2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i - Daily Driving The $35k Used CPO Bargain

[@TopherDrives]

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[@JRB41]

BMW’s from 2000 to about 2021 really were great drivers, good lookers, and in the later years, quite reliable. BMW and Porsche FTW

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

newer ones are more refined. bmw don't age well

[@asadb1990]

Sure but the cost of parts are gonna be obscene and labor will be the same way unless you do your own repairs. I have a lexus 2020 rx350 and it will need very minimal repairs.

[@BabyKobeeee]

You don’t think the 2022 looks better than the 2021??

[@shogunero3.6]

@@BabyKobeeee new interiors are hideous.

[@randomyoutubeaccount6906]

2006 till about 2014 (N52, N54, some N55s) where some of the most unreliable cars ever sold by a mainstream Manufacturer. That's actually why BMWs lose there value so quick, and why there's a couple dozen sayings about cheap german cars.

[@LisaBrower-uj3wc]

TopherDrives fans should know he’s a big influence on what I now drive 😜. He’s taught me to appreciate good engineering, and the rest are the features that are a bigger deal to me than him. This X3 has exceeded my expectations honestly! This was fun to watch for me, and yes, I LOVE my HUD for more than just the speed!

[@ALEXANDER_MARIO_S.]

Great car. Bought my mother a 2022 BMW X3 30d X-drive here in Europe. The 6 cylinder Bi-turbo diesel drives amazing. Congratulations on the sponsorship🎉

[@alfa_guy09]

Back in 2015, my mom bought a CPO 2014 X1 with less than 10,000 miles, and it now has over 110,000 miles on it In January when I turn 16, it will be my first car The original MSRP was about $38,000, and she payed $25,000 (I think), for only a 1 year old car It’s been very reliable, so I guess having a CPO car worked out well

[@luke9173]

surprised considering how terrible N20 is! For me, it is Inline 6 or no BMW at all!

[@levonyoung3749]

I love this not just a whole screen at the front. Perfect balance of practicality, luxury and sportiness!

[@stevesimmons6685]

I have the same model and color. Having hundreds of CD’s, I really miss not having a built in player. Plus CD quality trumps streaming compressed audio to a great degree. You have sold me on this car and I bought one. Love it

[@gg-ip3zo]

The thing with BMW is that even if it’s a cheaper model of a car. You’re never going to be dissapointed of buying the lower models.

[@DoSum4Me]

Work gave me a 2020 BMW X3 for a 14 hour road trip and it was wonderful. Averaged 30 mpg and was supremely comfortable. Only thing that irked me was I couldn’t get apple CarPlay to work. Which is common for me whenever I drive a new BMW lol.

[@LbheQbbz]

first thing i saw when i opened youtube, clicking immediately

[@etherrealzx]

Samee

[@WinkerPack]

Lmao why would you click on a 4 cylinder X3 video immediately

[@WinkerPack]

Lmao why would you click on a 4 cylinder X3 video immediately

[@WinkerPack]

Lmao why would you click on a 4 cylinder X3 video immediately

[@Localtraveler2376]

Sponsors! Big time now.

[@TheUnreadableUser]

I bought a 2020 sonata limited CPO for around 22k USD with 2k miles. I would say it was THE bargain, considering the amount of tech the sonata has, and other dealers were asking for much more for comparable models. The reason i think it's such a bargain is the warranty and the low mileage. I will always recommend low mileage CPO more than new cars

[@louiszhang3050]

I noticed this BMW X3 came with the galvanic controls! That feels pretty high-end. This car seems like a really good spec and deal for your parents. Though I would personally prefer the sDrive 330i because I'm a sedan loyal, it's a little sportier to drive, and gets even better fuel economy!

[@TopherDrives]

It's been a great choice so far! The xDrive is ideal here for Michigan. Funny enough, my girlfriend's parents own the exact same car, but live in Florida, so they went with sDrive, and love it!

[@jaydenpizza10]

@@TopherDriveshow long your girlfriend

[@Zevocity_]

@@TopherDrivesconvinced my sister to try out an 2022 X3 sdrive 30i while purchasing an RX350 and not even 2 minutes in the car she switched so fast and has loved it!

