Car financing: 2005 BMW X3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2005 BMW X3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 BMW X3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $22.93 | $24.15 | $24.15 |
2005 BMW X3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,830 | $4,830 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 BMW X3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats (50), air bags (32) and electrical system (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V384000 | 2008-08-05 | air bags:frontal | BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 BMW X3: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 BMW X3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2005 BMW X3 for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
It runs the 2.5L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Plan on about 39 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 13.1 L/100 km. Every 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.
Inside and out
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
A longer test drive
Rent the X3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week with the X3 answers more than any brochure. Rent first, buy later: a week with the X3 answers the big questions.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 BMW X3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 BMW X3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 BMW X3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 BMW X3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 BMW X3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 BMW X3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 BMW X3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 BMW X3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.