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Updated 9/2021: Was great until CID display failed
NCUltraRunner, 04/19/2016
updated 09/08/2021
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
81 of 84 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed this vehicle until my CID display recently died on me. Took it to the dealer and they told me BMW does not just sell the display as a replacement part, but that I had to purchase an entire new sub assembly that included the display as well as other components. The other components are not needed to replace the display, so why does BMW force you to have to buy an entirely new sub assembly? After watching a You Tube video on how to remove the display panel I was able to easily remove the broken display in about 5 minutes. Turns out, the actual LCD screen is removable and is made by Sharp. Quick google search and found the part for LCD screen out of China for about $150 after shipping. Part arrived in less than a week, swapped it out with the defective panel and problem solved. Shame on BMW for forcing their customers into buying an expensive sub assembly just to replace an sub $100 LCD screen. Of course BMW doesn't want you to know about this. Up until now, I was very likely to purchase another BMW when it comes time for a new vehicle, but after experiencing first hand how BMW really likes to sock it to their customers on the service side, it is highly unlikely I'll be a BMW customer again.
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I STILL got my BMW!
Malky, 03/07/2016
updated 03/13/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
After wanting a BMW for years and for many reasons not getting one, my wife said we should get rid of our current SUV...and BMW makes an SUV. I would have accepted almost any BMW, but are now the proud owner of a 2016 x3 all wheel drive. If I lower the seats to its lowest position I feel I am driving a sports car! In reality I raise the seat about halfway and it feels like I driving a luxury car. We needed the space in the back and its very generous for the size of vehicle, and there is still plenty of rear seat legroom. Drives great, looks great and costs great but its worth it.
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Anu Chapin, 01/24/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I reviewed information online for Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Audi, Acura and Infinity. I keyed on safety, reliability, gas mileage and costs. I test drove each of the vehicles twice and took notes about strengths and weaknesses. I narrowed it down to Lexus and BMW primarily because of driving comfort, interior features and how I was treated at the dealership. I drove each one more time and the BMW just handled better. The interior features (look, comfort and navigation controls) were great and easy to master. Final two items that convinced me to buy the BMW was the lower cost and great people throughout the dealership. I am sure that all the vehicles I mentioned are great but after thoroughly testing them all, the BMW just proved to be the best option for me. I have only had it for a few weeks but I am convinced that I made the right choice.
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Fun but pricy!!
Ian Elliott, 09/03/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2016 X3 with 27,000 miles on it. It ran and looked like it was brand new, even thought it wasn’t that old. We now have 92,000 and it still rides and drives like it did but the repairs are starting to add up. Replace timing chain, $3,000, oil filter housing replacement, $400, change 3 hoses that are now messed up because of the filter housing leak $800. Oil all over engine and it’s getting louder. Oh and now I’m getting a battery discharge indicator light so that will prob be at least another $400 to fix. Love the look and the ride but it’s becoming a lemon:(
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Very very nice car
N Rosha, 05/18/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
Put on about 8700 miles so far. It is such a pleasure to drive. Our other car is a 2010 Acura RDX, and while it isn't completely fair to compare the two due to age difference, it is amazing how much more fun it is to drive the X3. The car handles like a dream, cornering is a blast. The acceleration is good but maybe a little too many gears for my taste. Build quality seems great. The interior is very lovely. We got all the bells and whistles - favorite parts are the blind spot notification (which causes the steering wheel to shake when a car is in a blind spot and the turn signal is activated) and the overhead view that makes parking a total joy. I HIGHLY recommend getting the overhead view add-on(friends are totally blown away when showing them this feature - it looks like a drone is flying over the car sending the video so you can see the parking spot lines) Car is expensive, sure...iDrive system blows, sure... but good golly is it a joy to drive. Likes: Cornering acceleration Interior design Exterior looks(xline package) Technology(driver assistance packages) Dislikes: iDrive system - not fun to use - wife hates it - I would rather have touchscreen Rear seats don't fold flat limiting cargo space I wish there was an option to have the idlestop feature wait a second or two before shutting the car off - for when making left turns where you only have to wait a split second Would also like the ability to make the ECO PRO mode be the default. Having to turn it on every time you start the car is downright silly.
