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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-03-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,592
Posted By mwbbmw
If pushed, I can list a few gripes (though...

If pushed, I can list a few gripes (though overall I'm satisfied with my second X3):

Stereo/speakers - not enough speakers. 4 in X3 . . . at least 10 in both recent 3 series I've leased.

MP3...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-14-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,858
Posted By mwbbmw
A great big "HECK YEAH" to that. During the days...

A great big "HECK YEAH" to that. During the days of ice and snow we had last year, my X3 confidently held the road, didn't slip and got me where I wanted to go. I even made it up my steep hill...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-31-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,596
Posted By mwbbmw
I get it. My brother has had 5ers an X5 and even...

I get it. My brother has had 5ers an X5 and even a 3 or two and his first impression of the X3 (and his wife's) was "why bother!" I agree the engineering is lacking in comparison - but that's...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-29-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,596
Posted By mwbbmw
Interesting. I just hopped in mine this weekend...

Interesting. I just hopped in mine this weekend (I drove my '06 for a year and then gave the "hand me down" to the boss so I could drive my new 3 - and I was commenting on how much room there was....
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-28-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,596
Posted By mwbbmw
Congrats on your new X3! I'm on my second and for...

Congrats on your new X3! I'm on my second and for whatever it's worth:
- I agree that the 07's are nice. My '06 is light years ahead of my original '04 (unfortunately got the 2.5i for my '04 and it...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-01-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,391
Posted By mwbbmw
This is my second X3 and both had difficulty...

This is my second X3 and both had difficulty (more than my other BMWs) at adapting to my driving style. Once they did, that "hard shift" or even "unusual shift" seemed to all but go away. One...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-17-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,901
Posted By mwbbmw
X3 in Snow

We just got some now in my area and the X3 kicks all sorts of snow-butt all over the road. I don't have the sport package and have the stock tires and I was passing all sorts of other SUV's, etc....
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-02-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,744
Posted By mwbbmw
Perhaps a similar problem: I had a 1995 525i with...

Perhaps a similar problem: I had a 1995 525i with only 60k on the odometer and the tranny started to slip. After a great deal of research (from a trusted mechanic) and they sent me to a tranny place...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-02-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,643
Posted By mwbbmw
I've ready many complaints about the X3 quality...

I've ready many complaints about the X3 quality and some specific like yours referencing things that just shouldn't occur but I have to say that I am on my second X3 (I had an '04 before) and haven't...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-27-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,285
Posted By mwbbmw
Follow the link . . .

The link on the front page has it (it's down a bit from the top):

http://www.x3world.com/articles/x3/stereo/9575-installing-aux-input-bmw-x3.html

There's also instructions for a nav equipped X3...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-14-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,509
Posted By mwbbmw
Congrats! X3's rock! I'm on my second and have...

Congrats! X3's rock! I'm on my second and have gotten two others to buy them as well. I had the 2.5 in my first and you're right, it does really well - better than I thought it would.:thumbup:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,561
Posted By mwbbmw
Here's the answer I received from my SA: ...

Here's the answer I received from my SA:

"You have the answer to your own question, You're correct on the DSC/DTC on the 325I you're also correct on the airbags light on the X3." (I asked him...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,189
Posted By mwbbmw
Quite the contrary. I had the gray interior on my...

Quite the contrary. I had the gray interior on my '04 and the tan on my '06 and have a friend with the black on her '05 and between the three - the gray actually looks the cleanest (hides scuffs,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,561
Posted By mwbbmw
My 3 series does much the same as the 1 series...

My 3 series does much the same as the 1 series (or so it sounds) and I have had the same "problem" as you have with the X - though I've never been able to not get it to turn back on/off. I've got a...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-05-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,189
Posted By mwbbmw
No leather, huh. How do you like the sensatec...

No leather, huh. How do you like the sensatec leatherette? Here in the states it is only available in black or tan but yours looks gray, right?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-05-2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,021
Posted By mwbbmw
That's too funny because I was about to comment...

That's too funny because I was about to comment how my wife loves the back seat in our X3 (no comments!!:rolleyes:). She's on the shorter side to the tune of about an even 5' tall. She says it is...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-02-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By mwbbmw
I use one of these for my MP3 player (non i-pod)...

I use one of these for my MP3 player (non i-pod) and it works quite well - though I admit living in a larger metro area I often get static and stations coming in at times, mine hates power lines and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-25-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,483
Posted By mwbbmw
That's a way better deal than anything around the...

That's a way better deal than anything around the NW that I've seen. :thumbup: An '04 w/ 29K miles, loaded, etc. for $34K. Sounds like a good deal to me.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-25-2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,160
Posted By mwbbmw
Great post! I hadn't seen this yet. Time to...

Great post! I hadn't seen this yet. Time to schedule a service with the dealership! Thanks!:thumbup:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-24-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,231
Posted By mwbbmw
I do believe that's exactly what happened. I am...

I do believe that's exactly what happened. I am just now feeling the rough shifts from time to time but it should correct itself shortly.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-24-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,700
Posted By mwbbmw
It is a matter of preference. I had an '04...

It is a matter of preference. I had an '04 non-sport and the ride I felt was a bit rougher than it needed to be which obviously became evident over rough surfaces. My '06 non-sport rides much...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-23-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,148
Posted By mwbbmw
I believe that the services provided in the BMW...

I believe that the services provided in the BMW assist are at an additional cost - above that of the "normal" fees. When I released mine, they wanted credit card information (even though the first...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-21-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By mwbbmw
One of the points my dealership first made when...

One of the points my dealership first made when we even started the process was that they don't sell OVER invoice!!!:wow: Well, that's good because I don't pay OVER invoice:nanana: . Beyond that,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,418
Posted By mwbbmw
Great call all the way around. While I had an...

Great call all the way around. While I had an original '04 X3 with no issues, I've read and heard about too many glitches to make going with the first year worth it. This way just about the time...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-14-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By mwbbmw
I agree. My pops put the clear plastic coating on...

I agree. My pops put the clear plastic coating on his MINI and it isn't too visible, but I still see it and it kind of looks a little . . . cheap. From a distance you can't tell but I can always spot...
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