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2016 X3 diesel falls apart in middle age
SHB, 07/06/2022
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've loved my X3 diesel--for the mileage, the drivability, the style-- and have put 120k miles on it! But starting in 2020 the car started falling apart; every 6 mos another electrical system light goes on. I've spent at least 15k fixing it to date. Now it's at the dealership for Drive Train issues (which I've had before), and that's after spending 2 months at the shop for DDE issues. I got it back just three months ago! If this fix doesn't do the trick I'm trading it in to go electric and likely NOT w/BMW. HIGHLY FRUSTRATED.
XOXOXO for the 2016 X3 35i Msport
geebell, 03/21/2018
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a pleasure to operate and truly comes alive in sport mode. The engine is nimble and responsive with superb handling and breaking. The interior is spacious and comfortable. Fit and finish are all excellent with all controls and interface being well designed and intuitive. Exterior is beautiful with the always pleasing spread nostrils design of the front and central kidney grills. Fantastic looking low profile wheels though i'm NOT a big fan of the whole run-flat tire movement. Only criticism of exterior is the under-designed rear with the understated exhaust. X3 exhaust should adapt the more aggressive dual rectilinear design of the X5 . I do wish there was an easily accessible USB connector on dash and heat button for steering wheel needs to be moved (as it was for 2018) to more accessible location. And finally every M sport version of a BMW should come with a complimentary pair of fine peccary leather fingerless driving gloves. ;)
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Small but BIG * Update
Trina M., 11/11/2016
updated 05/17/2021
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car for almost 5 years and I’m still learning things that it does. This car is a dream. If you keep up with the scheduled maintenance you should have no problems. It drives like a dream on the interstate. Feels like your just floating to your destination. I normally trade my cars after 2-3 years. This one I plan on keeping. Best decision I have ever made when it comes to vehicles. Grab you one, it won’t disappoint.
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Fun to drive but...
X3 owner, 06/30/2017
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is a well-equipped small luxury SUV or SAV as BMW calls it. Fun to drive, easy to park, easy to load and unload groceries from the rear tailgate and there-in lies the problem. The rear lift door develops a rattle and needs adjustment by the service department frequently. My 2016 X3 has only 10K miles and has needed this adjustment twice in the last ninety days. Service adviser said it is apparently a design flaw and they are seeing the problem regularly. For a vehicle that is marketed for it's quiet interior, this was very disturbing. Love almost everything about this vehicle but the constant rattle from the rear lift door is extremely annoying.
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Delightful diesel
Peter Cataldi, 03/23/2017
updated 03/29/2018
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have been very pleased with this vehicle, having owned it for well over one year and adding 40K to the odometer. While the diesel is slightly more "clattery" than the gasoline version, this is more than offset by the terrific fuel mileage. I get over 36 miles to the gallon in mixed driving. As diesels remain largely unpopular in the US, I got a fabulous deal on this car. It was a service vehicle for the dealership with 3K miles when purchased, and I got 19% off the MSRP. The car is tight as a drum and handles exceptionally well for a small SUV. Performance is fine and the diesel is torquey and responsive. The quality is palpable. We are considering purchase of a second one for my wife.
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