2008 BMW X3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
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MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
260
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle John Z
It is a standard car but drives smooth.
This vehicle is the perfect vehicle for someone who wants a luxury car, but is not to expensive. I got it for a very cheap price, and I absolutely love it. Drives smooth when I don't stall. Leather seats that do get pretty hot. The sunroof extends the entire length of the car.
accountCircle Nikki B
It's a driver's car - amazing grip, handling, manual transmission, etc.
My BMW is 10 years old but still runs like a champ! I have been fortunate to have very few issues over the years. And it is definitely The Ultimate Driving Machine!
accountCircle Bruce B
It is a SUV, but handles like a car.
Great performance (handling, acceleration, braking), fit and finish, comfort, style, quality and reliability. Ride.
accountCircle Meagan A
Luxuriously made, spacious and economical. Adventure is limitless.
My luxurious, smooth easy handling, spacious BMW x3 performs just as well at 10 years old 100k miles as it did new. Has power everything, leather interior, and a small amount of cosmetic damage to the outside.
accountCircle bob d
Its dependable and safe. It holds its retail value and is practically maintenance free
It's great on gas, safe and comfortable. It's fun to drive has great acceleration, great interior and exterior
accountCircle Rachel A
Reliable car and comfortable interior
The BMW X3 is a great car. I've had it for years and it drives great with over 100,000 miles on it. The seats are comfortable and feels luxurious in the interior. The functions are great and easy to access. The only thing I do not like is how expensive it is to get certain repairs done because the parts are very expensive.
accountCircle Emily W
BMW with Space, Style, and Safety
The vehicle may not drive well on slower mph roads, but the interior is beautiful, it drives well on highways, has good gas mileage, and is a car that I know will protect me and will last me for years to come. I like the color and style of the car, as well as the trunk space and how easy it is to park in parking spaces as well as side style parking.
accountCircle Raymond H
It is a dependable vehicle with plenty of room for travel.
Very reliable considering the number of miles, has had some work but nothing major. Comfortable and easy to drive. Love my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Danielle S
It is a Honda. Enough said.
I like the appearance of my vehicle. I also like how much space I have. I dislike that it is about 10 yrs old now. I also hate that maintenance on my vehicle.
accountCircle Ellis P
It is responsive, stable, and a pretty capable car. It's a good small SUV, but that has limitations
I like that it's pretty sporty. I think it's a little too small for multiple children. It also requires more expensive gasoline.
accountCircle Isaac W
2008 Black BMW X3 3.0....
Seats are pretty comfortable, really big sunroof, not a lot of issues until past 100k miles. Rough idle and rough shifting with automatic transmission. Each minor fix or maintenance expensive due to European vehicle.

BMW X3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0si
260 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 BMW X3 Owner Reviews

4.23
26 Reviews
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5 stars 35%
4 stars 54%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle amanda c on March 30, 2021
It's built to last for a long time and you will need time to maintain it.
It drives better than any car I've ever driven. Even though it's older, it still feels new. I wish it wasn't so expensive to maintain and buy gas for.
accountCircle Juliana M on March 23, 2021
Pacific Northwest. Drives perfect in snow storms and summer days at the beach .
I enjoyed the space in the car, I like that I can put the back sit down and fit a lot of things I the car . It's comfortable to drive and quite. Gas mileage is great. This car drives really good in the snow, I always feel safe driving this car . Summer time I look up the cars and drive to the beach and the car does great in sand. Negative part is the maintenance and repair , it's too expensive. But it's worth it . I've had this car for 10 years and love it
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Yvonne S.

As in most SUVs, there I plenty of room for both passengers, luggage, or whatever you want to haul. The seats are very comfortable. The car can be driven as an automatic as well as manual shift and has exceptional acceleration speed.

likeFilled Yvonne S.

Very comfortable vehicle, reasonable on gas and great acceleration. This is an overall fun sav (sports activity vehicle) to drive. It has the space to carry a lot of cargo and great driving experience.

likeFilled Tani S.

The pros is that the car has a lots of room meaning that it is comfortable to sit in and it has a lot of room for passengers and storage, it has an amazing stereo. It has a smooth automatic sunroof. There is also reliable a/c and heat.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Yvonne S.

These cars have always been a little on the pricey side to maintain so leasing it might be a better option for you. I would say that the gas mileage is okay but the manufacturer recommends premium fuel.

dislikeFilled Yvonne S.

Nothing really. Initially the front seat passenger sensor was too sensitive but there was a recall that corrected that. In addition, there were a few other recalls that had to be done and took a long time to be available from the time of first notification.

dislikeFilled Tani S.

It is an older vehicle now. There is was a time when it was very unreliable and overheat. We could not find the problem for a very long time. It shut off on me multiple times. It also does not have a lot of cup holders. It also is not great on gas mileage.

Ranks #4 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2008 BMW X3 has an average owner rating of 4.23 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 4 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2008 INFINITI EX35
4.58
2
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2008 Acura RDX
4.42
3
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2008 Volvo XC70
4.38
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2008 BMW X3
4.23

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 BMW X3 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 4 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2008 BMW X3
26 MPG
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2008 INFINITI EX35
23 MPG
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2008 Acura RDX
22 MPG

Is The 2008 BMW X3 A Good Car?

Yes it's very reliable and it drives smoothly. It's easy to maneuver and easy to drive all around with nice amenities.
Lucy D.
Yes, but it does have quite a few issues and parts that need to be replaced, although that happens with all older cars.
Jeffery S.

How Reliable Is The 2008 BMW X3?

It is reliable, once the car gets older it does have regular problems that can be fixed. The only thing is that the parts to get it fixed can be expensive most of the time.
Julia S.
I would say it is kind of reliable. It does have issues, but not anything that isn't quickly and (relatively) cheaply fixed.
Jessica B.

Is The 2008 BMW X3 A Good Value?

I bought mine for around $13,000 and I would say it was worth the money. You get a luxury type car that is reliable and very easy to drive and looks nice as well.
Stasha H.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 BMW X3 aux input location?

Answer: The 2008 BMW X3 aux input location is in a push out drawer in the rear of the center console. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is...

What's the 2008 bmw x3 oil type?

Answer: The 2008 BMW X3 oil type iS5W-30. Your oil needs to be changed out someday. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or so is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be problems with the engine. You will...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety