I've wanted to visit Morocco for a long time so when BMW invited me to join a trip to Marrakesh for the launch of the all new BMW X3, it didn't take long to think about it! Now in its third generation, the X3 30d xDrive that I find myself driving is more than capable of the journey to the Atlas mountains on an exploration of a breathtaking area. It makes me think though, will there be a time I decide to purchase such an SUV?
Shmee150 great vid as usual. I’ve never been a fan of the smaller Bmw X series but this looks pretty cool. Possibly the Moroccan weather helping the look!
Wow you were here in Morocco i'm one of the first subscribing funs how did you find the cars atmosphere here in Morocco even if we don't see supercars as much as you can in London or Dubai or Monaco
Shmee, I don't think you understand BMWs. They're not like flashy Mercedes. I'd say their closer to Range Rover in that they evolve the design. Because they're not flashy and on the conservative side, I love most BMWs (except for the 6 Series). I like timeless elegance. I like the fact that the interior isn't busy. The exterior grows on you as you begin to notice the lines (I especially like the looking at the X3 from the back, slightly to the side). One last thing I like about BMWs are the thoughtful luxuries it has. A very nice (and convenient) luxury is triple flash. When you want to pass a car using you signal, you press it down once and it flashes your turn signal three times. Anyway, my thoughts on the matter.
The X3 is a fantastic car. I had one for 24hr test drive & drove a Q5 the following day and much preferred the BMW. It's luxurious, quick enough for an suv(which is not what suv's are all about) and looks better in the flesh than in video /pics. More understated class than flashy in your face. So I guess it depends on what you are looking for. It probably is overpriced but if it fits what you are looking for it is a really good choice.
I think your being very kind Shmee about the samey looking X3 there's very little difference for your £60,000 pounds. your so much more excited and thrilled about your Fabulous Room and I must say it's very luxurious and I'm really pleased for you Tim .
this comment totally sums it up, his face lit up when he went to his 'room' and we can't say that about the X3, I wouldn't look twice at one, hateful cars.
Best in class no competition here.I ordered my already 30d Luxury line black with caramel interior with full full option even 21 inch individual wheels.Will arrived 01.2018
HI Tim, I find these reviews of quite normal cars really interesting, I hope we see them more regularly between all the mind-blowing supercar content. Also that hotel room was awesome!
what the hell did i just see at the end?It looks like the most expensive hotel ever than in Dubai, its villa hotel?its simply amazing,hope you are having a great time in that beautifu hotel in a hot country ;)
If you need an suv i think a cayenne/macan are far better options. But no, you don’t need one.. only useful for the ski trip.. and kids... or perhaps get one with a towing hitch+trailer and use it to transport your other cars long distances if you want to save miles on the more special cars... but i never felt you’re one to try and save miles on the other cars..
If you want an SUV, I’d say go for it but I think unless you have a family, I.e. kids, there isn’t really a need for an SUV. There are plenty of cars that have similar storage space I.e. most modern day estate cars. But I won’t deny there are some lovely SUVs out there. Range Rover SVR, Bentayga and Macan S to name a few! Lamborghini Urus also to come relatively soon!
Looks nice! BMW Suvs always look good - even though im a Benz guy! Love your GT-R Schmee - in New Zealand here we have like none haha - I struggle to find another fellow E63 :)
Nice review! X3 is very well done. But you are right- looks too much like the old one. Still, it would be my choice as it is very good where it really counts for a car like this.
I hated the X3 until I saw this new version. However, in blue! I like it a lot and is currenly thinking of buying one...don’t understand all negativity in the comments
You already have a Ferrari FF which is an estate so does everything the SUV does papart from off-road. But how many people with an SUV in the UK go off road.
To you all thinking £55k is a lot; went to my local BMW dealer here in the Netherlands with my mom to look for a new car and we ended up speccing a nice X3 xDrive20i (base engine) Lux Line and it ended up being €82.000. Which is? £71.000. Yeah. It’s insane.
I spent nearly 4 weeks in Morocco and passed that same road in Marrakesh or certainly one similar albeit in a land rover convoy and not that sick hotel haha. However whilst I agree that this new X3 is improved, lets face it couldn't get worse so the only way is up! the X-Series is such a shambles of a series, yes people will buy them (lord knows why), yes theyre put together ok but have you ever spoken to someone who's in to cars (and doesn't just claim to be) who's put their own money in to an X car? I've certainly not, they don't work off road at all so whats the point, buy a 3 or 5 series estate if you're not going to use it off road, which you wont be; its smarter money. The only problem you face then if you're going down the estate route is you fall in line to the best in the business. if I wanted an off roader luxury or otherwise you'd go to Land Rover or get a G-Wagon and if you wanted a practical roomy car with a lot more cool factor and evidently looks a million times better then you'd find yourself at your local Mercedes dealership looking at high spec diesel estates or AMG estates or at least that's where I'd be. id argue they also make much nicer SUV's.