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Outstanding car!
Jerry Dankbar, 02/01/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
My wife and I drove many cars before we decided to buy the 2016 X3, including Lincoln, Lexus, Infiniti, Cadillac. Not one of the others handled and accelerated like the BMW. The safety ratings on this car is better than the others too. The cost of the X3 was lower and the reviews from previous years we're very good and convinced us to buy it. This is a very fun and comfortable car to drive!
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Fantastic Driving Experience
Debby, 07/07/2016
updated 08/01/2018
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Visibility is so good all around the BMW X3 MSport especially over the hood! The overhead camera is fab for letting you know when you are in garage/parking space! We drove from Tn to Florida and experienced no stiffness. Love the leg extender in the msport. LOVE LOVE in fact we now have 2 of them. Will never own anything else. Service is great and included for 4 years. Still loving after 3 years and wouldn't own anything else!!!!
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You get more than you see
Michael E Brassett, 12/13/2016
updated 12/15/2017
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
We bought the X3d for several reasons 18 months ago. 1/ Diesel's are known for their good MPG, we get 33 mpg on and off HWY. We are not very often at the Gas Station and get an average 680 miles from empty to full. 2/. Servicing is only every 10,000 miles or 1 year and our Local BMW Dealership is only 10 miles from home. Very convenient. 3/. Insurance is reasonable and with all the safety aspects we get 36% discount. 4/. Road Side Assistance is all in for 10 years. Part of the deal. BMW give you 4 years Free Maintenance but we offered to pay for an extra 2 years having taken the finance over 6 years. Thus when we have to pay for 7th Maintenance our car will be paid off. The car is a delight to drive and the twin turbo kicks in well when needed. Snow and ice are no problem. X3diesel is always going to hold a good resell factor as a good one is very hard to find. Wife has a mixed back roads and R93 to get to work and when there are delays the GPS finds a way for her for the 20 mile journey each working day. Our back up car is a 2012 Acura RDX and on par with BMW X3d.
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2016 BMW X3 Diesel vs GLK250
Mike, 07/04/2017
updated 01/21/2020
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
49 of 55 people found this review helpful
Although I relay on feedback and reviews, it took a while to decide to write one. However, I wanted to write this review for people interested in diesel cars as I was, and there weren’t too many comments in regards to diesel engines. I was in search of a diesel car that will have a high MPG and be a little bit bigger than a sedan. I didn’t care about brands in the beginning knowing that I will sort it out at the end based on price/mpg/quality, etc. After narrowing down I ended up with 2 models: BMW X3 diesel and MB GLK250 diesel. I lived in Oregon at that time and the price in NW was higher than other areas. As I had time to search and not be in rush, I found a 2013 GLK250 in California @ $28K with 21000 miles on it. PURCHASE it for my wife. 2 months later I found an X3 diesel in Texas @ 36K brand new, but with rear window busted by the hails. The dealer replaced the window for free, but I paid for fixing the wiring as the rain water affected the rear side. 1 year later, both cars have about 10k miles put on them, and I can say that MB is the best as performance. Acceleration: BMW is on 8 speed transmission and the car is slow until you reach about 30MPH. The ratio on speed changes is small and that will keep you slow. It is irritant to see all kind of other brands vehicles to be faster than your BMW car, from stop to 30-35 MPH. GLK250 instead is on 7 speed transmission but the ratio is distributed different and you have the starting speed what you’ll need. Comfort: BMW is better as the seats are a bit better built and placed. The infotainment system has more options (like a computer) while MB is pretty simple (for old guys like me). MPG: I drove the BMW from Oregon to NY with constant speeds above 80 / 85 MPH and the MPG was about 30MPG. The driving comfort was ok as I drove about 12 hours / day. It bothered when I had to go to speeds lower than 30MPH as the transmission changed gears and it seems to not catch up speed at least as fast as other cars. In the “city”: I did UBER/LYFT for about 6 months and I achieved about 28 MPG in a stop and go traffic about 8-12 hours/day (on the days I worked). During the winter (snow and ice) it performed excellent. No slips, plenty of torque on snowy hills. Now on the NY routes I am getting about 35MPG even more if there were no hills. The best was 45MPG on a 75 miles trip at 45-55MPH. The