I bought a car in October 2013, a car in 2009. I bought a new one from a dealer, and was serviced there, a woman went, drove 61,000 km, everything was fine, without any remarks. It was not cheap, but with a second set of tires on disks, a clean interior, an M-wheel, and a dark blue body that I liked. Engine 2.5 - 218 HP 6 automatic transmission, leather. Of course, there were thoughts to buy 3.0 - but I don't want to pay tax, not that I'm very greedy, but I don't drive much and there is much more to spend this money, I considered diesel 3.0 - very expensive in good condition, but 2.0 usually too empty - the interior is a rag, condo, and the price tag is high. After the purchase, I put a monitor with navigation, DVD, Internet and a rear-view camera in its regular place, equipment - 31,000 rubles and installation - 8,000, plus the doors were professionally noisy, it became much better - inside is quieter, and outside the sound when closing is pleasant. The car pleases, I'm not going to sell yet.
What do you like:
1. The sound of the engine. The inline six from BMW is a business card, rustles, without screaming at the top, moderately elastic, pulls well, at least not worse than 2.0 TSI from Tiguan. Quieter than Tigi. The consumption is the same, I have an average of 11.7 l / 100 km, but I live in a small town, with practically no traffic jams. During the period of ownership, I added about 1 liter of oil, as reported by the electronic dipstick, they write on the forums about a stronger oil consumption, I still like this, I think a little, if I eat 2 liters for 15 tons, I can stand it.
Strengths:
- Quiet high-torque engine
- Excellent brakes
- Good Shumka
Weak sides:
- Inconvenient landing
- Inexpensive service
Part 4
So, it took her a little time after owning this product of the German car industry. the suggested impressions accumulated and after finally almost 4 years of ownership, the euphoria of buying a new boemeve seems to have passed)) the costs of the poor 90s ...
Above points are marked on characteristics and I will just reveal and supplement them a little.
As for safety, I can not say anything except positive impressions, in the previous review I also wrote how the car showed itself in an emergency - in general.
Strengths:
- Subjectively: Reliability, manageability
Weak sides:
- Suspension stiffness
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2010
Good day to all.!
Object of consideration BMW X3, 2 liter diesel 177 hp automatic, leather, single-zone climate control.
I bought the car in Italy with a mileage of 160,000, production date 2009, December 25th. Buying a car abroad is another story, I will tell you the main milestones: Cars hardly ever drive from Italy, this is explained by the fact that there are no distillation numbers in Italy, and for a long time this is the specificity of unhurried Italians. For a common man in the street, ferrymen explain the impossibility of driving from Italy by the fact that there are narrow streets, broken cars and Italians do not undergo regular maintenance. Yes, there is part of the truth in this, so I picked up a car not from Rome and Milan, where the streets are really narrow, but from the Emilia-Romagna region, where the roads are far from narrow. I only looked at dealers with a service book, pushed through the base of the insurance company, fortunately, in many Italian insurance, visa, transportation companies, I mostly encountered Russians, unfortunately I do not know Italian). Took a choice of 2 months from the moment of viewing on mobil.it to the arrival of 2.5 months. Cars in Italy are 10% cheaper than in Germany, the distance to Russia is the same. As a result, they found a car, asked to send a photo of good resolution and a vin code, struck it on the vin.su website, looked at the decoding of the equipment and the date of production (very important for customs). I liked the car, requested a contract, paid money through the bank (opened a bank account and the payment was made on the invoice sent from the Italians), paid a customs duty of 235,000 rubles for a 2 liter engine. I went to the customs office for the original customs receipt, and took it by plane in Italy (tourism visa 200 euros). I waited a week until the hired company (there are also Russians there) the car was removed from the European register, received Lithuanian transits and a customs declaration, costs 500 euros. I flew to Bologna, took the car and drove in the direction of Russia. Night in the Czech Republic, Night in Brest, in the evening at home, costs 500 euros. I drove to customs a day later, cleared 5,000 rubles.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2010 Part 3
Good day,
I decided to leave the continuation of the review, since I have driven a certain mileage and there are some comments. In a previous review, I had certain beliefs about the car, which I have revised to date.
I'll start with concerns about reliability, after replacing the gearbox oil pan under warranty, no sores came out anymore. The car has shown a reliable and utilitarian character.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Security
- Profitability
- Control
Weak sides:
- Archaism
- Suspension stiffness
Review BMW X3 xDrive30i (BMW X3) 2006
The main requirements when choosing a car are four-wheel drive, a power reserve, increased ground clearance, a fairly roomy trunk, relative reliability, an automatic transmission ... and also that the car is not very expensive to repair. It was assumed that the wife would also use the car ...
I will not describe all the options that have disappeared for one reason or another. In the end, I chose between Akura RDX and BMW X3. According to consumer qualities, characteristics, price, common sense Acura was in the first place ... but ... well, my soul does not lie in Honda and that's it. I like the broken and angular X3 lines.
Strengths:
- Power reserve
- Versatility
- Controllability
- Unhijackability
Weak sides:
- Noise isolation
- Smooth running
- Fuel consumption
Thanks to everyone who created it.
The task of a review is not to say what is bad and what is good. The task is to give an idea of what the car is optimized for. If this matches your wishes, then this is for you.
Strengths:
- Reliability and accuracy of control responses
Weak sides:
- Heavy
Reviewed BMW X3 2.0d (BMW X3) 2007
Finally, I became the proud owner of a car with a blue and white BMW emblem, and although only a month has passed and only 5000 km of run, I decided to describe my fresh impressions of the expectations and realities of this car.
My first car was MB SLK 200K, and the fact that my choice fell on the BMW X3 largely depends on the previous car (I will write a review about it later). My search criteria were: Reliability, Economy, Permeability, Comfort (Soundproofing + Suspension Softness), Spaciousness and Beauty (Exterior + Interior).