Hi there Tim #Shmee, i m going back home to Morocco next week, i really wanted to meet you, big fan of yours videos been watching since 2011, if your coming back i can advise you some of the most amazing roads, more than happy to
can you review the new Range rover Velar? I heard that it has full latest technology you could ever imagine, I think that might also be a good option if you are looking forward to buy a SUV
NO SHMEE..ALL YOU NEED IS A REAL AND TRUE FRIEND....a black honda crv automatic....and some gift wrapping ribbon..!! LOL...!YOU HAD THE X6 WHICH IS THE MOST AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL SUV AFTER THE URUS...I LEAVE OUT THE RANGE CAUSE ITS NOT AS SPORT AS THESE...!!AND THE HEIGHT FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS I INSIST THAT IS LIMITED IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER SUVS..EITHER YOU WANT IT OR NOT...!!!!
May as well own a 3er unless you take it off road or need to worry about snow/ice. So c'mon, drive it through a bog on those shiny 20" road tyres :-) It IS very pretty though, big improvement on the previous gen, and the tech is impressive. But again, for a load-lugger at £50k+, I'd buy a Touring.
I've wanted to visit Morocco for a long time so when BMW invited me to join a trip to Marrakesh for the launch of the all new BMW X3, it didn't take long to think about it! Now in its third generation, the X3 30d xDrive that I find myself driving is more than capable of the journey to the Atlas mountains on an exploration of a breathtaking area. It makes me think though, will there be a time I decide to purchase such an SUV?
Shmee150 great vid as usual. I’ve never been a fan of the smaller Bmw X series but this looks pretty cool. Possibly the Moroccan weather helping the look!
Why not buy a Stelvio?
Shmee150 hey shmee welcome to morocco
Wow you were here in Morocco i'm one of the first subscribing funs how did you find the cars atmosphere here in Morocco even if we don't see supercars as much as you can in London or Dubai or Monaco
Shmee150 i think u should by it mostly for the space now that your "moving" to germany
Yeah.. G63 6x6 is for you.. !! 😍😍
Are there kids coming in the near future? No? So no SUV!
Haha, is it that simple xD
how can you even compare the bmw with that american piece of junk n plastic...
Didn't realise people needed SUVs for kids.
and to carry lots of equipment instead of a truck or van.
Not true. You can always find a way to use the storage. In his situation his most practical car may be the ff. I’m sure it would get used.
I went to Morocco 3x. But not in such a cool car like that :(
mizzmolly I’ve also been there in 2015!
Shmee, I don't think you understand BMWs. They're not like flashy Mercedes. I'd say their closer to Range Rover in that they evolve the design. Because they're not flashy and on the conservative side, I love most BMWs (except for the 6 Series). I like timeless elegance. I like the fact that the interior isn't busy. The exterior grows on you as you begin to notice the lines (I especially like the looking at the X3 from the back, slightly to the side). One last thing I like about BMWs are the thoughtful luxuries it has. A very nice (and convenient) luxury is triple flash. When you want to pass a car using you signal, you press it down once and it flashes your turn signal three times.
Anyway, my thoughts on the matter.
No you don't need a SUV.
Depends, if you live in third world country with shit roads then yes you do.
This is one of my fave video, or perhaps I’m biased bc I’ve just gotten a new X3, but you could do more of these Shmee!!!! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for coming by Tim. You're welcome anytime! And thanks for the video (y)
Spot-on review and I’m booking my hotel room in that hotel !
man!!! i never thought shmee will come to my country
Thank you for the shoutout to the early squad👏👏 Keep doing you Tim, I cannot wait for each new video💯
The X3 is a fantastic car. I had one for 24hr test drive & drove a Q5 the following day and much preferred the BMW. It's luxurious, quick enough for an suv(which is not what suv's are all about) and looks better in the flesh than in video /pics. More understated class than flashy in your face. So I guess it depends on what you are looking for. It probably is overpriced but if it fits what you are looking for it is a really good choice.
I think your being very kind Shmee about the samey looking X3 there's very little difference for your £60,000 pounds.
your so much more excited and thrilled about your Fabulous Room and I must say it's very luxurious and I'm really pleased for you Tim .
this comment totally sums it up, his face lit up when he went to his 'room' and we can't say that about the X3, I wouldn't look twice at one, hateful cars.
Welcome to Marrakesh Tim! Been a subscriber since your early spotting days... keep it up.
Started video, went away and made dinner, had a shower, got dressed, came back and he’s still banging on about head up displays!
