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4.75 out of 5 stars

ALMOST Perfect SUV

el168, 09/24/2012
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful

First of all, the most annoying feature of this car is the automatic engine shut off! It shuts off the engine when you stop unless you disable it. This is very annoying and will probably destroy your starter if you keep using it to "save" some gas. My brand new 2013 X335 has scratches on the paint and had to be repainted. The glass had some scratches too. Overall, my 5 series from Germany was flawless when I got it. Must be poor worksmanship from USA factory.

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3 out of 5 stars

Wish I hadn't bought this car

missmyscout, 01/15/2013
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
34 of 67 people found this review helpful

I "upgraded" from a Volvo XC90 2.0T to a BMW X3 because I wanted something, smaller, zippier, and with modern electronics (bluetooth, ipod interface, & nav). Well, I did get smaller. Prefer my old Volvo or my husband's new Subaru Outback. Not pleased with: Back hatch doesn't not close well - half the time I get a message that the back hatch is open after I close it with the push button. Electronics are "fussy" to use - you can use the joystick on the center console to go to radio or ipod, but you still need to turn the sound knob on the dash to "on". Why two steps? And why does BMW make "Park" a separate button on the transmission stick from Reverse & Drive? TG it's a lease.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Glad I bought it over the Q5

ptlptl2000, 06/27/2012
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
61 of 127 people found this review helpful

Love this car the more I drive it and still trying to figure out the functions. The car has great maneuverablity and I am able to zip in/out of traffic while feeling very much in control. Pick up is very fast and good in all driving modes, but a bit hesitant around corners after a complete stop.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Mileage overstated!

woodsieco, 12/21/2012
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful

My 6cyl 3 series averaged 28.4 mpg on the highway when traveling in the 80-85 mph range. The X3 is in the area of 18mpg. Now, if I slow down to 70 the mileage jumps up to 26+. Of course on the highways of AZ and CO where the limit is 75, traveling under the limit is somewhat risky as the normal flow is near 90. Overall I really like the X3, and I suppose 18 mpg on the highway for an all wheel drive isn't horrible, although my previous Explorer was over 20 mpg. Driving within normal limits I average 27.6 combined. I notice no difference in performance or MPG with different gas grades. So it seems as if the cheap stuff is just fine in the cool weather and mid-grade when it is warm out.

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2 out of 5 stars

Great drive but way too many issues.

Deli, 06/11/2020
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful

The tires suck. We've had to replace them at least once every year. While BMW doesn't make the actual tires, you'd think they'd use a more reliable tire company. This has been our major gripe. We hardly drive the car and we've had issues with the battery because we don't drive enough; there's issues with the engine; bearings etc. It drives well and is great when you're in it but the maintenance of the car is overbearing. We're not going with a BMW the next time around.

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