Picked up my new X3 - initial impressions - Page 2

bren · 01-16-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Make sure you change the serpentine belt. The N5x motors have a charming failure mode where they suck the belt into the engine through the crank seal.

Great.

Edit:
Couldn't figure out how this would even be possible until I found a video explaining that the crank balancer/pulley relationship is basically backwards from every other GD engine ever. WTF

Alan · 01-16-2018, 06:43 PM

Congrats I had an X3 loaner and I REALLY liked it !! Great write up but what the heck ... no pics ???

Also your making me feel old with the whole 3 yr old talk

my oldest is turning 20 and my youngest is 13 1/2 ... damn I’m getting old

robg · 01-16-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AF

Congrats I had an X3 loaner and I REALLY liked it !! Great write up but what the heck ... no pics ???

Also your making me feel old with the whole 3 yr old talk

my oldest is turning 20 and my youngest is 13 1/2 ... damn I’m getting old

Sorry- haven't had a chance yet (the whole 3 year old thing).

Don't feel too bad. I had a late start w/ kids. While you're enjoying retirement I'll be dealing w/ a teenager.

Did you have a 28 or 35 loaner?

Alan · 01-16-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robg

Sorry- haven't had a chance yet (the whole 3 year old thing).

Don't feel too bad. I had a late start w/ kids. While you're enjoying retirement I'll be dealing w/ a teenager.

Did you have a 28 or 35 loaner?

I’ll be there for you when you’re going through it (the teenager part and man is that fun

)

I had the 2.8 and really thought it was a great car and could totally see living with it as my everyday car (I’m pretty sure I posted a pic of the car here) ... I would love to have driven the 3.5 because that must bring a great car to a whole new level !!

Enjoy and i’m looking forward to seeing some pics ... what color combo did you get ?

robg · 01-16-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Ours was fine until the warranty ran out. Heh

The last ~18 months:
Suspension computer
Water pump/thermostat
(3) LED Tailights
(2) window regulators
Water leak from sunroof drains
gas door wouldn't "unlock"
glove compartment trim falling off
oil filter housing gasket leak

This is on a 2012 with under 50k miles.

Ugh- that sounds like "best of" album from BMW. All of the classics are there. Weird about the LED taillights- guessing that must've been a short from a leak. Thought that window regulator issues had been largely put to rest w/ the e46/39.

Mine is only a 2 year lease so I doubt I'll get to that point.

John V · 01-16-2018, 03:27 PM

With how badly the newer BMWs drive, I don't see a reason to buy them anymore. It used to be the driving experience was so much better than anything else it made up for the maintenance headache. Now that they offer as much engagement as a Lexus, might as well just buy a Lexus and get something that's actually reliable.

bren · 01-16-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

With how badly the newer BMWs drive, I don't see a reason to buy them anymore. It used to be the driving experience was so much better than anything else it made up for the maintenance headache. Now that they offer as much engagement as a Lexus, might as well just buy a Lexus and get something that's actually reliable.

Sadly, they are pretty much the game for suv's with any oomph at their price point. I've been virtual-shopping Macans and the AMG GLC, but haven't figured out how to pay for them yet.

And, yeah, no way:

Jeff_DML · 01-16-2018, 03:58 PM

congrats

robg · 01-16-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Sadly, they are pretty much the game for suv's with any oomph at their price point. I've been virtual-shopping Macans and the AMG GLC, but haven't figured out how to pay for them yet.

And, yeah, no way:

Right - you have to pay a lot more to get a meaningful improvement in performance / driving engagement.

Even in its last year of production, the x3 (in 35i form) makes a compelling case for itself.

And yeah,Lexi are too ugly I consider. Personally I’d lease any of these cars. If buying, I’d go for something older with less electronics.

John V · 01-16-2018, 04:57 PM

I mean, I'd never buy them. Their commercials are sickening enough that I couldn't ever give them money.

But I firmly believe for 99% of people it's the right product.

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01-16-2018, 06:43 PM	#2
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,690	Congrats I had an X3 loaner and I REALLY liked it !! Great write up but what the heck ... no pics ??? Also your making me feel old with the whole 3 yr old talk my oldest is turning 20 and my youngest is 13 1/2 ... damn I’m getting old

01-16-2018, 03:27 PM	#6
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	With how badly the newer BMWs drive, I don't see a reason to buy them anymore. It used to be the driving experience was so much better than anything else it made up for the maintenance headache. Now that they offer as much engagement as a Lexus, might as well just buy a Lexus and get something that's actually reliable.

01-16-2018, 03:58 PM	#8
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,582	congrats

01-16-2018, 04:57 PM	#10
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I mean, I'd never buy them. Their commercials are sickening enough that I couldn't ever give them money. But I firmly believe for 99% of people it's the right product.