SSHHHHHMMMMEEEEEEEE! Back to the JOLLY ROGER!
Great vid as always Tim! It’s a nice looking Bmw, more so on the inside than out but can’t see you having one of these though!
Obviously you need the Bentayga :)
I'm not sure if I can afford a Bentayga xD
Shmee150 nah just get the BMW. It’s amazing for the price.
Shmee150 Replacement for the FF?
Nope he needs a x5m to put supercars to shame bro
AD M not a big BMW fan, but would definitely have that over a Bentayga.
That hotel room. I would never want to leave
Tell me about it, I did not get enough time to enjoy that place
Best in class no competition here.I ordered my already 30d Luxury line black with caramel interior with full full option even 21 inch individual wheels.Will arrived 01.2018
Congratulations, enjoy the car!
Thank you Shmee and keep up with the good reviews
HI Tim, I find these reviews of quite normal cars really interesting, I hope we see them more regularly between all the mind-blowing supercar content. Also that hotel room was awesome!
Greatly envious of your adventures Tim! Cool vid and series
BMW has done a great job creating a time machine. This car sets you back 10 years.
Welcome to morocco tim !!!!!! i can't believe it haha
what the hell did i just see at the end?It looks like the most expensive hotel ever than in Dubai, its villa hotel?its simply amazing,hope you are having a great time in that beautifu hotel in a hot country ;)
Morocco is such a beautiful country!
welcome to morocco it a honor to visit us on morocco
One of the best hotel room/areas ever!
LOVE the car, LOVE the video. Continue with these kind of cars. I mean premium “normal” cars :)
Great review it’s my second time watching it
If you need an SUV around that size Tim, get Macan! Not as boring as the Q5 and great to drive for the class!
Hey +shmee150.great review.keep it up bro.
Keep up the awesome vids Tim! :)
x3 m40i with some tunes might be a really fun car. 400hp will probably not be soo hard to achieve
Welcome to Marrakech Shmee!
If you need an suv i think a cayenne/macan are far better options.
But no, you don’t need one.. only useful for the ski trip.. and kids...
or perhaps get one with a towing hitch+trailer and use it to transport your other cars long distances if you want to save miles on the more special cars... but i never felt you’re one to try and save miles on the other cars..
If you want an SUV, I’d say go for it but I think unless you have a family, I.e. kids, there isn’t really a need for an SUV. There are plenty of cars that have similar storage space I.e. most modern day estate cars. But I won’t deny there are some lovely SUVs out there. Range Rover SVR, Bentayga and Macan S to name a few! Lamborghini Urus also to come relatively soon!
I feel like a baller saloon/estate car is more appropriate
Shmee150 Haha true, but feeling like a baller is a good thing 😆
Loved the review and the little tour of your room. Wish you were able to show that display light at the bottom of the X3
The villa you are staying in is absolutely gorgeous!
Hi shmee. SUV’s are useful and the x3 is the perfect size. SUVs are so useful and will help you with all your trips to ikea. Get one.
I'm more impressed by the hotel room than the car
I enjoyed the global end profound explanation of the BMW X3
We never get reviews of the base models.. always Ms or 30/35i
The villa was sooo amazing it should have been a room for the RR phantom press release
That is the best hotel room in the world
I know, it's so damn nice!!!!!
Hi shmee!!
Hi!
Hey Schmee! Are you sure this has the remote parking ability?
Fantastic to see you visiting my country with BMW ;)
Shmee gave us a shout-out **blushes**
Nice video Tim!
Love the hotel room...perhaps more than the car😁
Porsche Macan and Range Rover Velar will be a great sporty&comfy suv's, if u prefer to buy?
definitely not....
Yeah its a nice car, but I think the GLC is better. Having driven both which one do you prefer?
hi shmee! good review:)
Holy hell that room is totally amazing ps the BMW X3 is cool too 😂
Shmee for
1 love the new video as always
2 I don't think it would hurt to get a cheap but spacious SUV.
No you DO NOT Need a hateful suv
Looks nice! BMW Suvs always look good - even though im a Benz guy! Love your GT-R Schmee - in New Zealand here we have like none haha - I struggle to find another fellow E63 :)
the x3 m40 does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, you can get gesture control, and absolutely every safety feature. it's an amazing car
Nice review! X3 is very well done. But you are right- looks too much like the old one. Still, it would be my choice as it is very good where it really counts for a car like this.
TAKE THE BENTAYGA!! THE BENTAYGA!
Cool video as always, quiet like the car even if you see it way too often on german roads^^
I’ve just ordered one. Can’t wait till 1st March.
