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5 out of 5 stars

Better than my Mercedes!!

Meredith White, 10/19/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have been driving the BMW X3 for about a month. I actually get into the car and am excited to drive it. It is unbelievably smooth, the ride is wonderful!!! My only complaint is that it feels a little small in the interior, but would be fine for an average size human. For the gas it uses (very little) it is well worth it. Also, on the highway when you put on the SPORT feature it flies!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Saved my life

Hannah MS., 07/26/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful

Today I was driving back from San Diego and there was a big black truck pulled to the side getting searched from five cop cars. Realistically, everyone on the freeway is looking and not paying attention (aka me). I was going 80 miles an hour until a harsh automatic break goes off in my car, pulls my seat belt backwards, and starts alerting me that I was put into a danergous driving situation. The car in front of me slammed on their breaks to look at the truck being searched. Not only would I have totaled my car or be severely injured, there could’ve been a great chance of me going through the windshield and dying. I was going 80 miles an hour, the car in front of me slowed down to 55 / 60, and it was probably 7 feet away from me. This was a crazy situation that I am so lucky and blessed to have such an amazing car with the best technology. I was shaking and crying after this happened, but am so lucky for the driving assistance!

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5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably Fast and Practical

Art, 09/22/2018
2018 BMW X3 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I have had my M40i for over a month now, and I love it every time I get in it. Previously I had a 2010 Cadillac SRX, which was very comfy, but I needed to make a change due to repeated mechanical failures. So I stopped at the BMW dealership shortly after I took an M driving course out in the desert, and I drove the X3 M40i. What a car!! It still allows me to have my dogs with me, who are frequent passengers of mine, but the car drives and behaves like a sports car, no joke! Cargo capacity and front seats are super roomy. Back seats are ok, but I'm by myself most of the time. Pros inlcude acceleration, brakes, steering, interior quality of materials, and styling. Mine is in Carbon Black, which is actually like a midnight blue, and I get lots of compliments about it (though it's hard to keep it spotless). Also, mine has blue brake calipers, which look outstanding. However, there are some cons as well: the ride is a bit stiff, even in Comfort mode (my wife doesn't like it). Also, no Android integration, and I wish the climate control would adjust the speed of the fan, not just temperature. My Cadillac did that, and it was a true "set it and forget it" climate system. Here with my M40i, I have to constantly turn the fan up or down depending on how hot or cold I want it, even in fully Automatic mode. And mileage isn't as great as advertised, though that could be my lead foot. And besides, you don't get a car like this if you're worried about mileage, to be honest. All in all, however, this is probably my favorite SUV ever, and I've had several.

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5 out of 5 stars

Oh my!

David C, 03/17/2018
2018 BMW X3 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

There can not be a more “fun to drive “ SUV out there. I absolutely love the power, handling, technical features, and comfort this vehicle provides. It may look like most 2018 SUV’s out there but get inside and take a drive and you’re hooked. Superior power combined with terrific handling. I test drove most other comparable SUVs before I bought the X3. The others simply didn’t compare in my mind.

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4 out of 5 stars

A fun to drive SUV .

Sanford, 05/13/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive. Precise handling, secure braking, good acceleration. Only negative is a slightly cramped feel in the cabin.

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