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DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION - Beware!!
Disappointed, 08/22/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
51 of 52 people found this review helpful
New .At 3,600 miles Drivetrain Malfunction - Total Lockdown- NO GEARS, no go. Stranded. 4 hour wait for BMW "Roadside Assistance" before tow to dealer. Dealer states "software " but remains vague re. cause. States they have "done all that BMW will allow", but there might be a bulletin coming soon ! Chassis G01, Engine code B46B20M0. Other BMW models with the same engine have experienced Crankshaft Sensor failure resulting in a bulletin requiring Sensor replacement. 2018 X3 is not included in the Bulletin, but SEVEN other models with the same engine are.. After 3 previous trouble free BMWs, this reflects an apparent departure from a commitment to customer safety and security in favor of cost saving for the company.
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Ambient Lighting?
Ron, 03/22/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Before I ordered this car I was told, by dealers, it came standard with the ambient lighting, it did not! Nowhere on the bmwusa.com build website nor the dealers computer does it describe this as standard or optional. I ordered leatherette along with M Package & Premium Tier for MSRP of $57,000. Subsequently found out that it is only available with the $1700 leather upgrade, beware when ordering. Otherwise this is a great car.
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Chris, 03/30/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful
The car looks the part. It's well styled, comfortable inside and out, and has the BMW feel that you pay for handsomely. However, I drove the vehicle for about a month and I got stranded in the middle of the road with a drivetrain issue of some sort. Things happen but for a brand new car to just start shaking and misfiring, something didn't make sense. I'm sure this is a one-off as Consumer Reports gave this model their best bet rating in the class but it certainly put a bad taste in my mouth, especially when I look at how BMW's service response was lacking. I've owned Acura's, Audi's, Infiniti's and have never experienced anything like this. I'd also add, that BMW puts a large premium (in this model) on small features such as Connected features that read texts and emails, and Apple CarPlay - these items are standards in cars that drive similarly. At this moment, I'm not satisfied with my purchase, as things change, I'll update.
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Review at 1,000 Miles
Lou Wagner, 05/01/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
37 of 41 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in mid-March 2018 and now have a bit over 1,000 miles on it. Other cars I considered were mid-sized SUVs from Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi, all of which cost roughly the same when configured with the same packages and options. I also considered the slightly larger Lexus RX. I had to order the car as there were none available that had all the packages and options I wanted, but the car arrived just four weeks after I placed the order. I'm very pleased so far. This is my first BMW, my previous recent vehicles being Lexus and Mercedes. I was pleased that I was able to get the car equipped with regular, rather than run-flat tires. I have averaged a bit over 27 mpg in 1,000 miles of mixed driving. I am particularly pleased with the intuitive controls and very good voice recognition. Both are far better than in previous vehicles I have owned. This is the first car I have had with a heads up display, which I have found particularly useful when using navigation since directions are shown in the display as needed. The front seats are quite comfortable and adaptable. Most car functions can be tailored through the infotainment system screen by accessing menus and submenus, and these can be accessed directly through the touch screen or by using a central controller. Some functions, like answering a call or changing audio volume can be accessed in as many as five ways (button on the steering wheel, voice command, touch screen, central controller, hand gesture control). The adaptive cruise control is also a very nice feature and works well. The shifter and parking brake take a little getting used to. The car has three driving modes, comfort, sport, and economy. The instrument display changes for each of these and the sport and economy modes can be customized. All modes work well but I mostly just drive in comfort mode, which is the default when the car is started. This vehicle may be a little too small and have too little cargo room if you have kids to transport. The car listed for about $56,600 and I got about $3,000 dollar discount. Not a great deal but good enough given that I got exactly what I wanted. All in all, I'm very happy with the vehicle so far.
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BMW Hit a Home Run With The 2018 X3
Tom Ivey, 01/04/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a SUV with a real transmission (not a CVT), excellent acceleration and handling, good MPG, comfortable ride, and all the high tech anyone could desire, then the 2018 BMW X3 is your car. I drove the CRV and the CX5, and while they are considerably cheaper than the X3, they do not deliver the overall satisfactory driving experience of the X3. The X3 is very solid and quite inside, with little road noise, and while it is not as sporty as a BMW 3 series, it does a great job in balancing between comfort, performance and technology.
