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Used 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

BMW has lost their quality

jolie714, Troy, MI, 10/03/2011
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful

I've owned 4 BMW's and this will be my last. There is a problem with the transmission that BMW knew about and didn't fix. They continued to make cars with this problem. When the car is not on, you cannot put it on neutral. Which means you cannot tow your car. I have only had this car for 7 months and I've had to tow it 2 times. They do not provide you with a spare tire. I got a flat and had the tow the car to the dealership. The run flat tire feature did not work. Why pay more if you get less? I would not recommend this car to anyone.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Will not start, louisy Customer Service

nobmw3, Barrington, IL, 05/24/2012
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

The car only has 300 miles and the battery died three times! Dealer (Motorweks) claoims everything is according to specs and battery runs down because of all electronics and that I must drive the car 3-4 times a week or use a trickle charger at all times!!! Contacted BMW customer service and they send me a standard staement that they bild "The Ultimate Machine" and that I must contact the dealer. I asked if I must take a very long extension cord for the charger when I travel for more that afew days but no one thinks it is funny! Would seem to me that electronics can be interlcked with the start switch so the only run when car is started???

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3 out of 5 stars

Major problems with the 2011-BMW-X3

thecriticsays, 10/20/2011
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
49 of 80 people found this review helpful

The vehcile is great when it works. I have had major problems with the 2011 X3, vehicle is less than 6 months old: 1-Engine coolant leak, cracked reservoir. BMW said it's normal at first, then repaired upon insistance. 2-Driver's door does not open, broken cable. 3-Excessive brake noise and squealing, BMW says it's normal. 4-Excessive wind noise from poor outside door seals, BMW says it's normal. 5-Grinding window noise when closing/opening window. 6-Windshield wipers do not rest in their low position, they sit up. 7-Passenger's side door was misaligned and sticked out, BMW said it's normal, then attempted to fix upon insistance. All parts take 2-weeks to come !!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My first BMW

joeb57, Manteno, IL, 07/30/2011
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

We have owned this vehicle just over six weeks and absolutely love it. The style, RIDE, performance and MPG is as advertised. We test drove several other models and kept going back to the X3. Plus it's built in the USA and even my last Chevy was not. A little expensive but with their warranty and my lower mileage, it just made sense.

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1 out of 5 stars

x3 needed new transmission

Julio Hwu, Evanston, IL, 10/22/2015
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Bought it used at carmax with maxcare warranty After 1 year using the car the transmission broke and need a new one($9000.00).Max care warranty don't wanna pay for a new one.They will put a used one instead. It was supposed to be done in a week and took a month.Of course because of their fault i will have to pay for all this time the rental car.The on;y pay for 7 days of rental. First they don't agree with the Bmw dealer than i have to tow to their mechanics and they send a supervisor and try to cut corners giving me a used transmission. Next time i will buy Cpo from the Lexus that is the most reliable brand. The Bmw X3 is excellent but unreliable.

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