Rare 2004 X3 3.0i Sport With 6 Speed Manual Transmission on 2040-cars
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, United States
This 2004 X3 is a rare 3.0i manual 6 speed transmission sport package. Every available option is included: Running boards. Cold weather package – heated seats, headlight washers, internal ski bag; Premium package – panorama moon roof, auto dimming rear view mirror, all leather upholstery, upgraded interior trim, lumbar support; Sport Package; 18” alloy wheels, sport suspension, Recarro sport seats; servotronic; rear side airbags; power folding side mirrors; park distance control sensors; Xenon adaptive headlights; navigation system; premium sound with display; satellite raido; Weathertech floor mats and window guards; new tires. DSC button engages full time 4x4 when needed. Drives great in the snow! The car has been meticulously maintained and kept in a garage since it was new. I am the third local owner, bought it at 57,000 miles, and drove it for business so most of the miles are long highway miles. Average around town is 24 mpg and highway is 30 mpg. It has a small scratch on the back spoiler (see photo). I just had the vanus unit and transfer case assembly replaced using all new factory parts. Service records are available. |
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