Used 2008 BMW X3 SUV Consumer Reviews
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After 11k miles, it's time to walk away
Paul Milton, 09/15/2008
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I leased this '08 X3 in December of '07. Unfortunately, I regret the decision. The X3 is no doubt an excellent driver for a 4100lb small SUV. By small, I mean the interior is very small and cramped and only after owning this vehicle for some time I now know it has limited utility and horrid resale value. Others such as the Lincoln MKX are cheaper by thousands and more practical in every way.
Just Not Worth the Money
Marc, 12/08/2007
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd X3 in 6 months. I had so many problems with 2007 that BMW bought out my lease and I ordered another one (would not let me totally out of the lease). These are overpriced and not up to par with Japanese vehicles. Problems-- transmission does not mesh with engine, hesitation, brakes grab, OEM tires were AWFUL in snow last few weeks, took them off before slid into something. Navigation system is archaic. Radio even upgraded one just does not provide quality sound. This is definitely not the ultimate driving machine. I would never recommed an X3 to anyone else. I do not know how other reviews are favorable. Guess just taken away with BMW emblems all over the car.
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tong rahlan, 05/25/2019
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
reliability and comfort , I like all feature , in the car have every things I need and want it
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Solid for a challenging climate
Debbie, 01/28/2009
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
For me driving in major snow storms is a given. This vehicle does everything you need it to do and feels rock solid. I drove through a monster storm this morning and to a ski resort last week on poor road conditions. I was never concerned.It tracks the road, is very stable and in the worst storm is balanced and steady. Unlike some larger SUVs I have had, the size and weight distribution on this vehicle provides a feel for the road surface and an ability to get you there. This vehicle is for someone who wants a smaller suv that can get you around in the worst of conditions. And of course, its a BMW so it goes without saying that the interior, the reliability and the extras are fantastic
Remember - it's a BMW
TedTEd, 03/27/2008
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Remember, you're buying this car b/c it handles incredibly. Acceleration is great. I experience no hesitation. This car is fun to drive - lots of fun to drive. I get 21 mpg. However, the electronics are horrible. I got the upgraded stereo and wish I hadn't. Sirius costs $900 to install, only available through BMW and it's the worst antenna - continuously drops the signal. The read out is limited to the point of annoying. The radio only has 6 presets. The GPS (yeah I went for that too) is incredibly useless - difficult to use (the manual is awful) why do they allot so much space to longitude, latitude and altitude? It's ridiculous. Did I say it handles incredibly?