Anyone switch from X5 to X3?

[Derek]

I had an 02 X5 3.0 Sport and last year bought my wife an 07 x3 3.0si. I really enjoyed the X5 but as others mention the x3 is more fun. Size wise.... when you compare the E53 x5 to the x3 they are fairly similiar. The x5 is a little widder but the storage space in the back is larger with the x3.

I would run from that 04 x3. The 05's received an improved suspension and they get more reliable the new they get. The early 07's (like) ours have some transmission programming issues but that has mostly been resolved.

I'd vote for getting and 05 or newer X3 or stay in what you have.

Originally Posted by klnteg

Thanks for your input guys! A dealer down the road has a 2004 X3 2.5 for sale for decent price. My wife is tired of me spending time in the garage fixing my X5! For me I dont mind doing the work its just frustrating when you talk to people about it and their like " Its a BMW what a hunk of junk!" They don't understand that its an addicting vehicle! I just think that X3 with 4 years newer technology learning from their mistakes on my X5 will be better off in the long run..