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BMW X3 (2004 - 2006)
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Firstly, welcome to the forum, always good to see a new lady Fanatic.:rollsmile: as to your question, go for the 3.0l diesel, it's a bullet proof engine, lots of GO in the X3 body, and well worth the fuel penalty. Responds well to software upgrades without issues too. Enjoy! :thumbs:
Blue Shirt
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Our X3 3.0i gets around 14l/100km (or around 7km/l) in general city commuting. It drops to 10l/100km in open road cruising.
Make sure you get the transfer case inspected before you buy a higher-mileage model. There is evidence of transfer case wear and failure on the X3 after 120000km or so, which can cost R20-30k to fix or replace.
Otherwise it is a great family car, very reliable and fun to drive.
Make sure you get the transfer case inspected before you buy a higher-mileage model. There is evidence of transfer case wear and failure on the X3 after 120000km or so, which can cost R20-30k to fix or replace.
Otherwise it is a great family car, very reliable and fun to drive.
zaleonardz
Well-known member
All of the above...
And of course, buy the diesel
And of course, buy the diesel
Blue Shirt
Well-known member
Try to testdrive both petrol and diesel models before you decide.
I think the 2.0d is underpowered for the heavy X3, but either of the 3.0d or 3.0i is fine although they have very different driving characteristics. You should find out your preference before deciding.
Please post pics of your new ride when you have made the upgrade.
Another note: you will find with most used X3's of that vintage that some plastic interior bits like the window switch panels and multi-funtion steering wheel panel will look scuffed, as if the finish is peeling.
Don't let that put you off, as these items can be easily and cheaply restored with a can of Plasti-dip. Search for this topic in the forums and let the man in your life do some work on your car.
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I think the 2.0d is underpowered for the heavy X3, but either of the 3.0d or 3.0i is fine although they have very different driving characteristics. You should find out your preference before deciding.
Please post pics of your new ride when you have made the upgrade.
Another note: you will find with most used X3's of that vintage that some plastic interior bits like the window switch panels and multi-funtion steering wheel panel will look scuffed, as if the finish is peeling.
Don't let that put you off, as these items can be easily and cheaply restored with a can of Plasti-dip. Search for this topic in the forums and let the man in your life do some work on your car.
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Bmwgirl said:
Hi
I had an X3 3.0i. Great car, but quite heavy on fuel in normal town driving, 13-14l/100km, but actually not bad on highway driving, 9-10l/100km. I enjoyed the car, rooimier inside than I expected.
2.0d more than strong enough for the car with great consumption, but I'll stay away from that one due to turbo failure history (unless you can get one with a fair amount of m/plan left on it).
The 2.5l is waaaay under powered for the X3 and is in fact heavier on fuel than the 3.0i. The 3.0i has 170kw which is more than enough. The later facelift models has the 200kw engine (Xdrive models).
Go have a look at Auto Executive in Voortrekker Road, Belville, they had 2 X3 3.0i's on the floor a few weeks ago when I was in the market for a new car.
Sabretooth tiger
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Welcome
And definitely agree on the diesel, its so quiet inside, you wont even notice the sound. And economy and power is great.
And definitely agree on the diesel, its so quiet inside, you wont even notice the sound. And economy and power is great.
UpNcOmiNg!
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Welcome.
Go for the diesel if you looking for consumption. Why not check out a 320d? It's about the same size with slightly better weight than the X3 and it's frugal.
Go for the diesel if you looking for consumption. Why not check out a 320d? It's about the same size with slightly better weight than the X3 and it's frugal.
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Dippies
Guest
all of the above + 1 for the Diesel
Btw your hubby will quickly forget about the double cab ford once he gets the opportunity to drive the X :thumbs:
Btw your hubby will quickly forget about the double cab ford once he gets the opportunity to drive the X :thumbs:
UpNcOmiNg!
Events Organiser
Agreed.
Go for the X and leave Fords the hell alone! Wow. Can't deal hey.
Go test drive a few and get the feel for the car and take it from there!
Go for the X and leave Fords the hell alone! Wow. Can't deal hey.
Go test drive a few and get the feel for the car and take it from there!
