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Off to a great start

X3 driver, 03/27/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful

I have a little over 600 miles on my 2016 X3 xdrive28d. So far, I'm very happy with the vehicle. I spend about 2 hours a day commuting and the X3 is a great place to be. The 2L turbodiesel is not for racing, but it's plenty quick and accelerates to 70 mph effortlessly. The computer is pretty accurate and mpgs are climbing, currently at 34 mpgs. After adjusting the seats I find them very comfortable (Nevada leather). The interior design is classy, although some of the buttons are difficult to see from the driver's seat. The engine is not as quiet as my Q5 TDI, but you don't hear it cruising down the highway. The car came with 18 inch wheels with Pirelli P7s and they are quiet so far. The idrive infotainment system is complex, but most functions work by voice command and it works well. The build quality is excellent and there are no rattles, even from the panoramic sunroof. The suspension is firm, well composed and comfortable. The auto Stop/Start works well and definitely saves fuel at those long traffic lights. I do disable Start/Stop in sections where I know the stops will be brief. I can't comment on reliability this early on. I always look forward to driving this car.

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Somebody Stop Me (From Having So Much Fun)

Robert Schulte, 12/13/2015
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

What a great car ! My wife and I are older and used to have BMW'S when we were younger and it was easier to get into her Z3 and my 330I. After a few back surgeries, retiring to our beloved northern Minnesota, and not having a dealer close by for service, we traded the Bimmers in for Hondas. They are great cars too ! Her CRV and my Ridgeline are wonderful, but she is so short that she had a hard time driving the Ridgeline. We traded the Ridgeline in on this car because she can drive it easily and I missed the handling and just plain fun of a BMW. 'Nuff said . We have to go to Minneapolis for service ( it's 200 miles away ) but , we don't care. Driving it there is a blast ! We have the 3.5l M ! For us, it's doesn't get any more fun or comfortable !

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Great ride but snug

Simon, 03/15/2016
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Super smooth suspension and torquey 4 cylinder 240hp. Great handling on curves and visibility. The cabin space is a little tight (I'm only 5'8" 150#) due to the wide console. Rest of vehicle decently fits family of 4 with car seats. But, happy with fuel economy and most convenience features. I would recommend it.

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I survived!

mike duffy, 04/05/2016
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2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful

I was hit on the driver's side door by an '01 Chevy Impala travelling at 45 mph ... and I walked away without a scratch! I was driving my 2015 BMW X3, so when I needed a new car it was a no brainer ... I bought a new 2016 BMW X3. Handles beautifully and is a real pleasure to drive. That was a year ago. I love driving my X3, it's fun and the right size for my wife and two labs. I'm leasing, but will likely buy this one or a new one in 2019. Highway mileage is great, but around town (most of my trips) only 22 mpg. Arguably the best vehicle I've ever owned!

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BMW lemon

GW, 08/08/2018
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful

Based on my how many times I've had to take my X3 that I bought new from BMW, I would say that there are now some BMW lemons on the market. All the parts that they have had to replace in my 2 1/2 years of owning the vehicle are as follows (and please note that I have no kids): 1. Fuse in charging station 2. Back up camera 3. Part of sunroof mechanism because the sunroof was open and stuck 4. Now the warning has come on the dash board showing that there is something wrong with the seatbelt 5. Work on transmission as there was an issue with accelerating although the dealership never acknowledged this but the vehicle accelerated much better after picked it back up from the dealership I don't think that I'll buy another BMW vehicle due to my horrible experience with this luxury vehicle. I expected this of an American low end vehicle

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