The BMW X3 3.0i for 2004
In 2004 BMW released the X3 3.0i to the truck-buying market. The X3 came in two configurations: 2.5i and 3.0i. The 3.0i configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 - 24 highway miles and 17 city. The X3 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
BMW X3 Engine Specs
The X3 3.0i 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
Fuel is handled for the X3 is a Siemens MS 45 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
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.
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.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $30,300, with an invoice cost of $27,735. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The X3 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2004 model year was telling year for the BMW X3. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 3.0i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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I saw the recent news about BMWs and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a truck like the X3.