It takes a long time to explain exactly how I chose the car, because some models are clearly illogical, but still a list:
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Profitability
- Driving performance
- Appearance
- Noise isolation
Weak sides:
Review BMW X3 xDrive25i (BMW X3) 2007
I bought it for my wife new in the salon in February 2008, from an office dealer, M.Y. 2007, Kaliningrad assembly: 2.5 liters., Four-wheel drive, gasoline 218 hp, 2nd climate, heated front seats, all electric windows, everything you need except navigation, sunroof and electric seats. I will not torment the readers how they chose him and why, if you are reading this review, then there is interest in X3. I can only say one thing. I was against the red color and the light interior, the light interior is very brands, especially if you carry children, and the red color (not everyone likes it and has its own customers) is difficult to sell, I personally was not comfortable in it, especially in a suit, this is not FERRARI or M3. The most important thing is that his wife really liked him, and this is the main thing. Skating in a suit was not often, mainly for service.
Exploitation:
Operation during the year was mainly Moscow and Moscow region, refueling only at Lukoil, served on Zorge street, I consider the service and staff worthy, no problems.
Strengths:
- Inexpensive to maintain
- Ideal in the city and outside the city in summer and winter
- Excellent visibility
- Lighting at night excellent near and far XENON
- The control is pleasant and hassle-free
Weak sides:
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2009 Part 2
Departure for another year, I'm still happy with the machine.
TO-2 took place at the end of October and again after about 11 thousand km, it can be seen that the algorithm is set up in their computer. This time, MOT got up about 18,000 rubles, however, in addition to the standard, the brake fluid was changed. But…
Diesel fuel costs are the same.
Strengths:
- Everything else except money
Weak sides:
- Never cheap
Review BMW X3 xDrive30d (BMW X3) 2007
Greetings to all car owners.
I will not write a review yet, since a competent person understands that this car combines all the best qualities, such as economy, dynamics, prestige, cross-country ability, capacity, etc.
I decided to write a couple of lines about what would happen if I made a mistake with the choice of a gas station, and how much it might cost during repairs, and even praise the dealer (which I myself did not expect).
Strengths:
Weak sides:
- Fuel equipment cost
The car was bought spontaneously. I got into an accident on December 18 in my Forester 2.5XT (by the way, in which he showed himself very worthily, but that's another story) and, since the culprit was a very high-ranking official, the inspectors themselves helped with all the formalities the next day, insurance was full, I decided to buy the car immediately, since the forika repair was postponed until January, etc. I was considering the option of buying something for a year, because I wanted to buy a new Forester, but they started selling it only in the spring and I still had to wait - the car had to be ordered. On December 20, only the X3 turned out to be out of more or less "nimble" crossovers. This configuration was given a New Year's discount of more than 6 thousand euros! It was a sin not to buy! I bought it for a year - I still go!
In short - honor and praise to German engineers. X-Drive behaves just fine. Before that, I had a 2001 RAV4, an Octavia 2002, a Forester XT 2005, an Impreza WRX 2006.
In 2002, he studied with Moiseenko-Grakhov at the Extreme Driving School (very useful for absolutely everyone! They taught not to drive in extreme ways, and not to get into such situations or get out of them correctly !!!), so I did not pay attention to directional stability systems - on my Subars-lighters they simply were not. At first I turned it off on X3, but I tried it and I don't turn it off anymore. I have driven VOLVO and RAV in recent years - this system works more efficiently and more predictably on X3. The box adjusts itself to the riding style. If I put my friend behind the wheel, the behavior becomes different, it works well.
Strengths:
- In short - honor and praise to German engineers. X-Drive behaves just fine
Weak sides:
- There are also disadvantages
- Windshield blowing works poorly in snowy weather, there is not enough heating of the brushes in winter
- Lacks 2-zone climate
- Once I had to put a stowaway - it is inconvenient to poke around in slushy weather
- The standard radio is so-so ...
- Trunk door not enough e / drive
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2010 Part 2
At the moment, the car has covered 12,000 km. I think that we can draw some conclusions about the operation.
In general, almost the entire time of ownership of Hzshka, every time I got behind the wheel, there was a feeling of delight. Excellent handling, not every sedan can enter a turn without the slightest roll like this car. The asceticism of the interior was smoothed out by the technical equipment of this car, namely by the presence of various sensors and systems that were not on the previous car. BMW's all-wheel drive and ground clearance showed themselves in the winter of 2010-2011, taking into account the fact that I never changed the tires, and drove on a regular all-season, I was simply amazed at the confident behavior of an all-wheel drive car in deep snow and even on ice (without fairy tales, of course , the laws of physics have not been canceled, but the cars on the ice have never been skidded. The front one was used to unfold on thorns only in this way). Not harboring illusions, he stormed deep mud, snowdrifts - did not disappoint even once! Soundproofing makes me happy every time I change my father-in-law from the Skoda Octavia A5 into my car and my wife with burning eyes says: "No, well, you feel how much quieter it is in ours, and this is diesel!"
