BMW X3 Issues ???

[stevennunes]

Hi Guys ,

I am looking at Buying the 2.0D manual , any known problems besides transfer case and turbo concerns ?

thanks

 

[Blue Shirt]

I would add the cooling system (expansion tank integrity, thermostat & t-stat housing) and the aircon evaporator to the checklist. The a/c evaporator on the X3 is very prone to leaking and requires the dash to be stripped to replace.

Otherwise, the X3's are pretty solid cars.

 

[Marco Swanepoel]

If it was maintained well you won’t have issue BUT, after 100 000km you will replace the transfer case, I have also replaced front lower control arms and New Clutch all thru BMW all covered by extended warranty.

I am selling my Wife’s X3 now if you are interested in having a look

 

[Jiggy]

I picked up a 3.0i Auto - very happy so far...

Just make sure the car has FSH and all the niggles above have been sorted. e.g. my transfer case was replaced 20K km ago.. Sounds of a bad transfer car would include loud-ish whine/ bad wheel bearing sound...

Being a diesel, make sure the car was serviced REGULARLY!

Oh, if it has a sunroof, them make sure it opens and closes 'easily'... rails need to be maintained...