Used 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
Used X3 for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Upgrade from X1 to X3
Jim, Moline, IL, 03/12/2017
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
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 isn't that much for the big step up in comfort, quality and drivability.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great to drive but safety features lag behind
daniel, Little Neck, NY, 02/10/2017
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
2017 BMW X3 for sale near you
3 of 47 listings
- xDrive35i 4dr SUVMSRP: $11,99943 mi away
- xDrive28i 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,94440 mi away
- xDrive28i 4dr SUVMSRP: $19,99830 mi away
See all 47 listings
Buyer Beware
Alison, Ashburn, VA, 02/21/2019
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bought this new and immediately after the warranty expired, it began leaking oil. We have had it worked on several times and it still leaks sporadically. Have replaced the alternator TWICE already. I've been on the side of the road 2x due to the alternator. Not sure what is going on with the gas mileage; it has always gotten 25 mpg and as of the last week that has dropped to 14 mpg. Now, the engine light is on. It sounds today like an airplane landing. I made it to my office, but not sure what to do at this point. I've also had problems with the Bluetooth, as it will not pair with my phone. The heat is either extremely hot or cold--I have to put it on the hottest temp available or it isn't even warm. I am totally disappointed with the quality of this expensive car! On a positive note, the dealership is good--it's just 2 hours away from me (not their fault of course; my fault and I won't make that mistake again). The car handles well, accelerates nicely, and is a pretty vehicle. I would never buy another BMW. Will stick with Toyota or Nissan.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great car at the start, then not so good!
Dale, Temecula, CA, 02/09/2017
updated 02/16/2021
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
88 of 101 people found this review helpful
My initial love for my X3 turned to pure utter disappointment with the car, the dealerships and BMW U.S.A. within six months of ownership. Rides, drives and handles fine but that's about it. Broke down twice before 15,000 miles with fuel injection and electronics problems. Had to be towed out of my garage! They got it running again but wouldn't fix the console control buttons that were sticking because they said I must have spilled something on them. Wrong, I am so careful with this car I won't allow liquid anywhere inside it. Dealer said they'd be glad to fix them for $$841! Decided to cancel my extended warranty as it was clear to me that I wasn't going to keep this car beyond it's factory warranty period, even though the factory warranty turned out to be pretty useless anyway. I followed the cancellation instructions as provided in the booklet and it took seven months to get my money back and they shorted me $350 despite California law prohibiting any deductions if cancelled within the time frame that I did it. Dealers were awful and B.M.W. U.S.A. even worse. Can't wait to get rid of it and buy a Subaru Forester, which I never should have sold in the first place. Happily finally sold it to CarMAx. Cost me $15,000 to own it for 9 months. Horrible experience. Buyer beware! Update 2/14/21 - Have now had my Tesla Y for 2 months. Extraordinary vehicle in every regard. BMW, Mercedes and Audi aren't even on the same planet as Tesla.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Tons of "Alternate Facts" with these reviews.
OutMuscle, Madison, WI, 08/09/2017
BMW X3 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
32 of 38 people found this review helpful
First, WARRANTY for 2017 and all previous generations is 4 years or 50,000 miles. Maintenance is 3 years or 36,000 miles. The driving safety features like blind spot assist work at any speed, not just over 35 mph. Saab vs. BMW, you got to be kidding me, but I'm not surprised given the extreme loyalty Saab drivers have with their cars. But you cannot compare the two in pretty much every way. BMW's iDrive is way more advanced than any radio/information center ever put into a Saab. Maybe that's the problem, the BMW is too advanced for you. It sounds like some of the issues with the negative reviews were as a result of a poor delivery experience. The issues discussed could have been easily remedied if you had a delivery that showed you how to use the iDrive system. There are so many easy ways to customize the iDrive system and the options to do so are rather endless. If you're not sure how to find something, just ask the voice commands as you can literally ask it to do anything. And the best part with the iDrive system is there no lag with waiting for info to load, like the Mercedes command center. I suggest talking to your BMW service center and arranging for another experience. Oh, and there is no BMW Complaint option in the iDrive. The X3 performs better than the suggested EPA, and I usually 7-10 over the speed limit. The seats are super comfortable, offering good support. And for someone who is interested in keeping as good of posture possible, these seats will do the trick because they are firm and offer many adjustments. The x3 28i will not blow you away with its power but it is more the sufficient when power is needed, especially for every day driving. Plus, I'm not buying a SAV to drive crazy and super fast, so this engine is perfect. Awesome ways to adjust the 2nd row to put all 3 seats down or any one of the 3 down for added cargo storage. This is the first SUV/SAV my boyfriend will drive because it drives like a sports car and doesn't look sissy.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value