GLK250: most highway trips were between Portland and Seattle and the MPG was about 33MPG @ an average of 75MPH. In the city (stop and go) I am constantly getting about 30 MPG. But leaving from stop lights is a pleasure. NOISE: Definitely both cars are quitter than their predecessors and while running you won’t make the difference between the gas and diesel engines. However, GLK is at least 50% quitter than X3. Now if I would have to start shopping again, I will definitely not buy an X3 anymore, but 2 GLK’s. Unfortunately, MB is not making diesel mid-size SUV’s / cross-overs or at least this is what I know at this point. Breaks: I drove Toyota and Honda for many years, but BMW’s breaks are worst. You have to push hard on them is not like the other cars where you gentle push the breaks and stops without efforts. If you’ll check the forums you’ll see that breaks and rotors are a common problem for BMW’s. If you open up the CARFAX reports on autotrader, you’ll see that almost every 30k the pads/rotors were replaced. GLK has pretty much the same habit, but maybe at 45K… Hopefully this will help you take the right decision. Feel free to ask questions if you have [contact info removed]. ********************************** Update as of January 2010. My BMW is gone now (trade in)... The car had 57000 miles. When the car had about 53k miles on the check engine light came on. Took it to the dealer and found out that one of the injectors had to be changed. As the issue was not related to safety I got no loaner or rental and asked to return next day so they can order the injector... Needless to say, the injector did not arrived, so i was sent home again (45 miles one way). They said that they will call which never happen. Long story short... 7 days after I went to the dealer (just to hear : o yeah, the part is here) and after 5 hours of wait, I was told that everything related to fuel line has to be replaced as there were metal particles in the diesel fuel. One week later the car was fixed. So, my question was: if I would not have the warranty, how much would cost me? The answer: $13700 !!! The warranty expired at 55k miles. The verdict: traded in for a Nissan Murano. For this review: I downgraded the rating for the dealer assistance, for resale value, reliability ... Bottom line, for $50k+ you can buy a Japanese car (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, even Mazda) much more reliable. BMW is just a name, not anymore a brand.
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Good SUV for the money
John, 06/15/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Overall a very good SUV. The right size when you are limited by the parking space. Got basic xDrive28, just added leather, camera and 19" wheels. Unfortunately the car is missing some basic options in base trim as for that price. I understand that you can get all that as packages, but then price will jump too high: 1) LED/HID headlamps 2) Intelligent key less entry (when you just touch the door handler). 3) No lambda on front seats. Even headrest is only up-down now (used to be 4-way adjustable, it's still 4-way adjustable in 3-series in base trim) . I'm lucky the seat is comfortable for me, but you don't know until drove a long distance. Test drive won't show that. 4) Blind-spot detectors. Other considerations: 1) You will not like electric steering at least for a few weeks if you used to old-school BMW with power steering (I guess prior to 2012). After all it's not bad but definitely gives less steering feeling. 2) I still don't like sound of turbo-4. However it drives good, with adequate acceleration and fast shifting. And it doesn't loose power on high-way speeds. Complaints - I had certain lease issues with the dealership. Unfortunate BMW customers service didn't help me. I constantly was redirected between BMW and the dealership. I have to rate the BMW customers service as the worst I had to deal with.
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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)
14 of 15 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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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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Great ride but snug
Simon, 03/15/2016
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 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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BMW lemon
GW, 08/08/2018
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 23 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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I survived!
mike duffy, 04/05/2016
updated 04/06/2017
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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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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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.