[@jakes5530]

Perfect timing. I'm literally searching for a new SUV now and this is one Ive considered. Would have to invest in some good non-polarized sunglasses if I got one of these though just to be able to see the HUD

[@LisaBrower-uj3wc]

I hope you find a great one! I love everything about this X3!

[@bck0001]

I ended up just turning it off, with the HUD off it puts the navigation guidance into the instrument cluster, and also audio details when you access the menu…sometimes HUD useful but if I were buying another I wouldn’t worry about it

[@gothops154]

These are ok cars but the M40i is where the real ultimate driving/luxury experience starts. The power is next level.

[@saiーツ]

yes but they retain their value a little too well so they're harder to find a deal on

[@cashscash21]

@@saiーツyou can get a well specced 18-19 for under $35k. I just got a 2020 nearly perfect spec with under 30k miles for $40k flat.

[@VisionCityMayor]

10:40 I gotta agree bro, its like the infamous late 00s/2010s chime that we all know but they brought it into the 2020s. the new one they use in all idrive 8.5s is...eh

[@hariranormal5584]

Where I live the pre-owned german cars are so so sus lol. But yeah, good luck with the reliability's on these. I see so many people here who give the car away just few months away from the warranty, and then agencies try to sell that same car to us "yeah, it has warranty" How much? "8 months remaining!!!!"

[@bck0001]

I’ve had a CPO 2019 for 1.5yrs, 50k miles, it’s had a minor issue with the radiator vent flaps (covered by a service campaign for 10 or 15 yrs), and a leaking rear axle seal replaced under CPO. Coming from a multi decades German car owner and mix of Mercedes bought new, etc BMW and MB and VW bought used…at most have had minor issues and provided good long term service.

[@ywilhemraymond3480]

It’s beautiful suv. I like how it drives

[@kelk713]

Fantastic car. I have a 330i pre owned. Solid solid car

[@ProRaiKage]

What a joy this was to watch. Also adds a nice variety to the channel! Keep it up 😁

[@jw6188]

I've been looking into one of these. points of interest: The pre facelift ones have Idrive 6 which doesn't have a lot of connectivity features/ remote start/ updates. The 22'-24' models do command a premium but look a lot fresher without having the weird BMW new looks. The m40i cars are wayyy too expensive right now 45k for a good one. I stopped looking bc I want he B58, ID7 and autonomous driving and you can get that in a '19 x5 for 35-40k.

[@matthewthedude146]

I have a cpo 2022 330i m sport, i love it! every BMW//Audi i have owned is cpo! well worth! i road trip it alot and i get low 40's mpg all day everyday.

[@DhruvDrives]

Lots of BMWs that are a few years old like this one offer a great value!

[@JabbaDuhHut]

ECO PRO can be downright dangerous unless you're very heavy with the pedal. It's the only mode in this car that I rarely use unless I am on a long highway stretch with little traffic. That said, I love my 2022 X3.

[@jacobbio]

Me and my mom have older BMWs and just an fyi, they depreciate a lot even when you get them preowned. I have a 2015 2 series which kbb last year was 19k, and now it’s worth 14k a year and a half later

[@mikesmith1702]

6 months ago bought a 2020 X3 CPO $28K plus tax...had 28K miles.

[@smr0m670]

if im correct, this is powered by the b48. such a good engine

[@AgonxOC]

I have bought most my BMW as CPO and one usually saves around 40%. CPO used to be better a decade ago when it was two years up to 100K.

[@John.Christopher]

Beautiful spec! Mom has great taste!!!

[@LisaBrower-uj3wc]

Thanks! My boy obv drives everything, and this is NBD for him, but I truly love this vehicle. This mom does feel like she has bells and whistles and fortunate to own a BMW!

[@John.Christopher]

@@LisaBrower-uj3wc thank you so graciously for sharing it with us! 😊

[@astronomicalsymphony59]

As a newer viewer to your channel, I've watched so many past videos. You seem genuinely happy in this one specifically which is kind of contagious. I noticed I was not subscribed yet so I went ahead clicked the sub button. I have no idea how you are not at 100k yet. These videos are great and they feel so wholesome. So far I really enjoyed the LC500 and your sonata n line video (maybe a little biased because I like seeing my n line in videos). I've never considered a BMW until I was looking at the 2 series last night so It was cool to see you post a BMW video to have my coffee to. Still think i'd lease them if anything, right now im still perfectly happy with my little hyundai : ).. (PS. what are you thoughts on going from the sonata n line to the G80? I dont hate the G70 but I cant get sold on the luxury compact sedan segment.)