It was very pleasant to confirm my expectations that diesel engine power and efficiency at the same time - very cool, I began to go to work by car, I don't have to refuel twice a week in Moscow traffic jams. I go to the very tin in traffic jams in the morning and in the evening, the consumption is 11 liters per 100 km. Over a cigarette, some diesel experts in the parking lot said: “Yes, without Webasto, it will stand with you in winter until spring for fun. The diesel will freeze in the tubes and you will rest. Well, there is, of course, a way out - buy, they say, liquidate the moth, pour it at every refueling and it might help, otherwise it won't ... ”I was shocked, worried, well, in the end it even became interesting. I didn’t do anything, I only refueled on Lukoil, sometimes Rosneft and Bipi. The temperature dropped to -28, it seems, outside the city or something like that, started up with half a turn. A car on the track is a beast: at a speed of 160-170 km / h you press the gas, it confidently, very cheerfully picks up further - CLASS !!! Well, most of all, I repeat again, sorry, I was struck by the handling. Let me remind you, by the way, this car has 200mm ground clearance - probably for this they love BMW so much - I appreciated it ...)) Well, I really appreciate the design, at first I doubted - HZ, the stereotype of a woman's car, but now I have no doubt - very much! ))
Strengths:
- Controllability
- Noise isolation
- Style
- Fuel consumption
- Brakes
- Passage (for city SUV)
Weak sides:
- Reliability
- Rigidity
- The high cost associated with the brand
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2009
Since the fall of 2009, I thought about changing the car. There was before this Opel Meriva 1.6 MKP. I must say right away that I was very pleased with this machine, the convenience and spaciousness in the cabin for a 4-meter machine are simply gorgeous. In general, there was enough dynamics, though there was nothing at the bottom and you need to twist vigorously for dynamics. My daughter (6 years old) is still nostalgic for her - “I’ll grow up and buy myself a measure.” If I had money and my wife would drive me, I would probably leave it as a second person.
But I wanted something more, more powerful, higher, passable, but not a frame jeep and not very long. In short, I looked at SUVs for the city. In the process of choosing, I still drew a desire to ride on a diesel engine and automatic transmission.
I watched Suzuki CX-4 (and Sidichi), Grant Vitar, Seat Altea Fritrack, Forester, X-Trail (and Koleos), Outlander (and Citroen C-Cross), Tigun, and Volvo XC-7 , and a jeep compass, Skoda EPTI, and Mazda CX-7 and something else. The leaders were at first Suzuki CX-4, but disappeared due to the smallness - in general, to change the hell in comparison with Meriva. Then the Forester, looked back at him to the end, but the 4-speed automatic transmission seems archaic today. By the way, I first looked at the mechanics, but after a ride on the machine - I reoriented myself to the automatic transmission - with a margin of power, comfortable driving relocated the excitement from the dynamics - the years take their toll. Then the x-trail, but something behind it seemed cramped. If not for the BMW X3, I probably would have taken it in the end.
Strengths:
- Excellent dynamics and handling
- Low costs
- Spacious enough
- Passage sufficient for this class
- While cheap MOT
Weak sides:
- Window lifters in winter do not always cope with frozen side windows. It's a shame, I didn't notice this on Meriva
- The wiper rods can be fully raised only in the middle position, I was unpleasantly surprised by this design feature, I got used to it, of course, but once I scratched the edge of the hood
- Quite high thresholds from the floor in the cabin - this "trough" is felt when landing. Although the last drawback began to be noticed later, after I looked at the 2010 x3 restaling - there is no such thing, landing forward is more convenient
Review BMW X3 xDrive30i (BMW X3) 2007
I read reviews about the BMW X3, decided to write my own: an excellent car, does not break down, starts in any frost, there is nothing to compare in speed and steering, before that there were cars Audi B4 Qutro, Audi 100 Qutro, Mitsubishi Padjero 2, Mitsubishi L200 , BMW 525i, Ford Fusion, Nissan Qashkai, not to mention different Zhiguli and Volga.
Before buying a BMW X3, I drove a test drive on a Mercedes GLK, then on a BMW X3, compared to Merin, it is much more dynamic and sharper in handling. Many people write that BMW has a rigid suspension, in which case I advise you to buy a Mercedes GLK or sit at home on a soft sofa.
Objectively: the consumption of gasoline on the highway can be 10.5 liters per 100 km, in winter in the city it is actually 15-17 liters, when the slow movement and everything is covered with snow the computer gave out 29.8 liters per 100 km.
Strengths:
- Very fast and comfortable car
- Does not break
Weak sides:
- Of the minuses, I want to note that with a 272 hp engine. you have to pay a transport tax of 150 rubles for 1 hp, which makes 40 thousand 800 rubles for 1 year of operation (thanks to the governor for our happy childhood). I'm not worried about gasoline consumption and tax, like some, if you want to ride, love to carry sledges
Review BMW X3 xDrive20d (BMW X3) 2010
Good afternoon.
Despite the low mileage, I decided to leave my subjective review about the X3 2d LE car. Because I think that many people are in a position like me. Namely, the problem of choice.
The B MW X3 doesn't feel like a small or lightweight car. In fact, it is not particularly inferior in its "linear" dimensions to its older brother - the X5 in the back of the E53, on which I once had a chance to travel a lot. True, the image of the "X-Dry" differs from the "X-fifth" for the better: it is not so "gangster", and even in a silver color scheme and with a beige interior - and even more so.
Needless to say that the ergonomics of the driver's workplace has been "licked" to a reference level? .. It could not have been otherwise - after all, the premium segment. As Ostap Bender said, "Europe, class A". From the very first minutes you pay attention to the "male" efforts on the governing bodies. The power steering is perfectly tuned - the steering wheel is not empty, and the driver feels involved in the process of driving a powerful and serious car.
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BMW X3 engine power
I first rode this particular X in his early years - five years ago, in 2011. During this time, the sensations have not changed - everything is still quiet and comfortable in it, and any stroking of the floor gas pedal awakens a herd of three hundred horses under the hood. Angrily roaring with an in-line "six", "X" famously breaks down from traffic lights, demonstrating to neighbors downstream a solid reserve of power, which is always felt by the driver, regardless of the chosen driving style. I would like to separately note the very soft operation of the traditional six-speed automatic - it goes through gears very quickly, but the moments of switching are completely imperceptible.
"Alpine skiing" sorties showed that the "X-third" does not give up even in deep snow - it stubbornly crawled forward under the crunching of transmission parts, controlled by a cunning "X-drive". At the same time, the assistant was tested in the descent from the mountain - at first it was scary to slide down a steep hill under the guidance of an invisible assistant, but soon the fear of "artificial intelligence" passed.
