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#3197 of 3287 Re: x3 rides very rough [califjohn1] by stupidname Apr 02, 2009 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: califjohn1 (Feb 07, 2009 9:27 am) I have an '07 non sport with the 18" wheels. The Pirellis on it are fantastic but any car with low profile tires is going to be a bit stiff. This is also why it handles the way it does. It handles better than alot of sedans that are a foot lower.   It may be REAL EASY to find someone with 17" wheels to swap you straight up for your 18's. Then you can get some more sidewall between you and the ground and ease your pain.   FWIW, my previous SUV was a Honda Pilot with 16" wheels and Big Ole' Tires on it and soft springs. It drove "comfortable" on the street but hold on on a circular on ramp....wow that cow would lean like crazy! Not confidence inspiring.   You bought a BMW with 18" wheels. Man up!
#3198 of 3287 05 bmw x3 2.5-48k by kayleigh22 Apr 06, 2009 (12:43 pm)
I'm looking at getting this vehicle, with either the 24mo/25k $1900, or 5y $3900 ext warranty. the dealer thinks the 5 yr is useless. What type of maintenance am I looking at past the 50k miles? I know the subaru gets a timing belt replaced. I'm concerned about costs mounting as mileage increases. I really can't afford dishing out money each month in repairs. Tire ball joints, etc. Will this last 150-200k miles, how does it hold up.. All info is greatly appreciated as I am trying to understand what to expect. thanks... Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 06, 2009 5:32 pm) bodble2 (Apr 07, 2009 12:03 pm)
#3199 of 3287 Re: 05 bmw x3 2.5-48k [kayleigh22] by roadburner Apr 06, 2009 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: kayleigh22 (Apr 06, 2009 12:43 pm) Stick the warranty money into a MM account and self insure. My wife has a 2004 X3 2.5 and it has needed exactly one warranty repair-the passenger seat SRS sensor. Check and see if the brake pads have been replaced; you may need pads/rotors in the 50K-60K range. Ditto for tires(I recommend Tire Rack for quality tires at a great price). Around 100K you may need a water pump, but that should cost less than $400, max. Here is a brief synopsis of service requirements:   On an X3 some services are determined by time, some by mileage, and some by the on-board Service Interval(SI) system(which calculates service based on driving conditions). The time based services are: Brake Fluid(every 2 years) and Coolant(every 3 years-even though BMW doesn't call for it) The mileage based services are: Spark Plugs, ATF, and Oxygen Sensors(every 100K miles for all three). The SI system has 3 levels of service: Oil Service, Inspection I, and Inspection II. An Oil Service is called for at 15K intervals(or every year, whichever comes first). It is just an oil change. It costs $80-$125 The Inspection I rolls up at 30K; it is an oil change, a cabin air filter change, and a comprehensive inspection of the car. Figure $250-$300 Inspection II occurs around 60K and is essentially an Inspection I + an engine air filter change. Costs average $350-$500      Since you're going to hang on to it for a while I'd advise changing the automatic transmission and transfer case fluid every 50K. Change the final drive oil(front and rear) at 100K. I change the engine oil myself on my wife's X3 at 7.5K intervals due to the fact that the truck chews up its oil in less than 9K miles(based on used oil analysis). Some people go 15K without any problem but I'm not one of them. Our X3 has 75K on it and is as tight and rattle-free as new. My son will take it to college in a bit over four years. We fully expect to get a minimum 150K miles out of it. Based on my experience with BMWs, that is a very conservative expectation. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Apr 07, 2009 12:03 pm)
#3200 of 3287 Re: 05 bmw x3 2.5-48k [roadburner] by bodble2 Apr 07, 2009 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Apr 06, 2009 5:32 pm) "Stick the warranty money into a MM account and self insure."   You might as well just put it under your mattress. Similar return and probably safer!
#3201 of 3287 09 X3 by bodble2 Apr 10, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Does the '09 X3 provide a visual warning on the dash, as well as an audible warning, if you drive off with a door/hatch/hood not securely latched? I've read an '04 owner's manual which does not talk about that, but I would expect the X3 to have that feature since even the Mini has it.   Does the navigation package also include a hard drive that you can upload mp3 music files onto? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Apr 11, 2009 6:23 am) bodble2 (Apr 11, 2009 10:02 am)
#3202 of 3287 Re: 09 X3 [bodble2] by kyfdx HOST Apr 11, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 10, 2009 4:41 pm) I don't know about the '09, but I'm pretty sure that on our '08, you only get a visual warning... nothing audible..   Actually, I don't remember any of our cars having an audible warning for a door being ajar.. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Apr 11, 2009 10:02 am)
#3203 of 3287 Re: 09 X3 [kyfdx] by bodble2 Apr 11, 2009 (10:02 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 11, 2009 6:23 am) On the Mini, it would beep at you if you drove off without latching the hatch or a door properly. We've done that a few times with the hatch. It's somewhat odd that the warnings only come on after the car starts moving. You would think it should warn you as soon as you start the engine.
#3204 of 3287 BMW X3 315MHZ Antenna Problems by iron_cider Apr 20, 2009 (10:31 pm)
Can anyone advise where I can find the Antenna for my X3 series BMW since I am having problems with the distance in the wireless key entry. The key only works when you are within 9 feet from the X3.   I saw someone had a problem and they got the garage to fix it. Please advise what I need since I am not located in the USA but in Barbados.   Thank you Steve. Replies to this message: codog3 (Jun 09, 2009 8:36 am)
#3205 of 3287 Re: bruceomega [nyccarguy] by iron_cider Apr 20, 2009 (10:45 pm)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Jan 05, 2009 8:14 pm) I have the same problem with my X3 and I need to get the Antenna 315MHZ replaced. DO you know where I can find this unit on the X3 and to check if it is version A 1 or higher?   That version seems to have the problem with limited distance of 9 feet only.   Sometimes the key works other times it does not and you have to be right next to the X3 for it to work.   Thank you Steve
#3206 of 3287 Side Mirror by daddyman Apr 21, 2009 (8:54 am)
I believe they are mounted in the drivers side mirror. Not very smart in my opinion. They should have mounted them in the shark fin on the back roof.   Check Bimmerfest--excellent resource.

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