We live in a city with great public transportation so did not originally expect to own a car. If we did, we knew it would have to be small and able to be parked on the street (parking is too expensive). This made me resistant to a BMW since it is a premium brand but once I test drove this car I felt the difference and decided it was worth it since typically we use the car for multiple hour long drives with our family to visit relatives out of state. One of the first trips I took had my twin 1 year olds in their car seats in the back and we encountered an ice storm. I was not expecting this sudden change in weather and while on the highway despite the obviously slick roads I could feel the connection the car had with the road. A few cars ahead of us skidded off the road but we made it and I became a huge believer: this car was going to keep my family safe, while also being fun to drive in the summer! On top of this, our kids have grown but there is space for their 2 car seats and space between for storage. We can't squeeze a passenger in the middle seat but we usually put their bags between them so they have easy access to toys, books and snacks for the road. While I wish it were wider so we could fit a third car seat for a friend or a passenger safely between them, the feel of the drive experience is just second to none and made me fall in love with this car.

My x3 has to be one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. It's a great commuter as well as a great vehicle for getting out on the weekends. I'm an avid fly fisherman, and it's so easy to toss everything in the back and head out to the stream to drop a line in the water.