Is BMW X3 a good used car?

Is BMW X3 a good used car?

Is a used BMW X3 4x4 reliable? With an ageing fleet of examples, this generation of X3 is slipping down the reliability rankings and only managed a lowly 17th place finish out of a class of 23 large SUVs. The news doesn't get any better because BMW as a brand came in a disappointing 21st place out of 31 manufacturers.

Which year is best for BMW X3?

2005-2007. Like we mentioned before, 2005-2007 are some of the best years for the BMW X3. During these years, there were very few customer complaints or issues with the vehicle and if there were issues, they were not consistently brought up enough to necessitate a recall.

Are BMW X3 expensive to run?

As you'd expect for a premium SUV, the X3 won't be cheap to run, with higher-than-average servicing costs and more expensive replacement parts. But its efficient drivetrains result in lower fuelling costs, while strong resale values mean lower monthly lease or PCP finance costs when buying.

What is the lifespan of a BMW X3?

The BMW X3 can last on average between 150,0,000 miles with regular servicing, proper maintenance and conservative driving habits. Based on an annual mileage of 15,000 miles per year, this equates to 10 to 14 years of service before it will require major repairs or break down.

How long will a BMW X3 last?

The BMW X3 can last on average between 150,0,000 miles with regular servicing, proper maintenance and conservative driving habits. Based on an annual mileage of 15,000 miles per year, this equates to 10 to 14 years of service before it will require major repairs or break down.

Is X3 better than X5?

When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X5. The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the BMW X5, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful. The BMW X3 has less seating than the BMW X5, making the BMW X5 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.

Is the 2011 BMW X3 a good car?

• The 2011 BMW X3's #4 ranking is based on its score within the 2011 Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the BMW X3 has a score of 8.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources. This model has never been fully tested for safety.

Does the 2011 BMW X3 have a manual transmission?

• Front and rear legroom are not one of the 2011 BMW X3’s strongest suits. And, although the last generation X3 offered a manual transmission, this compact crossover only now comes in automatic transmission flavor, potentially upsetting diehard manual fans. What's New?

What are the specs of the BMW X3 xDrive28i?

• Mechanically, the X3 xDrive28i comes with a 3.0-liter in-line six engine mated to an automatic eight-speed transmission and puts power to pavement via a standard all-wheel drive system and 17-inch wheels.

Is the BMW X3 underpowered?

• A more powerful xDrive35i with a turbocharged six-cylinder is offered, but the base model is by no means underpowered. Contributing to both acceleration performance and fuel economy is the X3’s new eight-speed automatic transmission (a manual gearbox isn’t offered).