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2012 BMW X3 consumer reviews

$37,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 X3 BMW
(26 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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most reliable car

great ride, stable on the road and great for long distance. you will be very happy getting an x3 vehicle. family will love riding in this vehicle

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great used car purchase

To know that the car I bought for $15,000 was once brand new for over $53,000 only 5 years ago is astonishing. This car is still kicking and looking good while doing it. Great purchase, been very reliable and very comfortable and luxurious.

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

Very happy with purchase. Rides very smoothly, plenty of leg room and cargo space, powerful 6 cylinder engine. Simply very pleased with the overall quality of this car.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car for all needs!!!

This particular model has just enough room to fit people and their things without feeling too bulky. I like how the comfortable all of the seats are as well as the features in it. Of course, most features standard on other models are optional on this particular car. You have to pay for things like leather seating, sunroof, backup camera, etc. However, even in base form, the car still excels with the way it drives. The car's engine is smooth and acceleration is quick! The sharp handling is similar to that of the BMW sedan's. The best thing about this particular model year is that it is the LAST naturally aspirated inline-6 in the base X3.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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depreciation at its best

We bought a 2012 X3 28i with the 3.0 N/A N52 engine and 8-speed ZF auto. These cars are incredible. The active roll-bar will leave you wondering how a 4,000-lbs car can turn so flat!!? Power is adequate and in sport mode the car is more that motivated to go. The ride is as plush as ever, and the car is quiet and feels expensive. We paid less than third of its sticker price, just 6 years later... An incredible value proposition! I recommend sticking with the N52 engine to avoid the known issues with turbos and timing chain guides on 2013+ X3 28i, and well as 35i.

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

I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I only thing I don't like is that the door lock is in the middle of the dash.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good value of money

This car has everything which a buyer should look like luxury with style and technology, comfort and convenience. I like it spacious interior and sporty feel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A ton of car for the money

Drives great...super smooth and quiet. Excellent technology. Super reliable. Outstanding family ride. BMW service is fantastic. Go buy this car and you will not be disappointed.

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

Great suv for a family. We had it 6 years and enjoyed it. Head up display feature is cool where we dont have to bend down the head and look at the dashboard for speed. Its projected onto the windshield

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great suv

SUV love my BMW always was a Toyota car guy then my friend got a BMW and I loved it. Just like my X3 so comfortable and roomy I fit in huge furniture moved house easily and got synthetic grass holds everything. I really love the dash with Sirius Xmas awesome and GPS and connects to phone well. Also has panoramic roof and sporty fast. I know it's a lot about 40k but worth it the ultimate driving machine and handles great. I am not a disappointed buyer and will get another one after my new Tesla next year.

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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