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First time BMW owner
jrr25, 10/15/2011
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 34 people found this review helpful
Best SUV period. Drove the Mercedes GLK (nice SUV, styling inside and out a little old fashion), The Audi Q5 (excellent exterior looks, interior is very nice, steering felt odd within an unusual firming up - 2nd place choice) and the Acura RDX (very agile, nice steering feel but needs to be quieter on the highway). The turbo X3 was the clear winner for me. Smooth, yet sporty ride, very quiet, nice engine note, business like interior, excellent cargo space, the engine and transmission work flawlessly together (except for initial acceleration from a stop which takes some getting used to) and acceleration is unmatched by any in the class.
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regisd, 05/16/2013
2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Has anyone experienced this issue and was there a resolution to this SUV's poor handling stability? I used to own a 2008 X3 which had the traditional great performing stiff hydraulic power steering, now this X3 comes with some kind of "electric" assist on steering which may or may not be the cause for an unstable ride when driving on uneven pavement (especially wheel gutters from nordic states spring thaw). The car is simply unstable in its direction, it feels like you constantly need to fight the direction with oposition move on steering wheel to prevent it from swaying to right or left. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Please help, this car is great otherwise.
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14 Year Old X3 Thinks it's still new!
Tiger6, 12/04/2023
updated 06/10/2024
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
3 weeks ago I bought a used BMW X3 with 152,058 miles on it. Two owners. A 2011 with Turbo and automatic ZF trans. Did Carfax. All okay. Dealer did inspection and needed a new right taillight. But other than that it passed. Driving it the X3 feels new. Just like my z4 feels. It goes for oil change in a week and I'm signing it up for BMW's new 3 year unlimited oil change program. But, the X3 performs as expected when it was 2011! Gas mileage is 19.4 to 20.6 in town consistently. Hi way it's 28 at 73 mph but 34 to 36 at 60 or 63 mph. I checked this both with onboard computer and with fill ups. This may be a good used one. Has backup cam that works great. Even my BMW guy is impressed w no leaks. It's ABS got a work out last week when a car swerved into my lane not knowing I was there. Again, great brakes. No rattles, quiet with Michelin tires. And, an important thing as I'm older, few deaths in the X3. It's on the top 10 list every year since 2011 for safety and low fatalities. Shop around, but this X3 is an SUV that can do it all. Tows 3500 too. And thinks it's 2011 not Dec of 2023. MIZ-ZOU. As of June 2024 still no issues. But in sport plus mode it really is a driver's car. Great road holding and curve carving...and I think it's just slightly faster at 0 to 60 than my Z4... 5.5 secs...and going on 15 years!!! Very safe, and no rust....brakes feel as if brand new, the tap shift mode actually saves gas if used regularly...but again people don't think it's 15 years old, more like 5 years old....
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Classy, comfortable, and a thrill!
viking bard, 04/22/2023
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 x3 35i at 145k last year. I'd never driven luxury cars, and honestly would normally scoff at "fancy cars", but when I got to the dealership looking for a replacement, stepped into this nice leather interior with a panoramic sunroof, wood trim, and then hit the pedal to the floor... I was sold. Cars drives smooth, accelerates fast, and is SOOOOO much nicer on long drives where you're needing to pass people on hills, the power from the turbo charged six cylinder gets you up to speed with ease. The acceleration is a bit abrupt when taking off from a stop, but after driving it a year I've gotten a better feel for its character. The ride is stiff, so taking it over speed bumps or sudden dips is best done slowwww, but it feels great going through turns in mountain roads. The braking is strong and confident. Inside noise is low, and paired with a nice sound system, it's great for listening to music. Leather I love, and leather seats is totally my style of getting a taste of things that are classy and eye catching. The heated seats and steering wheel are AMAZING in the winter. Within just a minute or two of taking off, the feel of warmth on your hands and body against the cool air inside makes those early morning winter commutes something to look enjoy. Oh, and another thing that I really love about the vehicle is the surprisingly good gas mileage it gets once you get on the highway. I recently had a 14 hour road trip where I was able to get 31mpg, in a straight 6! Around town, I typically get around 21-23, which honestly is better than my last car, a Subaru Forester 2.5l. I think the biggest thing that isn't great is the onboard GPS, which is fairly dated for 2023. It does work, but entering addresses character by character with a spin-dial in 2023 is just not something anyone does anymore. It's far easier to plug in your phone and pull up your google or apple maps. I do however like keeping a map up on the screen when I'm traveling to see the bird's eye view satellite maps as well as street names and such. Otherwise, while the rest of the console tech generally may not be the latest and greatest, it's perfectly functional for what is needed, i.e. checking system status, listening to music, etc. Some qualms: The fact that this vehicle doesn't have an area for a spare, and makes you either dish out cash for run-flats, or risk getting stranded with regular tires, is something I wish could be included. I'll likely stick to run-flats, but I'd like a broader choice of tires and run with even a compact spare in an emergency. So far I haven't experienced a flat tire (knock on wood), so as far as experiences actually using them, I have yet to experience that situation. I think that's honestly one of only qualms. Some