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A Total Revamp Takes a Good SUV to the Next Level
RK Abraham, 04/30/2018
updated 10/31/2019
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have owned several domestic vehicles and Hondas, Acuras, Toyotas, and Volvo. Before making any decisions, I drove every import in this category at least twice. The all new BMW X3 handled better than Volvo, Benz, Lexus and Audi. This SUV is fun to drive and is an amazing combination of performance, safety, and technology. We have also now taken the X3 on trips and I can again state without hesitation the X3 is the best vehicle I have owned. 18 months later, I still stand behind my original review. I did lower my reliability rating as the X3 has had some nagging repair concerns. Nothing major though. It is still a great vehicle!
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. What a great drive
Adrian. , 01/04/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Coming from 530i, best drive I could ever expect. A bit intimidating at first with all the bells and whistles it easy to learn. Never flown a space ship I guess it’s as close to flying one. Quiet, very comfortable Interrior and fast 4 cylinder engine. Happy to have gotten my BMWX3.
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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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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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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Great Automobile
Tom, 07/13/2018
updated 01/15/2019
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The X3 is one of the finest automobiles I have ever owned. Totally pleased, says it all. Superb engine, transmission combination. Quite smooth ride with little road noise in cabin. Only change I would have made is opting for the upgraded entertainment system. After driving this vehicle for 12,500. mi I am still impressed and would definitely consider repurchase. Love the car.
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2018 BMW X3
Nigil Mathew, 11/02/2020
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am disappointed to buy BMW X3 . I had lot of expectation but reality is sour. One of main issue I came across are A/C refrigerant leak . For past 2 years i have take my vehicle to refill refrigerant . for some unknown reason this is dissipating into environment . Second is my coolant leaks , everytime they patch it up and return my vehicle with update they dont see any leak . This is very bothering .After sale service for this brand is egregious i learned my lesson.
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Good, but not great
Papcakes, 07/12/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
My second X3 is larger and has more technology upgrades than my 2014 version. I find the road noise level to be more pronounced and annoying on a long trip. The Apple CarPlay is very unreliable, cutting out much too frequently. Frankly, I find the newer version less fun to drive, and more difficult to control on the road. The interior finish is superb, and the new convenience features are fine as well. Obviously, I have mixed feelings about the 2018.
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Performance oriented and fun to drive
BHY33, 09/01/2020
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Well appointed and drives well. Rarely needs service. Only downside is the tires seem to wear out prematurely and are expensive to replace.
BMW X3 2018
Shabbir Kanjee, 02/02/2020
updated 05/01/2023
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am a Torontonian, own BMW 2018 X3 series, redesigned, Factory Delivered on lease for 4 years, I love my vehicle with all the features. After 2 yrs of Driving 40K, I was told by the service department that both front tires outside thread were worn out and needs to be replaced. Since each tire individually functions, the tire rotation is not a choice. I was suggested to replace both the front tires and get the wheel alignment done. No past accidents, No rough driving, no rim damage with curb hit. Surprisingly, new car, one owner, low tire thread??, I suspect, lane assist system retracts vehicle between lane marking, especially on curved highway.Cannot Prove, I was told once the lease period ends after 4 yrs, at 80K I will have to replace the tire as per lease agreement. I am very much disappointed that with no fault of mine I have to replace the tire twice during the 4 years lease period. The manufacturer experiment on customers expense. Other X3 owner feedback is welcome.
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Improved in many ways, but not as exciting
bmwfan2002, 12/22/2017
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
The 2018 X3 is much improved in many ways over the previous model. The question is, are the improvements ones that BMW drivers were looking for? The new X3 is much quieter, smoother, and is very comfortable. But BMWs, at least in the past, were known for being fun to drive. The new X3 is not bad to drive. Acceleration is great and steering feedback is not terrible. However, the suspension is certainly more soft than previous versions. The suspension seems to waft and sway and upon braking the nose of the car pitches and dives. Not exactly something I'd expect from a German sports activity vehicle - more from a 1970s Detroit car. The technology improvements are apparent, and the Harmon Kardon stereo also sounds terrific. I'm disappointed that despite this X3 being bigger than the previous model, cargo capacity is actually less. This is a great car for a technology guru, all-around family vehicle or road trip vehicle, but if you are looking for that classic BMW handling feel, look elsewhere.
