The 2007 X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in one trim only, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle.
Upon introduction, the X3 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
Summary: This vehicle could have been great. However, all its strengths are over-shadowed by its horrible transmission known as the GM6. The 07 was the first year to use this tranny in the X3. It's primary fault is that it hesitates after a rolling stop such as merging into traffic, making an uphill turn, or entering a turn about. On more than once occasion this has caused a near fatal accident. BMWNA claims there is "No Problem Found" yet they are secretly buying back or trading out many customers in order to keep this off the "Lemon Law" books. It i smost prominent in cold weather when you really need an SUV to perform correctly and predictably. This is a very common problem and a very large percentage of owneres are now experiencing this.
Don't be fooled by being told that it has to learn with its "adaptive driving" or all awds do this. They don't and any BMW that DOES NOT have the GM6 transmission behaves like this. My recommendation is have the dealer give a 30-day waiver on the "Buyer's Remorse" clause they hide in most of their contracts. And make sure to test drive your vehicle for at least a weekend. The other option is to just buy the manual transmission version. I am currently pursuing a Lemon Law suit to get a MT to replace mine.
Strengths: Great Handling, heated seats, heated steering, traction, visibilty.
Weaknesses: GM6 audtomatic transmission. Shifting is worse than a 16 year old learning to drive a stick. Sound system is very low grade.
Similar Products Used: Acura RDX, Nissan Murano, should have bought the Acura.
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Rating Reviewed by: Tom(Unregistered User)
Review Date December 7, 2007
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.67 of 5,
6.00 votes
Review 2 of 10
Price Paid:
$46000.00
from Westchester BMW
Year / Model Reviewed: 2007 x-3
Summary: I did not order the sports package so the ride is smooter. The accessories are great. It bogs big time when you floor it at 30-40 mph. I was used to the pickup of the Infiniti G35X and the BMW is not close. Dealer people were awesome.
Strengths: Good handling
Weaknesses: MPG, no engine growl
Similar Products Used: BMW 328X, G35X, Jaguar X 3.0, Lexus ES 350
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Summary: Its been good.
Still feel that the dealer screwed me on the trade in, and the CPO is a boat load of BS dont buy it if your capable of turnning a wrench yourself.
it had 41K on it. I discovered the following issues.
It needs the following completed.
1. Cabin Air filter replaced
2. Intake air filter replaced
3. Engine flush (BG’s)
4. Oil change (Mobil one 0W30)
5. Oil filter
6. Spark plugs
7. O2 sensors
8. Transmission oil change
9. Transfer case oil change
10. Rear Differential oil change
11. Tires need to be balanced or the bent rim replaced Vibration between 65 and 70
12. Full explanation about the dash board and the pillars
13. Steering wheel needs the wrap to be replaced deep gouges at 2 o’clock
14. Clutch or pressure plate
15. Power Steering pump whining
16. Check ball joints
Strengths: Nice Ride, plenty of pep, awsome moon roof. and the heated steering wheel is way too cool
Weaknesses: gas mileage. and no good sound from under the hood, i think it could use more groweel
Similar Products Used: none
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Rating Reviewed by: Tom(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 2, 2007
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review 4.20 of 5,
5.00 votes
Review 4 of 10
Price Paid:
$41000.00
from Life Quality BMW
Year / Model Reviewed: 2004 BMW X3
Summary: A close friend of mine just picked up a '04 BMW X3 3.0L with pretty much all the packages and options. He drove by and insisted i take it for a spin...and he didnt have to tell me twice. I automatically felt how stable and firm it felt with just normal driving, then he told me to open it up and it still felt "controlled" even after i took a hard turn, i was amazed at the sure-footed power such a small truck had. He has the sports package which BMW has added a sporty feel and handling upgrades to tackle even the dullest of days. Driving 3 previous German cars (all of which were Audi/Volkswagen) i can say that the X3 definitely has my attention, and BMW's bullet-proof inline engines are a modern marvel. The X-Drive system which i herd so much about, and i needed to see its true colors worked good, if not better then my A4 Quattro AWD system. The interior is nicely finished, with the Nav unit smoothly hidden from car-jackers eyes, the interior i thought was solid and pure Bavarian! some people want the flashy, wood knock-off's that dress the interior, but the aim for the interior was more driver-to-road instead of driver to accessories. The REAL leather (not the syn type!) is firm and worth the extra money, the hill-descent control is a useful unit and better to have then not to have (i hate riding the brakes on a steep incline) and with all of the extra grip BMW could have offered for this little truck it pays off...traction is definitely needed and should be needed under the most severe driving conditions. There really isnt much more i can want from a small-SAV (sport-activity-vehicle BMW names it) in terms of style, power, and reliability, BMW has definitely sold me on the X3!
Strengths: inline power, X-Drive with hill descent, overall solidness. Plus you can opt for a 6spd stick (not many cross overs offer that) its a BMW...enough said.
Weaknesses: id like to see a steel skid plate (i would bring this truck practically everywhere) dual exhaust in the future?
Similar Products Used: N/A
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Summary: A Painful Disappointment, BMW hype but rides like chuckwagon
Strengths: Great engine, Blue tooth, park distance control, good seating position, good acceleration, compact turning circle.
Weaknesses: Jarring ride on all but glass smooth black top. Definitely not for older people. Most passengers complain about the roughness of the ride. The X3 rocks and rolls on uneven roads and hits breaks in the pavement with a jolt before be suspension gives a little. No home link. Gas mileage could be better.
Similar Products Used: I had a 1999 Lexus RX300 for three years that rode a lot better.
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