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My first BMW SUV - almost time to say goodbye
Rbgamer, 05/30/2018
updated 06/03/2024
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
58 of 59 people found this review helpful
I have had two other BMWs in the past and loved them. This is my first foray into BMWs SUV world. I have to say that I love this vehicle just as much if not more than my others. It is a medium size SUV but is engineered inside to provide maximum storage and comfort. With the upgrade to the 6 cylinder (which is the engine I am use to having), the fun to drive factor and performance is definitely still there. My family had to run from hurricane Irma and this was our vehicle of choice to do so because we could count on its reliability, mpg, and roominess for us to take our two dogs and other essentials. Update: Still loving this vehicle and have had no problems with it. Update: Have had this vehicle for 3 years now with no problems. I still enjoy driving it and being able to haul around whatever I need to in it. I still love it. Update: I have now had my X3 for 5 years and it is still a great vehicle. I have had to get a new tires, a battery and do a brake fluid change out but other than that and the normal oil and filter changes, everything is in good shape. I recently took it on a 1,500 mile road trip and it did great. I STILL love it and am glad I bought it! Update: I have now had my X3 for over 6 years and have used it to run from yet another storm, Ian. The only issue I have had since my last update is the transfer case. My BMW dealer wanted to replace it for $7,900 to get a new one or a couple of thousand less for a refurbished one. I went to my german car specialists not affiliated with a dealer, and they serviced the transfer case, using a Porsche produced transfer case fluid and my problem has been fixed for over 2,000 miles now for just under $800. Overall, being vigilant on the service costs, I am still happy with my X3 and am now at around 32,000 on the vehicle. Just a quick and most likely my last update for my X3. I have now had it for 7 years and am still very happy with it. For its most recent service done last month, it only required a brake fluid flush in addition to the normal oil change and overall check. However, it is now about to go to a family member as I have ordered a new vehicle. Update: I no longer have this vehicle.
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Upgrade from X1 to X3
Jim, 03/12/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful car to drive! I was looking at the X1s first. I did a lot of research, read all kinds of reviews and took several test drives in the X1. I had made up my mind and had an order all written up for the color and options I wanted. The dealer was shooting a commercial on their 2016 service loaners with big markdowns and under 5K miles. I asked its they were leasable.... not the 2016s but they had a couple 2017 service loaners that were..... for the same lease price as the less equipped X1! I took one for a test drive.... so much nicer and more comfortable than the X1. I changed my mind and leased the X3 right then and there! It is a comfortable, quiet and really fun to drive SAV. Plenty of power and good gas milage too.... amazing! Some long trips coming up and this will make them much more enjoyable. Just go drive one! I came off a Ford Escape lease and moved up to the X3. The price difference really isn't that much for the big step up in comfort, quality and drivability.
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Fred H, 07/29/2019
updated 08/05/2024
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
II sold this car as it did not have some of the more recent safety equipment available. I bought an X1, a smaller vehicle. The X3 was an excellent vehicle. Fun to drive and never had any expnse other than oil changes and tire rotations.
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Love the X3
Kathleen Nordin, 12/17/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Perfect size - not to big or small. Love all the technology - satellite orientation including view for parking. Love the BMW ap for ease in destination info from my calendar. Love the “heads up” info in the drivers view on the front window. Very comfortable seating w/ plenty of room in the back seat. Includes CarPlay for integration with my iPhone! Best of all our experience with purchasing the vehicle at BMW was exceptional - no “car salesmen” mentality or pressure. Appreciated the visit with their BMW ‘Genius” to go over all the technology and bells/whistles. He answered all our questions and went over everything in approachable manner. Driving the X3 is a great experience.
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Great to drive but safety features lag behind
daniel, 02/10/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
We bought drivers assistance plus package to include blindspot, lane changer warnings but they only activated at 35 MPH so driving locally do not work. The driver siide definitely has a blindspot on the left side but blindspot only works at the higher speeds and the navigation package was pre-requisite. All in all, a waste of $3,000.
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A little bulky but like it so far!
