The BMW X3 3.0i for 2006
Standard equipment in the X3 for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X3 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The X3 is 179.70 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 66.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $36,800, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,670. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 X3 is a traditional Siemens MS 45, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.70 gallons.
The X3 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2006 model year was telling year for the BMW X3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 3.0i version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the BMW X3, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal X3 3.0i is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?