Not Your Father’s X3 – The 2006 BMW X3 2.5i
As time has gone by several things can be said about the BMW X3 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The X3 2.5i is equipped with a BMW 2.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 2006 X3 is a Siemens MS design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.70 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X3 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
X3 2.5i 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.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $36,800, with an invoice cost of $33,670. 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 2.5i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the BMW X3 2.5i sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a X3.
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