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Used 2010 BMW X3 Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Mackenzie, 12/09/2015
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful

I just got my 2008 BMW X3 a few months ago back in April. I bought it off a used lot and as I drove away, the engine light came on. I've taken it in multiple times and I've had everything from my radio just suddenly not wanting to work to my car cutting off in the middle of a busy intersection. This car has almost gotten me in many accidents with its poor driving performance. I actually had it in the shop for a week during Thanksgiving and as soon as I got it back it broke down and left me stranded the day after. I got it back to the repair place and it magically had 10+ new issues. We have spent well over 3k in the past few weeks on this vehicle. I would absolutely never suggest this car to anyone especially as their first car unless you want to constantly have your car in the shop and 0 money in your wallet. I will never purchase a BMW ever again. They say to get rid of a BMW once it hits 85,000 miles... I should have listened. Oh, and not to mention its HORRIBLE gas mileage. I fill up every week and it costs around 50 bucks every time. It's ridiculous.

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

One great small SAV

BMW4Life, 11/08/2007
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Got my 08 X3 two weeks ago, have all options except servotronic steering, sports performance package is a must, the 19" wheels look so much better than the rest. Alpine white exterior is the best color choice by far. Automatic headlights is cool. It drives like my 540, but with enough cargo to haul our weekend gears. We have two kids and my wife can still sit in the middle between the two car-seats for a two hour drive. It is almost the same size as my 01 X5, only quicker and more fuel efficient.

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1 out of 5 stars

Run, don't walk. Ultimate money pit!

yoyojelly, 12/02/2020
2010 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I've had at least 6 cars and this was the worst car I've ever owned. Rattled nonstop, constantly needed fixups that were expensive. Definitely look into 2016 or newer which is what I'm doing. Don't ever get this unless you know for sure it's been taken care of. Ours had a great carfax and it still had nonstop issues.

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Mary Ann - Warwick

Mary Ann, 07/02/2010
2009 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

I had a 525i sedan and traded it in for the X3 which is as classy and luxurious yet more practical for my life style. Either vehicle is fabulous!

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1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed in BMW Engineering

C.T., 11/02/2017
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

i have had my 2008 X3 for 5 years now and very disappointed in BMW Engineering, very poor engineering and i had to do repairs frequently, cannot count but the recent one was starter and ipbs switch that costed me $1100.

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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