Any other X3 owners here?

[glucklich21]

My parents bought a 3.0 new back in 2004. We sold it with 113k in 2010. Real issues even with the two years I had it thrashing it around and driving on the beach. The two worse things that happened were the throttle valve servo thing had slack in it and the fuel pump disintegrated a month before we sold it. Both BMW replaced on a "good will" basis for us. I loved that thing and would have kept it if it was a stick. The E90 I drive around to replace it has been a slight problem child since new hence the E30. :)

[Jparkr]

hahahahhahahaah. that is the transfer case that is bad. they like to make clicking sounds alot too. BMW says it comes from worn tires with different diameters- I say it comes from the transfer case just being weak.
try to have BMW reset the values of the electric motor for the transfercase, it could help, prob not, but maybe.

Damn! Well thanks for the advise. We have a GT-1 here I'll hook it up and see if I cant get the transfer case rebooted on my own first.

[lylefk]

A 330xi is almost the same vehicle LOL...the x3 is awesome on maintanence, the x5 not so much.

Cliche, they were close anyway and I had a lot of weight in the rear from eugene to Santa Barbara and back, plus I was driving like an idiot playing with the e39 m5 that was with us. Noticed major cords in the back dropping off friends in sf, so just took care of it there.


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[Chaz]

My mom has been thinking about getting an '06 with around 60k miles. She asked me about them but from what I saw the maintenance seemed pretty high (from what I read on review sites) I told her shed be better off with a 330xi. She just wants an awd vehicle for the winters around here and I have pretty much talked her into going BMW.

[mikeedler]

My Mom has one as well, 06 3.0i

Anyone know what could cause the traction control to kick on around corners. Doesn't matter if its wet or dry, if you go around a corner about mid way threw the traction control just randomly kicks on for no reason.

hahahahhahahaah. that is the transfer case that is bad. they like to make clicking sounds alot too. BMW says it comes from worn tires with different diameters- I say it comes from the transfer case just being weak.
try to have BMW reset the values of the electric motor for the transfercase, it could help, prob not, but maybe.

[Cliche Guevara]

Ah, did you wreck a tire or something?

[lylefk]

Had to do tires in the bay area on my way back from the cruise in March :X sucked ass

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[Cliche Guevara]

When are you gonna come see me about gettin tires on it? ;)

[badvibrations]

This

I've changed enough E83 transfer cases out to let you know, it's an easy job to swap em out. Great vehicles otherwise.

And this,

Can't tell if you have a sunroof or not... If so, open it sparingly. It's an expensive repair just waiting to happen.

I just replaced and A/C evaporator in one couple days ago. Pretty durable and tough interiors.(Things didn't break during disassembly)


If I had jet skis or some other type of sporting equipment to haul I could see myself owning one...

And as for SUV...ahem...SAV's they can be fun to drive.

[lylefk]

Waaaaaaaaay higher maintenance...but yeah, nicer inside. Ill likely eventually own one, or a baby range

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[nomansland92]

my parent had a x3 for about a year but recently sold it and went to a 4.4i x5.
I like x3's and all but ill tell you what that x5 gets up a moves if you step on it unlike the 3.0i x3

[gwb72tii]

Can't tell if you have a sunroof or not... If so, open it sparingly. It's an expensive repair just waiting to happen.

this
we've had a 2.5 non sport since 2005, 120k miles and the sunroof crapped out about 3 years ago. no repair parts, BMW just replaces the whole thing like a cartridge. $3500 job. otherwise have been very happy with the X3.

[Stanley Rockafella]

^ I should have added it happens at any speed


Thanks for the awesome advise though mister cockafelter :-P

eeehhh! no prob! :D

btw, it's pronounced "Cockafeeler" ;)

[lylefk]

haha tell your mom to stop going 95 around those turns.

[Jparkr]

^ I should have added it happens at any speed


Thanks for the awesome advise though mister cockafelter :-P