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Latest 07 new car Consumer reports assessment
Japanese makes (once again) are on the top of the list as most reliable. I assume thats why BMW offers free maintenance service for 4 years to entice people to continue to buy their vehicles to offset any reliabilty issues one may encounter. Marketing!...Its all about marketing isnt it? Last edited by martz; 03-06-2007 at 02:55 PM. |
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An unwavering defender of those I see worth protecting. "promote the general welfare, not provide the general welfare" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. |
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Minor Problems
I've had two problems (wheel bearings and tears on the leather on the driver's seat) with my 2005 X3 3.0i and all replaced or repaired under warranty with no questions asked and that is here in Europe where all we get is two years and have to pay for all our services.
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X3 reliability in Consumer Reports
Over the years I have grown to really trust CR. However when shopping last for an X3, I talked to a number of 2005 and 2006 X3 owners. Non of them had a high level of probelms. Especiallly in the 2006's.
We boutht the X3si and it has be a perfect car for 9,000 miles. I admit not caring for the Bluetooth implememtation, but it does work... even tho the documentation in not accurate. It would take a lot to pry my wifes fingers from teh heated steering wheel at this point. Love the X3si, and it is far from slow. Mark |
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2006 X3 3.0iA 4/6 Build Date-Silver Gray Metallic-Black Leather-Nav-PP-SP-PDC-Xenon Headlights-Heated Front Seats-Privacy Glass-Servotronic Steering-Premium Sound System-Red Rear Reflectors-Wheel Locks-Rubber Matts-Euro Delivery 5/18/2006-Redelivery 7/17/2006 |
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Let's see, we have a first-year, 2004 with tons of options (that can break) and 38,000 miles. I can count the number of real problems we've had on one hand. And they haven't really even been major or really affected driving.
1) noisy cold idle. replaced belt tensioner 2) pass. rearview intermittently didn't tilt down. Caught by dealer and replaced. 3) pass. airbag off light intermittently came on. Addressed at previous visit. 4) Transmission software. Addressed before but it's still an idiot. Who cares- I'm nitpicky. |
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25k miles in 11 months on our 06. No problems other than the shift program for the automatic transmission. No leaks, no rattles, decent gas milage and I think the build quality is as good if not better than any other BMW I've owned. If I could get a diesel, I'd trade today but since I can't I'll keep what I have and be very happy about it. Going on a 1700 road trip on wednesday. Morgan Hill Ca, to Salt Lake City, to Prescott, back to San Juan Bautista. I expect no drama, no issues.
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Rick in Prescott AZ 06/X3 Silver gray / Step / Prem / Sport BMWCCA Member 162285 www.livesafeandhealthy.net |
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Consumer Reports hates BMWs almost as much as Jeremy Clarkson. Shame.
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2007 X3 3.0si - ED 07/30/07 :: Montego Blue :: Sand/Black Nevada Leather :: Brushed Aluminum :: Steptronic Transmission :: Premium Pack :: Heated Steering Wheel :: Heated Front Seats :: Premium Audio :: Navigation :: Xenons :: 18" Wheels Ongoing ED Timeline: 07/30 - Picked up in Munich. 08/02 - Dropped off in Munich, 08/16 - Set sail aboard the Boheme, 09/09 - Boheme arrived in Port Hueneme, CA, 09/18 - Redelivery MSBCreations.com / My tumblr |
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2006 X3 3.0iA 4/6 Build Date-Silver Gray Metallic-Black Leather-Nav-PP-SP-PDC-Xenon Headlights-Heated Front Seats-Privacy Glass-Servotronic Steering-Premium Sound System-Red Rear Reflectors-Wheel Locks-Rubber Matts-Euro Delivery 5/18/2006-Redelivery 7/17/2006 |
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