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Model Strengths:
Reflexes like a sport sedan; plenty of room for people and luggage, with a compact footprint.
Model Changes:
The BMW X3, completely revised for 2007, sees only minor changes for 2008. Active head restraints are now standard, and there is a new Sport Activity Package that includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 18-inch alloy wheels, running boards, unique trim, and privacy glass. The Premium Package now includes ambient lighting.
Model Value:
The 2008 BMW X3 is a sport utility vehicle that places much more emphasis on "sport" than "utility." In fact, there are few other vehicles in this segment that feel as nimble and track-ready as the X3, while costing less than $40,000. That doesn't mean the X3 is an SUV in name only, though. With xDrive all-wheel drive, hill descent control, and a cargo capacity of up to 71.0 cubic feet, the X3 is still able to capably fill the ute role. It's just that with its excellent inline six and great sure-footedness, you may forget that's why you bought it in the first place.
Model Overview:
The 2008 BMW X3 comes with a silky smooth 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine that makes 260-horsepower and 225 lb-ft or torque. The vehicle also comes with xDrive, which is the latest development in BMW's AWD technology. It uses a servomotor to adjust the multi-disc clutch that splits the torque between the front and rear wheels, and in many circumstances the X3 feels just like a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Reduced traction causes more power to be fed to the front, and the DSC traction control can even reduce engine torque and brake individual wheels in order to conquer most any hill. A standard push-button hill descent control can maneuver the X3 down steep or slippery hills with no driver throttle or braking input.The X3 has one and a half cubic feet less interior volume than the X5, and offers the usual combination of BMW austerity mixed with luxury. Options include such treats as xenon headlights, a six-speed automatic transmission, park assist, navigation, and a heated steering wheel. A Premium Package includes leather seats, auto-dimming mirrors, and Bluetooth. A Sport Package adds a stiffer suspension and larger wheels. The Cold Weather Package comes with front and rear heated seats, and headlight washers. A new Sport Activity Package includes 18-inch alloys, all-season tires, running boards, and privacy glass, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Vehicle Details
Base MSRP:
Base Invoice:
Destination:
Manufacturer Code:
$38,600.00
$35,510.00
$825.00
0865
Model:
Style:
Market Class:
Body Type:
X3-Series
AWD 4dr
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Sport Utility
| TRANSMISSION | Invoice | MSRP |
| 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 6-SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: adaptive transmission control, normal mode, sport mode, manual mode | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SEAT TRIM | Invoice | MSRP |
| SENSATEC LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| NEVADA LEATHER SEAT TRIM | $1,320.00 | $1,450.00 |
| PAINT TYPE | Invoice | MSRP |
| STANDARD PAINT (STD) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| METALLIC PAINT | $500.00 | $550.00 |
| ADDITIONAL OPTIONS | Invoice | MSRP |
| SPORT ACTIVITY PKG -inc: sport leather steering wheel, 18" alloy wheels (style 205) w/all-season tires, running boards, shadowline trim, privacy glass (N/A w/ZSP Sport Pkg) | $1,275.00 | $1,400.00 |
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: Nevada leather seat trim, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming pwr folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror w/compass, front seats w/4-way pwr lumbar, BMW Assist, Bluetooth interface, ambient lighting pkg | $2,550.00 | $2,800.00 |
| SPORT PKG -inc: sport suspension, 18" x 8.0" V-spoke alloy wheels (style 192M), P235/50HR18 all-season tires, 8-way pwr sport seats w/2-way manual thigh support, 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel, full body-color aerodynamic kit w/painted side skirts, shadowline exterior trim (REQ: LU__ Leather Seat Trim) (N/A w/ZMA Mobile Assistance Pkg, ZAP Sport Activity Pkg, 248 Heated Steering Wheel, 456 Pwr Comfort Seats) | $2,095.00 | $2,300.00 |
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: ski bag, heated front seats, heated rear seats, retractable headlight washers | $910.00 | $1,000.00 |
| MOBILE ASSISTANCE PKG -inc: Titanium Silver metallic paint, Black Nevada leather seat trim, 6-speed Steptronic auto trans, sport suspension, 18" x 8.0" double spoke alloy wheels (style 205), P235/50R18 all-season tires, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming pwr folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, heated front seats w/4-way pwr lumbar support, park distance control, xenon headlights, navigation system, BMW Assist w/(4) years of service, Bluetooth capability, privacy glass, ambient light pkg (REQ: LU__ Leather Seat Trim) *Only available for dealers participating in the program* *Affects Color Availability* *PRICE TO FOLLOW* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SERVOTRONIC PWR STEERING | $230.00 | $250.00 |