A Used X3 with 40K miles, 12/25/2019
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Overall a good built SUV by BMW. As an SUV, it's quite sporty and fun to drive though not as fun as my Audi sports coupe). Enjoy its comfortable interior space. It probably has one of the largest interior capacities among all compact luxury SUVs. However, it is not without some drawbacks. For the cost-saving, BMW USA uses many plastic parts in the engine bay that cast doubts about its durability and longevity by many auto experts. Meanwhile, for some 2017 models, they are lack of backup camera and rear radar detections, which is not acceptable for the value and brand. A short-sighted cheap way to do business! The local road experience is excellent but the freeway cruising is less applaudable due to its little numb (lack of road feeling) power steering system, which isn’t very BMWish. Due to budget, I bought a prior-rental with 40k miles on it and wish it will last for at least two years without trouble.
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Buyer Beware
Alison, 02/21/2019
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bought this new and immediately after the warranty expired, it began leaking oil. We have had it worked on several times and it still leaks sporadically. Have replaced the alternator TWICE already. I've been on the side of the road 2x due to the alternator. Not sure what is going on with the gas mileage; it has always gotten 25 mpg and as of the last week that has dropped to 14 mpg. Now, the engine light is on. It sounds today like an airplane landing. I made it to my office, but not sure what to do at this point. I've also had problems with the Bluetooth, as it will not pair with my phone. The heat is either extremely hot or cold--I have to put it on the hottest temp available or it isn't even warm. I am totally disappointed with the quality of this expensive car! On a positive note, the dealership is good--it's just 2 hours away from me (not their fault of course; my fault and I won't make that mistake again). The car handles well, accelerates nicely, and is a pretty vehicle. I would never buy another BMW. Will stick with Toyota or Nissan.
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Great car at the start, then not so good!
Dale, 02/09/2017
updated 02/16/2021
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
88 of 101 people found this review helpful
My initial love for my X3 turned to pure utter disappointment with the car, the dealerships and BMW U.S.A. within six months of ownership. Rides, drives and handles fine but that's about it. Broke down twice before 15,000 miles with fuel injection and electronics problems. Had to be towed out of my garage! They got it running again but wouldn't fix the console control buttons that were sticking because they said I must have spilled something on them. Wrong, I am so careful with this car I won't allow liquid anywhere inside it. Dealer said they'd be glad to fix them for $$841! Decided to cancel my extended warranty as it was clear to me that I wasn't going to keep this car beyond it's factory warranty period, even though the factory warranty turned out to be pretty useless anyway. I followed the cancellation instructions as provided in the booklet and it took seven months to get my money back and they shorted me $350 despite California law prohibiting any deductions if cancelled within the time frame that I did it. Dealers were awful and B.M.W. U.S.A. even worse. Can't wait to get rid of it and buy a Subaru Forester, which I never should have sold in the first place. Happily finally sold it to CarMAx. Cost me $15,000 to own it for 9 months. Horrible experience. Buyer beware! Update 2/14/21 - Have now had my Tesla Y for 2 months. Extraordinary vehicle in every regard. BMW, Mercedes and Audi aren't even on the same planet as Tesla.
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My new to me road car
lartross, 06/16/2019
updated 12/18/2020
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I love this car, except the front seats are terribly uncomfortable after a coupla' hours driving. The bolsters become agonizing after awhile. Too firm and too close together with inadequate center cushioning. I can't believe BMW sells a "road" car with such poor seating. Other than that, it's a great car...I'm stuck with it as I'm retired and can't afford to trade it...I'll have to figure out a cushion solution, I guess. I've installed seat pads on the front seats which have mitigated the seat problem. It's now comfortable. A perfect car. I found a great seat cushion that mitigates the seat issue and I now totally love my BMW It's comfortable, quick and just fun to drive. I rented an Altima recently...beautiful car and very comfortable, but compared to my BMW, drove like a dog! Love my BMW After a lot of miles, the discomfort of the front seat forced me to trade it in. In all other aspects, it was an excellent car. I just couldn't stand the uncomfortable front seats.
