It's great, no complaints. I've had 3 X5's it was time for a change.

It gets great mileage, pickup off the line is impressive due to 8 speed tranny and lots of low end torque, it feels like it drives more like a sports car probably because it's smaller than the X5, high 20's MPG, electronics are top notch (except for the 3 year old nav map data), it was less expensive than an X3 and came with more features (premium plus), insurance was less expensive too ( I don't know why).

I got a 2012 Phantom Black with Cinnamon interior, friends and family like it a lot.

No negativity towards BMW X3's or X5's, I was just ready for something different at this point. I'll be back with BMW at some point.

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