[@TopherDrives]

I appreciate that so much. Thank you for the comment! To answer your question: The G80 is a super nice car, and I'm excited to drive the new '25 facelift to refresh my memory. From the cars I have driven though I can say it would be a natural progression from your Sonata N Line. Enjoy that car as much as you can. The G80 is super well put together, and from what I remember has a really good Lexicon sound system, but isn't as fun to drive spiritedly as the Sonata.

[@Chocolate5647]

Would love to see you drive an x3 M40i specifically on the LCI

[@Wasabi9111]

I much prefer small wheels for comfier ride. My dad special ordered his x5 with almost every option and specifically ordered the smaller wheels w air suspension for the ultimate hwy cruiser.

[@thearousedeunuch]

8:00 Pretty much every single car has bag hangers. Even Dacias. The only difference is that they tend not to be retractable.

[@papayaman123]

I gotta say....when I saw the Carly with 80 stored codes....I relinquished any desire to own a BMW at the beginning of the video.

[@KLiNoTweet]

It even has working turnsignals 😅

[@thomashemphill227]

Activating cruise control usually gives you a digital number for your speed. My e90 was that way, 3 mph fast, that is.

[@TopherDrives]

Mine was 3mph fast too. lol

[@ahmedashram3]

This alpine thing on a non alpine BMW has given my OCD all kinds of alarms .. please reset it back before giving it back to ur mom 😁

[@tallsz559]

The real question is what does this do that a fully loaded 2025 Mazda CX5 can't?

[@BoredToDeath182]

Angel Eyes started with the E39.

[@TopherDrives]

yes indeed. I think I'm still haunted by my old E90, and it's all I can picture when thinking of old BMWs

[@wicked_smaaht]

What is reliability? I bought a CPO 2016 328i xdrive. The car is now 76k miles. Not once have I had to use the factory or CPO extended warranty or any out-of-warranty repairs, except for wear and tear items like new brakes, tires, and a couple of boot covers. I have a newish RAV4, which has gone back to the dealer for multiple warranty-related issues and continues to go once a year for recalls and TSB works. New BMWs are not the same BMWs of the yore.

[@asadb1990]

Just cause you got lucky doesn't mean german cars aren't money pits for most people. And guess with the rav4 you just got a lemon lol.

[@ARentz07]

This looks a lot like my wife's car. She has the LCI though, so... Halo energy sword tail lights. But, hers is also Phytonic Blue with the same style of wheel - a lot like this one, just with the LCI bits. Ours is a bit higher-spec than this, as we do have the Harmon Kardon (which is excellent) and the real leather, though in black. It was basically impossible to find Phytonic Blue with a black leather interior, new or used, so we decided to order one new. We have basically all the options except for M Sport. The 360 camera is excellent and is, frankly, far better than the one in our IS 500. Really, ours does not look all that different inside from yours. Maybe the CPO G01 is a cheat code after all. The biggest difference I see is the size of the infotainment screen, which is notably bigger in ours. However, it looks big enough in the pre-LCI. I genuinely think it's one of the best BMWs I've driven. I like how, unlike the 3-series, it doesn't have loads of pumped-in fake engine sound or burbles, and I like the light, precise steering. It's impressively quiet, too. And, for a 4000-pound box, 28 MPG is not half bad. In fact, it's only a couple MPG off of what we got in our previous 330i. Side note, I somehow missed those levers in the cargo area to fold down the rear seats! My mind was blown. I was like, "Wait, do WE have that?" And yes, ours does. We've owned ours for a little over a year and missed it all this time. We don't fold the seats down often, but still - handy to know.

[@ARentz07]

One note: ours has developed a pretty annoying rattle toward the passenger side A-pillar. Current theory is that it's the windshield wiper fluid reservoir. There's a TSB for that, and... the symptoms are the same as what we have. Otherwise, it's rattle-free. Hopefully we'll get that one fixed.

