2011 or 2013 X3 28i

Hi Guys,

I am new here and looking at an X3. I have my sites on either a 2011 X3 with a few miles on it or a new 13 X3.

What I am wondering is if the N20 engine is brand new or just brand new to us? I know and am familiar with the 3.0 in the 2011, but not so familiar with the turbo 4 in the 2013. Just not sure I want to be the guinea pig with a brand new engine in it's first year.

Thanks
GC

There are plenty of thread debating the merits of both engines N52 and N20.

The N20 can be found in many of BMW's current line-up and has made Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2012.

It really comes down to personal preferences, naturally aspirated 6 or turbo 4. The basic car is identical between the '11 and '13 models.

Id personally go with the turbo 4 ...but that's just me.

13, has alot of standard options that you might find very useful in the future and as well as a efficient 4 banger that is just 0.5 secs off the n55

Originally Posted by kamigawa120

13, has alot of standard options that you might find very useful in the future and as well as a efficient 4 banger that is just 0.5 secs off the n55

Actually it is a 1 second difference. The 35i does 0-60 in 5.5 and the 4 banger does 0-60 in 6.5 per all the online information.