Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Its no Saab - 2017 BMW X3
  By Rob - February 15 - 8:35 am

  The menu system on a BMW dashboard is not intuitive - it’s just a random annoyance that’s the most consistent feature of this vehicle for a driver. With three clicks, you can turn it off, but it won’t stay off. Every time you start the vehicle, it will come back to annoy you – first with a legal disclaimer and then an array of meaningless menu choices. It’s impossible to make the screen display something useful like a digital clock (a Kia will do that, but a BMW won’t). I’d settle for a BMW logo on the screen, but even that’s not an option. The menu is loaded with choices leading quickly to lots of useless information, but changing the audio source for the stereo is 3-4 clicks and a couple of knob-spins away. You’ll find the FM/HD radio choice is in a different section of the menu than the CD player and Bluetooth devices. Perhaps it’s just German humor. Info that’s more easily accessed includes the owner’s manual (should you be reading that on the dashboard while driving?) and contact info for the BMW complaint center (maybe BMW owners use that one a lot?). You can also schedule a service appointment with a random BMW dealership with just a couple of clicks. But they can’t fix your menu. Want to “search by picture” and learn more about “screw thread for tow fitting” on this car’s front bumper? That’s literally choice #3 of 12 on an image of the vehicle, just two clicks and a quarter-spin away. But once again – is this info you should be using while the vehicle’s moving? However if you need to call your spouse, plan on pulling over to the side of the road and scrolling through the alphabet, because the “favorites” from your iPhone will not upload to this system and the voice-dial feature is erratic at best. I like a lot of things about my 2017 BMW – great steering and acceleration, quiet and steady ride, nice lines, quality trim everywhere. But the stupid, amateur-designed, useless menu stuck in the middle of my dashboard is a daily irritation that won’t go away. Yes, I’m a little obsessive – but how many non-obsessive people buy BMWs? I owned three Saabs. This is my first BMW and my last.

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  POCKET ROCKET - 2017 BMW X3
  By TONY CONYERS - January 26 - 11:51 am

  I own a 2004 x5 v8 which I passed on to my son, Pretty good performance, and utility, and durability. I started shopping 6 months ago for a new vehicle. and I drove everything before returning to BMW ( I had a loaner x3 w/ 2.8 engine , and felt it was "pokey") So this time, I tried a 2017 x3 3.5 xdrive WITH M Sport package- I am a big fan of the seat cushion extension- and WOW. This machine really moves. I feel like the Little Old Lady From Pasadena- except I am 70, & living in Scottsdale. I cant say enough good things about this vehicle. Perfect for me at 63" , and I can haul lumber, boxes, whatever. The styling is great too. Worth the $$. Tony.

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  Finally found the right vehicle - 2017 BMW X3
  By MRM - December 15 - 6:03 am

  I love this vehicle! I have the x3 v6 msport. Purchased in July last year and have about 6k miles. Its so quick, it hugs the road, corners extremely well, and is so fun to drive. The interior is comfortable and the technology was very easy to figure out. I have a 4 year 50k warranty bumper to bumper. The maintenance program went to 3 yr 36k for the 2017 model year, but ok with me. I test drove so many vehicles before deciding and couldnt be happier with my choice.

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  Careful with this one - 2017 BMW X3
  By Alfo - May 31 - 7:32 am

  Technology controls are counter intuitive, hard to get used to and learn. Miles per gallon 12? A bit low expect high gas bills. Not all options working as they should and cannot be tested. Car is supposed to be highly customizable but isnt for some desired features. Why should dealer tell you tires are run-flats that cost $200 only after the car was sold.

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  5th BMW - 2017 BMW X3
  By Charles R - August 30 - 10:47 pm

  love the fact that a lease from BMW means no cost basic maintence

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  People shouldnt buy BMW anymore - 2017 BMW X3
  By RONN - April 30 - 11:05 pm

  The car still costs the same, but the warranty drops from 4 years 50k to 3 Years 36K. Shame on BMW. I will Switch to a different model after my lease. I had already switched one of my vehicles. Shame on you again BMW.

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  Upgrade from X1 to X3 - 2017 BMW X3
  By Jim - October 3 - 7:12 pm

  This is a wonderful car to drive! I was looking at the X1s first. I did a lot of research, read all kinds of reviews and took several test drives in the X1. I had made up my mind and had an order all written up for the color and options I wanted. The dealer was shooting a commercial on their 2016 service loaners with big markdowns and under 5K miles. I asked its they were leasable.... not the 2016s but they had a couple 2017 service loaners that were..... for the same lease price as the less equipped X1! I took one for a test drive.... so much nicer and more comfortable than the X1. I changed my mind and leased the X3 right then and there! It is a comfortable, quiet and really fun to drive SAV. Plenty of power and good gas milage too.... amazing! Some long trips coming up and this will make them much more enjoyable. Just go drive one! I came off a Ford Escape lease and moved up to the X3. The price difference really isnt that much for the big step up in comfort, quality and drivability.

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  BMW X3 - 2017 BMW X3
  By rtn - June 11 - 10:08 pm

  Only two things are worth mentioning: gas mileage on high way is about 24.25; I anticipated 28 to 30; front seat is a little uncomfortable on long trips. other than that we love the car.

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  Great to drive but safety features lag behind - 2017 BMW X3
  By daniel - January 5 - 10:35 am

  We bought drivers assistance plus package to include blindspot, lane changer warnings but they only activated at 35 MPH so driving locally do not work. The driver siide definitely has a blindspot on the left side but blindspot only works at the higher speeds and the navigation package was pre-requisite. All in all, a waste of $3,000.

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  Disappointed! - 2017 BMW X3
  By D. Gee - October 3 - 2:18 pm

  2017 BMWS ONLY COME WITH A 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY VS. PREVOUS YEARS 4 YEAR 50,000 WARRANTY!!!!! ALSO, NO SPARE TIRE!! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET A FLAT TIRE ON A SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY? I JUST READ ONLINE THAT THE WARRANTY IS. OT TRANSFERRABLE! Think twice before buying a 2017 model!