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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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Love this vehicle
S. DeVito, 03/28/2016
updated 03/29/2017
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Shop around. Visit a couple of dealerships first to get your best price. Packages can increase the cost quickly. Lighting package a must: headlights are phenomenal; Technology and Premium package a must. You do not need the rear camera or the blind spot package (unless you have small children at home)because the x3 has very good visibility on it's own. Very, very comfortable on long road trips. Love this vehicle. Very pleased, and fun to drive. The only thing: I wish it had a 5 star crash rating for the front passenger - it has a 4. This is my second bimmer. (My prior BMW was a 328iXdrive sedan with the M Sport package. Loved this one as well. I almost cried when handing it in at the end of the lease!.) A YEAR LATER: STILL LOVE THIS VEHICLE!
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Not for everyone
Ray A., 08/01/2016
updated 09/15/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 43 people found this review helpful
There are a lot a good features about the BMW X3, but overall if I had the decision to make all over again I would choose something else. First the good things. 1) The power from the 3.0L turbo is very good. It is refined and the transmission shifts smoothly. 2) The active stop and go cruise control is worth the extra cost. When you are sitting stop and go traffic it is a wonderful feature. 3) Back seats and cargo capacity are very good for this class of SUV. 4) I-Drive is easy to use once you get the hang of it. 5) Heads up display is a great feature. I have it on another car and think more vehicles should have this as an option. Now for the things that I am disappointed with after having this BMW for a few months. 1) The upgraded Harmon Kardon system sounds just OK. I had a Harmon system in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and it rocked in comparison to this system. At louder volume levels the sound is a bit harsh. 2) The keyless entry system can be a bit flakey. With the key in my pocket I have issues opening and locking the door. I have to take the key out of my pocket to make it work. I don't have this issue on my GM with a keyless system. Plus for a vehicle of this price point, I think its kind of cheap to not have them on the rear doors too. 3) Both rear tail lights have flaws from the molding process. I have looked at others and you can barely see the injection points in the lens, but mine stand out like sore thumb. They look like white dots on the tail lights. The dealer says they are in spec. Again for the price of these SUV's is seams these could be made better. 4) Went I got it I thought the interior was nice and was fitting of the luxury brand. But over time, some the materials feel cheep. Even with upgraded leather, the ruff texture makes it feel like fake leather. It was not until I got in my friends new Cadillac XT5 did I really notice the difference. The Cadillac is light years ahead on interior quality. I can feel the ruff seam on the top and bottom of the turn signal stalk where the two pieces of plastic meet. 5) No vented front seats and power tilt/telescoping wheel. A miss on this class and price point. 6) Auto Start/Stop is poorly programmed. Many times it stops the moment you stop. There should be a couple of seconds delay. When coming to a stop sign or switching gears while pulling into a parking space, I have had the engine shut off just to restart again while it was shutting off. Then there are times when you think it should shut off and it does not. I have stopped and put it into park and it won't shut off. The only plus is you can disable the feature. I highly recommend this if you have the A/C on. 7) Front parking sensors are slow to engage. Don't pull up to something quickly and expect them to be active. 8) Having to hit the Start/Stop button twice to shut everything off is annoying. Once to stop the engine the second time to turn off accessories. If you don't the accessories stay on even after you open the door. It will timeout once you have locked the door, but I don't trust it. You should only have to hit it once to turn the engine off. Then when you open the drivers door it shuts off the accessories. 9) It was not until I a took a long trip and my left leg started falling asleep how bad the comfort is on the bottom of the front seats. They are not good. The cushion is too short on the front and sides. 10) Just got the recall notice about the rear child safety seat anchor. Give this vehicle is been on the market for a while I am surprised that this has come up this late in the product cycle. What concerns me how they have to fix this. They need to remove the rear seats and carpet, send it out a body shop to have a support bracket welded in. Not liking the sound of welding something in a brand new vehicle. ***UPDATE*** I traded the BMW in after 6 months. When you spend this kinda money on a car and are not happy with it you need to go with something else. The something else is a 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport with under 25K miles. This is an amazing car. Can't wait to get into it each day and drive. This is what a luxury car should be.
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It has a stick, no shifting gears from steering wh
Rqjwill, 10/14/2021
updated 04/21/2022
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice car I've had it for the better part of 2 years now. Extremely nice to drive good gas mileage! And very comfortable on the highway I've actually had five people in the car comfortably adults. Strangely enough my nicest feature is the fact that it's still has gear shift in the center console not on the steering wheel. I have the all-wheel drive version and it is again very pleasant to drive. There is one negative... The seats are a bit too firm, causes dis comfort over long trips.
