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Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 08-19-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 65,431
Posted By Doomdriver
Up until recently Americans and Canadians were...

Up until recently Americans and Canadians were into bigger is better - note the upscaled size of the 1/2 ton trucks and SUVs and 6 months ago gas mileage did not matter. Fast forward to Aug 08 and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-19-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,261
Posted By Doomdriver
07 3.0 X3 - 11,000 kms.

07 3.0 X3 - 11,000 kms.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-19-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,578
Posted By Doomdriver
I too have a Vette as my #1 ride but we only can...

I too have a Vette as my #1 ride but we only can drive the Vette seven months of the year - the rest is SUV weather up here in Canada. I have an 07 X3 and really the tranny problem is overstated -...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-11-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,566
Posted By Doomdriver
Is the 07 Tranny problem fixed?

Hi There:

I can't find any recent posts on the 07 X3 shifting problems. Did BMW finally get a fix or did everyone just give up? Mine goes in to the dealer on Monday and the mechanic says he never...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-26-2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By Doomdriver
Unhappy Need your opinions

I have a 07 X3 - only 5,000 kms. The A/C fan squeals when the vehicle is slightly off centre like when you brake or on a hill - not real loud but loud enough to be annoying.:confused:

Do I take...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-15-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By Doomdriver
The noises seem to be body rattles whenever you...

The noises seem to be body rattles whenever you go over hard bumps such as railway crossings. They are coming from the passenger side back from around the windows - maybe - have not had a chance to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Posted By Doomdriver
Hi there: If you mean the cover that pulls...

Hi there:

If you mean the cover that pulls across the back area from just behind the rear seat then there should be no rattle - at least mine doesn't! It fits in very tightly. I do think I am...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By Doomdriver
How much noise is too much

Hi There:
I am new to BMW's and am not sure what to expect. My X3 now has 3000 kms and I notice it is beginning to have a few noises. The weather is getting colder - around freezing - so that may...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,887
Posted By Doomdriver
I have not done anything other than test drive...

I have not done anything other than test drive the X5 but ended up buying the X3. The rational was simple - X3 was smaller, way more economical, more nimble for the city driving which is 95% our...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,269
Posted By Doomdriver
PITA - however has anyone added mudguards to see...

PITA - however has anyone added mudguards to see if this reduces the rain and snow acumulations?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,928
Posted By Doomdriver
:iagree: I too have a Corvette - no stripes- but...

:iagree: I too have a Corvette - no stripes- but I love to drive the X3 and up here, where I live, the Corvette is only good for 6-8 months - then the X3 really shines. That X-drive is the best in...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By Doomdriver
It is CDN but remember we are now at 96 cents so...

It is CDN but remember we are now at 96 cents so it is still $240 US and I agree with you that the dealer should do it for free!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By Doomdriver
Dumb question from newbie

I bet this is answered a hundred places but I can't find it.

What is the signifigance of the E83 vs the X3 or for that matter any of the E## numbers?

Don't flame too hard:rofl:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By Doomdriver
Thanks folks for the help and advice! In...

Thanks folks for the help and advice!

In fairness to the dealer I picked up the key from my salesman without having the X3 present and the salesman said I saved an extra hundred for not...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-11-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By Doomdriver
Key Lock Programming Help

Hi There:

I have an 07 X3 and require help getting the new master key ($250!!:confused: ) programmed to lock and unlock the doors. Ignition works fine but not the locks. Does anyone know the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-10-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,663
Posted By Doomdriver
Well we got home from our trip to the Canadian...

Well we got home from our trip to the Canadian Rockies in our new 07 X3. Some observations:
Mileage = 24 MPG (US) at 75 MPH with five adults - not too shabby!
Front and back seats very comfortable...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-10-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,011
Posted By Doomdriver
The Canadian experience may be different from the...

The Canadian experience may be different from the US or other coutries but I was only able to negotiate under $1,000

Basically I could take it or the next customer would. Economy is doing really...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-28-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,935
Posted By Doomdriver
Have an 07 X3 steptronic. Absolutely no problems....

Have an 07 X3 steptronic. Absolutely no problems. Build date of March 07.

We have only had it for two weeks. Lets hope things stay this way!

Sorry about your bad luck. But if mine works,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-28-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,663
Posted By Doomdriver
Smile We have owned our X3 for about two weeks now. My...

We have owned our X3 for about two weeks now. My wife has now gone through a tank of gas!! Going to the mountains tomorrow so we will have more thoughts the middle of next week.

So far absolutely...
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