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Old 10-24-2005, 07:08 PM
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Is it true that X5 3.0 have more problems than the rest?

Before i purchased my X5 i was told that the 3.0 have more problems and are very weak in comparison to the rest 4.4 4.6 etc? So far i have seen a lots of issues with late models specially wiht the 3.0s Keep them coming guys..
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Old 10-24-2005, 07:12 PM
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No. I don't think they have any more problems than the others. If there are any problems, they are common to all X5's. They all use the same crappy window regulators, final stage resistors, oxygen sensors, etc. I have not heard of any problems unique to the 3.0 I6 engine. Actually, I think it's quite solid.

Very weak? That's relative. I have the 3.0 and it has been fine for me. I don't tow anything so the 4.4 wasn't necessary. Are there times I'd like a little more power? Of course but don't we all?
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Not based on my personal experience, nor anything I've ever read. The 3.0 engine is one of the best engines BMW has ever produced. Virtually every other major component on the vehicle is the same across engine platforms.
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i have to say that i dont know if it is a common problem but i was told friday that i am going to need to replace my engine. Apparently burning through a quart of oil in a week is a bad thing. I have owned 3 bmw's including the X and both of the others have gone strong past 200k miles but i need a new engine and i olny have 85k on the X.
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Before i purchased my X5 i was told that the 3.0 have more problems and are very weak in comparison to the rest 4.4 4.6 etc? So far i have seen a lots of issues with late models specially wiht the 3.0s Keep them coming guys..
What's the point of your post or the motive behind the 3.0 vs V8 arm wrestle?
Why would you want some sob stories to "keep them coming"? What exactly do you mean by "weak".
Just wondering...
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Old 10-24-2005, 07:50 PM
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Just was wondering as i was told that the 3.0 have more problems thats it.. no other reasons. When i say "keep them coming" i mean keep those posts coming.. About weakness? i was told that the V8 its much better of course more power. . . I have a friend that works at the BMW dealer for 12 years and he said that most of the X problems he has seen are 3.0 engines. Again this is what i was told..
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I have a friend that works at the BMW dealer for 12 years and he said that most of the X problems he has seen are 3.0 engines. Again this is what i was told..
Then he must see plenty of E39 530's and E46 330's as well since they use the same 3.0 engine. As I said, I haven't heard of any problem with the engine. KewlX5 has 125,000 miles on his and I have almost 50,000 on mine. Sorry to say but sometimes even BMW employees aren't very aware of their own products.

If you have a 3.0, I wouldn't worry. Check your oil regularly and keep it topped up as you would with any vehicle.
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Sorry to say but sometimes even BMW employees aren't very aware of their own products.
Seriously?? You mean there are non-BMW employees that know more about the product then BMW's own employees or those of its dealers? Imagine that...

(of course there are many exceptions, such as Rob_ )
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Seriously?? You mean there are non-BMW employees that know more about the product then BMW's own employees or those of its dealers? Imagine that...

(of course there are many exceptions, such as Rob_ )
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Old 10-24-2005, 08:18 PM
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:p I have an idea... Lets do a poll where all the gang here should post their current or old issue they have had with the X5s i mean seriuos problems not light issues and stuff like that. At the end lets see which one comes out with more issues 3.0s or 4.4s .. this way we will find out.. what do u guys think??
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