iversonm

I wouldn't describe the ride as bumpy. It's not as refined as the E60, however. It rides more like the 3er, and, much like it, is remarkably agile.

1esquire

I have an X5 loaner for the day (a brand new one with 1500 miles on it). It's a very very nice SUV (the huge sunroof is cool), and I like it better than the Porsche Cayenne I test drove a couple years ago, but I honestly don't know if it is worth $56k. The 3.0 engine feels a little strained, and while the technology is nice, you can get most of the same options in a Tahoe for low 40s w/a V8. Also, I was surprised at how small the cargo area is in the back. I think the storage compartment is probably is the same size as my '08 Volvo XC70.

If I needed the room, I would rather have the 535xiT than the X5 or X3. That's just my opinion, however.

RJH&CO

x5 yes, x3 no. way 2 little IMHO.

JetBlack5OC

X3 :thumbsdown:

I get a X3 loaner almost everytime I take my 5er in for service. Really small, no one could sit behind my drivers seat. There is better small suv's for the money.

Richard in NC

You must be really tall. At 6 ft tall, I can easily sit in the back of my X3. Plus the cargo area is as large as an X5. It is plenty big enough for me plus it get 24-25 mpg. It may not be as good a value as other small SUVs but it does drive like a BMW. I test drove several prior to getting the X3 in 2006.

JetBlack5OC

Yup, the X3 feels small to me. I am 6'3, usually put seat all the way back in what ever car I drive. Back seat room looks like a 3-series sedan. Same goes for my 5-series, there is maybe two inches between my seat back and the rear seat. My 5er is going in for service soon, so maybe I can take pics of what I am talking about for the OP.