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#3111 of 3287 RE: #3104 Update by markcincinnati [bmw4life] by bodble2 Apr 17, 2008 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: bmw4life (Apr 17, 2008 9:31 am) Even the Mini's got touch signalling, so I'm surprised the X3 doesn't. But I actually don't like the touch signalling. I find the whole setup cumbersome when you're going from touch to full signal, and when you cancel sometimes you end up signalling the other direction. I group that feature in with rain-sensing wipers -- gimmicky but more often than not, a pain in the a$$. Replies to this message: markcincinnati (Apr 17, 2008 5:49 pm)
#3112 of 3287 RE: #3094 of 3102 Update by markcincinnati [nyccarguy] by markcincinnati Apr 17, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Apr 16, 2008 7:07 pm) Not true.
#3113 of 3287 RE: #3104 Update by markcincinnati [bodble2] by markcincinnati Apr 17, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 17, 2008 3:44 pm) The X3 has touch signalling, it is an option to turn it on or off.
#3114 of 3287 Re: Gasoline [928] by markcincinnati Apr 17, 2008 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: 928 (Apr 17, 2008 7:09 am) It will cost more to use regular than to use the gasoline the thing was designed for -- here in OH, the price is $.20 per gallon higher $3.30 vs $3.50, using regular reduces gas mileage, reduces power, and is not the way to save money.   Ask the dealer and listen for the words, "false economy."   If you used 30 gallons per week, $6.00 upcharge, if you use 5 tanks per month then there is your $30. If your mileage AND power drop the equivalent of $30 per month, you be paying the same and having a less peppy car that is retarding the ignition to prevent preignition -- all at the expense of power and gas mileage.
#3115 of 3287 Death trap by daddyman May 15, 2008 (1:17 pm)
And I am still very unhappy. This thing is the biggest piece of $%^& I have owned in years. And to make matters worse BMW and the Dealer keep trying to shift the blame from one to the other. As soon as I am close to break even this thing is gone. They are now proposing a software update for Sept of 08 for the transmission lag. This is an 07 X3. Two years and they still don't have it right. Replies to this message: roadburner (May 15, 2008 4:31 pm)
#3116 of 3287 Re: Death trap [daddyman] by roadburner May 15, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: daddyman (May 15, 2008 1:17 pm) Death trap? LOL!
#3117 of 3287 Another Milestone... by roadburner May 24, 2008 (11:07 am)
Friday I took the X3 to the dealer(Swope BMW, Louisville) for its first Inspection II. I also had them flush the brake fluid and repair a bit of minor curb rash on the LF wheel(inflicted by my wife). I got a 528xi loaner(nice ride, but too big and soft for my tastes). Once again I was pleasantly surprised by the final cost: $424- and that includes the $42 I spent to provide my own M1 0W-40. Based on the annual mileage, we shouldn't see the dealer again for a year or so. Of course, I'll still change the oil myself at 1/2 of the interval calculated by the SI, but that only amounts to $50 in parts. Best of all, the X still looks and drives as new.
#3118 of 3287 Just Got Back by nyccarguy May 25, 2008 (7:37 pm)
from a 400 mile NY to MA road trip where the X3 performed brilliantly. 24.5 mpg according to the car's trip computer I kept it between 65 & 70 mph on cruise control). It swallowed 2 days worth of gear for my wife, myself, & our 20 month old son with ease. It cost $72.50 to fill up the tank with Super Yesterday. We're about to hit the 14,000 miloe mark. Our first service should be coming up soon. Replies to this message: imgdoc (Jun 05, 2008 5:51 am) roadburner (Jun 05, 2008 8:02 pm)
#3119 of 3287 Re: Just Got Back [nyccarguy] by imgdoc Jun 05, 2008 (5:51 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (May 25, 2008 7:37 pm) That is a great milage, nyccarguy!!!! My wife is driving it mainly city and the trip computer shows 17.4 miles/gallon. I dont remember checking what the highway milage is, but yours is not bad at all. I hope you are happy despite the expensive Super gasoline. My VW Rabbit gets about the same milage (25-26) with regular gas. Ours is 2006 and the lease is up in 8 months. We still have not decided whether to keep it or turning it in. With the gas prices and all....but it has been a wonderful experience so far. Not a single problem. Still shines like new!!
#3120 of 3287 Re: Gasoline [928] by imgdoc Jun 05, 2008 (5:59 am)
Replying to: 928 (Apr 17, 2008 7:09 am) I will not use regular again. I tried once and the poor bimmer had such a hard time starting the next morning. I almost gave up. It took about 5-6 times cranking with pausing after each attempt. I did not think it will be that bad. That's the only time this happened so I am pretty sure it is the regular gas.

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