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MY SEVENTH BMW AND LEAST FAVORITE
Jonathon N., 08/11/2017
updated 08/21/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
I’m a 7-time BMW owner. All 3-Series vehicles until now. The X3. The X3 (I have a 2016 X3 AWD Gas) is my first South Carolina built BMW away from the 3-Series and the first non-German built BMW I have owned. I'm learning to live with this non-luxury truck with its optional safety (by optional I mean sub-par headlights, no fender turn signals and Goodyear run-flats). What a difference… The anemic 4-cyclinder engine tries to move some 5,000 pounds around. It struggles on hills (almost sounds diesel-like) but if you put the vehicle into what BMW calls the SPORTS MODE, performance will improve greatly because it cancels out (or re-directs) several short-throw gears on the transmission and the engine is married to the gearbox in a much faster pace (you will consume an extra 21% of fuel though). The transmission is electronic. I love it! Responsive, fast, understanding of your needs and quick to the change by your demands. Kudos to BMW for this system of near perfection and this same system really shows off its talent when used on the 3-series newer sedans or coupes (I’ve had loaners in the past). The parking brake is an electronic tab function. Hold a TAB to place your X3 in the parking brake mode. BMW’s are usually like a train on rails. Trains follow tracks. You don’t drive or steer a train. Trains are precise and follow a pattern. Most BMW’s give you that same feeling of total control and responsibility. The road is safely yours and if you get into a situation a BMW will get you out of it with plenty of power and precision steering. Except for the X3 4-cylinder version. The X3 is a shoebox on wheels. BMW has compromised safety where safety is now OPTIONAL instead of standard. Be it cheap and yellowish basic headlights to turn signal indicators (side body panels) missing because you bought the wrong model. Rim/Tire sizes being too small. Backup camera or braking safety features all optional. Simple safety no longer part of BMW standards. Safety only available for sale. Expect cheap plastic seats called SENSA-TEC on entry level models (sometimes called Leatherette) that are miserable in comfort. You’ll have to purchase the essential SPORT PACKAGE to get decent seats in leather and secured in comfort. The rears are even worse making most park benches a luxury compared to the rear seats on a 2016 X3. Tires on the X3 are also downgraded to Goodyear’s (pending the model/version/year). However, many cars on the dealers lot had Bridgestone’s (owned by Firestone) tires. Pirelli’s should be on the X3 or a good second choice would be Michelin’s. Once again, BMW downgrading the X3 to truck status. Ride quality is average. We had to take off the ‘FRED FLINTSTONE’ Goodyear run flats and upgrade to the Michelin’s to get a better interstate ride. It’s like turbulence over Florida sometimes with you sitting in the last row of the airplane. The X3 is stumpy, short and fairly boxy looking (whereas the X5 has a far classier look to it). It bumps and it pulls and it fights the road when accomplishing interstate driving. Braking is average. Not the soft and exact stopping that a BMW 3-series will give you but plan ahead and control your stop before you need to. 5000 lbs. is a lot a shoebox to stop. The Panoramic Sunroof is a must-have option and excellent in design. It’s massive! Back seat passengers especially benefit and it is a great distraction to the discomfort of those Spirit Airlines last row seats. One of the better options available on the BMW X3. This is the most disappointing BMW I have owned to date. Yet in fairness, my last BMW was a 335is convertible and now this is a totally, almost non-BMW truck experience. We did a test drive of the RAV-4 before deciding on the X3 but when compared, the Toyota RAV 4 exceeded all handling and safety features when compared to the BMW X3 when factoring in price and reliability. On the other hand, BMW paint and fit and finish was superior to Toyota’s cheaper paint and gel coating. In just six (6) weeks, our rear hatch latch has broken off (it’s plastic instead of metal), we’ve changed out the bad tires, the driver’s side door won’t stay open, when opened (you have to walk it out into position) and of great concern is we had to accelerate this weekend to change lanes on an interstate and nothing happened. Gas petal depressed fully. No response. Of major concern and to be looked at later this week. I’d never purchase another X3 BMW at any price. Not a real German built BMW. In fact, not the feeling of a BMW at all… If you decide on a X3, add the essential packages so that you’ll have the basic safety items now marketed only as options. Going with the 35i X3 will provide for superior engine performance and adding a SPORTS PACKAGE above all will change the experience from rental car performance to some personal pride of ownership.
