never again BMW
I made the big mistake of leasing a brand new BMW x3. The software is a disaster. The car randomly performs electronic functions. After 10 days in the shop, the advisor called to relay a question from BMW: do I have any emojis in my contacts. Really? Well first of all, who knows? But second of all, that is what you are pinning these problems on? Totally pathetic. They had to reboot everything several times and then i finally got the car back and guess what? At 14K the radiator flaps failed! what ever that is. The car does drive well, but I hate the herky jerky shut down and start up at stop lights. Have to press that button every time I get in. Car feels like a task master of buttons to push and dials to turn. The ventilation stinks. It needs constant adjustment. The auto function does not work properly. The bottom line is that I will never buy another BMW and I am trying to get them to take the car back.
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Nice sporty/practical SUV
Looks nice, lots of room, good acceleration for a 4 turbo. Nit picks no Android Auto, single USB plug. Upgraded stereo is average. Controls are not the most logical. Interior is nice but still a little bit behind Audi/Mercedes as far as layout materials. Nice discount paid 48500 regular price was 53500
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- xDrive30i 4dr SUVMSRP: $24,9986 mi away
- sDrive30i 4dr SUVMSRP: $14,00010 mi away
- sDrive30i 4dr SUVMSRP: $21,99810 mi away
Nice car. Poor steering. Terrible tires.
Run flat tires are horrible. Loud. Bumpy. Replace them with Pilot Super Sport non run flats and it like you have a new, and vastly improved, vehicle. Electric steering has no feel and is nowhere near as precise as a good hydraulic system. Interior is great. Power is great. Overall build quality is very good. Update after 8 months of driving. Love the interior. Seats are amazing. Ride sucks. Loud. Bumpy. Rough. Probably a result of the run-flats. I may replace them before they wear out just to get a decent ride. Every BMW I have had since 2007, except an M235i convertible, has had the run-flats, and usually I replace them right away, but this time I thought I would try to at least get some use out of them. Bad decision. They are horrible. Only saving grace is my wife loves the power and the interior.
First 10k miles on our ‘19 BMW X3 M40i
We tend to keep most of our cars well over 100k miles. This one should be no different. We purchased this vehicle to both downsize and upscale from a Toyota we had owned for 12 years. This BMW is my fourth, and has largely not disappointed. Very fast, amazingly agile for an SUV, and appointed with amazing technology. High points are class-leading acceleration, great visibility, useful tech for situational awareness, spacious back seat for two(three is pushing it). Low points are gas mileage (22mpg overall on premium gas) and stiff ride(but this is the high performance sport version). Only issue we’ve had was rattling rear exhaust pipe cover. I recommend it with the understated metallic gray exterior with cognac leather interior: stunning.
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Take it to the track or grocery store
This crossover is incredibly fast 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. It is so much fun to drive. You have to keep telling yourself this is a small SUV. Fit and finish are to German standards. So far everything is working wonderfully at 6,000 miles. Seats are very comfortable with numerous settings. Mileage is around 23 mpg but that is mostly around town. Premium fuel is required but pretty much any vehicle in this performance class would require it.
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