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#105 of 114 Re: Almost got in a head on accident today [markdi] by bmlexus May 25, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: markdi (May 25, 2008 11:43 am) I remember reading your posts yesterday.   You previously mentioned that your jeep was better than the x3 and had starting problems so many times.   So didn't the dealer take your car back?   So what car will you be considering I am definitely thinking about lexus now how about you?
#106 of 114 Re: WOW [bmlexus] by kesnow May 28, 2008 (5:42 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (May 24, 2008 6:04 pm) As far as I can tell, the problem is limited to some 2007(early) X3s. 3 series has the same trans and never had these issues the many times I had one for a loaner.
#107 of 114 Re: BMWNA Needs Thinking Time [edsurf3] by kesnow May 29, 2008 (5:14 am)
Replying to: edsurf3 (May 19, 2008 6:44 pm) Still can't get BMW to admit there is a problem. They've had my vehicle for a week with the factory rep and all they can come up with is to wipe out the memory and reset all the "adaptive learning". My service rep told me to come back in 2 weeks to get a new update. Hope the rep is there when I pick it up today.
#108 of 114 Maybe they admit something by kesnow Jul 11, 2008 (4:24 am)
Got my X3 Wed. from the dealer with the first "X3 specific" software change. I had an '08 X3 loaner for 5 days over the 4th weekend and it drove like a totally different car--and the transmission acted much more like I expected. Long story short, SO FAR, the new software rev has made a huge difference, right out of the box. It shifts more like the '08, and at this point, I'm ready to say 80% success. I don't like adaptive trans anyway, because they rarely do what I want......   Repair sheet says "software update to DME with V30", so if you still have your X3, call your service guy and press to get this update.
#109 of 114 Me too! by emf17 Jul 20, 2008 (1:48 pm)
I leased a new X3 in January of 2007. I have experienced the acceleration hesitation on many occasions, and even mentioned it to the dealer. My husband drives the car as well and has never been able to duplicate my problem. So I believed the dealer (and my husband) when they said it must be peculiar to my driving style (although I've been driving for decades without issue).   It happens to me about once every week or two. I'll be waiting to make a left turn without a light (i have a few of these turns on my commute) and when it's my turn I inch up, and, if I have the opening, I hit the gas. The car will go forward, but then give up; hitting the gas does nothing. This leaves me in the middle of the road unable to accelerate, cars coming at me in both directions. After a few seconds of flooring it, the transmission engages again and I lurch forward, out of harm's way, shaking a little.   A new car (regardless of brand) should be responsive, no matter what your driving style, and under no circumstance leave you without power. I used to think I was the only one, but thanks to this forum, I feel a little less crazy. My lease is up at the end of the year, so it's not worth trying to get anything more than the software patch out of my dealer. I certainly won't be getting another X3, and I will add my voice to the NTHSB complaints list. Replies to this message: stupidname (Jul 20, 2008 3:36 pm)
#110 of 114 Not me! by stupidname Jul 20, 2008 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: emf17 (Jul 20, 2008 1:48 pm) I just bought a CPO '07 with 8k miles on it.   My wife and I have driven it about 1000 miles and it has shifted perfectly and predictably every time so far.   I drive it with a very light foot and get good mileage and have found that heavy foot pressure is not required to make the 260 hp rocket take off.   My wife drives with a heavier foot and has reported no issues to me.   Just another data point.
#111 of 114 Re: X3 God Awful Transmission [gmacpany] by powderguy1 Aug 01, 2008 (4:49 am)
Replying to: gmacpany (May 24, 2008 2:36 pm) Thanks for the information. I am having the same issue. Update after update. Helpful for a week or two but then back to herky jerky.   How did the buy back with BMW go? My service director at the dealership made the comment "you really don't want to go that route". Thanks! Replies to this message: gmacpany (Aug 01, 2008 6:05 am) powderguy1 (Aug 02, 2008 7:17 am)
#112 of 114 Re: X3 God Awful Transmission [powderguy1] by gmacpany Aug 01, 2008 (6:05 am)
Replying to: powderguy1 (Aug 01, 2008 4:49 am) My 2008 which I got after the buyout of the 2007 is even worse.   BMW are a bunch of morons who refuse to admit there is a problem with the cars and their software fixes do shit. Replies to this message: powderguy1 (Aug 02, 2008 7:17 am)
#113 of 114 Re: X3 God Awful Transmission [gmacpany] by powderguy1 Aug 02, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: gmacpany (Aug 01, 2008 6:05 am) Did they give you the option of another model? I dont want another X3!
#114 of 114 Persistent by daddyman Aug 04, 2008 (8:35 am)
Ask for a manual transmission. There are a number of BMW websites that have AT x3 drivers reporting favorable comments after getting rid of their AT for MT's. BMWNA knows there is a problem and puts up barriers in hopes you will give up. If all else fails get a Lemon Lawyer. They are free for the consumer. Document everything down to the times you have called. Persistance is the key to resolution.

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