Pierce 
2006 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2006 BMW X3 (purchased 10/22/2006)
 With the 2006 iteration of the X3, the gray cladding is gone from the front end.  A matching painted from end with repositioned fog lights has dramatically improved the aesthetics of the vehicle.   Our X3 has been driven some 800 miles, and over these miles the vehicle has performed flawlessly.  The quality and  finish on this factory ordered X3 is first class.  The handling is superb. The X-Drive works to make driving in water-filled pitted lanes far less demanding of the driver.    The X3 isn't an M3 when it comes to handling, but is IMHO handily superior to the offerings by other SUV marques.  Overall, the X3 is quality and value under $50k. 