I hated the X3 until I saw this new version. However, in blue! I like it a lot and is currenly thinking of buying one...don’t understand all negativity in the comments
You already have a Ferrari FF which is an estate so does everything the SUV does papart from off-road. But how many people with an SUV in the UK go off road.
Like like like. Do more of the "behind the scenes stuff" :)
Yes you need
Great review 👍
If you get an suv Make sure you get atleast AWD! Don’t want to get stuck in the snow on a ski trip.
Perhaps it has been mentioned before but you cannot park the X3 with the display key, unlike the 5.
I love Morroco, best country in the world
i also tested the new X3 but in Belgium on the highway. really nice car
Great! Great car for this kind of journey. BTW There is a strange noise coming from microphone on the latest vids.
Welcome to Morocco 😀
Finally you came to my home country. What did you think of Marrakesh?
BMW blackmails you Tim
Tim:BMW can i test new BMW M5?
BMW:Yes only if you review new BMW X3.
Tim:Ok
M5 coming soon ;)
Shmee150 👍
Tim, you and I both are Merc guys all the way lol of which there are various options!
I'm good thx for asking!
Loving the Metallica advert !!!!
To you all thinking £55k is a lot; went to my local BMW dealer here in the Netherlands with my mom to look for a new car and we ended up speccing a nice X3 xDrive20i (base engine) Lux Line and it ended up being €82.000. Which is? £71.000. Yeah. It’s insane.
What about an SQ7? Plenty of power and has the looks
Shmee, which one would you take it you could only have one? 918, p1, or Laferrari
Can I have a Valkyrie?
Valkyrie or Project One? ^^
You have been hanging around BMW quite a bit... hint for then next shmeemobile?? 😉😉
(You could have gone to the Netherlands instead, there are enough Marrokan people round here)(btw love that car)(and you as well)
X3 will do it but Bentayaga was looking just fine with you
Shmee are u gonna talk about the Lamborgini Terzo Millennio
People used to make fun of the Ford GT's backside looking like something from angry birds, but an upfront look of this is questionable.
I spent nearly 4 weeks in Morocco and passed that same road in Marrakesh or certainly one similar albeit in a land rover convoy and not that sick hotel haha. However whilst I agree that this new X3 is improved, lets face it couldn't get worse so the only way is up! the X-Series is such a shambles of a series, yes people will buy them (lord knows why), yes theyre put together ok but have you ever spoken to someone who's in to cars (and doesn't just claim to be) who's put their own money in to an X car? I've certainly not, they don't work off road at all so whats the point, buy a 3 or 5 series estate if you're not going to use it off road, which you wont be; its smarter money. The only problem you face then if you're going down the estate route is you fall in line to the best in the business. if I wanted an off roader luxury or otherwise you'd go to Land Rover or get a G-Wagon and if you wanted a practical roomy car with a lot more cool factor and evidently looks a million times better then you'd find yourself at your local Mercedes dealership looking at high spec diesel estates or AMG estates or at least that's where I'd be. id argue they also make much nicer SUV's.
Waiting for the M40d (yes power diesel...). Supposedly intro March 2018.......
Would you ever come to Sweden ? Would love to see your focus here for example fits well in our weather
i have a 2013 x3m and personally i like mine in comparison to this new one. to each his own..
Hi there Tim #Shmee, i m going back home to Morocco next week, i really wanted to meet you, big fan of yours videos been watching since 2011, if your coming back i can advise you some of the most amazing roads, more than happy to
my Mrs is currently driving a 2 year old 320D, she is considering the new X3 as a replacement
can you review the new Range rover Velar? I heard that it has full latest technology you could ever imagine, I think that might also be a good option if you are looking forward to buy a SUV
Doesn't have the "uau" factor is to much alike the old version!
Hi Shmee, why did you delete this video hours ago, just to re-upload it again?
NO SHMEE..ALL YOU NEED IS A REAL AND TRUE FRIEND....a black honda crv automatic....and some gift wrapping ribbon..!!
LOL...!YOU HAD THE X6 WHICH IS THE MOST AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL SUV AFTER THE URUS...I LEAVE OUT THE RANGE CAUSE ITS NOT AS SPORT AS THESE...!!AND THE HEIGHT FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS I INSIST THAT IS LIMITED IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER SUVS..EITHER YOU WANT IT OR NOT...!!!!
And shmee did you see the new teaser of the lamborghini urus what are you views on that are you going to buy that bull
May as well own a 3er unless you take it off road or need to worry about snow/ice. So c'mon, drive it through a bog on those shiny 20" road tyres :-)
It IS very pretty though, big improvement on the previous gen, and the tech is impressive. But again, for a load-lugger at £50k+, I'd buy a Touring.
I definitely think you would love a Range Rover SV autobiography.