A lot has been said about the BMW X3 for 2008. As BMW's entry in the sport utility market the X3 (and in this case specically the 3.0si version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door X3 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help BMW as a brand in general.

Performance

The X3 3.0si is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2008 X3 is a traditional Siemens MS 70, 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 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

X3 3.0si Statistics

The dimensions of the X3 3.0si are 73.00 inches wide by 179.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $38,000, with an invoice cost of $34,960. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the X3 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The X3 3.0si received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 3.0si version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 3.0si, 4-Door, BMW X3, Canada market, Sport Utility

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