opinion on a 2012 x3 35i

RL325xi · 05-03-2017, 12:17 AM

Going to check out a 2012 x3 35i 76k msport.
Anything I should be checking?
Also will check out a 2014 x3 35i m sport with 14k Asking $12000 more than the 2012.

are they pretty much the same? I think 35i use the same engine as 335i.
Is the Fuel pump is still issue?

Thank in advance.

CalCarNut · 05-03-2017, 06:02 PM

Bought wife.com a 2012 X3 xdrive i28. She loves it. (hers is NA N52 6cyl..not the x35 turbo 6 N54). Check out the CPO units available and do as much due diligence on the 2 you are looking at

diablow16 · 05-06-2017, 11:10 PM

I have a 2013 x3 35i m sport with 35k and love it. I think one main change from 2012-2014 models is the 2014 has the NBT idrive. Not 100% sure on that but I remember noting that my 2013 just missed it. Not a huge deal imo but the NBT definitely looks better.

JupiterBMW · 05-07-2017, 12:58 PM

You'll see slight differences in the iDrive between the two, the '14 will have the larger iDrive controller with the Touchpad. I had a '12 X3 35i, essentially identical to the '13 I have now. I looked at a '14, it had the Tech package and therefore a slightly nicer display in the lower gauge cluster area, but otherwise, all was the same.

Go with the better buy/better vehicle, don't worry about the actual year.

Most importantly, post links to both so we can all help you compare!

najnad · 05-23-2017, 08:37 AM

Look for signs of oil leakage around the oil filter housing, the gasket is known to fail on N55s.

But you probably already made your decision...which one did you get?

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diablow16 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0)	I have a 2013 x3 35i m sport with 35k and love it. I think one main change from 2012-2014 models is the 2014 has the NBT idrive. Not 100% sure on that but I remember noting that my 2013 just missed it. Not a huge deal imo but the NBT definitely looks better.
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