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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-27-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,995
Posted By Dr. C
First, the dealer replaced the transfer case....

First, the dealer replaced the transfer case. About a $3200 tab. It didn't fix the problem. So the dealer removed the new transfer case and reinstalled my original one and kept looking. Turned out...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-19-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,995
Posted By Dr. C
My 2004 3.0 is in the shop as I write for a...

My 2004 3.0 is in the shop as I write for a similar complaint. I first noticed a vibration when accelerating through about 20 MPH but more recently it is most noticeable when accelerating from 60 to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-15-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,181
Posted By Dr. C
Couldn't see the pics, either.

Couldn't see the pics, either.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-07-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,121
Posted By Dr. C
Postscript to the story

Got the vehicle back from the dealer yesterday. After 2 1/2 weeks of consulting with the engineers in Germany, they decided this was "normal operation". According to them, I have an early production...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-03-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,121
Posted By Dr. C
Question Lift gate opens inadvertently

OK, I have an interesting one. Took my '04 X3 to the dealer a couple of weeks ago for a handful of little things--a recall notice, install new tires, etc. On dropping it off I had one last request:...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-24-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,912
Posted By Dr. C
For my 2 cents worth, if you've had a set of...

For my 2 cents worth, if you've had a set of tires you're happy with, I'd stick with them. My CPO 2004 X3 came with a brand new set of Bridgestone Tourenzas. Within the year, 15,000 miles or less,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-23-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,919
Posted By Dr. C
Look in the spare tire well. My 04 X3 (which,...

Look in the spare tire well. My 04 X3 (which, admittedly, I bought CPO and so I don't know if they came with the vehicle new) has a storage well that holds the 4 tie down brackets.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-06-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dr. C
Give the man a cigar--the dealer installed...

Give the man a cigar--the dealer installed Turanzas, which I understand were OEM? Anway, not happy about putting on a new set just 20,000 miles later when the set on the ground still has lots of...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-01-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By Dr. C
I have the card in the picture. The spaces for...

I have the card in the picture. The spaces for both BT: and PK: are blank. The car also came with a manual entitled "Owner's Manual for full preparation package cellphone". Among the illustrations in...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-01-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dr. C
Matched set all around. Asked the dealer about...

Matched set all around. Asked the dealer about rotation and they told me that it's not recommended for this car. Maybe I need a new dealer.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By Dr. C
Question What kind of phone do I have?

OK, last question for the day. I bought my '04 X3 CPO approx 18 months ago. The car is equipped with phone buttons on the steering wheel (R/T and a speaking face symbol) and the dash ("Info" with a...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,685
Posted By Dr. C
Question NAV display brightness?

New here and I have a few questions about my '04 X3. I enjoy reading the forum discusions--there seem to be a lot of knowledgable owners here. Owing to my middle-aged eyesight, I like the brightness...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,104
Posted By Dr. C
Question Going through tires?

New here and I have a handful of questions about my '04 X3. I'll split them up, one per post. Bought my X3 CPO from a dealer approx 18 months ago with 24,000 mi. When test driving I heard a lot of...
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