Terry Nobles 
2004 BMW X3 SUV 2.5i AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
Hard to Hold...
 The steering has a very heavy feeling, not sure if this is common to this vehicle type. The interior has faded, which is to be expected in an older vehicle, but evidently BMW uses different types of material that may have all been the same color when it rolled off the line, but now some elements are totally different colors.  Also, the seats are a bit hard and unsupportive - I expected more in this class of vehicle.  Those things being said, I am happy overall with the vehicle, but I haven't had it that long.Update: I have now had this vehicle for just over a year. In that time I have had to have the fuel pump replaced, the water pump replaced and now my mechanic says it needs $1150 worth of repairs to solve the loud vibrating noise when driving above 20 mph. Evidently it is the drive shaft u-joints, and since it is 4-wheel drive, this will be a complicated fix.  I will have over $13,000 invested in a vehicle that is now worth about half that amount. I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle and will get rid of it as soon as I can.Two year update: Have had very few people interested in this vehicle when I have listed it for sale. Now it needs a new battery and the dealer wants $700 to do it.  Found one at a battery shop for $205, but the owner says that installation in a BMW is tricky. I am probably not doing myself any favors in the sales department by writing an honest assessment of this vehicle, however, when it is running well, it is a great vehicle with a solid ride and great handling. With all the safety features, I would put my child behind the wheel any day.