According to the metrics we used to create this list, a used 2017 BMW X3 is one of the best buys you can find thanks to relatively low prices and a pretty high reliability rating — but there’s just one caveat.
J.D. Power gives the 2017 X3 quality and reliability score of 86, while RepairPal lists its annual maintenance cost as $879 on average. The caveat is that the 2017 X3 has had five recalls for a range of issues including the EGR cooler, child seat latch strap, fuel pump failure on diesel models, intake manifold defects also occurring on diesel models, and the electric power assist steering system.
However, both of the X3’s gasoline engine options appear to have stood the test of time. The entry-level 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine makes 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, whereas the range-topping 3.0-liter inline-six powerplant produces 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of what motor you opt for, there’s plenty of power on tap, but pound for pound, the 2.0-liter makes a compelling argument.
