Good car but not a regular 3 series.
It's not going to ride & handle as well as a 3 series. It's taller (so more wind noise) & with SUV tires. Has run flat tires which are not as smooth as std radials & no spare. Saves cargo room but is just stupid for a off road vehicle. Std radials & a tire repair kit would do a good job instead of the run-flat's. Other than that, I love the car.
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Do not buy a BMW x3
We have taken the x3 to the shop about 7 times for engine overheating problems / computer problems/ do not buy BMW x3 will bring you problems. Contacted BMW headquarters and they do not help. They don't care about the customer and if you run out of warranty you will have to pay $3,000 for an extended warranty or trade in the SUV. Not reliable/ my kids don't want to take trips/ left us stranded on I-35. BMW does not care!
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BMW
Car was great for it’s age but there was some mechanical issues with the brakes and tie rods, which the dealer said he would fix. We just kept looking and have not bought anything yet!
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LUVIT!
I always said I would NEVER drive an SUV! I'm not. I'm driving an X3 and it's probably the most fun and convenient car I've ever owned. Normally those two words can't be used in the same sentence when describing a car. I'm disappointed in the gas mileage but other BMW owners seem to be fine with it. The interior is divine! Cup holder doesn't hold odd size containers but everything else is perfect!
Great vehicle except for the tranny
Just took delivery on an X3. The mileage has been a pleasant surprise. The vehicle is well built and feels very solid. The transmission is not up to par with the rest of the vehicle. It doesn't shift smoothly and hesitates.