I leased a 2026 x3drive30 in April for 10,000 miles (39 months). My it’s was 1030 which included taxes, tags, fees, and first month lease. Base lease 634 total 653.12. MSRP was 58,575. Residual 32,951. How was this deal? My first time leasing and as a retired 67 yo female, I tried to put myself in a good situation. Did I?
I’m considering getting an X3 and I’m trying to figure out if I’m sensitive to the suspension setup on the new 2025/2026 X3s.
I recently test drove:
- a 2025 X3 with standard suspension & 21” wheels
- a 2025 X3 with M Sport Suspension & 21” wheels
- a 2026 X3 with M Sport suspension & 20” wheels
Interestingly, the first car with standard suspension made me feel lightheaded/motion sick afterward, while I was fine in the last two cars.
I have gotten motion sick driving some crossovers, like the CX-5 and Sportage, but not the CR-V nor HR-V.
Most of my test drive was done on city roads and some expressways (not a true freeway). Would the standard suspension feeling floatier or cause more body roll? And does the M Sport suspension feel noticeably more planted/controlled?
Also wondering:
- does tire pressure make a big difference on these?
- does Sport mode help at all on the standard suspension cars?
I am trying to figure out whether I should specifically avoid standard suspension X3s or if this was just a weird one-off.
The car that made me motion sick was also detailed recently before it was put up for sale and I’m also unsure if I’m just sensitive to the chemicals they might have used, even though it’d been 24+ hours.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Edit: Does anyone know if the M Sport Package can come with standard suspensions?
Might be looking to part with my X3. Absolutely love this thing, and particularly this spec, but I really miss driving a manual transmission. Tanzanite Blue with Cognac leather. 42,xxx mikes. Previous CPO, and the car also comes with an extended third party warranty.
I am considering buying a ‘25M x3 M50. It has Continental tires with one new rear tire. If I replace the other rear tire the remaining two front tires have 21,000 miles. If 10,000 miles later I have to replace the front tires then I am kind of locked in to continentals. Are Continental’s good tires? Alternatively if there’s a much better tire should I just replace all now of course at a much higher price? I am OK with summer tires since they will neversee snow.
This is my first time buying a car so please be patient with me. I’m looking at buying a CPO 2025 X3 (listed for $46K) that’s fully loaded. However on the CarFax it says it says, “Functional damage reported”. It’s a factory car but I feel like that shouldn’t mean much to the sale. Also it has 15.5K miles on it and they say I wouldn’t qualify for any incentives or discount because it sits at a “weird” mileage.
I’m buying from an actual BMW dealership. However, when I asked the salesman he said, “Best I can do is probably get the doc fee waived. This car is priced with the accident in mind. So you are already paying the price of the accident depreciation. Not to mention minor accidents really don’t affect resale/trade in value. For example if I was taking a car in in trade with a minor like this, we wouldn’t change the value because of it. And most dealers are the same.”
However, I feel like that’s a lie because most dealerships if they see a carfax with a ding on it and see a police report was filed they’re going to make sure they deduct that from my trade.
Am I being dramatic? He showed an internal report and it cost $1.00. But I’m not sure if that’s insurance covering or the dealer really didn’t have anything wrong with it?! Am I being unreasonable asking for a discount, is this a scam,
I found another car an hour away clean title, has the driving assist package, premium package, and illuminated kidney grill with less miles, CPO, and cost less. Only thing missing the “M Sport Package”.
Should I just focus on the car an hour away or really try to negotiate this down?
Hi everyone,
Today, at the end of a road trip, I noticed while parking that the front center-right sensor on my 2026 BMW X3 was throwing a ghost reading (detecting an obstacle that wasn't there). When I got out to inspect it, I realized a small rock had hit the sensor, and it will probably need to be replaced.
I wanted to know if anyone has experience with this or knows if it's a DIY job I can do at home. I know the sensors are easily available online, and I'm wondering if it might just be a matter of removing the front grille to get access to that center-front sensor.
The dealership charges USD 930 for the sensor, and USD 660 for labor because they need to remove the front bumper.
Any experiences or advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
Just got a 18k mile old 2022 X3. The wind noise is huge. No whistling etc but wind noise is there, maybe it’s the tire idk but in speeds of 30-40 and above. It has run flat tires but it sounds like wind noise. Is it normal? Or if not is it a cheap repair?
I have never owned a BMW and I am in the market to replace a Rx 450H. I will only average 3-4k mi/yr so it makes sense to buy used. I drove a 2024 X3 M40i (16k mi) and loved the power and handling. I found a 2025 x3 M50 at another BMW dealer at a lower, better optioned price than the 2024. The M50 has 21k miles. Original MSRP was $71k not including dealer fees. I can buy for $55K. Is this a good price?
