BMW X3 2011-2015Change

I love this SUV, it's Powerful, comfortable to drive, offers great handling and acceleration, excellent for snow conditions and good for gas. I preferred xDrive 35i which comes with same engine as X5, Power of xDrive 28i was not that great during test drive.

very good for winter! It is a SUV, but still has good performance.It doesn't make you feel too big when you drive.

Owned this car for a year now, quite disappointed in the cheap plastics, creaks, rattles, poor city fuel economy as well as the lack of advanced safety features at this price.
Lots of cheap crackling sounding plastic by the radio, the doors and the sunroof constantly rattles as soon as it hits 4degrees - quite frustrating.
Blind Sport monitor, rear traffic alert, pre collision braking are only available as a package on the most expensive trim.
For a 4cy SUV, you're better off with a CRV and pocket $25K
My first and last BMW

Amazingly smooth, quiet and fast ride. Sport mode is my favourite with precision response, steering and suspension to make you feel like you're driving a race car and not an SUV. Great handling in the winter!

I absolutely love the X3, what can you say about a vehicle that is perfect in every way. Great fuel economy, fun to drive, reliable, and cute. This is my second X3 and It won't be my last.

Bought my X3 brand new. The 3.0L turbo engine is vanilla-smooth with ample power, rated at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 mph is rated at 5.4 seconds, which is blazing fast for an SUV (or a sedan, for that matter). Ride quality is firm but pleasant. Handling is surprisingly flat for an SUV, which is somewhat expected from BMW. Panoramic moonroof is great for passengers. Heated steering wheel is a must for cold weather driving. Rear camera with top view is the best thing to happen for parking; all cars should have this feature. Even though the design is a few years old, it still looks sharp, especially the front and back. Cargo space is the best in its class in 2012 (luxury small SUVs). Rear seat room is surprisingly abundant and is plenty for rear-facing child seats. Overall a fantastic vehicle and the most fun you'll get in a luxury SUV (except a Porsche Macan, which is significantly more expensive and has much less cargo and rear seat room).

Pros :
-Great driving experience
-Excellent interior and easy to use i-drive system
-Lots of rear leg room and trunk space
-Great driver seating position with very few blind spots
-Classic look, will age well over time

Cons :
-At this price some things missing which should be standard
-blind spot monitor is extra
-brakes feel very soft

I really wanted to get into a diesel because of the fuel economy so I went with the 28d. And in that regard, it does not disappoint averaging around 7.6l/100km so far. Reviews of this engine say it sounds like a tractor, which I think is a bit harsh. It does make more noise that its petro counterpart, but inside, you are well insulated from the clatter. Performance does suffer though, and the power distribution is unique. Sometimes I am pleasantly surprised, other times, I want more. But... the ride and handling are superb and I love driving it.
I'm glad I went with the 2015 and upgraded leather as the cabin feels very nice and the 40/20/40 seats makes it more utilitarian.
No reliability issues yet, but still a young car. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and would advise you keep this on your short list if looking for this type of vehicle. The fuel savings will only off-set the extra cost if you plan to keep this car for a while, so drive the 28i and 28d back-to-back to decide for yourself.

Purchased my BMW X3 new in June of 2013 and I am very pleased on how it has performed. Great Handling great acceleration and very good on gas for the size. My car just turned 85000 kilometres and only a lightbulb needed to be replaced as well as the spark plugs. A lot of good tech in the car GPS with traffic updates, bluetooth and BMW apps. The only thing I am not pleased with is that it does not have a back-up camera. only sonar sensors front and rear. For the price of the car it should be standard. Also has All in all great SUV for Canadian families and AMAZING SNOW CAPABILITIES also!! would purchase again !!

This 2011 BMW X3 is an exceptional find!

An executive driven, professionally detailed vehicle in mint condition; With a beautiful Deep Sea Blue exterior, the Sand Beige Leather interior is complimented with wood detail on the dash, doors and center console.