It is interesting that this "X-three" Titansilber color does not make a special impression on those around it, although it is definitely respected on the road. It's just that the X3 has always remained in the shadow of the X5 model, not particularly inferior to it in terms of its consumer qualities.
Most of all, in this model, its "authenticity" captivates - the 83rd body was made according to the templates, and the units were used classic - no, and the durability of the chassis in practice pleasantly surprised. In a word, with the conversion of the BMW brand slogan "Freude am Fahren" (with pleasure at the wheel), this "Boomer" is in complete order, and this is clearly proved by the practice of its operation.
Atypical instance
How did this crossover prove to be in five years of work? Let's start with the background. The car came across quite amusing - "gray", at an interesting price and "abandoned". What does it mean? First, a certain gentleman from the UAE ordered a BMW X3 3.0i with a lot of additional options. And then something went wrong, and the factory, when equipping the car, clearly decided to get rid of what else could be abandoned. That is why this particular specimen has an absolutely atypical configuration. Judge for yourself: a panoramic roof with a huge sunroof, luxurious xenon light and LED optics, an external M-package, beige leather ... but at the same time - air conditioning (!) Instead of climate control and mechanical seat adjustment. Taking into account the Arabic "orientation", you can forgive the lack of heated seats and the characteristic ligature on the side mirror, but the black handles on the beige pillows look a little funny. Well, it happens.
In general, instead of the Emirates, this silver X3 with the same atypical "refuseniks" ended up in Ukraine in 2011. Judging by the markings of the parts, in the last months of the conveyor life, cars with the E83 index were assembled "from what was in the warehouse" - for example, our car has a plastic mud protection of the power unit from the diesel version. However, this does not affect the speed. And the quality, it seems, too - the battery released back in 2010 is still more alive than all living things.
And the car itself feels quite "fresh". Of course, the mileage is not fantastic - 50,000 km, but X-Drive is not the only car in the family and is used mainly from October to May. Therefore, the list of repairs by the standards of many "boomers" is minimal. So what was breaking in it?
Not so much
In addition to scheduled maintenance, it took a little to keep the X in good condition. Once one of the parktronic sensors failed (a new one was found without any problems in the endless expanses of eBay), and last year it was necessary to eliminate the leakage of the wiper arm, due to which rainwater fell on the cabin filter.
Before looking for an original seal and removing the "frill", we decided to "shake things up" with an experimental version - a sealant and an additional washer. And it helped! Moreover, this is where the list of forced repairs ends, and further manipulations can be attributed to voluntary and preventive measures.
A mesh was installed in the bumper - the ventilation holes visually made the radiators somehow too defenseless.
Non-studded Continental proved to be much more tenacious of the summer Dunlop model SP Sport 01, which recently began to crumble in pieces. Another of the "special stages" can be recalled a set of 17-inch "replica" for winter tires.
Other useful acquisitions include a ski rack (it is convenient to control skis on the roof through the "panorama"!), A navigation system in the upper part of the panel and a GSM alarm. The "Signalka" turned out to be epic - not only did it incorrectly "spam" SMS messages and spend money "as if not in itself", but in the end it also "short-circuited" somewhere in the rear seat area. Perhaps it was not the reel, but the installers, but out of harm's way, the expensive and buggy device was dismantled.
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The rest is nothing special: the "boomer" has been running regularly for the sixth year already, without pestering the owner with refusals. However, quite recently, a massive "sacrifice of crickets" was made in the door panels, for which the upholstery was removed and carefully glued, along the way replacing some of the fastening clips. And I also had to weld the resonator of the exhaust system, on which a small crack formed.
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By the way, the engine without a dipstick turned out to be unusual in operation, but so far the mighty N52B30 has not been noticed in its tendency to oil appetite. And the urban consumption of gasoline of 14-16 liters, taking into account the output power and dynamic qualities of the "boomer", raises no particular criticism.
However, it would be unfair to talk about the experience of operating alone, having at the side of the owner who has been familiar with the car not for five hours, but for five years. Therefore, now is the time to give the floor to the lucky owner of X3, Innocent, to get information, as they say, first-hand.
From the owner
Since 2005, our family has been considering only four-wheel drive vehicles, moreover, crossovers - taking into account our roads, this is convenient and practical. Of course, after the two-liter Outlander on the mechanics, the three-liter BMW with 272 "horses" under the hood immediately impressed with the dynamics, which is not hampered by a very agile six-speed automatic. By the way, Mazda CX-7, which has also been present in our garage fleet all these years, does not feel as energetic as the Boomer. And, of course, the thoroughbred roar of an in-line "six" cannot be compared with the ordinary sound of a 2.3-liter Japanese turbo engine.
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BMW X3 E83 turned out to be quite reliable and very comfortable car. Even despite the lack of unnecessary options like electric seat adjustments, this car immediately made me understand why BMW is so respected all over the world. To do this, you don't even need to go fast - you just need to start the X3 in the morning and stroke the floor gas pedal, feeling how life is getting better. At the same time, the car allows you to "play pranks", pulling the dispersed driver with the stabilization system already at the moment when the interior is filled with fright.
For the sake of fairness, I note that the average rear passenger on long trips complained that his legs were numb, since their comfortable position was somewhat hampered by the massive central tunnel. However, "with full load" this car drove quite a bit.
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Almost every guy has a period in his life when he wants a BMW. For some it starts from childhood, while for others it starts at a more conscious age. But it often happens that this happens at a fairly young age. As befits most people at a young age, it is impossible to buy a new car from the salon. But you still want a car of your favorite brand. And now the moment comes when you have saved up money and you can already afford a choice of cars in the secondary market. But you are no longer 18, and you need the comfort of a sedan, you will not be able to take a coupe. Also, most likely, you already have a family, or you just use the trunk to really carry some things.