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Man something about new cars that just isn’t it anymore 2020 was like the last real year of cars before screens became 6x30” an replaced normal analogue gauges an technically we can go back to 2010 when cars started using electronic steering and braking 😂😂 bought my 1998 Lexus GS300 as a project car an temp daily until I bought a new 4 Runner when it dropped an got the kinks out in couple years but I love driving it so much I spent $7000 on parts an some shop repairs to make it mechanically perfect can’t even list everything I’ve done mechanically to it lol

[@wahahah]

I found a siilar deal except it's a 2019 X3, for $30,000 Canadian with 35,000km on it

[@yeetyboe7099]

Thats a good price if it has good options

[@wonderboy1998]

The dashboard used to be so simple and practical., would i buy ine, nope. Something about Euro cars that don't give me that "i wish i can have one".

[@SM-1010]

Only bad thing about buying German CPOs is that it’s a minefield of mis configurations

[@yayitsjepoy]

certified preowned? thank you for talking about this! :)

[@madpistol]

Drive a RAV4 then drive an X3... you will want the X3. It is soooooo much better!

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

toyota is not a laxury brand thats why

[@bck0001]

@@Lemingtona-x5gagree but having also driven an RX at the time I got my X3, the X3 is still better to drive by quite a lot.

[@Ok_Mountain_8698]

This car would be so cool with a 6 speed manual. Luxury highway cruiser, practical grocery hauler, with the fun of 3 pedals

[@TopherDrives]

Agreed. They used to make manual X3s! My cousin had one when I was in middle school. That car triggered the manual transmission awakening for me as a kid. lol

[@Ok_Mountain_8698]

@@TopherDrives they're rare these days but I did see one on Cars and Bids a while back

[@ritheshmanikandan6006]

you may have heard of a civic with a laptop. Now get ready for a beamer with a Carly

[@tripham8532]

Did the previous owner coded the Alpina style cluster tho?

[@RyanPadua-23]

Where did you buy that Bluetooth scanner?

[@Khalilpato]

Hey quick question what camera do you use to film your reviews and how do u set up your camera ?

[@allanchen8496]

Should have gotten an M40i instead

[@TopherDrives]

If it were a car for me, yes. For my retired parents that just use this car for grocery shopping and road trips, no.

[@geedunk13]

I just got a 2018 540i for $23k - every option. For less than the price of a base accord

[@alexandercura1523]

How many miles?

[@maeng97]

Did you get the engine mounts replaced?

[@WhenStreetsGoSturdy.]

can you play different song's for the sound-system's or would you get copyrighted?

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

Can we get another GS400 video bro? My 1998 GS300 in the shop getting a ABS Electrical issue diagnosed since I couldn’t diag it neither could Toyota or two other shops so it’s at a Lexus Soecialist right now an I miss it 😂😂

[@TopherDrives]

Yes! This fall season it will re-enter the lineup. I miss mine too. It's stuffed in the very back of the warehouse on blizzaks

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

@@TopherDrives Ahh got you bro its been a obtainable dream car of mine since 2015 Haggard Garage Days got my first one exactly the same time you got yours In Jan 2024 lol been restoring it since I’m like $7k deep in parts and two trips to the shop so many parts I lost count lol next is the exterior than interior it was a one owner low miles

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

@@TopherDrives also thanks for replying bro you been a top KZbinr of mine since January lol haven’t missed a video since

[@amanicavan]

Wait back in your day? Did you quit daily motor or something?

[@TopherDrives]

I didn't "quit" per-say, but Charlie moved to California and I'm still in Michigan.

[@amanicavan]

@@TopherDrives ooh okay.. I still love both channels though and love how they've been blowing up over the past couple of months

[@joespittle1]

CPO cars represent a fantastic value for money proposition

[@xikefocus]

Are those run flat tires?

[@WhenStreetsGoSturdy.]

can you do horn test's aswell?

[@tradd1763]

You can get a 2020 X3 M40i for $35k lol

[@joesmith9216]

hell yeah, I know, I might go for one of them soon. However, 2007 x3 is almost as fast and about 30k in price difference

[@thepikachuoftexas3871]

Will you ever do a face reveal?

[@deccasupergold]

American roads are in terrible shape.

[@Fadellllllllll]

W car

[@AntLive29]

too bad its not the 40i