good/bad features: It does take premium fuel, which costs a bit more, but eh, I love the car so I don't mind the cost. BMW's need a special type of mechanic, I've been turned away from some shops because they're not comfortable working on this type of car. Additionally, for BATTERIES most autoshops won't install a battery for you because of BMW's reset and re-code process. I ended up reading up on it, and understand it only needs to be reset (not re-coded) if a battery is the same amp hours and battery type and all, and when I replaced my battery I did it myself and threw in a replacement, then just reset the battery w/ an OBD reader. I haven't seen any issues so far, and the general consensus I've read is this won't be an issue, so that was a nice way of avoiding paying a BMW dealership $550 for a new battery. As far as how I got my BMW, mine was previously owned by a doctor, and part of my deciding to buy was that it had been VERY well taken care of, with regular trips to the dealership. Not something I personally was planning to continue, as I can take care of my own cars and when a job does get too big, I take it to my local mechanic, but knowing they were paying to have it done made me that much more confident in the vehicle's history. After doing research on this particular model, with this particular engine (the N55), as well as the transmission (ZF8) I was even more convinced this will be a car I'll driving for years to come. I've had it about a year now, with no serious issues. The battery was getting a little low, so when it was cold it'd start turning off accessories after turning off the vehicle, but a battery was easy enough to take care of. I'm planning on getting new spark plugs and coils, then preemptively replacing the water pump and solenoids, after which I'll start looking at replacing the oil housing gasket, and eventually get to a new oil pan gasket. That may be a job I'll have to dish out a bit for even w/ a local mechanic, but as I can take care of most of the rest, I don't mind paying a little every once in a while. I'll also look at installing one of the upgraded charge pipes, and maybe looking at replacing any of the other hoses and connections as needed as time goes on. My main concern in my vehicle is the transmission, as I'm unsure if there's been any regular flushes on that item, and at 155k miles, I'm hesitant to try a transmission fluid replace. If I end up keeping it for the long term, I imagine that may be one of the things that would mark the end of the life of this car, unless I'm ready to pay to have a new one put in. I love this vehicle, and I honestly am hoping to see it continue running for another 10 years!
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A sexy, pimped out Forester!
Levi W, 08/08/2022
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I ended up getting this car after switching out from a '07 Subaru Forester that had leaky gaskets and was in for a costly gasket replacement. I like Subarus, but this Subaru in particular I was never terribly in love with (it was a hand me down and honestly I only drove it because it had low miles at the time and it was a Subaru w/ AWD), and it was starting to leak oil fairly bad. I decided to begin looking for a new car. I ended up buying another car, a '13 Ford Escape, which I ended up bringing back because I discovered the turbo was going out, plus it was only FWD, no good for living in Wyoming, and as I was looking around the lot, a salesman who I'd worked with previously guided me towards a 2011 BMW x3 35i. I had spotted it earlier and thought it had a build similar to a Subaru Forester, the compact suv type style, which I liked for having room to take stuff around, but still not so big that you're having trouble trying to park. I normally don't go for the luxury car brands, but I admit I do appreciate a nice, sharp looking car (I love something with a sense of style), as well as a car that moves fast. As I got behind the wheel and put the gas pedal down during my test drive, my mouth instantly formed a big, wide, smile as this 6 cylinder turbo compact SUV launched me down the road much faster than my 4-banger Forester could. To top it off, it was all black, nice interior, leather seats, lots of nifty features I hadn't had in many vehicles, and it was in my price range (one of the other things that has held me back from luxury cars)! It had about 147k on it, but it's history looked solid. The previous owner I was told was a doctor, and they had seemed to spare no expense in upkeep of the vehicle. It looked in great condition for its mileage, and so I ended up taking it home. Since then, every time I take this car out, I just feel good. The sleek look, nice cold AC, nice acceleration for passing on highways (or just getting a nice adrenaline rush), a smooth ride... it's just a lot of fun. I've only owned this car so far for about 3-4 months, but so far have had no issues. Mine did have a few small issues: the passenger windows squeaks a bit when you open/close it, the console control knob doesn't click to the left properly. The interior panel of the backdoor must be missing some clips cuz it comes loose whenever I mess with it, but I'm not too picky. Some of the buttons on the steering wheel are faded from use, but all in all, still a very sharp vehicle, and a joy to drive. The console software is probably the most obviously dated point of the vehicle, but it still hooks up to your phone and plays music, which is all I need. I wouldn't bother using the built-in GPS, as you can't search for addresses and have to enter the address manually character by character using the control knob. The rest tho, is great! Mine came with the tech and premium packages, and everything about the car is awesome. I'm looking forward to taking it on some long road trips, as I feel this is where it really shines. Such a smooth ride, not loud, and good AC and all keeps you comfortable inside the vehicle. I'm waiting to see how the car lasts, as it is already up to almost 150k, but I love it, and right now I'm looking to drive this thing until it dies. If I'm still driving this at 250k, I'll be ecstatic.
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