Boasting a host of options including: Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Seats and Seat Backs, Heated Steering Wheel, AM/FM/CD, Satellite Radio, Dual Climate Control, Satellite Navigation including Real Time Mapping.

I have driven BMW's for 18 years, the ride and handling are great This particular model X3 3.5 is far too computerized for most BMW shops to handle to the point of it being a servicing nightmare.
Personally, I find the limited storage space a real problem. No place for sunglasses or cell phone except in centre consol compartment. Limited charging outlets (one) limited usb outlets (one).
I think most reviews for this vehicle on this site are either from dealers or people that have less than 30,000 on the vehicle.

Purchased SUV new. has had numerous electrical issues. Both front wheel bearings (L&R) failed at 83k dealer helped cost out of warranty, then $1000 engine fan failed at 90k ... overall disappointing quality of components. Would not recommend if you want reliability.

Beautiful and fun to drive, great quality automobile. Good on gas, I like the different options for driving styles. Sport, Comfort, and Eco.

Very powerful and comfortable ride, good for driving in snowy conditions, good road grip. Good size cargo space with enough leg room. Back up and front parking sensors helps when parking in tight space.

Over-all I really like it and love the way it looks. Special ordered vehicle just the way we wanted with tech,parking assist, xenons, upgraded stereo and convenience package. Vehicle is very comfortable on long trips and heated steering wheel is a nice on cold nights.

It is truly the best overall vehicle I have ever owned. It is so good that I have just ordered a brand new 2015 X3 exactly the same, even the same color.

Picked it up back in November 2013 with less than 40,000kms on it and it's been a blast since. Always looking for an excuse to drive somewhere just so I can drive it. Been in two previous 3series sedans and although they were great, this is by far by favourite vehicle. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an AWD SUV in Canada.

I've had this X3 since 2011...it has outperformed my expectations in every aspect.
compared to the available SUVs in the same class, it is by far the best in the market.

This has been a great car. I love it! There is nothing like a BMW driving experience. Will definitely get another one.
The comfort on long drives, the fuel economy, and the fun of driving a great car makes this one a 10!

Bought this as a safe, fun to drive family car that could also tow our boat. It has exceeded expectations. Performance is A1, fast and sure footed but economy surprisingly good given weight and power - autostop feature at lights has been seamless. Changing from economy to sport mode does change the responsiveness, recommend economy to make it smoother with passengers. In sport, it rockets. Traction is exceptional, even on slippery ramps and low tides, it pulls the boat out of the water with ease, far better than previous vehicles with similar tow ratings. Highly recommend this vehicle.

An enjoyable ride. Good styling. I do miss the manual gearbox option.
Drives well enough for a SUV (or SAV), doesn't handle as well around corners as I expected from BMW.

It is hard to not keep the car in Sport mode as the steering wheel tightens up for performance. Eco and Comfort mode feel boring and the steering can seemingly be controlled by a finger, very very soft. I chose the Sport model for a number of reasons related to styling, however a big reason was to have the thicker steering wheel. The standard wheel is quite thin.

The space is great. A good step down from the X5 if you wish to save a few dollars.

Very simple and solid car, everything in it is well placed and well built. Definitely recommend it.
very low noise while in highway, feels comfortable over speed bumps and ragged roads, although some may find it a little rough.

Been driving for 3 weeks. Feels the quality is top-notch and well built. Still under break-in period so cannot comment on performance too much. Switching from a sedan so the fuel economy is not as good as before. Hopefully after the break-in period, the gas consumption will improve gradually. So far no complaint and it's been a great ride.

Waited for 2.5 months for final delivery as I was told there is a backlog on the model and color I want.

Thanks to the Bimmers' designer team, the new X3 finally looks handsome, especially compare to the first generation. I really enjoy the factory equipped feature such as the Eco Pro mode which really is saving you gas for the long run.

Comfortable, sporty and very solid drive. Stability control is top with Xdrive.
Leg room in back seats is great