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5 out of 5 stars

The best of all worlds.

jeremydb22, 07/28/2012
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful

So, I will preface this by saying this is my first car review. I have owned a few X5s, X6, and X6M. All were fun, and all had purpose... but none were as all around great as the 2013 X3 35i. The engine is a blast and being attached to the perfect size chassis just tops it all off. There is enough room to haul what you need, without being overly large. The back seat room is awesome for such a compact SUV. Having a 3 series a few years ago, this feels quite similar but with more utility. I was hesitant when I ordered it, but I have no regrets now. I challenge you to drive the competitors and find one that is better all-around.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Ride

drkcollins, 09/21/2013
updated 09/23/2019
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful

7 Year Update My X3 still looks and performs like a new car. I love it! 5 Year Update I still love it and wouldn't select any other car. My BMW X3 still looks like, and drives like, a new car. No other car handles as well as the BMW. My friends and family all love my car. Family members continue to purchase BMWs. Last year we moved to a new state and the dealership here takes great care of us. Wouldn't drive anything else. 3 Year Update: I still love my ride! Other than a few very minor glitches, that the dealerships remedied, over the past 5 years I have had extremely reliable, excellent performance and would chose this vehicle again. In fact this year my sister bought one! It still rides and handles beautifully. The dealerships around the country have been very helpful in meeting my needs and addressing issues. Original Review: I looked at and drove nearly every car and SUV out there. When I drove the X3 35i I felt 'at home.' Also drove the 28i but even with the Turbo, didn't have the torque I'm used to. The 35i put a smile on my face! Performance, comfort, gas mileage, not to mention the sleek classy look. I have been asked if I am satisfied with the run-flat tires. They are expensive though I couldn't live without them. I actually drove over 1,000 miles cross country o a flat while I was traveling! What more can you ask for?

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW X3 35i

wittyj, 01/10/2013
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful

superb SUV. Acceleration and handling are great. I have about 6000 miles in 4 months and love every mile. We get 26+ miles per tank....every tank. Pure hiway will get 29. This car is comfortable, reliable, economical, fast and very useful in everyday life. VERY easy to get in and out of. Seats are supportive and comfortable. Great cargo area with easy access. Good hidden storage also. I love this "truck". Bottom line.........I recommend this vehicle to all in the market for a midsize SUV.

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1 out of 5 stars

2013 bmw x3 x drive 28i

Pauline bremmer , 12/03/2019
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

I had the worst experience ever I purchased one 2013 ,after 50,000 mileage they told you to purchased an extended warranty for over $3000 for 70,000 mileage after mine's reaches 74,000 mileage the timing in the engine broke it broke 5 days before my warranty day expired, asked them for help to fixed my car they told me to take it to bmw dealership to have it diagnosed before they can help me.i did after they told me it cost $6000 to fix it I told them all they can help me with is only $1000 Can you believe it it is so funny that I was going to another car dealer to buy a car, but my son who purchased 5 cars from them told me to go to bmw they will take care of me,they sure did they are the worst company ,worst customer service I have to take my car home parked it have to find my way out every day how to go to work when I asked to speak to the rep to see if he Can help me I was told he don't talk to customers so wow what a service, am sure am not the only. Customer complaining about there bmw2013 x3 I won't stop until some one reached out to me the headquarters of north america they are so unprofessional they treat people like they are nothing.they need to consider people like family,because when you go to purchase a car they take your money but when they are to help you they ignored you

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2 out of 5 stars

Nice but very fragile

ngrigoriev, 01/24/2014
updated 07/25/2016
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
39 of 45 people found this review helpful

In 5 months after buying it I had to visit the dealership more times than in 4 years with my Mitsubishi Outlander! Something is constantly wrong with this car. But the last drop was it failed to start for the second time when it was cold outside, after(!) half of the trip to the school with the baby! I am no longer planning to keep it as it is simply unreliable. Yes, it gets fixed for free but what about my time and the inconvenience? Now it is sitting at the dealership and will be there for 2 weeks until they get a part, I am driving the loaner :( Update - I had to get rid of this car. Only after 9 months of ownership I have traded it for new Cadillac SRX. The primary reason was extremely low reliability. It failed my wife twice in winter and she was stuck in cold for hours (BMW roadside assistance was not answering calls for many hours). Clearly we were not alone :( Dealer tried to blame me for "poor driver profile", although even this is no true - I measured battery parameters and they were perfect. Not to mention that it's been 2,5 years and Cadillac works very well for my "poor driver profile". I still believe that I have not driven anything better than X3 in terms of quality of the ride and, especially, in winter. But, unfortunately, this has little value if you cannot rely on the car.

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