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BMW X3
rtn, 03/26/2017
updated 03/27/2018
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Only two things are worth mentioning: gas mileage on high way is about 24.25; I anticipated 28 to 30; front seat is a little uncomfortable on long trips. other than that we love the car.
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POCKET ROCKET
TONY CONYERS, 10/25/2016
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
41 of 47 people found this review helpful
I own a 2004 x5 v8 which I passed on to my son, Pretty good performance, and utility, and durability. I started shopping 6 months ago for a new vehicle. and I drove everything before returning to BMW ( I had a loaner x3 w/ 2.8 engine , and felt it was "pokey") So this time, I tried a 2017 x3 3.5 xdrive WITH M Sport package- I am a big fan of the seat cushion extension- and WOW. This machine really moves. I feel like the Little Old Lady From Pasadena- except I am 70, & living in Scottsdale. I can't say enough good things about this vehicle. Perfect for me at 6'3" , and I can haul lumber, boxes, whatever. The styling is great too. Worth the $$. Tony.
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Tons of "Alternate Facts" with these reviews.
OutMuscle, 08/09/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
32 of 38 people found this review helpful
First, WARRANTY for 2017 and all previous generations is 4 years or 50,000 miles. Maintenance is 3 years or 36,000 miles. The driving safety features like blind spot assist work at any speed, not just over 35 mph. Saab vs. BMW, you got to be kidding me, but I'm not surprised given the extreme loyalty Saab drivers have with their cars. But you cannot compare the two in pretty much every way. BMW's iDrive is way more advanced than any radio/information center ever put into a Saab. Maybe that's the problem, the BMW is too advanced for you. It sounds like some of the issues with the negative reviews were as a result of a poor delivery experience. The issues discussed could have been easily remedied if you had a delivery that showed you how to use the iDrive system. There are so many easy ways to customize the iDrive system and the options to do so are rather endless. If you're not sure how to find something, just ask the voice commands as you can literally ask it to do anything. And the best part with the iDrive system is there no lag with waiting for info to load, like the Mercedes command center. I suggest talking to your BMW service center and arranging for another experience. Oh, and there is no BMW Complaint option in the iDrive. The X3 performs better than the suggested EPA, and I usually 7-10 over the speed limit. The seats are super comfortable, offering good support. And for someone who is interested in keeping as good of posture possible, these seats will do the trick because they are firm and offer many adjustments. The x3 28i will not blow you away with its power but it is more the sufficient when power is needed, especially for every day driving. Plus, I'm not buying a SAV to drive crazy and super fast, so this engine is perfect. Awesome ways to adjust the 2nd row to put all 3 seats down or any one of the 3 down for added cargo storage. This is the first SUV/SAV my boyfriend will drive because it drives like a sports car and doesn't look sissy.
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All is not Perfect!
Don F., 10/24/2017
updated 10/30/2019
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Vehicle weighs almost 5000 pounds and feels very solid. Finish is second to none. Steering lacks a road feel and high crosswinds cause vehicle to wander; I long for rack and pinon steering instead of electric assist! Interior controls take time to learn what to do. Overall, a great vehicle.
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Owned it for 2 hours and then brought it back.
