Looking at 2019 CPO X3

Isawelvis · 12-22-2020, 08:53 PM

Just joined the site, (was a previous BMW owner). Had an old 2002. Looking for a smaller SUV and looking at Mercedes GLC300 and BMW X3. Have found one with less that 10,000 miles (2019) with leather, HK Premium, and other options.

Been reading comparison on you tube but one advantage of BMW is the dealer is local versus driving over 30 miles to Mercedes dealer.

Since my wife will be a primary driver, ride is an issue. I know about RFTs but both Mercedes and BMW have them now. Id probably ditch them when they need replacement.

Looking for any comments, good or bad.

thanks

Ravenous666 · 12-23-2020, 04:25 AM

19" RFTs are no problem at all. Even the 20" are fine for me. Way overrated topic IMHO.

If you are looking into a 2020 you should consider one with the full digital dashboard as those are the cars having iDrive OS 7.0 which is wy more modern and supports also Android Auto after an update.

Cars with iDrive OS7 have been produced! after September 2019. But they need to have the Connected Package Pro otherwise they are still on iDrive OS6.

You identify them if they have this dashboard:

dizzyF30 · 12-23-2020, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Isawelvis

Just joined the site, (was a previous BMW owner). Had an old 2002. Looking for a smaller SUV and looking at Mercedes GLC300 and BMW X3. Have found one with less that 10,000 miles (2019) with leather, HK Premium, and other options.

Been reading comparison on you tube but one advantage of BMW is the dealer is local versus driving over 30 miles to Mercedes dealer.

Since my wife will be a primary driver, ride is an issue. I know about RFTs but both Mercedes and BMW have them now. Id probably ditch them when they need replacement.

Looking for any comments, good or bad.

thanks

Not sure if you've already bought or not. I've owned used BMWs for the past 20 years. We picked up a 2018 X3 for my wife last week. Her first BMW. It has the 19 inch run-flats. It is surprisingly comfortable while still competent like a BMW should be. She's a happy camper. Now, I have the bug for a replacement BMW.

DocWho · 12-23-2020, 11:37 AM

We got a 2019 X3 a year and a half ago. It is my wife's vehicle, I drive a Z4. The run flats are fine. I prefer them on my wife's vehicle for piece of mind. The X3 is a great machine. I don't find the differences between iDrive 6 & 7 to be significant enough to deter a great deal. In fact, I often prefer the simplicity of iDrive 6. Enjoy!

JDsX3 · 12-23-2020, 12:09 PM

Welcome to the site Isawelvis. I have a 2019 X3 with 19" run flats and both my wife and I find the ride very comfortable. Handling is great and the layout is very functional. It has been an excellent vehicle.

Paavju · 12-23-2020, 01:12 PM

You can always change tires. In Finland, with crappy roads no one drives with RFT's.

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Isawelvis Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2021 X3, 2015 ML350, Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Looking at 2019 CPO X3 Just joined the site, (was a previous BMW owner). Had an old 2002. Looking for a smaller SUV and looking at Mercedes GLC300 and BMW X3. Have found one with less that 10,000 miles (2019) with leather, HK Premium, and other options. Been reading comparison on you tube but one advantage of BMW is the dealer is local versus driving over 30 miles to Mercedes dealer. Since my wife will be a primary driver, ride is an issue. I know about RFTs but both Mercedes and BMW have them now. Id probably ditch them when they need replacement. Looking for any comments, good or bad. thanks
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Ravenous666 Captain 537 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 & 2024 BMW X3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Hamburg iTrader: (0)	19" RFTs are no problem at all. Even the 20" are fine for me. Way overrated topic IMHO. If you are looking into a 2020 you should consider one with the full digital dashboard as those are the cars having iDrive OS 7.0 which is wy more modern and supports also Android Auto after an update. Cars with iDrive OS7 have been produced! after September 2019. But they need to have the Connected Package Pro otherwise they are still on iDrive OS6. You identify them if they have this dashboard: Attached Images
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DocWho Private First Class 87 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 30i, 2019 Z4 30i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Georgia, USA iTrader: (0)	We got a 2019 X3 a year and a half ago. It is my wife's vehicle, I drive a Z4. The run flats are fine. I prefer them on my wife's vehicle for piece of mind. The X3 is a great machine. I don't find the differences between iDrive 6 & 7 to be significant enough to deter a great deal. In fact, I often prefer the simplicity of iDrive 6. Enjoy!
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JDsX3 Photojournalist, Tech & Product Analyst 510 Rep 472 Posts Drives: BMW X3, i4, Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the site Isawelvis. I have a 2019 X3 with 19" run flats and both my wife and I find the ride very comfortable. Handling is great and the layout is very functional. It has been an excellent vehicle. __________________ Current:2024 i4 Mineral White Metallic with Blue Exterior Accents, Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, Premium Package, Driving Assistance Pro Package, Drive Recorder. 2019 X3 Mineral White Metallic, Caberra Beige interior with most options. Corvette Stingray Arctic White w red interior. Past:2002 Z3, Corvette Stingray and about 40 other cars
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Paavju Private 117 Rep 50 Posts Drives: G01 X3 30e Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	You can always change tires. In Finland, with crappy roads no one drives with RFT's.
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