X3 Series Anygood
Discussion
We have both retired and the wife’s Merc GLC went back at the end of its contract. We only have the one car which is my three year old G30 5 Series which I love. My wife really does miss the elevation of the Merc due to ongoing health problems with her knees,so it got me thinking would a X3 solve our problems. I know inside it’s no 5 Series but is there anything I should look out for. I will be at looking at no more then 2 years old.
I like X3’s so my view may be biased.
My wife had previous model X3 20d. I have G01 X3 M40i and love it!
It doesn’t feel too big and I like the elevated driving position. I like the adaptive suspension option as it softens the ride. Mixed views on whether a tyre greater than 21” makes the ride a bit harsh as well.
They come with quite a bit of options. Finding a 2 year old car could be a problem. Think numbers are low and second hand prices are up across the board.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need to ask anything else.
My wife had previous model X3 20d. I have G01 X3 M40i and love it!
It doesn’t feel too big and I like the elevated driving position. I like the adaptive suspension option as it softens the ride. Mixed views on whether a tyre greater than 21” makes the ride a bit harsh as well.
They come with quite a bit of options. Finding a 2 year old car could be a problem. Think numbers are low and second hand prices are up across the board.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need to ask anything else.
The phytonic blue is a good colour!!! The 2.0d engine is a good all rounder too. In a weird way, my wife’s 2.0d was easier and more relaxing to drive than my M40i.
Just check the windscreen and bonnet for any stone chips before you buy. They are very soft and worth getting any wee nicks sorted as part of the sale!
Good luck!
Just check the windscreen and bonnet for any stone chips before you buy. They are very soft and worth getting any wee nicks sorted as part of the sale!
Good luck!
I have had my G01 2019 Phytonic Blue X3 M40i for just over 2 years and love it. Quick, economical - relatively for the engine at an average of 28.4mpg since new for me.
Mine is on 21's with adaptive suspension and I like it. Softer than my M240i and feels more planted.
I have a HUD and love it - never had one before but would not be without. I also have 360 degree cameras and love them too.
The only thing I have had go wrong was the retractable load cover stopped retracting ... hardly major !
Mine has the upgraded leather with I feel is a massive jump up on the std offering ... I tried both and this was just special in comparison.
Normally by 18 months I change car as get bored but this is still with me and no intention of selling atm. I love it.
Mine is on 21's with adaptive suspension and I like it. Softer than my M240i and feels more planted.
I have a HUD and love it - never had one before but would not be without. I also have 360 degree cameras and love them too.
The only thing I have had go wrong was the retractable load cover stopped retracting ... hardly major !
Mine has the upgraded leather with I feel is a massive jump up on the std offering ... I tried both and this was just special in comparison.
Normally by 18 months I change car as get bored but this is still with me and no intention of selling atm. I love it.
Totally agree.
I’m the same as you! I have previously kept cars between 2 to 3 years. Have had my X3 for 3.5 years. Still enjoy driving it today as much as I did the first day I got it.
I have kept it immaculate (have just clayed and sealed it today!) and plan to settle finance and keep it long term. I got a quote from dealer on getting the new model. Is a lot more than I paid for this one - the deals just aren’t about for the time being and with stock levels so low, can see my value not dropping too far either.
The M40i is certainly the Swiss Army knife of cars!!!
I’m the same as you! I have previously kept cars between 2 to 3 years. Have had my X3 for 3.5 years. Still enjoy driving it today as much as I did the first day I got it.
I have kept it immaculate (have just clayed and sealed it today!) and plan to settle finance and keep it long term. I got a quote from dealer on getting the new model. Is a lot more than I paid for this one - the deals just aren’t about for the time being and with stock levels so low, can see my value not dropping too far either.
The M40i is certainly the Swiss Army knife of cars!!!
Tea Pot One said:
I have had my G01 2019 Phytonic Blue X3 M40i for just over 2 years and love it. Quick, economical - relatively for the engine at an average of 28.4mpg since new for me.
Mine is on 21's with adaptive suspension and I like it. Softer than my M240i and feels more planted.
I have a HUD and love it - never had one before but would not be without. I also have 360 degree cameras and love them too.
The only thing I have had go wrong was the retractable load cover stopped retracting ... hardly major !
Mine has the upgraded leather with I feel is a massive jump up on the std offering ... I tried both and this was just special in comparison.
Normally by 18 months I change car as get bored but this is still with me and no intention of selling atm. I love it.
I am glad you love it, my worry is will I be happy with the X3 being as I am coming from my third 5 series Mine is on 21's with adaptive suspension and I like it. Softer than my M240i and feels more planted.
I have a HUD and love it - never had one before but would not be without. I also have 360 degree cameras and love them too.
The only thing I have had go wrong was the retractable load cover stopped retracting ... hardly major !
Mine has the upgraded leather with I feel is a massive jump up on the std offering ... I tried both and this was just special in comparison.
Normally by 18 months I change car as get bored but this is still with me and no intention of selling atm. I love it.
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