Anyone have any idea how to remove the ignition coil bolt? I don’t have enough room with my wrench to get under that connector thing (the second from the bottom spark plug).
I watched loads of videos and the us spec engines don’t seem to have this thing on top of the ignition coil.
Also I may have stripped one of the plugs trying to remove it but that’s a problem for another day
Thanks
After about 6 months with the X3 M50, I honestly think BMW nailed the balance on this car. It feels like the perfect middle ground between a full M car and a daily driver. It is fast enough to genuinely surprise people from a dig, but still comfortable enough to drive every day without feeling harsh or annoying.
The B58 and ZF8 combo has probably been my favorite part of the car. The shifts in Sport Plus feel aggressive, the turbo noises are fun, and the car always feels ready to move. Even stock, the car already feels quick for an SUV. Highway pulls feel strong and it still gets decent mileage considering the power.
The technology has also been really good overall. iDrive 9 looks modern and the interior feels premium every time I get in. The car feels smooth on long drives and still practical enough to carry people or stuff around without issue.
One thing I added was the front lip splitter, and honestly it completely changed the look of the car. The install was surprisingly easy and made the front end look way more aggressive without looking overdone. Small change, huge difference.
There are definitely some negatives though. The biggest one right now is aftermarket support. Since it is the newer Gen 3 B58 and iDrive 9 platform, tuning support and coding options are still limited. A lot of companies are still catching up. Another thing is the touchscreen controls. Some things that used to be simple now take extra steps through the screen.
Also, Black Sapphire Metallic looks insane when clean, but it gets dusty fast and shows everything. Keeping it looking perfect takes effort, especially with how picky I am about detailing.
Overall though, the X3 M50 has been an amazing daily. It feels sporty when you want it to, comfortable when you need it to be, and still practical enough to do everything well.
I’m looking to purchase a m40i w 35k miles on it. It has the m sport differential, red interior with premium package. It’s roughly $45k. Was curious if this is a good deal.
Fair price? Would you do it if plan is to keep till 150k miles?
84k miles - 2020
I have about 1200 miles on my car and I love it. However, I find it really annoying that it does not remember me as a logged in driver. I can turn the car off and it says “goodbye @fastEddiecoyle” but the next day? Yes, the doors unlock. But when I get in, I get a generic screen with no CarPlay. It then asks me if I want the @fastEddiecoyle profile, and it is a 3 or 4 step process to get logged in again
My phone has the app and it will do all the functions.
Key card is in phone and I have the plastic card in my wallet. There should be several reasons to recognize me.
Help!!!
EDIT: oh shoot just realized I missed giving y’all a key clue.
Things were fine until I replaced my iPhone.
I removed the old one, paired the new one, the key card is on the new one. I can link it manually but it won’t link automatically
Hi, new to BMW and received a message that my x3 requires a brake fluid change. I don’t think I’ve ever change the brake fluid on my other cars. My Audi is 13 years old with 130k miles! Just wondering if this is necessary?
Planning to replace my current Hyundai in the next year or so and move into the luxury compact SUV segment.
Current shortlist:
(Not considering Acura or Lexus.)
I want something that gives both:
- the feeling of owning a premium/luxury brand, and
- good performance + tech.
Current thoughts:
- Heart says Mercedes GLC purely for the brand/luxury feel.
- Brain says Genesis GV70 because it seems like the best value.
- X3 seems to be the best driver’s car overall.
- No strong opinion on the Q5 yet.
Assume all of these would cost roughly the same in the end.
Would love opinions from people who:
- own/have owned these,
- recently cross-shopped them,
- or work in the industry.
What would you pick and why? Any regrets or surprises after ownership?
Every morning when I go to take my car out, within the first minute or so, my car starts making a horrible screeching noise. After that, it may randomly do it once or twice again within the next five minutes or so, and then it stops and doesn’t do it anymore. I can park my car and it can sit there for an entire workday, and when I get in it in the afternoon, it doesn’t make that noise at all.
It only happens after sitting overnight inside the garage. It only happens within the first few minutes of starting my drive. The noise seems to be coming from the rear of the vehicle. I have not noticed any fluids leaking from the vehicle at any time if that matters.
Please listen to this with the sound up and let me know what you think.
https://youtu.be/xlFmjrcOEbQ?si=3Wp4P5P2XXkKOmQg
Edit to add, this is a 2026 X3 M50
Hey recently got my 2023 x3 m40i and i love it but on comfort when i am at a stop and give it gas its pretty jerky. I read that could be auto stop start and or auto brake hold. One fix it to run sport custom settings.
Its my daily so im not trying to kill mpg, especially now with gas prices. Id like to just have a smoother transmission at lower speeds/gears. If its just the motor style i can live with it.
So what do you run for daily settings?
What do you run for fun drives?