Therefore, the sedan is not enough for you. As a result, you will have a choice: either the X series or the station wagon. It so happens that you would have to go to nature, and in winter you don't want to get stuck in the first snow. As a result, only a number of X-series crossovers remain. The choice becomes either before the BMW X3 e83, or the X5. Here the brain is included in the choice, although you want a BMW. The fifth series, of course, is much more pretentious, but X 5 breaks down simply with enchanting regularity. After all, the car provokes aggressive driving and a constant demonstration of dominance on the road. But the three is a little about something else.
X3 in the back of e83 is one of the most unusual BMWs in the entire model range. The model has not only an ambiguous design, but also not a BMW-shnuyu ideology. This is the case when the Bavarians once again tried to make a practical car, but this time it still worked out. The car, although controversial in its design, is very good from a technical point of view.
Design
Although the car was built on the base, it is quite big. Has good proportions and a detached appearance. The infinity-long bonnet typical of BMW, the aggressive look, the wide-flared nostrils give the car's dynamic character. Although this is not entirely true, but only you will know it, for everyone else the car seems to be an aggressor on the roads. But this is already the prejudice of our society, because the Germans created a car for something completely different.
And, of course, in the following years "angel eyes" appeared, further emphasizing the belonging to the Bavarian brand. Although this model never had a large palette of colors, it always looked decent. Even in gray, the car looks premium and does not look like a tin can. As for the shortcomings, it must be said about the wide thresholds. Optionally, the owners install lining similar to the thresholds. You can stand on them, but this is inconvenient and it turns out that the already wide threshold becomes even wider and even more inconvenient. In bad weather, it is generally impossible to keep clothes clean with him.
Dimensions BMW X3 e83:
- length - 4569 mm;
- width - 1853 mm;
- height - 1674 mm;
- wheelbase - 2795 mm;
- clearance - 201 mm.
Specifications
| Type of | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Maximum speed | Number of cylinders |
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| Petrol | 2.0 l | 150 h.p. | 200 H * m | 11.5 sec. | 198 km / h | 4 |
| Diesel | 2.0 l | 177 h.p. | 350 H * m | 8.9 sec. | 206 km / h | 4 |
| Petrol | 2.5 l | 218 h.p. | 250 H * m | 8.5 sec. | 210 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 3.0 l | 272 h.p. | 315 H * m | 7.2 sec. | 210 km / h | 6 |
| Diesel | 3.0 l | 286 h.p. | 580 H * m | 6.4 sec. | 240 km / h | 6 |
All this is certainly good, but it has long been no secret - a used BMW is always a lot of repairs, breakdowns, etc. Is this the case with this car? Not really. E83 body is really one of the most reliable, and if something breaks, it costs reasonable money. In more detail, problematic engines have never been installed in the car - a good all-wheel drive, good suspension and no too complex mechanisms.
As for the engine, it is difficult to choose a bad one in this case. All of them are good enough and have their own characteristics. There are lines of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, but they are not ideologically suited for BMW. After all, the Bavarian brand is a classic six-cylinder engine with its own character. And more specifically, these are three-liter units, both gasoline and diesel. Although the X3 diesel engine gives a little shiver to the body, but this is exactly the engine in which this model will remain a real BMW and retain the ideology of a practical car. Slightly more than two hundred forces on two turbines give excellent dynamics.
If you think that this is not enough, then it is worth remembering that this is a diesel engine and there are 500 Newtons per meter. The dynamics with this unit is exactly what you expect from this machine. No more, no less. The motor, both this one and the gasoline one, is quite reliable, the only thing they are really afraid of is low-quality fuel and overheating. The motor is long and you need to be careful when choosing a car that you have been actively driving. After all, if you overheat it, the valve cover leads.
The transmission can be either manual or automatic. Although manual ones are good for their clarity and reliability, in a big city this choice is not relevant. Yes, and in the secondary market, such options come across extremely rarely. As for the BMW X3 e83, it is resourceful, it works smoothly and without complaints about excessive sharpness, or vice versa, thoughtfulness.
But there is also something to be careful with, this is the dispensing unit. Here it is not very reliable, considering also the fact that it is impossible to disable it and it always works. All-wheel drive algorithms are really pleasing. There are no problems either in the sand or in the snow. But you need to remember BMW - this is not a tough off-road vehicle and you should not drive into really significant mud. But the car copes with unfavorable weather and leaving the road without any problems. But for significant obstacles, you will not have enough ground clearance or suspension travel.
By the way, you shouldn't be afraid of her. Due to the fact that dynamic driving was not the ideology, the car was not equipped with an adaptive suspension. Perhaps not so comfortable, but much cheaper to renovate. Replacing the levers in the assembly also does not threaten you, because there are already a lot of good quality repair kits and all rubber parts change without problems. But with its simplicity, it is worth noting that the same feeling of BMW remained, its steering, rigidity and indeed X stands on the road much more confidently than its competitors.
Interior X3 E83
Due to the fact that this X3 is built on the basis of a triplet in the E46 body, it partially absorbed its features. The salon is very similar to what we can see in the top three. Similar buttons, almost the same central panel, except that the multimedia system is significantly different. Due to the larger size of the car itself, the center panel is also larger. Due to this, the buttons are dispersed significantly at a greater distance from each other, this is a little disorienting. But after a couple of hours behind the wheel, everything falls into place. You almost instantly get used to BMW ergonomics. The location of absolutely everything seems as convenient as possible, as if the salon was made right for you. At night, the car pleases with a pleasant red illumination, it is surprisingly completely unobtrusive and does not irritate even after several hours of driving on the highway.
