| It's no surprise that BMW has been a leading luxury | | | | and an optional heated rear seats. |
| car brand since soon after it's inception in 1917. A | | | | The 2005 X5: |
| latecomer to the SUV market, BMW released its first | | | | If you love those optional luxury features but have |
| X5 SUV in the year 2000 followed by the X3 in 2003. | | | | been having a hard time finding them in other year |
| Now in 2006, there are a great number of options | | | | models, you're likely to find them in the 2005 model. |
| and features to choose from in a used BMW SUV. | | | | Instead of creating new features in 2005, BMW |
| With such a broad range of choices, choosing the | | | | decided to make many of the optional features |
| perfect SUV can seem a bit overwhelming. In this | | | | standard on the 8 cylinder 4.4i model. You'll find |
| article, we'll take a look at the year to year variations | | | | features such as front and rear obstacle detection |
| in the X5 and the X3 BMW SUVs. | | | | and Xenon headlights are standard on the 2005 4.4i |
| The 2000 X5: | | | | used BMW SUV, but still optional on the 6 cylinder 3.1i. |
| The 2000 model BMW SUV is the earliest year model | | | | The 2003 – 2005 X3: |
| you'll find for any used BMW SUV. The first release | | | | In 2003, BMW introduced the X3, designed to |
| of the X5 was an 8 cylinder model (4.4i), but if you're | | | | compete with the smaller luxury SUV's on the market |
| looking for lower price, all years of the BMW SUV | | | | like the Lexus RX. The main difference between the |
| also come in a 6 cylinder version (3.0i.) Among the | | | | X5 and the X3 is that the X3 is smaller; referred to |
| many common features that you'll find on every X5 | | | | by BMW as a "compact luxury crossover SUV" or a |
| used BMW SUV some of the most prominent are an | | | | "Sports Activity Vehicle." The X3 is built upon the |
| anti-skid system, 4 wheel drive, traction control, a hill | | | | 3-Series car platform and truly is a beefed up version |
| decent control feature, and front side impact air bags. | | | | of the beloved 3-Series BMW with all of its class and |
| The 2001 X5: | | | | styling designed for drivers in the new millennium. |
| You'll find no differences between the 2000 X5 SUV | | | | The 2005 X3: |
| and the 2001. However, you may find feature | | | | Whenever a new model is released, there are always |
| variations within these 2 years due to the presence | | | | some kinks to smooth out in the design or |
| or absence of optional features such as head | | | | engineering. For the X3, the complaint seemed to |
| protecting tubular air bags located above the front | | | | focus on the X3's rough ride, which was rectified in |
| door windows, rear lower body side air bags, and a | | | | 2005. Earlier models had mismatched interior plastics |
| super-slick luxury option for the 6 cylinder with 18 | | | | and carpeting – another issue addressed in |
| inch tires, leather seats, and elegant wood trim. | | | | 2005. Other changes you'll find with the X3 2005 |
| The 2002 X5: | | | | BMW SUV are one-piece front wheel fenders, and an |
| As seems to be the trend with many new models, | | | | "open door" indicator. |
| the 3rd year of production is where the X5 saw the | | | | The 2006 X3: |
| most changes. When shopping the 2002 BMW SUV | | | | The 2006 X3 model offered no significant changes |
| models, you'll find yet another 8 cylinder SUV; the | | | | over the 2005 – apparently the 2005 changes |
| 4.6is with 20 "wheels as opposed to 19", a more | | | | were enough to keep critics and buyers smiling. This |
| robust engine, and more stylish interior. Sun-lovers will | | | | 2006 X3 used SUV won both the Intellichoice Best in |
| enjoy the fact that both the 6 cylinder 3.0i and 8 | | | | Class awards for highest retained value and for |
| cylinder 4.4i model of this used BMW SUV come with | | | | lowest maintenance. |
| a Panorama glass sunroof. | | | | The year or model of BMW SUV you choice will be |
| The 2003 X5: | | | | as individual as you are. Any used BMW SUV is a |
| The 2003 is identical to the 2002 year model. | | | | smart option when it comes to value, prestige, and |
| The 2004 X5: | | | | satisfaction of ownership. The greatest benefit of |
| The 2004 offers a fresh new styling with new | | | | buying a used SUV or luxury vehicle is having the |
| taillights, a redesigned front end, and a new wheel | | | | opportunity to read consumer reviews, to review |
| style. The 2004 used BMW SUV sports upgrades | | | | crash test reports, and to see the progression of a |
| under the hood as well with the 6-speed "x drive" for | | | | new model over the course of several years before |
| both manual and automatic transmission models. The | | | | choosing the one that fits your lifestyle as well as |
| 2004 SUV turns up the luxury factor a notch also | | | | your price range. |
| with rain sensing wipers, a power passenger seat, | | | | |