Used X3 for sale
What a change from a CRV
Bobby, 03/10/2018
updated 09/16/2020
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
My BMW X3 is rock solid in feel and perceived quality. Everything is very logically laid out. The new iDrive takes a bit getting used to (many changes from my 2014 428). I have now driven it a bit about 700 miles so things could change, but so far so good. Mileage for over 500 highway miles came to 29.2 mpg. Some 25000 miles later - in just 18 months. My lifetime average for the X3 stands at 30.7. Most of my driving has been highway - Ohio to CT and back usually. The vehicle is very comfortable to drive and ride in. Luggage space somewhat reduced by the non run flat tires and hence a spare tire is reduced appreciably and is much less than my CRV - removing the soft cover gives some relief, but space is still at a premium. I have had two visits to the dealer - both for regular specified oil changes. I wish I had opted for the adaptive cruise control and NOT opted for the towing hook (in the off chance I want to haul some bikes) and Apple Play. Apple play implementation is horrible and I have it turned off. The "BMW Connected" is wonderful, I can look around the vehicle, lower windows, sound an alarm etc, also send destination information directly to the system so when I start up it knows where to go. UPDATE: I had numerous problems with the 360 camera and other electronics. Two dealer visits, it had been 'fixed'. But not really, sometimes it still acted up. In some 38000 miles (mainly highway) the vehicle was a delight to drive, 500+ range and a lifetime average of 30.5 mpg! Nothing to complain. We decided to cut down our vehicles to just 2 and the X3 did not make the cut.
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Great SUV....but one thing hard to believe
larry helmke, 12/26/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The X3 is a wonderful, well-built SUV....classic BMW, with great seats, tight handling and a great ride. I did not get a lot of bells and whistles, but was dumb-founded to learn that every BMW does not come with passive entry technology (meaning touch the driver handle to open/lock the car). I "ASSUMED" (my fault) when I saw a little button on the door handle, only to find out that I needed to get the 'Comfort' package to get that option......REALLY BMW???
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Loud cabin noise
BN, 03/18/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bmw has added plastic inside the doors instead of metal and changed the windows making the cabin noise LOUD. Like you have a window open!!
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Nice Car with a big short in tech
David C, 03/28/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bluetooth audio has major delays, car play is a joke since it shows significant delay. handling is good, acceleration is good, i find the leather seats a bit too hard to sit for long time (hr + ) drive. best Heads up display on the market, wish they had a custom button on the steering that allows me to select next rack instead of reaching all the way to the passenger side. Main grip is bluetooth, my 2014 cayenne never had the sync delay, nor is the cheaper jap rentals on road trips. suspect BMW is using inferior BT module to save money, but for a 2018 car this is a real sore spot.
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Der Weisse Geist (the White Ghost)
CAK, 05/16/2018
2018 BMW X3 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
if you want something extremely fun to drive, buy it!
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