winters if the D4 is down waiting for parts, also as a weekend car that is clean, my D4 gets disgusting and smells of wet dogs! I looked at Audi Quattros, Foresters etc but this one popped up and I snapped it up, one owner car. You just can´t find anything better for the money, the original X5 looks really dated but I think the X3, especially in Msport, has actually got better looking with age, it still gets some admiring glances, it´s in a really nice blue colour, I forget the name but it´s stunning. Great car and I love driving it on a B road.

Just bought a X3 2.5si (with working sunroof) and I like driving it! What a difference with my former Ssangyong Rexton 2.3. So much better control - it almost drives like a sports car (even with the automatic transmission I chosed for). I really hope I will enjoy it for at least 4-5 years (has now 230K kms)

Still have my 2006 3.0i with a 6 speed manual. It gives a ton of trouble oil pan leaks broken driveshaft worn carrier bearing broken rear coil springs and broken evaporator. When she's in great shape she runs amazing I've done 10 hours straight on a road trip easily

Never viewed it as x3, i viewed it as the e46 allroad

Still own our E83 2004 X3 2.5i. Manual transmission. Having more issues now with age and mileage, but still one of my favorite vehicles I own

I love my E83!

I think the first x3 are the best , even the Shape of them

Are the harsh ride claims really true? I never test drove this but larger BMWs tend to be smooth.

I have the 3.0 SD model. Absolutely love it. I cant lie.

Another well thought out, informative and entertaining review. Been tempted by the X3 a few times in the past, particularly the 3.0d...might pop straight over to FB marketplace now and see what's about! 😂 Keep up the good work 👍

I chose a 3.0D X3 for her after my wife was T-boned by a 4x4 in her E36 touring. I understand the general public desire to sit higher and see more so crossovers are bound to be popular for (non-enthusiast driver's in particular); no regrets as it's been an amazing car for 6 years and 50k; the biggest problem is what to replace it with that's ULEV compliant. N20/N47 has major DIY camchain challenges - so what next?

Oy, what 3.0sd complications you're talking about, mate?

Can you recommend good garage specialising in an increasing power and torque here in UK? Also I've noticed your sat nav doesn't lift up. Did you manage to sort it out?

i would buy the version with n47, wondering if it stands good with the issue of timing belt. n47 lowers the consumption

What about diff clunck on full lock ?

great review . I am thinking of x3 2007-2010 1st gen. which engines would you recommend and which to avoid ?

man im really looking for an 11 plate with the auto any suggestions, is the manual box good then

It is a great car, but only design isn’t in my taste

Do you have any tips what to look for I’m going to look at a 2005 x3 2.0d msport to buy tonight it has 160k on the clock it’s pretty cheap thought it’s worth asking any in put would be appreciated

did you end up tuning it?

How is 34-38 mpg good? That’s awful 😂

Good car

How does the D Sport ( 2006 ) sit with all these new emissions ? I'm a touch confused with it all, thanks in advance for any help / advice.

Love the vibe of that review, thanks 🙏🔥🌈

Had one of these fronm new, really disliked it and changed it after a few months.

Great video once again

That 3.0d just pulls like a train and so smooth, great compact SAV😇

I agree with most of the intro except you're far safer on snow with 2wd and winter or all season tyres than with 4wd and summer tyres. 4wd has twice the traction to get going but no more when you come to steer or stop...

Off road ?

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘

its not a crossover!!!!!!!!!!

Those are m-sport 18" . . .not 19" wheels

All bmw Cars Have sun roof

Hey bro …. My ATP leakes …. Where to go to buddy

The interior being plastic is for ease of cleaning, mud, dirt. This IS supposed to be an outdoorsy car. Leather and soft touch material aren't the best option when your car gets dirty It's just nonsensical to me when people complain that a pickup truck or another vehicle for such activities have plastic interior

I actually think it's based on the e90 model not the E46