| HEATED STEERING WHEEL (N/A w/ZSP Sport Pkg) | $135.00 | $150.00 |
| REAR SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS | $350.00 | $385.00 |
| 19" Y-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS (STYLE 191M) -inc: 19" x 9" front alloy wheels, 19" x 9.5" rear alloy wheels, P235/45VR19 front performance tires, P255/40VR19 rear performance tires, increased top speed limiter (REQ: ZSP Sport Pkg) | $865.00 | $950.00 |
| RETRACTABLE CARGO NET | $135.00 | $150.00 |
| 16-WAY PWR FRONT COMFORT SEATS -inc: 4-way pwr lumbar, pwr headrests, 2-piece adjustable backrest (REQ LU__ Leather Seat Trim) (N/A w/ZSP Sport Pkg) | $910.00 | $1,000.00 |
| HEATED FRONT SEATS | $455.00 | $500.00 |
| GRAY POPLAR WOOD TRIM | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LIGHT POPLAR WOOD TRIM | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FRONT/REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL | $635.00 | $700.00 |
| XENON ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS -inc: auto-leveling, luminous rings, cornering lights | $730.00 | $800.00 |
| ON-BOARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM | $1,640.00 | $1,800.00 |
| BMW ASSIST -inc: 4-year subscription, auto collision notification, SOS button, enhanced roadside assistance, Bluetooth interface | $685.00 | $750.00 |
| HIGH-DEFINITION RADIO | $315.00 | $350.00 |
| PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 capability, digital sound processor (DSP), (8) upgraded speakers, upgraded amplification, vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization, aux audio input | $615.00 | $675.00 |
| PRIVACY GLASS | $320.00 | $350.00 |
2008 X3-Series AWD 4dr 3.0si OVERVIEW
Base MSRP:
Base Invoice:
Destination:
Manufacturer Code:
$38,600.00
$35,510.00
$825.00
0865
Model:
Style:
Market Class:
Body Type:
X3-Series
AWD 4dr
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Sport Utility
Selected Options
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The BMW lease X3 small luxury sport-ute reflects only minor changes for 2008. Sharing "platform DNA" with BMW's compact sport sedans ensures that this all-wheel-drive crossover celebrates its "ultimate driving machine" pedigree.
Motivated by BMW's new aluminum-magnesium composite 3.0-liter inline six, which produces 260 hp, this BMW lease sport-ute's power exhibits the traditional BMW "silky and linear" characteristics. The low end is powerful, and the upper RPM range is bright and energetic. Although 0-60 times vary among reviewers, BMW gives 6.9 seconds with the manual transmission and 7.1 with the automatic. The X3 is available with either a six-speed manual transmission (unique for a sport-ute) or a six-speed Steptronic automatic at no extra charge. The EPA estimates 16/23 mpg with the manual and 17/24 with the automatic - using premium-grade fuel, of course.
Handling is another area where the BMW lease X3's BMW DNA shines through. Reviewers hail the sporty, competent handling of the vehicle and its minimal body roll, taut and precise steering, and firm, responsive brakes. There was, however, some criticism of the ride's firmness. Some reviewers complain the ride is a bit harsh, while others enjoy the canyon-carving capabilities the firm suspension provides.
The BMW lease X3's four-wheel disc brakes are a marvel of BMW engineering. Standard equipment includes Brake Drying, which helps dry the rotors in wet conditions; Start-off Assistance, which automatically holds theBMW lease X3's brakes on for hill starts with the manual transmission; Brake Fade Compensation, which adjusts for any hint of brake fade; and Brake Standby, which sets the brakes for emergency response.
More superlatives appear with regard to theBMW lease X3's xDrive four-wheel-drive system. It is considered "one of the best all-weather all-drive systems on the market." Based on a computer-controlled multi-plate clutch setup, the rear-wheel-biased system engages front-wheel drive during acceleration and hard cornering. The system is further tied into the Dynamic Stability Control, which adjusts lateral traction to counter oversteer and understeer.
As usual for BMW, the standard safety equipment list is impressive. The BMW lease X3 features front-seat side air bags, full-length side curtain airbags, active headrests, the Stability Control System, antilock disc brakes, and the various braking features already mentioned. The Institute for Highway safety rates the BMW lease X3 "good" - its highest score - for both frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
The BMW lease X3 cabin emphasizes functionality over luxury, which is to say it's set up for serious driving. That's not to say that the five-passenger interior is stark. Reviewers praise the tasteful wood trim on the instrument panel and center stack, the leatherette-wrapped armrests, and the nearly perfect driving position afforded by the standard eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with its telescoping steering wheel.
The BMW lease X3 is a BMW-defined sport-ute that combines an intelligent, performance-engineered design with practical cargo-hauling capabilities.
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