Of the minuses of the interior of the BMW X3 e83, it is worth noting the rather rough skin and the absence of a separate climate for any money. This is probably one of the biggest drawbacks. After all, the car has almost everything: panorama, electric seat adjustment, etc. but there is no separate climate ... Also, there is no electric adjustment of the position of the steering wheel, but this is no longer so important. But the steering wheel itself has about perfect ergonomics, hands fall as it should and does not tire on long trips. Also note that the plastic is not of good quality. It is solid, thin, although it has a pleasant texture, but a sense of simplicity is created. Visually, there is a little lack of wood inserts on the center panel. Such a design move turned out to be completely out of place. After all, there are nice inserts in the door handles, but not in the center. There can also be an interior with aluminum-look inserts, it looks a little more holistic.
Although the model was originally built on a fairly short base, there is enough space in the car not only in the front, but also in the back. The back row is really good. There is enough space for absolutely everyone. The wide rear armrest is at the correct height and is reasonably ergonomic. You won't have to rub your elbows with the next passenger. The rear cupholders have a strange design, putting a glass there, it is quite difficult to get it. It feels like the engineers, having made a slightly stiffer suspension, additionally took care of even such trifles. And there are many such little things, from the very beginning they are not noticeable, but as soon as you start using the car, you find a lot of moments that are very well thought out, and this cannot but give pleasure.
The trunk of a BMW IKS3, half a cubic meter in size, cannot but rejoice. To be honest, no one expects from the outside that there is so much space. In this regard, the car certainly exceeds expectations. Folding the seats down, you get almost one and a half cubic meters of loading space. Anything can be transported. Within reason, of course. But not without drawbacks. Of these, it is worth noting that the wide bumper does not make it possible to reach something near the seat. As for the rest, the trunk is good, it has several nice organizers for small things, a net on the left side and nice finishing materials.
Outcome
The BMW X3 e83 is a really good, reasonable option. This is a truly detached model with its own character, its own charisma. If you have long wanted a BMW, do not want to spend hundreds of thousands on maintenance, drive in any weather and you really need practicality with pleasant dynamics - this is your choice.
The basic equipment had:
- fabric salon;
- air conditioning;
- weak standard audio system;
- fog lights;
- full power accessories.
And that's basically all, you must admit it is not so much, but such configurations are, in principle, inexpensive. But the most expensive equipment, which on the secondary housing will cost slightly more than the average price, has more interesting equipment:
- xenon optics;
- multimedia system display;
- separate climate control;
- electrically adjustable seats;
- heated front seats;
- heated rear seats;
- completely leather upholstery.
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The first Bavarian crossover SUV was the BMW X5, which went into series production in 1999, and in 2003 a more compact Bmw x3... These cars are considered driver's cars - they are one of the fastest in the crossover class.
Interestingly, the BMW concern classifies its crossovers - SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle), at that time they called crossovers SUVs, where U means utilitarian, and so BMW crossovers are classified as active cars, with a sports, driver's bias.
As for the X5, it cannot be called a reliable car for Russia. Over time, the X5 has a lot of problems with the electrics, aluminum suspension and steering. But the X3 in Russia is considered one of the most reliable BMW cars.
Like any car, the BMW X3 isn't perfect. Its appearance after several years of operation can spoil the luggage rails, which peel off slightly. At the junction of parts the coating swells, therefore, to protect the body, it must be covered with anticorrosive material. The body is galvanized, so corrosion is not terrible for it.
In 2006, this car was re-styled, and many problems were fixed, for example, in pre-styling versions. headlight washer motors flowed... But there are also such problems that have not been fixed, for example, room lighting shades, which rot due to chilled seals. And door waterproofing can come off, and if it rains heavily, then water will fall on the floor of the cabin.
You can remove the door trim yourself and stick the insulation properly. This is not a difficult job, and in the service they will take about 50 euros for it. Also, if the installed rear washer tube under the carpet breaks apart at the seams, then a wet floor will also be provided. Therefore, in the winter season, a good quality anti-freeze washer fluid should be poured. Despite the fact that the rear window slowly gets dirty, it is still necessary to turn on the rear wiper periodically so that the mechanism does not sour, otherwise it will have to be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated.
The interior was significantly improved in 2006, but it still looks simple enough, especially when compared to current cars. The quality of the interior is high, but squeaks still appear over time, as a rule, in the front seats.
One of the common reasons for the appearance of water in the cabin is the drainage of the hatch, which can become clogged, it runs inside the racks. And in general, the hatch can jam in 3 years, because it has a rather weak mechanism, the more often you use it, the higher the likelihood that it will break. And repairing the hatch is not a cheap pleasure - you will have to spend about 500 euros, and completely changing the hatch will cost 2300 euros.
Also, the flashlights that illuminate the license plate are not well protected from water, if rust reaches the board, which is located near the left flashlight, this will lead to the electric tailgate lock starting to malfunction.
By the way, during washing, you must remember that water should not enter the glass and mirrors control unit, which is located on the driver's door, and in the event of a breakdown, its replacement will cost 150 euros.
Can still be a hassle rear wiper, in which the oil seal located in the drive is worn out. And if the outer shaft boot is worn out, then the process of failure of the rear wiper will accelerate.
The climate in the BMW X3 is reliable, stable and works for a long time without problems, you just need to change it at intervals of 15,000 km. cabin filter, which costs 25 euros, and you can change the filter yourself. With regard to heated seats and steering wheel, there are some difficulties. If heating is often used on the steering wheel, then the skin will age faster, and when the steering wheel heating fails, then nothing will happen, and if heated seats will fail, it can burn through the leather upholstery of the chairs.
But you will still have to disassemble the seats for another reason - when the signal appears that the airbags are faulty.
