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#47 of 76 Re: Questions? [markcincinnati] by davidc1 Jan 08, 2007 (7:00 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Jan 07, 2007 5:44 pm) True that. Can't hurt to follow mfgr's recommendation. Re: spark timing, retarded ignition means spark happens later, not earlier, more like when the piston reaches TDC (top dead center). Replies to this message: markcincinnati (Jan 11, 2007 5:05 am)
#48 of 76 Re: Questions? [davidc1] by markcincinnati Jan 11, 2007 (5:05 am)
Replying to: davidc1 (Jan 08, 2007 7:00 am) I stand corrected, I got carried away.
#49 of 76 Twin turbo in X3? by bruceomega Jan 11, 2007 (6:41 am)
Do you think BMW will one day put the 3.0 twin turbo engine in the X3? I would think that would do a lot to distance the X3 from the evolving competition.   In addition to the 3 series, BWM has announced this engine will now be available in the new 5 series AWD as the 535Xi.   Thanks Bruce Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jan 11, 2007 6:56 am) davidc1 (Jan 11, 2007 8:52 am) jb_shin (Jan 15, 2007 7:36 pm)
#50 of 76 Re: Twin turbo in X3? [bruceomega] by bodble2 Jan 11, 2007 (6:56 am)
Replying to: bruceomega (Jan 11, 2007 6:41 am) I can't help but wonder if BMW + not 1 but 2 turbos = reliability nightmares? Replies to this message: davidc1 (Jan 11, 2007 8:52 am) jb_shin (Jan 15, 2007 7:36 pm)
#51 of 76 Re: Twin turbo in X3? [bodble2] by davidc1 Jan 11, 2007 (8:52 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 11, 2007 6:56 am) Turbos are not that complicated mechanically. I've had turbos in the past and feel that water pump is more likely go before the turbochargers (water pump failed around 120k miles and turbo was still good till 170k miles when I sold it). I wouldn't worry about it. Also, replacing the turbo is also no more costly than water pump, based on my experience. Having said that, BMW parts could be much more expensive.
#52 of 76 Re: Twin turbo in X3? [bodble2] by jb_shin Jan 15, 2007 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 11, 2007 6:56 am) BMW diesel engines have been running turbos for quite a while outside of US and I do not recall reading about any reliability issues on European magazines, or friends. I really wanted to bring a 530D wagon back, but oh well.
#53 of 76 Defroster issue by bosi77 Jan 17, 2007 (12:33 pm)
Hey guys I was just wondering: I have a 2007 X3 and I noticed whenever I want to defrost my windows when I push the defrost button hot air is blown on me as well as the windows. To be frank too much hot air is blown on me. Does anybody know how I can fix this or what I should do?   Thanks,   bosi77
#54 of 76 Baby hauling by x3driver Feb 22, 2007 (5:28 pm)
For the posts asking about kids/baby hauling..... We have a 2007 BMW X3, and a Toyota Sienna 2004 AWD XLE. Our kids are older, but I gotta tell you.... as nice as the X3 is, nothing beats a minivan for moving people and "stuff." With kids, the "push-button" door opening can't be beat. By the time you get the carrier or stroller to the car, the doors are open. And you can reach back and tend to them without opening the doors. The Sienna cruises at lower RPMs at highway speeds. And when we get there the in-laws can even fit in, we can all go together (is that good or bad?). For camping, I can't see taking the BMW. If I had one to choose, it'd be the van for the kids. (DON'T let the wife see this, she already beats me up for the X3!)
#55 of 76 2007 X3 hesitation on acceleration by cincyart Mar 03, 2007 (2:33 pm)
I have an X3 on order, should arrive any day ! When I test drove an X3 I noticed a hesitation from a standing stop. The salesman said it was due to the cold and a cold engine. However, I have noticed this topic on other forums:   http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e83/8257513-1.html   Some have mentioned that a computer fix will take care of it. At any rate, I am leasing a BMW, in part, for their reputation for preformance,handeling,etc. I'm also a bit troubled about CR recent "below average" reliability rating.   Are there any current owners who can shed any light on this........I guess I'm having some buyers remorse before taking delivery ! Replies to this message: quiltingatty (Mar 04, 2007 8:36 pm) markcincinnati (Mar 06, 2007 5:19 pm) cincyart (Mar 06, 2007 6:01 pm) markcincinnati (Mar 07, 2007 7:34 pm)
#56 of 76 Re: reliability of X3 by quiltingatty Mar 04, 2007 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: cincyart (Mar 03, 2007 2:33 pm) I, too, am concerned about CR's not recommending the X3. I am thinking of getting rid of an MDX (too big) but am worried about the X3's reliability (or lack thereof). Any bad experiences as to its reliability?

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