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Best vehicle I’ve ever owned
Ryan, 11/20/2022
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve tackled snowy mountain roads, poorly plowed residential roads, dirt trails, all sorts of terrain, I’ve never got stuck, it’s always been incredibly responsive all while feeling luxurious. I bought this because I wanted something comparable to a Subaru but nicer. The Diesel engine is powerful and the fuel tank is very decently sized making me go longer with an economic sized motor. This car is safe and fun. Would highly recommend it.
BMW needs to learn to design seats
Mitch Massie, 03/08/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 45 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2016 BMW X3 3.5 X drive with the M sports package for my wife. We were hoping to use the vehicle for a road car. I have tried to sit in the front seats of the car. They are abysmal. I do not feel my size is unusual at 6'2" and 225 lbs. I am unable to sit in them for more than 10 minutes without being very uncomfortable. In my 50 + years of sitting in automobile seats have never sat in the front seat of any model of any car or truck and been uncomfortable. If you are a person of small stature the seats in this vehicle are tolerable. Make sure any guest you will have in your X3 will be the same size. I sent an email to the BMW "geniuses" but have not gotten a response. My review of the BMW discussion groups shows this bad seat design in the X3 has been an issue for quite a while. If you are test driving this car you need to drive it for 15 to 20 minutes at a minimum. If you can't sit comfortably in the car to drive it, everything else about the car is meaningless. I would recommend any other vehicle than the X3.
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NEVER AGAIN!
Barb, 10/23/2017
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 27 people found this review helpful
I've owned Infinity for years and thought it was time for a change and so got the BMW X3 35i....it's terrible! The 'intelligence' that went into this design is incomprehensible. The instrumental panel is nearly totally dark, I have to leave headlights on in the day time and even then it's hard to see....there is no separation for the navigation display to reduce lights when night driving, if you reduce display for navigation so you can see, the instrument dulls as well, meaning you cannot see how fast you are going. There is virtually ZERO ability to see clock, temps or any other instruments...there is no display for tire pressure. There are so many stupid things that the Germans missed with this, that as soon as my plates come in I am getting rid of it and going back to Infinity. Even hubby who is German says even GERMANS don't buy BMW because there are NO OPTIONS on the cars unless you pay outrageous prices for them. Japan has it ALL OVER the imports from Europe in this regard...I rented a KIA that has more options and better visibility than this BMW...VERY unhappy. The gas tank holds about 14 gallons and so you have to fill up every three days, it's just a ridiculous car.
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cac08, 10/13/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Has been good car. No repairs needed. No cost maintenance a big plus.
My favorite car!
Sheree Wolf, 01/15/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth BMW, and by far my favorite. It is responsive but gets much better gas mileage than any of my previous BMWs, due to the way the car automatically cuts off at stops when it idles. This was disconcerting at first but you can turn it off if you need the immediate acceleration.
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Great compact SUV!
N. Patel, 01/22/2019
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful sporty SUV with good fuel economy compared to full size models like the X5. Great options packages that make driving a breeze.
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Great car
M. M., 06/13/2018
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28d 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Depending on where you live will determine dealer support. I purchased the car in Northern California where the BMW service was over the top which is one of the main reasons I purchased. I’ve since moved to Southern California and the service is subpar on a good day.
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Love my Beamer
Ray, 06/26/2017
2016 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Nothing really. I really enjoy this vehicle.
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Love! Love! Love!
ThelmaLew, 12/03/2021
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fast! Sporty! Pristine! Such a classic look! Totally me! BMW owner for life! Will never drive anything else again!!
BMW X3
Joey Vernicek, 12/10/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 10 people found this review helpful
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