Our X Turned '12'... - Page 2

AzNMpower32 · #1 09-27-2013, 09:21 PM

Wow, and I thought my 9 1/2 year old X3 was getting old......crossed the 260.450km (161.840mls) threshold and just got its second set of rotors/pads for the front. Expensive CCV replaced earlier this year, 2 ignition coils went bad, ATF change (maintenance), and replaced the driver's side electric mirror cuz some idiot in SC shoved it in ($900 repair bill alone). It hasn't been a good year for my X3.

Things are starting to wear out simply due to age. Still planning to retire it mid to late-next year. The fuel bill is heavy and it doesn't meet my environmental preference (291+ g/km CO² is worse than a X5 35d). That said, it still drives brilliantly and brings a nice chuckle on the mountain roads.

Still looking at the Mk7 Golf TDI. It will bring less joy for sure, but I have other priorities (I brought a 3.300€ bike back from Europe) and MTB is easier to get that adrenaline rush.

LeMansX5 · #2 09-28-2013, 12:50 AM

Very low mileage for 12 years old. Keep it up.

MINIz guy · #3 09-30-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

Wow, and I thought my 9 1/2 year old X3 was getting old......crossed the 260.450km (161.840mls) threshold and just got its second set of rotors/pads for the front. Expensive CCV replaced earlier this year, 2 ignition coils went bad, ATF change (maintenance), and replaced the driver's side electric mirror cuz some idiot in SC shoved it in ($900 repair bill alone). It hasn't been a good year for my X3.

Things are starting to wear out simply due to age. Still planning to retire it mid to late-next year. The fuel bill is heavy and it doesn't meet my environmental preference (291+ g/km CO² is worse than a X5 35d). That said, it still drives brilliantly and brings a nice chuckle on the mountain roads.

Still looking at the Mk7 Golf TDI. It will bring less joy for sure, but I have other priorities (I brought a 3.300€ bike back from Europe) and MTB is easier to get that adrenaline rush.

Don't you live in 'Murica?

Congrats on turning 12.

I took my parents' X5 to college this year and it has been going strong so far after nearly 11 years and 113k miles. It has an awful shimmy/pedal pulse under hard braking so it will need some repairs once it goes back next May.

AzNMpower32 · #4 09-30-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIz guy

Don't you live in 'Murica?

Yes, but looking for an out. Thankfully I work for a company where going overseas for work is a very real possibility. And as a firm believer in spending money supporting the industries you support, I've put about $10k USD into the European Union this year.

I have a similar shuddering under moderate braking as well in my X3. Recently got back from the repair job with new rotors/pads up front ($540) but bringing it back in a couple days because it obviously didn't fix the problem.

dkl · #5 09-28-2013, 12:39 PM

Happy 12th Anniv. How do you keep your headlights looking so new?

motordavid · #6 09-28-2013, 01:42 PM

dkl,
It might be just the angle, or the cloudy bright lighting when I shot the pics...
I have never done anything to the hl lens covers, other than wash them.

There are a few scratches and pits on covers; just didn't show up in the pics.
And, 75% of the 89k miles is from road trips, so it has had its share of road blasts in the 'face'.
BR, mD

switchman · #7 09-30-2013, 09:52 PM

Congrats, MD !!!
Like those wheels too. Mine is half life of yours with 98k+, hope to keep it as long as no major problems. So far been good.

FSETH · #8 10-10-2013, 11:13 PM

Happy belated to a great looking e53. A clear reflection of its owner.