Engines with an oil appetite
BMW X3 with engines of 2.5 and 3 liters, released after restyling, has a problem with the oil level sensor in the engine. By the way, there are a lot of gasoline cars - 35 and 40 percent. This the sensor confuses oil readings over time, so it is better to change it right away, a new one costs 200 euros. It is very difficult to check how much oil in the crankcase without a dipstick, and these engines consume oil, and a lot - if you drive fast, then for every 2.5 thousand kilometers you will have to add 1 liter of oil, in this case, it is synthetic oil (LL-01 and LL -04), which, by the way, is not cheap. In general, BMW engines are prone to oil consumption, this is so constructively conceived. Although the oil goes away, friction decreases, the parts of the cylinder-piston group wear out less, the oil is constantly updated.
There is no such oil consumption on diesel engines, only about 25% of cars with a diesel engine. If we take, for example, a 2-liter M47, then it has a fairly large crankcase volume, into which 5.5 liters of oil must be poured.
Before each engine start, information is displayed near the odometer about how many kilometers are left before the next MOT. True kilometers, which is shown by the odometer, if desired, can be corrected in all electronic units.
Despite the fact that the on-board computer notifies every 30,000 km that it is time to go to the service and do a technical inspection, that is, it turns out that the oil changes at intervals of 20-25 thousand km, in our realities it is not necessary to listen to the on-board computer because there is no certainty about the quality of oil and fuel. Cars manufactured before restyling must be filled with diesel that meets the Euro-3 standard, and after-styling cars must be filled only with diesel fuel that meets the Euro-4 standard. So, for those who want the car to last longer, it makes sense before refueling. get acquainted with the diesel engine quality passport... If the fuel is high-sulfur, of a lower standard, then it will more quickly destroy oil molecules with LL-04 tolerance, and it will have to be changed after 8-10 thousand km. If this is not done, then the engine will require overhaul before the allotted time.
As for the durability of BMW motors, we can say that the motors are reliable, even the 2-liter gasoline engine that runs in the base - it calmly serves 300,000 km. All engines installed on the X3 have a timing chain that does not require attention. There are cases that the gas distribution system of gasoline engines requires minor repairs after 150,000 km. In most cases, it is VANOS (phase control system) that can go bad.
There may be several options here: if the candles are still normal and everything is in order with the ignition, and the engine is running up, then the solenoid valve from the VANOS system is to blame. Or the matter may be in the hydraulic cylinders, in which the sealing rings are hardened or worn out. Candles, as a rule, last about 40,000 km, if you take the original for 18 euros, they have platinum electrodes. A new solenoid valve will cost 100 euros, but a set of rings will cost 600 euros.
More than once there have been cases that after 150,000 km. or after about 5 years of operation, the membrane at the crankcase ventilation valve has dried out, replace such a valve - spend 100 euros. Even the fact that oil begins to flow from the engine is not yet very scary, but because of the high pressure, when the valve cover will fly to pieces, this is already serious. Replacing this cover will cost 400 euros.
It is also not very impressive that carbon deposits form on the bottom of the piston after a while, which leads to unstable engine operation. And there is a risk that there will be overheat which is highly unacceptable for a cylinder head that is made of aluminum. Overheating can also be caused by: a failed pump, which costs 180 euros, radiator honeycombs clogged with dirt, thermostat guides that have broken off because they are made of plastic, their replacement will cost 70 euros.
There are cases that a characteristic chirping appears in the block for changing the length of the DISA intake manifold after about 150 thousand km. This means that it is necessary to make repairs in this block, which will cost 200 euros, and it must be done faster, because if the mechanism crumbles, then its small parts can easily get into the engine. Also, gasoline modifications may fail, which costs 200 euros, an electronic throttle control unit and an air flow meter, the replacement of which will cost 500 euros.
The result is a lot of hassle with gasoline engines. Therefore, it makes sense to take a closer look at diesel trim levels, which are more reliable, and even more economical than gasoline versions.
In normal driving with moderate "annealing" the turbocharger will last for a long time - about 250,000 km. You should also fill in a high-quality diesel engine, then the nozzles will also last at least 250 thousand km.
M-series motors with a cast-iron cylinder block have their own characteristics: maybe after 180 thousand km. will appear the smell of burned rubber, this means that it is time to change the crankshaft pulley torsional vibration damper, which will cost 400 euros. In general, so that disaster does not suddenly happen on the road, it is better in advance after about 120,000 km. change the pulley.
On 3-liter M57 diesel engines, about 10% of such modifications, cracks may appear on the exhaust manifold after about 150 thousand km. Replacing this collector will cost 450 euros. But especially carefully need to check the intake manifold, especially on cars older than 2006, which use a Euro-3 diesel engine. After 200,000 km, traces of oil may appear on the bodies of the flaps of the vortex channels, which means that the flap on which the axle breaks off falls directly into the cylinder - an urgent need to go to the service and correct the situation.
But on diesel engines running on diesel fuel of Euro-4 standard, the degree of recirculation in the EGR system is higher, so a heat exchanger is used here. True, after 160-200 thousand km, it can burn out from the inside, after which the antifreeze will come out through the exhaust system. Replacing this heat exchanger will cost € 500. But this is nonsense compared to the problems that can arise with recirculation valve, which is clogged with deposits every year. A new one costs 200 euros. This is due to Russian fuel and driving in traffic jams. Therefore, so that there are fewer problems, the owners of such cars turn off this valve or get rid of it, of course the ecology suffers from this, but the owner of the BMW X3 does not expect a possible danger with a heat exchanger.
You should also change glow plugs worth 15 euros on each diesel engine purely for prophylaxis after 4-5 years of service. After all, if at least one candle fails, then there is a risk that the electronic control unit will have to be changed for 450 euros.
BMW X3 transmission
The most reliable box in the BMW X3 is considered a mechanic; it is installed on cars with gasoline and diesel engines. In this box, only the oil seals need to be changed, and after 200,000 km. it will be necessary to change the clutch, for this you will have to remove the box. The new clutch will cost 350 euros. If you notice that the clutch is slipping, then the repair does not need to be postponed, because it is not advisable to drive with such a clutch for a long time, - the 2nd mass flywheel of the motor will fail, which is not cheap - about 900 euros. Manual gearboxes, although reliable, but on models with diesel engines, the first and reverse gears are turned on harshly.
