[jdmass]

I've been driving variants of the 35 engine for 6 years, first with a 2009 335i and more recently with a 2012 X3 xDrive35i and have loved the confident power and smoothness of this engine. As my lease was ending on my 2012, I started getting interested in the new diesel and like many on the forum had hoped that the larger 3.0 version would become available to us North Americans. I didn't think I could tolerate the less powerful 4-cyl 2.0 model after having driven larger engines for so long.

So, a local dealer had a very well equipped 2015 xDrive28d available and I decided to try it out. I must say that I was really surprised. It is almost as torque-y as the 35i and while it is not quite as smooth as the 6, I actually liked the sound and feel of the car. Driving around the 'burbs, at least, I haven't felt the least bit underpowered. Maybe I'm just getting old, but the opportunity for 30+ MPG in an SUV really appealed to me, and I decided to buy it.

Got a great deal on it as it had been used by the dealer for a month or so.

Here is what it came with:

2015 X3 xDrive28d
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Nevada Leather
X Line
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus
w/ ACC Stop&Go
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
Navigation
Parking Assistant
Harmon Kardon
Enhanced BT

Sticker was 59,400 - purchase price was 51,988!

After 3 days, I'm really enjoying the car, but I'm leaving on a weekend trip and will provide some more driving impressions soon.

Here are a few pics!