Pete R., 05/15/2018
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
61 of 77 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for two hours. That's all. The X3 is a beautiful vehicle with a gorgeous interior. I especially like the dashboard design, the instrumentation and the interior lighting. I had been shopping for months for an X3 with the upgraded Harmon Kardon sound system because the base sound system is lousy, especially for a premium vehicle such as the X3. I found one, a nice '17 model with only 11K miles (the salesman couldn't tell me where the car came from, whether it was traded in or an off-lease, which I found surprising). I took it for a test drive, then I negotiated a decent price. During the test drive, I noticed the ride was firm, but it didn't seem overly so. The X3 comes with either Goodyear or Pirelli tires, and the ones with the Goodyear tires seem to ride a bit smoother, although both brands are run-flat tires since the X3 doesn't come with a spare. During the time I was signing papers, I was surprised to find out that the warranty is very limited and in fact, they give you a four-page document listing everything that is NOT covered. That was kind of an eye-opener. Once I signed all the papers, I spent about 40 minutes with a young man who reviewed all the options and features with me. It was a bit overwhelming, but I figured with time it would all make sense. Once I left the lot, the trouble started. The first thing I noticed was that I felt every crack and bump in the road. The ride was jarring and uncomfortable. Then, once I hit about 70MPH on the highway, I heard a whistling sound coming from the area of the sunroof. Uh-oh. "Is this why it was traded in so soon", I wondered. Then, I tried to listen to a song from my iPhone, but it wouldn't play, I fiddled with every logical option to get it to play, but no luck. I was miserable, thinking I had made a big mistake trading in my trusty '13 RAV4 for this rough-rider. Once I got home, I sat in the driveway and wondered what to do. Would I get used to it or was a making a compromise that would prove difficult to live with? I decided the latter and promptly returned to the dealership. Luckily, they had not registered it in my name yet, so after some probing questions from the salesman and the manager, they refunded my deposit, tore up the paperwork and gave me back my RAV4. I felt relieved and feel that I made the right decision. My advice is to take the car, any car, for a long test drive before making the decision to buy. And, if something doesn't seem right, trust your instinct.
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Buyer Beware - Major Engine Defects with the N20
MikeSoCal, 12/21/2020
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
The N20 engine in this X3 is junk. Search around, look at YouTube videos, talk to local European mechanics shops, and you'll find that the 4-cylinder turbo engine has so many issues that you'll absolutely need an extended warranty. At 50K miles (just beyond factory warranty) you can expect oil leaks from the oil filter housing (drips on the alternator and serpentine belt), valve cover gasket, and turbo oil return line (coating the underbelly liner in oil). The cam timing chains are known to fall apart causing piston to valve contact and engine damage, and the oil pump can fail causing catastrophic internal deconstruction of the engine starting with lower main bearings. Mine has had all of this and more, and it now sits at the dealer awaiting diagnostics for total engine failure (lots of metal-to-metal clanking and ticking going on in the engine after it seized). Beware - walk away - there are no good deals to be had with this version of the X3 with the N20 turbo 4-cylinder engine. And, BTW, this was BMW's engine of choice from 2011-2017, and you'll find these same issues across their entire line of vehicles. At this time, there is a class-action lawsuit pending litigation for these issues.
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Finally found the right vehicle
MRM, 02/05/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle! I have the x3 v6 msport. Purchased in July last year and have about 6k miles. It's so quick, it hugs the road, corners extremely well, and is so fun to drive. The interior is comfortable and the technology was very easy to figure out. I have a 4 year 50k warranty bumper to bumper. The maintenance program went to 3 yr 36k for the 2017 model year, but ok with me. I test drove so many vehicles before deciding and couldn't be happier with my choice.
