I was looking for a small SUV because I was having problems getting into and out of my Acura Integra (bad knee). I also was looking for something a little luxurious. My X3 fills the bill. It is just the right size for me. I picked it up at the factory and also took their driving school. I like the fact that BMW produced a car that is evenly weighted front and back and side to side. The car glides down the road. It has a roomy backseat and plenty of cargo space. The interior is very quiet.

Overall this is the best car I have personally owned, I have owned nothing but Jeeps my whole life and this is the first "luxury" model vehicle I have had the means to afford. The things I like in this car is it is not that new. It is in the price range for my class level. It is the only car I have owned and not modified. There really isn't much need to modify this because it's fast stock. I love the sound system in this thing, there is no distortion at all when it is bumping bass or pumping metal through the cabin. It has plenty of cabin room, I have another BMWs door sitting in there for delivery and can still fit more stuff in there. I have used this for moving and It packs just as much as my ford ranger. Another thing I like is the fact that a tank lasts forever, I do not have the computer version to give a mpg number but Its pretty high. The SUV just looks stunning, It's a low maintenance silver color, I barely have to wash it. These cars are also incredibly easy to work on. I have worked on 3 BMWs, all within this model with varying years and engine types, I swapped doors, hoods, headlights, bumpers, and fenders off these. They are all straight forward and well documented online. A++ would recommend if you have tight budget.

I love my X3. I had been wanting this car for a long while before I actually purchased it. I know that BMW represents quality and craftsmanship, so that my money would be well spent. My car has all the bells and whistles. I have white Italian leather seats which are incredibly comfortable! There's wood grain trim on the dashboard and the doors. It also has something that has come in handy to me often. That is the navigation. Its great and surprisingly easy to use. It has a panoramic sunroof which is a really nice feature whether is nice and sunny or rainy. It lets just the right amount of light in. I like the fact that the things I use the most are on the console to the right of the driver side. It's so much easier than trying to fool around on the dash when driving. The one thing I really like is the fact that for an SUV it is not too far off the ground. It is just right which is merciful for my bad knees. I had contemplated getting the X5 model but chose the X3 specifically for that reason. When I tried to get into the X5 for a test drive, I knew it was going to be a problem for me. The salesman insisted that they had one with running boards, but I rejected that right away because I don't like how the running boards look on the BMW. It kind of games something way.