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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 X3, so we've included reviews for other years of the X3 since its last redesign.
Two weeks, four days old and in shop 17 days
jakepack, 10/24/2011
2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 57 people found this review helpful
Production problems have bedeviled my 2012 X3. Continual drive train error messages/check engine light faults. I have driven a total of maybe 20 miles. It has sat in my dealers service area for 17 days out of the 18 I have owned it. My 5th BMW and quite possibly my last. I traded in a Q5 for this; what a mistake.
2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i
gazeboarder, 02/10/2012
2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my first BMW. I've had the car for 5 months. I previously owned an Infiniti FX35. I like the X3. The feel on the road is nice and solid. Heated steering wheel is great in cold temps but the location of the button sucks. BMW could improve their ergonomics and sound system. The iPod connection system has a mind of it's own. The sound system in my Infiniti had better sound. I love the look of his car from the front. $1200+ for a trailer hitch is a joke. Yakima and Thule does not have a roof rack compatible with this vehicle. Initial acceleration is a bit slow at times which is weird for a car that claims the Ultimate Driving Experience.
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I like it, but...
lwprescott, 06/01/2012
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am in month 10 and while I love the incomparable BMW handling, every time I drive it I am frustrated by the unnecessarily complicated shifter and the door locking system. I would not buy this car again if it had the same awkward shifter or if the door locking could not be reprogrammed. I am constantly pulling on locked door handles, but have been told by my dealer that this cannot be changed for safety reasons. Funny that Lexus does not have that concern. I also don't like the navigation display. Not enough street names are clearly identified and the background colors make it hard to read. By comparison, my wife's Lexus SUV has a dazzlingly clear and complete navigation screen.
Another "like it but"
crsbeem, 05/30/2014
updated 06/05/2023
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, largely well-handling and a great value vs. our previous series of Jeep Cherokees. Acceleration after slowing has improved versus earlier year versions. I still would like to avoid the electronic perking brake as It is either on...or off, i.e. no careful handing of a brake failure situation. My only other "gripe" relates to ergonomics as the labels on panel controls are near invisible from the driver position. I also wish there was a CD player!! Otherwise, we do love the car for handling, efficiency, convenience, eic.
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a hot mess of annoying little issues
Raptorctr, 05/24/2016
2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
As a huge fan of BMWs and somebody who currently owns 3 BMW's, I hate the X3. It's under powered, and the transmission can be cluncky at the worst possible times. (as you wait for it to find the right gear while your hanging out in the left lane trying to pass, with all the horsepower of a lawnmower). On top of all this, my bigger 2006 V8 convertible gets better gas mileage. WTF? The seats are rock hard and everything (I mean EVERYTHING) is a cheap plastic. I have so many squeaks and rattles, it's kinda amazing. Seats squeak, the panoramic sunroof squeaks and the rear hatch makes a noise. Then, on top of all this, you have to do everything TWICE. Open the car? Pull the leaver twice. Turn off the car, twice (one to shut off engine, second to shut off power). Adjust the temp? Well, for that you got 3 manual adjustments. Sure, you can use the "auto" feature, but then you have manual fan speed you have to adjust and the manual temp adjustment for the center vents????? What a huge disappointment, I will never buy a newer BMW again. Stick to BMW pre 2008 and you'll be just find. Avoid these never models, they aren't worth it. Seriously, what was i thinking buying this thing?
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