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It's no Saab
Rob, 03/14/2017
updated 03/18/2019
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
41 of 57 people found this review helpful
Update after 24 months/54k miles of ownership: The seats (even the back seats) are still comfortable, the leather is still beautiful, the heated seats & backs are great, the cabin is still quiet, the steering is still solid & responsive, the traction control system is excellent. In many ways, it's a pleasure to drive. A persistent idling valve-click developed at 49k miles, but BMW says that's normal for their engines. The accelerator pedal position forces my right leg and ankle into an awkward twist. It's ok when I can use the cruise control; but on icy roads without cruise control, the crabbed leg posture is tiring. The driver's seat also won't go back far enough for me (6'2") to be comfortable unless I set the seat down low, but I didn't buy an SUV to sit down low. Acceleration is every bit as good as a KIA rental sedan - I think the engine is the reason the air conditioning is marginal. Oddly, from time to time the car fails to sense the key fob (and won't start), until I rub the fob against a picture of a key conveniently printed on the side of the steering column. When the BMW service rep first explained this procedure, I thought she was joking - but no, it's a feature. The first time this happened, night was falling on a deserted logging road in British Columbia, I didn't know the secret handshake, and it was alarming - I'm used to it now. And resale value? I paid $46k two years ago and Edmunds says it's worth around $20K now - all 3 of my Saabs held their value better. Oh, one more thing - the menu display I complained about? My routine now is just to turn the stupid thing off (2 clicks) as I head down the street. It's really not a problem - I wouldn't use the screen to read the owners manual while driving anyway. My review shortly after purchase is below: The menu system on a BMW dashboard is not intuitive - it’s just a random annoyance that’s the most consistent feature of this vehicle for a driver. With three clicks, you can turn it off, but it won’t stay off. Every time you start the vehicle, it will come back to annoy you – first with a legal disclaimer and then an array of meaningless menu choices. It’s impossible to make the screen display something useful like a digital clock (a Kia will do that, but a BMW won’t). I’d settle for a BMW logo on the screen, but even that’s not an option. The menu is loaded with choices leading quickly to lots of useless information, but changing the audio source for the stereo is 3-4 clicks and a couple of knob-spins away. You’ll find the FM/HD radio choice is in a different section of the menu than the CD player and Bluetooth devices. Perhaps it’s just German humor. Info that’s more easily accessed includes the owner’s manual (should you be reading that on the dashboard while driving?) and contact info for the BMW complaint center (maybe BMW owners use that one a lot?). You can also schedule a service appointment with a random BMW dealership with just a couple of clicks. But they can’t fix your menu. Want to “search by picture” and learn more about “screw thread for tow fitting” on this car’s front bumper? That’s literally choice #3 of 12 on an image of the vehicle, just two clicks and a quarter-spin away. But once again – is this info you should be using while the vehicle’s moving? However if you need to call your spouse, plan on pulling over to the side of the road and scrolling through the alphabet, because the “favorites” from your iPhone will not upload to this system and the voice-dial feature is erratic at best. I like a lot of things about my 2017 BMW – great steering and acceleration, quiet and steady ride, nice lines, quality trim everywhere. But the stupid, amateur-designed, useless menu stuck in the middle of my dashboard is a daily irritation that won’t go away. Yes, I’m a little obsessive – but how many non-obsessive people buy BMWs? I owned three Saabs. This is my first BMW and my last.
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Not again
Andrew, 10/04/2018
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 26 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2017 new. Constant electrical issues. New "brain" at 8,000 miles and now same issue again at 30,000 miles. Bye bye BMW.
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Charles, 01/27/2023
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2.8i xdrive M Sport from Freeport BMW brand new with 50 miles on it but they made me sign papers that state there's 5 miles on the odometer. Didn't like that too much but the car is solid. 33K miles and 5 years later and it still drives brand new. Other than maintenance and 2 recalls, there isn't much else done at the dealer. Handles well around corners and I think the brake based torque vectoring has something to do with it. Don't really know for sure as there's no indication lights or messages, it just works quietly in the background. Tried to dial in the Sport setting on the suspension and steering but didn't seem to make any difference. Just the engine shifting and hovering higher on the rpm. Not sure why it's even available to select! My guess is maybe it requires the handling pkg and variable ratio steering options? There's no way to plug in trailer harness? I had to splice into the wires to the taillights and brakes. Installed a hitch myself and saved a fortune. The dealer wanted $600 for the hitch PLUS installation. Had to take off the bumper to do it. Not