GO1 X3 20d or non-bmw family car

[Lebseven]

HI All

I need buying advice, we are looking for a family car and daily for the wife. Last year we became 3 so we need more space for stroller and car seat. The car will mainly be used for long trips and some short distance by the wife. She likes the BMW X3 and our budget is R800k max, she has agreed that we can look in the used market since a brand new X3 is way out of our budget. Here are my options

1) 2022 X3 20d <50000km. why 2022 and <50000km 1st is my budget and 2nd with 2022 the motoplan would be left with 3 yrs and 50000km so we can drive for 3 yrs or 50000km without worrying about motorplan or warranty, most of them are X-lines.

2) Audi Q5 40 tdi also 2022 models go for around R800k although they are few and extending their freeway plan is way too cheaper than BMW. My worry here is the s-tronic gearbox.

3) Hyndai tucson 2.0D N line, with my budget I can get a brand new one. What caught my attention with this car is that it has the same power figures (137kW, 416Nm) AWD, as the 20d on paper, but I don't know how that will compare in the real world and issues of reliability.

Out of the 3 we test drove the X3 and she liked it a lot.

 

[Schalk94]

X3 seems to be the answer to everything on this forum lately

Feedback incoming....

 

[Nick]

The Diesel Tucson is very nice. the N line is basically a trim spec, will be the same power figure as the normal 2,0D exec i think.
Loaded with features too.


If you're in JHB, pop passed Hyundai Sandton.

We have one or two in stock.

 

[modocrat]

X3 20d MSport LCi can be had for R800k. Don't think twice.

 

[Lebseven]

The Diesel Tucson is very nice. the N line is basically a trim spec, will be the same power figure as the normal 2,0D exec i think.
Loaded with features too.


If you're in JHB, pop passed Hyundai Sandton.

We have one or two in stock.

But the normal 2.0D exec is not AWD

 

[MR_Y]

Try also the Volvo XC60 D4 or D5, obviously used (and consider at a lower price point to minimise your depreciation). Not as sporty as the X3, but the standard features are excellent and are very geared towards female and family use.
Features like electric seats, heated seats, blind spot monitoring, 360 degree camera, etc are all standard (or likely optioned by previous owner, if not standard). Very hard to find an X3 20d with all that specs.

If the car is mainly for you and not the wife, then look for an older X3 30d, or even a Porsche approved Macan Diesel 3.0TDI (can extend to 12 years or 150,000km max).

In general, a used 3.0 diesel would hold its value much better than a newer 2.0d at that R800k mark...

 

[MR_Y]

X3 20d MSport LCi can be had for R800k. Don't think twice.

At that price, approved used Porsche Macan 3.0TDI offers so much more

 

[Lebseven]

Try also the Volvo XC60 D4 or D5, obviously used. Not as sporty as the X3, but the standard features are excellent and are very geared towards female and family use.
Features like electric seats, heated seats, blind spot monitoring, 360 degree camera, etc are all standard (or likely optioned by previous owner, if not standard). Very hard to find an X3 20d with all that specs.

If the car is mainly for you and not the wife, then look for an older X3 30d, or even a Porsche approved Macan Diesel 3.0TDI.

In general, a used 3.0 diesel would hold its value much better than a newer 2.0d at that R800k mark.

A family member had terrible experience with Volvo service and ended up selling the car cause of that ordeal so I won't win with convincing her. The car is mainly for the wife if it was mine I would definitely look for a a pre lci 30d.

What would be a fair price for a 2022 <50000km 20d?

 

[VinceM]

At that price, approved used Porsche Macan 3.0TDI offers so much more

Ditto


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[MR_Y]

A family member had terrible experience with Volvo service and ended up selling the car cause of that ordeal so I won't win with convincing her. The car is mainly for the wife if it was mine I would definitely look for a a pre lci 30d.

What would be a fair price for a 2022 <50000km 20d?

This is what Autotrader says for a 2022 basic X3 20d...


If your wife does short trips and there is no regular weekend blast to clear the DPF, why not consider a petrol, even from another brand?

 

[CK4LIFE]

Happy wife happy life!

 

[Lebseven]

This is what Autotrader says for a 2022 basic X3 20d...
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If your wife does short trips and there is no regular weekend blast to clear the DPF, why not consider a petrol, even from another brand?

When we are free on weekends we like exploring so weekends trips won't be a problem.

 

[Mytfine]

The n line hyuandai looks like they left it at autostyle and said throw everything that fits on it.

 

[MR_Y]

When we are free on weekends we like to exploring so weekends trips won't be a problem.

Then you basically have the same requirements as my wife/family car.
It is a 2018 G01 X3 20d.

These cars are robust, so don't be afraid to look for a 2018-2019 model with low mileage. In my view, the poverty spec 20d models represent the best value and the plump tyres ensure a decent ride quality.

But, regardless of the choice, please run an independent VIN check. A clear BMW Motorplan history means diddly squat, if the car was repaired outside of a BMW ARC when on Plan. Coisman does a VIN check or you can pay for one on vindocs.co.za.
My X3 was a bought from a BMW dealership but only after the sale did I uncover the repairs done that were not on the system.

 

[///M Individual]

The X3 20d is the best in this segment IMO.

The Hyundai does look good but I doubt the drive and quality will be anything close to what you get with the X3.

You on the right track looking for the latest model and lowest mileage at your budget.

As suggested above please ensure you do an enatis check with Coisman as the used car market has become a nightmare.

 

[Lebseven]

Thank you would definitely check with coisman as you and MR_Y suggest. Would it be wise to buy a car that was rental from avis? They do pop up once in a while on avis car sales.

 

[///M Individual]

Thank you would definitely check with coisman as you and MR_Y suggest. Would it be wise to buy a car that was rental from avis? They do pop up once in a while on avis car sales.

If the vehicle checks out with no accidents or paintwork, eNatis clear and full BMW service history with Motorplan in tact, an Avis car should be fine.

 

[Nick]

But the normal 2.0D exec is not AWD

oh yes very true.The Htrac is the same system the Sante and Palisade have.
Pulls nice and smooth.

 

[Morribiscuit]

oh yes very true.The Htrac is the same system the Sante and Palisade have.
Pulls nice and smooth.

I can't get my mind around telling someone I drive a 'Palisade'. Sorry, WHAT!

 

[nabil_m_rs]

What about the Tiguan 2.0 TSI ?