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I purchased a 2013 X3 with the turbo 4 cylinder engine as a CPO. Had timing chain and turbo replaced under warranty at about 85,000. I have 120,000 miles on it now. I really enjoy this vehicle. Fun to drive and gets decent MPG.
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65,000 rapidly accumulating miles on my wife's '17 35i and it's been stout and sturdy. The Nav/Stereo crapped out within the first four months and was replaced under warranty. Original Goodyear RFT tires were finished at 39k last October; the ride is far better with the Continental DWS's that have replaced them. Other than that it's just been maintenance. I'll change the transmission fluid in the spring, and I'll send the oil to Blackstone for testing at the next change to see what sort of wear they do or don't find. Brakes just barely have started to squeak when backing down the driveway, so I'll be checking pad wear when I next rotate the tires - possibly this coming weekend.
The interior is still looking new, and the exterior is fairly stone-chip-free, considering the amount of highway miles she gives it. I load a bunch of live music gear into the hatch every other weekend and it's been up to the task without getting beat or broken. My two young kids like Mommy's car more than Daddy's car. (I drive an '09 328i) It's our 2nd X3 (we had an '07 that went 170,000 miles), and we're quite satisfied. I expect to get a G01 or F97 when this one is finally used up. |
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From there, it's helpful to remove the door itself, and then glue the cover to the plastic. I tried to scuff the plastic up and then used a loctite glue. I'm sure a lot of multi-surface high strength glues will work just fine. I think the key is scuffing the plastic, clamping, and allowing the glue to cure. Stupid that it's an issue, but it's also fixable with an hour or so of effort and $5 bucks in glue.
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I'm sure what I'll add here will repeat some other posters, but I'll provide my experience related to maintenance.
Before I do that, I'd like to say I really like this car. It's a pretty fun car, that feels nice, still looks good, and I'm always happy to drive. I picked the car up used, but it may be one of the cars that across the board I've enjoyed the most. For reference, my current cars are the X3, a 2017 M2 and a 2008 M3 (both 6 speeds), and previous cars include (not inclusive) a WRX, Integra Type-R, Mazdaspeed3, Challenger Hellcat, Golf R, and J100 Land Cruiser. I only mention that to help support my opinion that the X3 is a great all around car. 1) Car details: 2013 X3 3.5i (N55) with 75k. Purchased in 2016 with 36K. Car had an okay amount of options (I think most for the period outside of HK, HUD, and any lane assist options). I've since added the Dinan Stage 1 tune, and alternating sets of summer and winter wheels/tires. 2) Normal maintenance; I've done all myself, with OEM parts, from online retailers: a. Three oil changes at $85 a piece (at 45k, 60k, and 75k) b. Spark plugs $125 (at 65k) c. Rear breaks at $150 (at 75k), d. Misc air/cabin filters at $150 (50k and 70k) 3) Things repaired (*or on the short list to be repaired); done myself, with OEM parts, from online retailers: a. The govebox pealing, around $5 b. *The water pump. It hasn't failed yet, but I'm going to replace it before year end. Call it $600 with supporting hoses. c. *The oil filter housing gasket (OFHG). Call it $50. d. Coolant overflow tank. Call it $175. None of the above has been expensive, but it's time consuming. If you're just going to pay for it to be done, then you're adding A LOT to those costs. 4) Things on the radar as possible issues, or more to do: a. Drive train fluids. This is a little tricky because so many of the fluids are supposed to be lifetime, but I think $500 or so for the diffs, and $750 for the transmission would be reasonable. b. Battery. I'm on the original. I use a tender to help it out 3 to 4 times a year, but at some point it will need to be replaced. If replaced yourself you'll need a tool to reset the car for it. Call it $300. c. Walnut blasting for the intake valves. DI engines, especially the early ones, are all prone to this. Call it $1,000. d. A tool to help reset stuff in the car, read codes, etc. Around $200. The most expensive thing on the car has been the depreciation. Everything else above seems reasonable to me for a 6 year old car that offers the performance this car does. Plus, working on the car is actually enjoyable to me, so I'm not calculating the cost of those hours, which admittedly would at a significant amount to the costs.
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I wouldn't suggest doing transmission fluid change if it's shifting fine, I did mine at 88k miles and the transmission is shifting like crap ever since.
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Did you DIY or have a shop do it? Were any transmission adaptions reset? The fill procedure needs to be followed exactly within the temperature range to get the critical fluid level correct. |
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That’s the reason that the “lifetime” fluid is on the list, but I’m not excited to do the job. It’s always easier if you have a trusted mechanic and the money. I was just coming at it from the perspective of cost to own as a DIYer.
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ZF fluid and filter, I did it my self. Transmission adaptations was reset and I used ISTA to do filling procedure.
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According to Consumer Reports, the predicted reliability for the 2020 Acura RDX is 1 out of 5 (much worse than average) and owner satisfaction is 3 out of 5. The overall score for the RDX is 61.
For comparison, the 2020 BMW X3 has predicted reliability of 3 out of 5, owner satisfaction is 4 out of 5 and the overall score is 78. The RDX would not make my short list. YMMV. |
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Not all "Japanese" vehicles are top of the class in reliability. According to Consumer Reports surveys, the predicted reliability for both the 2019 and 2020 Acura RDX is 1 out of 5 (much worse than average).
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I used BMW software ISTA, the software dealers are using to reset transmission adaptations. I don't think there is a re-learn process with ZF 8 speed it learns as you drive the car.
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CR also states: "...the Acura MDX has had below- to well-below-average reliability since its light redesign, also called a freshening, in 2016, as has the redesigned 2019 RDX." Such problems have resulted in CR currently ranking Acura overall as the 29th lowest brand in reliability, sitting between VW and Alfa Romeo. No doubt there are many trouble-free Acuras, but it may be prudent to avoid those model years that appear more prone to problems. Note the 2016 to 2018 Acura RDX are rated above average by CR in reliability. You may want to research reliability for models and years of interest as well as other attributes. Among the vehicles that CR recommends as used SUVs in or below your price range are: 2015 Lexus RX, 2018 Mazda CX-5, 2015 Toyota Highlander and 2015 Toyota Venza. Good luck on your search. |
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Mine got a water pump at 48k
If you can get a warranty, DO IT. I had 12k worth of work done on my X3. Started with a oil leak at the filter housing. 12k later, they took the engine out to replace the pan gasket, head gasket, and all associated gaskets to put the engine back together. Got a new transfer case (4k) and lower control arms. The X3 had 81k on the clock at the time of repair. Now it runs better then when I got it 2 years ago. Also, get rid of the run flats if it has them. I switched to Yokohama Avid's and love them |
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Just bought a 2013 F25 with the N20 engine. 60k miles. What should I loook out for ?
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