sure if you want UHALL to do that when all the rivets has to come out and the bumper had parking sensor in them. Took a whole day to do the install myself. Car drives great and shifts are smooth. Steering is too light and putting setting in SPORT or SPORT PLUS makes no difference I can feel. Seems to like 60mph for the best gas mileage, I was able to get 33 on the hwy. Avg about 28 with mix driving, meaning leave my house and drive 3 minutes local to the highway and then 3 minutes local to my destination. Don't drive local. At 33K miles, the factory tires require replacement, minor cracks in the threads after 5 years. Had to get bimmercode to get turn signals to show in the HUD. Why not put it there, it's so convenient to see. Oh, Edmunds is right about the child seat anchors... very hard to remove the child seat harness once you clip it on, assuming you can find it in the first place. I don't even see it, just feeling for it. The rear hatch is improvised to make it electronic closing, basically a motor slams it close. Not classy at all. Should be slow close. The black plastic trim is not glossy in some spots, not sure why but warranty wouldn't cover it. One fog light is more blue than the other, dealer said they replaced it under warranty the first month we got it but still the same. I just live with it. Still on the factory pads and rotors, I do mostly hwy driving to florida and back. At 90mph on I95, I got around 27 mpg on the hwy. Yes, people drive fast on I95 on the left lane. Any slower, people had to cut around you. Lane departure warning works well. A few times, the forward collision warned me and it helps. Never had to wait for the car to apply the brakes which can be scary I think. It does have that feature. My 128i had the valve cover gasket leak at 85K miles, oil filter housing gasket leak at 93K miles. My Z4 has the oil filter housing gasket leak at 105K miles. Only time can tell if these N20 engines are any better in these aspects. Not looking forward to the turbo replacement. At least the other two BMWs I had had the inline 6 naturally aspirated. Yes Toyotas and Hondas are reliable but they're boring SUVs. Driving in NYC areas, we need fast acceleration to get on the hwy with the short entrance and exit ramps. When I see a little eco car getting on the hwy I get scared and I always move over to the left lane so they have more room get onto the hwy. I don't want to be in that car. I used to be in that car with the cadillac cimeron, honda civic and geo prism. Not to mention the brakes on the X3 is awesome, unexpected traffic on the hwy, I had to ease up on it because I was scared the guy behind me might rear end me. My 2019 Odyssey had much weaker brakes. I might get EBC slotted and dimpled rotors on it as it helped in my 2005 Odyssey. BMW great engine, great brakes, gear handling, bad for leaks and repair costs. My 128i is in for both control arms as it's popping noise when I get on and off driveways at 93K miles. My honda accord EXL V6 was 17 year old and 190K miles back then and no repairs of any suspension or leaks of any kind. Only repair was for something that was caused when I didn't use the car for a year, it was like $500 at the dealer. Trying to sell the X3 but the buying price was $24K when I paid over $63K with tax. Warning, depreciates a lot. Cost twice as much as hondas and toyotas when new but when it's time to sell it used, it will fetch the same amount as a used honda or toyota for the similar year and mileage.
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R. Goodman, 09/07/2020
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I can not believe that this car does not come with a back up camera. We made sure it had the navigation and panoramic sunroof but when we got it home we realized it did not have the back up camera. Our fault for not paying more attention.
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What a monumental letdown
Duane Adam, 11/22/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 39 people found this review helpful
This is not a swipe at the price of the car or the dealer. I got a very good deal and the dealer was entirely professional. This X3 xdrive is an enormous disappointment though and honestly borders on feeling unsafe to drive. Why? The steering is so bizarre it's hard to keep the car in your lane without having it wander unexpectedly. After it does you correct but small corrections do nothing and larger ones over compensate so you need to correct again. This is constant and driving takes a ton of concentration as you're always fixing the direction of the car. Ever have a bicycle where the steering stem was loose and when you turned the handle nothing happened? That's what driving this car feels like. There's also no digital speedometer and a hard to read analog one so you never really know how fast you're going. Oh you can pull up the trip mileage MPH so you know how fast you went last year but you can't know how fast you're currently driving. I guess that's not important. Then there's the low on gas warning light which is a small triangle (about 1/8") that's so dim you'll never see it in the daylight. The fonts on the dash are small and hard to read, the heater seems to only heat at the highest setting and anything below it blows cold air. Mine has rattles and squeaks. I'm shocked that any car company let alone BMW would put out a car like this in 2017 and shame on me for not doing more homework before buying. Not my first BMW but certainly my last.
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A mediocre car in drag as a luxury vehicle.
