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Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-04-2013, 09:36 AM

Replies: 16 Need advise - Buying a pre-owned X3 (private party) Views: 687 Posted By ubermax Just wanted to briefly add that our '08 MT X3 has... Just wanted to briefly add that our '08 MT X3 has 80K on it & the brakes & rotors are still the originals - it's been trouble free with the only maintenance being the scheduled oil changes, etc. -...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-27-2013, 09:53 AM

Replies: 16 Need advise - Buying a pre-owned X3 (private party) Views: 687 Posted By ubermax Jasr, you've gotten alot of good advise already -... Jasr, you've gotten alot of good advise already - sounds like the prior owner got the 2year , 100K extended maintenance - the only thing that I can think of is to check all the glass for the BMW logo...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-17-2013, 03:18 PM

Replies: 7 Unusual Brake Longevity ?? Views: 387 Posted By ubermax good info Supercourse , I've got extended... good info Supercourse , I've got extended maintenance until a year and a half or 100K whichever comes first and am naturally hoping to have those sensors go off before I run out of time or mileage .

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-17-2013, 11:27 AM

Replies: 7 Unusual Brake Longevity ?? Views: 387 Posted By ubermax well sounds like I have company in the brake... well sounds like I have company in the brake longevity department ; maybe the better question is : what is the average life of pads/rotors for the X3 across all driving habits/conditions, i.e. I...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-17-2013, 08:32 AM

Replies: 7 Unusual Brake Longevity ?? Views: 387 Posted By ubermax Unusual Brake Longevity ?? 2008 X3 , 80K on original brakes/rotors - brake warning/service light hasn't come on , is this unusual ??

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-12-2012, 03:25 AM

Replies: 6 Question for MT Owners Views: 889 Posted By ubermax Ok, I'll go with that , thanks again for your... Ok, I'll go with that , thanks again for your time Kenza & also TimFitz63 !!!!!!

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-09-2012, 12:53 PM

Replies: 6 Question for MT Owners Views: 889 Posted By ubermax thanks TimFitz, neutral with the clutch out is... thanks TimFitz, neutral with the clutch out is fine for this test , if it's in say 1st gear then the sound I'm hearing wouldn't be isolated --- also if the windows are open with alot of outside noise...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Replies: 6 Question for MT Owners Views: 889 Posted By ubermax thanks Kenza , in your opinion from what I... thanks Kenza , in your opinion from what I described , does it sound like a normal differential sound or an indication of a differential needing service ? the X3 has 75k - and as an aside would you...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-07-2012, 02:38 PM

Replies: 6 Question for MT Owners Views: 889 Posted By ubermax Question for MT Owners lately in NewEngland it's been cool early am and so the windows are closed - quiet ; leaving our condo complex there's a slight downhill for a short time & while in neutral I hear what I can only...

Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 08-16-2012, 06:28 AM

Replies: 17 X1 making the family sick.. Views: 2,889 Posted By ubermax we have an '08 X3 & it had a trucky ride from the... we have an '08 X3 & it had a trucky ride from the start, especially noticeable for rear seat passengers - we had a used Audi A6 for awhile and the ride was very cushy in comparison - but most of the...

Forum: X1 E84 (2011 - current) 08-16-2012, 06:05 AM

Replies: 25 Got it!!!! First impressions Views: 3,308 Posted By ubermax It's good to hear about a positive experience - I... It's good to hear about a positive experience - I think the forum can tend to be a sounding board for those who have had problems - we have an '08 MT X3 and love it - thinking about the X1 to replace...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-23-2012, 03:04 AM

Replies: 16 Need advice on Tires for X3 Views: 1,933 Posted By ubermax I would just add to what Evlengr said by saying... I would just add to what Evlengr said by saying that personal "experience" carries alot of weight - I don't spend alot of time researching tires - like service on our X3 , I rely on others with more...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-22-2012, 03:53 AM

Replies: 16 Need advice on Tires for X3 Views: 1,933 Posted By ubermax I looked back at all the threads more closely & I... I looked back at all the threads more closely & I guess SueBeth has the Michelin Pilot HX - the problems she's had are unfortunate but it's also true that this forum as well as others tend to be a...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-21-2012, 01:02 PM

Replies: 16 Need advice on Tires for X3 Views: 1,933 Posted By ubermax have an '08 X3 MT & have had good luck with the... have an '08 X3 MT & have had good luck with the original tires , Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Radial XSE 255/50 R18 97H M+S Tubless , recently replaced with the same at 60K - live in the Northeast & very...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-21-2012, 07:19 AM

Replies: 21 Brake pad warning light and brake pad replacement? Views: 17,786 Posted By ubermax Mileage ? I'm curious as to how many miles you have on the X3 ?

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-11-2012, 04:36 AM

Replies: 14 7 Years and 90k , still a great SAV Views: 978 Posted By ubermax we have an '08 manual transmission X3 with 66k... we have an '08 manual transmission X3 with 66k and it's been great , no major problems very reliable , take it in for the scheduled maintenance and that's been it not even brake replacement , hope to...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Replies: 22 Snow performance Views: 1,529 Posted By ubermax we live in Connecticut and travel to the White... we live in Connecticut and travel to the White Mtns in New Hampshire every winter ; this past winter was mild but the all season Michelins have been fantastic in deep snow - so far no need for snows...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-08-2012, 08:10 AM

Replies: 6 Brake Replacment Question Views: 719 Posted By ubermax Brake Replacment Question have 66K on an '08 X3 and the brakes , shoes & rotors are originals - have extended maintenance contract 72mo or 100K and was hoping to use it for the brakes but the way things are going I'm not sure...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 04-08-2012, 03:51 AM

Replies: 2 Bike Racks for your X3 E83 Views: 712 Posted By ubermax I swear by Thule - I have an older clam... I swear by Thule - I have an older clam shell/tray mount with Thule bars that's great but I'm sure their newer model with the same design is even better - you can adjust the front fork squeeze so...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 11-22-2011, 10:32 AM

Replies: 7 MT X3 via European Delivery Views: 852 Posted By ubermax so are you saying BMW doesn't make any X3s in... so are you saying BMW doesn't make any X3s in Europe ? not even for European consumption ? if that's true then end of story - but if they do make them over there then why couldn't someone buy one &...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 11-21-2011, 03:04 PM

Replies: 7 MT X3 via European Delivery Views: 852 Posted By ubermax MT X3 via European Delivery can you still get a MT X3 via European delivery ?

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-24-2011, 09:25 AM

Replies: 12 Wishing for Wider 1st Gear Views: 1,240 Posted By ubermax is a MT even available now ??? is a MT even available now ???

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-24-2011, 03:50 AM

Replies: 12 Where is the ski bag ? Views: 2,234 Posted By ubermax we have an '08 & the bag was next to the battery... we have an '08 & the bag was next to the battery - have never used it though - have a Thule roof mount and also an LLBean bag that we use when flying with skis - we use that bag in the X3 instead .

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 02-24-2011, 03:37 AM

Replies: 12 Wishing for Wider 1st Gear Views: 1,240 Posted By ubermax Wishing for Wider 1st Gear does anyone with a MT wish 1st gear had a wider range ? many times when I leave the blocks at a light I get automatics immediately on my tail ! if the roadway after the light puts me in the...

Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-01-2010, 11:18 AM

Replies: 31 Wiper Chatter Views: 5,253 Posted By ubermax Do This First had the same issue - in my case the blades weren't inserted/installed correctly - ask the dealership or your servicer to check this first - I do have some chatter now but only the rear wiper .

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