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2019 BMW X3 consumer reviews

$41,000 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 X3 BMW
(105 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Very reliable, third one we purchased

Has all the features I was looking for in a new vehicle, heated seats and steering wheel, navigation, back up camera. Very comfortable ride, great pick up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable SUV

We have looked for a new SUV for over a year and the BMW X3 was always one of our top candidates. We have had it for almost 4 months now. We are still thrilled with our decision to purchase this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car to own

Not only did this car meet my practical needs, but it is really fun to drive. The exterior and interior are phenomenal. I’m still trying to find my favorite setting for my driver’s seat...there are a lot of options!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I've ever driven on the highway

Love the electronics (both quickness and intuitiveness), driving capabilities, styling, sound system, even gas mileage. There are decent size middle seats that comfortably fit adults.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful Inside Out

This is my second BMW and this is nothing but perfect, the driving is smooth and definitely a looker as I always get compliment from my friends and colleagues when i showed it to them. I really like the safety features, the luxury and the tech that BMW poured into this vehicle. I can definitely feel the difference of driving the vehicle compared to the previous SUV I own. Since I recently bought these, I would not be able to say anything about reliability, only time will tell.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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X3 M40i Very uncomfortable ride.

I love everything about the M40i EXCEPT the ride. It literally bounces on any concrete road that has even minor undulations in the pavement. My back hurts after 5 miles. The roads near the dealer were relatively smooth but at home, 80 miles away, the concrete sections are slightly uneven, not noticeable in my Honda Pilot but unbearable in the X3 M40i. My friend has an regular X3 and it is MUCH better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2019 BMW X3

This car was a mistake from the day we bought it. The buying experience was nothing short of a night mare. When we finally decided to part with it the trade in was a complete joke...this car had depreciated so drastically in the 13 months we had it. We paid $48100 and finally gave it back to the dealer for a sum of $35K. Please don't make the same mistake we made with these so-called luxury cars! There are many problems with prematurely wearing out with the run flat tires that are O.E. so BEWARE!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car Ive ever driven - shockingly good

This is an SUV that feels like a sports sedan when you want but so refined, relaxed and comfortable when you need. Its a hoot to drive fast or to just marvel at the tech in it. Its not thirsty, the tech is awesome, very roomy (just right), and the engine sounds like a frenchman swearing (its like silk but will rip your face off if you're not respectful!).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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New X3 xDrive 3.0 xLine

I have owned BMW's since college and have not driven one that has this level of refinement yet. Super rock solid, great seats, ride, handling, mpg (31 on the highway!) and power. Turbo takes a minute to spool up from a dead stop but other than that don't really have any complaints except some minor quibbles. 1. There is only one USB port and it is inside the cup holder/storage bin so you have to keep it open to charge your phone which seems like a major design gaff. I think they added more for 2020 but not sure as of this writing. 2. The bins in the door, console and cup holder are not lined with felt as was the case on my last BMW, another cost cutting move that is readily noticeable. They made navigation standard on the 2020, I bought it as an option :(

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Style and Handling

This car is very comfortable to drive. Great handling and surprising speed. This vehicle is just what we needed to fit all the stuff our family needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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