New to X3's not new to BMW

M-technik-3 · 11-05-2023, 04:03 PM

Consider blowing up my Gal's Hyundai SF mega money pit. It's a 12 but looking at an 08 X3 SI 3.0 I have a an 07 E91, 11 335i and couple of classics. She hates my wagon because too low to ground but loves features. Thinking X3 would suit her.

Was looking for a buyers guild but imagine it's no different than a E9X X drive car. I see 07 was a year to avoid but nothing on 08's and this car only has 115K. It's has M-sport aero and M sports package. Need to read up on the transfer case my E91 is rwd the way it should be.

M-technik-3 · 11-06-2023, 06:43 PM

So anything besides looking at transmission and transfer case to look for? It's a non-iDrive car so I like that.

GT4560 · 11-08-2023, 02:12 AM

I have the 06 x3 with 235k on the clock...I purchased it at 199 on the clock. I have had problems. All and all a pretty reliable auto.
Never been stranded, quick...shes a horse!
Problems...
Break module pump
Windshield replacement
Intermittent wipers
FSU hedgehog
Rear battery Power cable melting
Transfer Case needs calibration...rear drive
Oil filter housing full replacement cracked
Roof nearly functions
Front and rear sprayer hose replacement
Front ball joints and control ram replacement
Thermostat replacement
VCG replacement

M-technik-3 · 11-08-2023, 04:24 AM

Thanks some listed there are stuff I have done with my E91 and E90. Thrust arms and control arms and window sprayers.

11-05-2023, 04:03 PM	#1
M-technik-3 Major 2091 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	New to X3's not new to BMW Consider blowing up my Gal's Hyundai SF mega money pit. It's a 12 but looking at an 08 X3 SI 3.0 I have a an 07 E91, 11 335i and couple of classics. She hates my wagon because too low to ground but loves features. Thinking X3 would suit her. Was looking for a buyers guild but imagine it's no different than a E9X X drive car. I see 07 was a year to avoid but nothing on 08's and this car only has 115K. It's has M-sport aero and M sports package. Need to read up on the transfer case my E91 is rwd the way it should be.
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11-06-2023, 06:43 PM	#2
M-technik-3 Major 2091 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	So anything besides looking at transmission and transfer case to look for? It's a non-iDrive car so I like that.
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11-08-2023, 02:12 AM	#3
GT4560 New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: X3 1st Gen (456) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: SouthLand iTrader: (0)	I have the 06 x3 with 235k on the clock...I purchased it at 199 on the clock. I have had problems. All and all a pretty reliable auto. Never been stranded, quick...shes a horse! Problems... Break module pump Windshield replacement Intermittent wipers FSU hedgehog Rear battery Power cable melting Transfer Case needs calibration...rear drive Oil filter housing full replacement cracked Roof nearly functions Front and rear sprayer hose replacement Front ball joints and control ram replacement Thermostat replacement VCG replacement
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11-08-2023, 04:24 AM	#4
M-technik-3 Major 2091 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	Thanks some listed there are stuff I have done with my E91 and E90. Thrust arms and control arms and window sprayers.
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