Getting 23 – 24 Miles a Gallon: Is the 2004 BMW X3 2.5i Better than Last Year?
The restyled X3 2.5i is equipped with a 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X3 comes equipped with 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the X3 2.5i are 73.00 inches wide by 179.70 inches long. It sits 66.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 110.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $30,300, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,735. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 X3 is a Siemens MS system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled 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 2.5i received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid 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 2.5i version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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