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      10-31-2012, 04:25 PM   #8
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Drives: 2011 X3 35i, 2020 X3 30i
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Follow up on Consumer Reports:
Guy from CR called me back.Here's the less than satisfying result.

The "Engine Major" problems include:
Timing Belt
Pistons + Cylinders
{valves and control of}
Total Rebuild
Turbo Chargers
Super chargers

Engine control software is not included according to this representative.

Brakes problems include:
Rotors
Calipers
ABS system
Master cylinder

Cars get the black mark if 3% of respondents for a given make and model
report one of these problems.

I asked what the sample size was and CR would not reveal this. I badgered him and I know its more than 20 cars, but that's it. This is proprietary info to them.

Manufacturers can find out the specifics of the survey by requesting them in writing.

Again, I know we'd all love to know if any owners out there have experienced trouble in either of these areas.

Last edited by torzeck; 10-31-2012 at 04:27 PM.. Reason: typo
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