Craig Eldridge, 09/14/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 27 people found this review helpful
What happened to BMW? The steering is dead numb, the handling is ponderous, and the interior is cheap. And they want how much? Other than acceleration, I can't think of one thing this does better than a Mazda CX-5. And the design is clunky. I'm no BMW hater; I have bought 8 new BMWs over the past 20 years. But this one does nothing for me. Ultimate Driving to the Mall Machine.
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BMW X3 M Package
PLKitchen, 12/13/2016
updated 12/19/2018
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 27 people found this review helpful
The previous reviewers of the BMW I believe are incorrect. BMW still has a 4yr/50,000 bumper to bumper warranty but for 2017 the included service or maintenance is only covered for 3/36,000. That is the main reason I wrote this review to clarify that. I have only had the X3 for 3 weeks and only driven it 300miles mainly because I own a Nissan Leaf and the 2 year free charging ends for me at the new year so I drive my leaf whenever I can. I can say that I seem to really love the BMW. I like nice things and new technology and have had several loaded Kia's in the last 5 years because I got a lot for my money and didn't care what other people thought. My 2015 Sorento SX was loaded and I do miss my remote start already which was not an option on the BMW for all the things you can get. But I will say that everything just feels and sounds better in the BMW. Is it $10,000 better I can't say yet but for me if I am going to pay $550 to $750 to own not lease a car it is worth it imo to love what you are driving. I did love my Optima SX with the 2.0 turbo and it was only $400 per month with 0% interest but sometimes you just need to fit something more than you can in just a rear seat pass thru. I really didn't do much research before I bought it on Black Friday and got $2500 off msrp and $1000 BMW rebate/cash/credit whatever you want to call it. So for the last 3 weeks I have been watching reviews and reading up and I can say I don't have any buyers remorse. The only thing I am used to is 0% with Kia and my Nissan but I guess 2.9% for 72 is the best BMW usually offers. I wanted the M Sport and a few other options. There were a lot of vehicles to chose from but only a few with the M sport package. I actually went in looking at the X1 because it really isn't that much smaller and the price was less. The 2018 X3 will be all new and probably larger to make it more different from the recently upgraded X1. I am happy to buy at the end of the current models cycle because hopefully all the bugs are worked out. The only X1 they had with the M sport was loaded with 2 packages I didn't want and was the great BMW astral blue but not my first choice. Nearby was the X3 I ended up with for only $4000 more and still over loaded but it had the 20" M sport staggered wheel package that just makes it look so much better. I checked the price of replacement tires because I don't want to pay $300 or more for a tire but found great options that are not run flats but will get a spare and take care of that down the road. I drive my cars close to the limit and I ride sport bikes and of course I have not driven the X3 even close to max because it is not even close to being broken in but what I have noticed is that when you push it just a little it seems fine and enjoyable but the next level it I think it will be not quite as enjoyable. Should I have gotten the 3.5i with the adjustable suspension maybe but at close to $56,000 there are a lot of other performance options out there. I think my biggest complaint will be with the 8 speed Auto trans instead of some of the dual clutch auto's available. Manual is not an option for me because of other drivers in my family not to mention I prefer to concentrate more on my lines and braking etc. than shifting. In sport it seems to hold the gear to long and doesn't seem to read your mind and once it does shift its brisk but jerky. Maybe it will get better when it learns my habits but I think it will be in comfort or sport plus where you have to shift up or down yourself when I am alone. I think if the car is problem free I will keep it and add the Dinan computer upgrade dealer installed and doesn't void the warranty that adds over 40hp and 40 ft/lbs of torque at the wheels and get coil over suspension that I can slightly lower the X3 and have adjustable rebound dampening to make an even firmer but not to stiff of a ride. Another thing I like is I see a lot of X3's x1's and X5's but not to many with the M package or the nice rims. Mostly x5's so it looks different from most out there without customizing. I liked my 2017 BMW X3 but I traded in for the new X3 M40I and I love it! I Factory ordered exactly the way I wanted it. It handles way better and with the new B58 motor it does 0-60 with the Dinan dealer installed in 4.2 seconds and sounds amazing. It handles way better much sportier yet more compliant.
