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Anu Chapin, 01/24/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 28 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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2 out of 5 stars

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)
78 of 81 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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5 out of 5 stars

Very very nice car

N Rosha, 05/18/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 32 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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5 out of 5 stars

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)
18 of 18 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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Outstanding car!

Jerry Dankbar, 02/01/2016
2016 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 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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