S. Young 
2005 BMW X3 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Pure fun and excitement
 A family of four, we live at 9000 feet in the Colorado Rockies.  This vehicle has plenty of power, top end speed, and cornering ability. Very sure footed on ice and snow.  The hill descent control works great on steep and winding snow packed roads.  The cargo area, while small, holds a surprising amount of stuff.  The xenon lights are great for illuminating elk and deer along the road and peeking around corners further than normal lights.  It makes the 70 mile round trip to work everyday through a winding canyon a pleasure.  I would highly recommend this car for the mountains.  The body of an SUV and the soul of a sports car.