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Very happy!
D. Gee, 10/12/2016
updated 10/18/2018
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 70 people found this review helpful
We have had our 2017 BMW X3 for oover 2 years years now and are very satisfied with it. We have not experienced any problems whatsoever. Of course we are not heavy users and only drive about 5,000 miles a year on it. It's a solid car and we feel safe in it. It handles well on the road with nice firm steering and the cruise control is superior to others we've had. Seats are very comfortable and have great support fot the back.It has many conveniences which our older cars did not have, so we are enjoying those features. Dealership support has been very good when we have questions about functions we are not familiar with. We would highly recommend this car to anyone.
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Loving my new X3!
Tameka Flores, 09/12/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the BMW X3 x28i. I'm very happy with my purchase and had a terrific experience at McKenna BMW. Love the comfort, style, entertainment features, and materials.
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People shouldnt buy BMW anymore
RONN, 11/19/2016
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 57 people found this review helpful
The car still costs the same, but the warranty drops from 4 years 50k to 3 Years 36K. Shame on BMW. I will Switch to a different model after my lease. I had already switched one of my vehicles. Shame on you again BMW.
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5th BMW
Charles R, 01/05/2017
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
love the fact that a lease from BMW means no cost basic maintence
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Careful with this one
Alfo, 12/26/2016
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 43 people found this review helpful
Technology controls are counter intuitive, hard to get used to and learn. Miles per gallon 12? A bit low expect high gas bills. Not all options working as they should and cannot be tested. Car is supposed to be highly customizable but isn't for some desired features. Why should dealer tell you tires are run-flats that cost $200 only after the car was sold.
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X3
Chris, 06/20/2020
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Honestly I love the BMW brand but the x3 for me just did not live up to the SUV expectations that I had. I was looking for a true SUV feeling and the x3 just feels more like a car to me.
Research the vehicle before purchasing
E M, 10/02/2023
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my second BMW, so I was expecting Quality- 3 days after purchase the car broke down which was a huge red flag. I should have returned the vehicle but I trusted BMW dealer ship when they said it was a simple fix. Turned out to be WRONG. 9 months later Car breaks down again - same exact issue. ( Chassis Stabilization Malfunction) The car has major issues with the electrical power steering system. Extremely unsafe to drive. Car was also a trade in, so I’m assuming the previous owner had the same issue. I had BMW replace the EPS ( cost about 8,000 ) over all the car looked beautiful on the outside but not really valuable under the hood. Make sure you check all the recalls listed for X3 - you’ll see this model has some serious issues.
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Good roads - buy it,Crappy roads- don't buy one
Michael Spall, 06/23/2022
updated 06/24/2024
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
On crappy NY state roads full of blacktop patches and potholes - my 5 year old 50,000 mile X3 is a very rough bumpy ride.
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John s toy
John, 12/25/2017
updated 06/27/2018
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 14 people found this review helpful
Good insurance breaks
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The whip
Cookie, 05/25/2022
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nimble vehicle,with good acceleration all purpose suv.
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Excellent vehicle
Ollie Burgin, 05/09/2023
2017 BMW X3 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
BMW X3 Is the correct car for me!
Just Anther Old Guy
Thomas, 05/02/2020
updated 11/08/2022
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update 111/07/22. We are now down to one BMW, our grandson took our '08 X3 and was shortly after the victim of a nasty accident that left it totaled. He now has the 1995 BMW M3. Our 2017 X3 is looking good and doing well. We have about 47,000 miles on it and all is well. The only real problem we have had is one of the run-flat tires picked up a screw in exactly the right place to become unrepairable. We chose a Certified Pre Owned BMW because we have had four other BMWs, three of which we still have. The quality of auto is very important to us and we feel that BMW makes one of the best. The X3 is quite comfortable, has great security attributes, and performs admirably.
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Clean
Belinda weeks, 12/02/2020
2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car by great price
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Deep Sea Blue Beauty
Susanesch, 10/23/2020
2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Test drive it and you will fall love.
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