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2006 BMW X3 consumer reviews

$36,800 starting MSRP
side view of 2006 X3 BMW
(39 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Fantastic SUV even in 2024!!!

I have a 06 BMW X3 with 204,000 miles and she runs like brand new. Zero issues, no check engine light and I have drove from Erie, PA to Delaware to visit family and around the state of PA in this car and I have to say it's the most reliable vehicle I have ever driven. I got mine financed through a Buy Here, Pay Here. Of course it's expensive to fix because it's a BMW but I have had only 1 issue and that's the muffler which the car lot has taken care of for me. This vehicle is comfortable, beautiful inside and out, spacious, and very reliable. It's a great family car and I have recommended the X3 to many of the friends and family I have. I am so glad I chose this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Possibly Looking for a trade or cash different

Cooling system repaired and sensors for smog other then that great car gas mileage is not the best overall I would buy another BMW X3 146.000 miles selling it soon need a truck for work Toyota Tacoma 4x4 automatic transmission extra cab

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great utility, comfort, and fun to drive!

Only great things to say about it, but as a BMW it isn't cheap to maintain, but well worth it! It's been reliable, many demanding driving conditions, never failed me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It is our second on of this make, model and year.

It is a good car, very reliable and safe. This is the second 2006 X3 we have owned and it drives great just like the first one. We would certainly recommend this type of vehicle to anyone who needed a SUV and required something safe that handled well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve owned yet.

I really wish it had more cubby spaces for my phone and other things. I’m also not pleased that my model does not have Bluetooth. Thank god for FM transmitters.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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quite ride, build beautifully, very stylish suv

The vehicle is build so sturdy, doors nice and heavy, yet so beautiful. Comfortable interior, drives so smooth. feel like you are floating at times. Exterior is so stylish.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Its a blast to drive, great performance

The X3 is a fun to drive and a practical car. With the six cylinder it has lots of power but also delivers amazing luxury. Loaded with leather, AWD, heated seats and steering wheel memory seats, Panoramic moon roof. Very well built, it drives the same as a new one after 13 years and 77000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive

The X3 is just the right size for a small family or less and has been fun to drive. Do not expect good gas mileage from this model, but it has awesome handling (especially in the snow), very responsive, great to teach a new driver. However, lack of storage, flimsy and smallish cup holders have made it challenging for outings.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my BMW X3

This was my second X3. I love this vehicle. All my kids got their permit and license from the first one. Safe, reliable, comfortable, and "heavy well-grounded" vehicle. Super in winter with good set of tires. 258k miles on my last one(2004). Engine is good one, fast, quick, easy. Have over 150k on my 2006. The bad: its a trouble maker... expensive fix, when they go bad, it's big deal. Transfer case is naughty. Although most comfortable seating, it's a no frills on inside...same, yawn same.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My dream car.

I had one bad incident with my car which makes me a little paranoid everytime I drive it now but overall I love it and it?s everything I wanted in a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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