01-14-2018, 01:45 AM | #1 |
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I'm new to the site so excuse if I break protocol. My wife is in the market for a car and is considering an X3. Anybody have input on this car. Would you suggest a different model? Any info you have for me is greatly appreciated. Thanks |
01-14-2018, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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Hello and welcome!
We were in the same boat a few years ago and ended up with 35i m-sport package. Test drove a few of these and personally hate the light steering base models get, so the little extra for the m-sport package was worth it. Reliability wise not too bad and many things you can do yourself. In the past 3 years, other than routine maintenance, had replace the charge pipe and that's about it (2011 with 45k miles). Good luck with the search! |
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01-20-2018, 01:10 PM | #4 |
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What is that supposed to mean? My 2012 X3 n52 has been pretty solid. Only a few repairs, windshield, oil filter housing, coolant reservoir, brakes, tires, battery, MAP sensor, transfer case oil and spark plugs. Normal cars need to be maintained. These premium cars have hundreds of sensors to let you know how what the car needs, and can be accessed with available software and cables from ebay.
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01-24-2018, 05:03 PM | #8 |
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You guys think it worth getting the more expensive entertainment package with all the amenities. She really just needs bluetooth, a backup camera and navigation. But I don't think the most basic package has those. Would it be cheaper to get the base model and just use after market stuff for those ?
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01-25-2018, 08:24 AM | #10 |
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the amenities are nice to have integrated into the system, if nothing else, the bluetooth phone is great that you dont have to worry which audio source you are on and the phone will override, unlike the aftermarket bluetooth adapters. I can go either way with the nav unit as the traffic information is what I care about most and its not always accurate, but in my area none of the aps are either.
How much of a price difference are you seeing for X3s with and without these? |
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Sound like you guys are joining the cult here shortly? Any luck finding one you liked? |
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