Used 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A) Consumer Reviews
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FussyGirl, Manahawkin, NJ, 06/28/2019
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is not safe. I've had to have it towed to the dealer twice this week with a drive train malfunction where the engine just quit and the steering column locked up while driving. The first time the dealer sent us home with a battery replacement at a cost of over $700. The second time they acknowledged an ignition coil failure and an apparent service bulletin that had been issued. Shame on BMW for knowing about this problem and not issuing a recall. This is a crash and lawsuit waiting to happen.
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a hot mess of annoying little issues
Raptorctr, Decatur, IL, 05/24/2016
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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BMW4life97, Lenoir City, TN, 12/27/2021
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had this car since December 2011, we special ordered it. I love this car, the inline 6 has plenty of power. I currently have 160,000 miles on it and still love it. It doesn’t have back up camera or apple CarPlay but it drives great. If I ever get a new car I will opt for the X3 M40 so it will have the 6 cylinder engine.
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