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      05-02-2013, 12:13 PM   #9
skibuddy
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Drives: BMW X3 2.0D M Sport
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Nottingham, UK

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Apologies for delay. Dealer had the car for the day and checked it. Nothing wrong and all normal. They said I wasn't the first person to report this. Their only explanation is that the newer lightweight engine casings (he said magnesium alloy) transmit noise much more than the older heavier engine blocks. Not sure whether this was a fob off but I suppose it makes some sense. I was given a ride into town after dropping the car off in a new 7 series 3.0d, which was a lot quieter but I guess the bigger engine would make a difference :-(

I think it's probably just me and I will retune my audio tolerance over the coming months and relax about it.
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