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BMW WOW
Bev, 05/04/2022
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have two X3 one here and one in Florida, twins. Once you drive BMW you’ll never drive anything but.
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Breaks or rotors
Irritated , 05/04/2023
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Not sure if it’s BMW in general but the breaks or rotors squeal! I took the vehicle to be serviced and the dealership claims there is nothing wrong. I can take a squeak here and there but a loud squeal every time I reverse or move forward just doesn’t seem right.
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Great Ride...Light on Amenities!!
Not a Fan, 05/17/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2018 X3 for a week now. I love the handling and performance, but for a $52,000 vehicle, I'm disappointed in the lack of amenities. There is only one USB port in the vehicle. The driver's seat is rather uncomfortable due to the lack of a lumbar adjustment that is considered and upgrade. I never even thought to check that lumbar support was included. It seemed a given for a vehicle of that grade. The interface with my phone is limited and delayed. When I inquired why my texts were not being displayed, the dealership said it was for safety reasons. BMW felt it was unsafe to have the driver look at the display screen. I asked why the news was being displayed on the screen then. He said reading the news was not as distracting as hearing a text read out. Oh well. I will be having Apple CarPlay installed for $300. Without it, the display screen is less useful because you must constantly reach for your phone to switch between music and entertainment apps. My daughter's Rogue has more features. I think I just didn't realize that BMW was all about the ride and not the experience. Lesson learned.
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Amazing small utility vehicle
M. Cartwright, 11/11/2023
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall I love this vehicle, the size and handling are great. I love the back seats that fold down almost flat for the extra cargo space and the size of X3. This is a very nice handling vehicle which has different drive modes to spice things up or cool off on the gas consumption. The seats are comfortable for longer trips, nice leg room for those in the back, and as I mentioned its got good trunk space. This vehicle also feels heavy and sturdy, not like most smaller SUV's which I love. My only complaint is that I had issue's with a reoccurring "Check Engine" light which was really an emission issue. It took some investigating to fix the issue because it was so small, micro fuel bursts.
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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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The Truth
Ivan Olaciregui, 06/12/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Simply the best driving experience I have ever had.
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Two issues
Paul Shipman, 12/12/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The key fob is very sensitive and when the fob is in your pocket you may inadvertently trigger the rear hatch to open... will request desentivization...also the backup camera sometimes doesn't work...blank screen in reverse... software... fix requested
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bmw again great
Dave, 01/15/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have had 2 x5d....downsized to the x3......that 4 cylinder turbo is almost as good as the 6 cylinder diesel....
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Nice ride.
Joseph Curtin, 04/24/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car in all ways. Didn’t serve my needs due to size. All technology state of the art, unlike x5 that will not be updated until 2019 model.
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Nice, but think twice .....
Jdot, 03/20/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I drove this ‘loaner’ for a week. Primarily, the road seems disconnected from the driver. I had to constantly try to stay in the lane. Checked tire pressure and adjusted. Still not an improvement. BMW is hardly The Ultimate Drive Machine! Bluetooth and the iPhone is difficult to stay synchronized. Try a Mazda and put 10K in the bank.
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BMW x3
Philip F. Stattel, 03/31/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love all aspects of the vehicle with the exception of the shifting sequence. The lever must be pushed to the rear to access forward drive and to the front to access rear drive
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John, 08/31/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 11 people found this review helpful
Expensive. Might require high test gas. Not sure.
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Grand Slam
Stephen Capineri , 04/11/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Roomy stylish and fun to drive. Doesn’t handle like my last car a2015 4 series grand coupe but still a lot of fun. A grand slam for BMW.
New Retirement Gift
Bill, 04/15/2018
2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ordered and just received a new 2018 BMW X3 - couldn’t be happier. Car is much more than I expected - all excellent. Retirement started last week - now I get to ride in style - nothing beats a BMW !
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