The automatic transmission is also quite reliable, if you drive calmly, then it will easily work 250,000 km. But the machine has some peculiarities, if you buy a car with a mileage of at least 150,000 km, that is, there is a risk of getting 2,000 euros, that is how much it will cost to repair it, and replacing the box will cost 5,000 euros. In the risk group, this automatic transmission has clutches, a torque converter, as well as an oil pump and a hydraulic control unit. In general, automatic machines such as the ZF and GM are reliable and, with proper use and maintenance, will last for a long time.
The transmission of the BMW X3 is an advanced xDrive - an all-wheel drive system, its design is quite complex, but reliable, and on newer cars, released later than 2006, it almost does not create any problems. Except that, the servo drive of the multi-plate clutch may fail on the transfer case after about 180,000 km, its replacement will cost 600 euros.
Here, in older X3 trim levels, released before restyling, there are more possible problems with the transmission. The new transfer case is not cheap - about 1,400 euros, and in it the chain can stretch after 150,000 km. Many handouts were still under warranty due to this reason. And on the earliest cars, weak outboard bearings are installed on the rear propeller shaft, which are more than 40,000 km. could not stand it and demanded replacement - 80 euros per piece. But after restyling, they were finalized, they began to serve for a very long time.
I also had to change the front universal joint for 800 euros in assembly after 130 thousand km, because it is poorly protected from dirt and the rear crosspiece quickly wears out. Already in 2006, this flaw was corrected and the rear crosspiece was reliably protected from dirt. If you notice that on the driveshaft broken crosspiece, then such a cardan must be changed as soon as possible so that you do not have to prematurely repair the front final drive and transfer case.
The xDrive all-wheel drive system has several nice features - when the car starts to move and the speed does not exceed 20 km / h, the clutch is closed and rear-wheel drive works. And when the car picks up speed, the torque is distributed between the axles depending on the road situation: for example, the system scans how much the steering wheel is turned, what speed, how much the gas pedal is pressed. But if the speed is more than 180 km / h, then the torque is completely transferred to the rear axle.
To transfer the torque to the front axle, a multi-plate clutch is used, which is controlled by a Bosch drive with an electric motor, a worm gear and a rocker arm are also involved. Due to a breakdown of the control chip or if the plastic gears wear out, the rocker arm will also fail. In general, it will cost about 400 euros to repair the system.
Produced in Egypt, Russia and Austria.
Restyling in September 2006.
Body
It is easy to reel information about the mileage on the odometer and in all electronic units.
The cover swells at the joints of the trunk rails.
The body is galvanized and does not rot.
On cars up to 2006, door seals remove paint and soil from the sills.
The waterproofing of the doors is peeled off and water enters the interior.
The rear windscreen washer tube, laid under the carpet, diverges at the joints.
It is better to change the cabin filter every 10-15 tons. Km ($ 30).
On versions with a sunroof, the drainage inside the struts is clogged and water enters the passenger compartment.
The front seats creak.
Shoe scratches form on the doorsteps.
Plastic jack stands are broken by an abnormal jack.
Off-road sufferplastic shields in front of the wheels.
Electrician
On pre-styling versions, headlight washer motors flow.
The room lighting plafonds are rotting due to the hardened seals. Due to corrosioncan shut off the electric trunk lock.
From inactivity, the rear wiper mechanism sour.
If there is a "bug" on the positive terminal of the battery located in the trunk instead of the squib, then the car may have been in an accident.
After 3 years of operation, the hatch mechanism may jam. The repair will cost $ 650-1000, and the replacement will cost $ 3000.
There are no complaints about the climate system if you change the filter on time.
Frequent use of the heated steering wheel will result in premature wear of the leather and heating failure.
Seat heating can burn out and burn the seat upholstery.
A high seat load is denied by the seat occupancy sensor and the airbag malfunction lamp comes on. In 2008, there was a revocable company on this topic.
The contacts of the engine control unit are oxidized and errors appear in the operation of the unit.
Refuses water ingresscontrol unit for windows and mirrors on the driver's door ($ 180)
Sour back wiper.
Engine
The N46B20 engine (150 HP, 2.0 L) was installed in the 2.0i / xDrive20i between 2004 and 2010.
The M54B25 engine (192 hp, 2.5 L) was installed in the 2.5i between 2004 and 2006.
The N52B25 engine (218 hp, 2.5 L) was installed on the 2.5si / xDrive25i between 2007 and 2010.
The M54B30 engine (231 hp, 3.0 L) was installed in the 3.0i between 2004 and 2006.
The N52B30 engine (272 hp, 3.0 L) was installed on the 3.0si / xDrive30i between 2007 and 2010.
The N47D20 engine (150 HP, 2.0 L) was installed on the xDrive18d between 2009 and 2010.
The M47TU2D20 engine (150 HP, 2.0 L) was installed on the 2.0d / xDrive20d between 2005 and 2007.
The N47D20 engine (177 hp, 2.0 L) was installed on the 2.0d / xDrive20d between 2007 and 2010.
The M57TUD30 engine (204 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 3.0d / xDrive30d between 2003 and 2004.
The M57TU2D30 engine (218 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 3.0d / xDrive30d between 2004 and 2010.
The M57TU2D30 engine (286 HP, 3.0 L) was installed on the 3.0sd / xDrive35d between 2007 and 2010.
Diseases of gasoline engines BMW M (1933-2011)
Diseases of gasoline engines BMW N (2001-present)
Diseases of BMW M Diesel Engines (1983-present)
Diseases of BMW N diesel engines (2006-present)
Common BMW engine diseases
Diesel pre-styled cars require Euro-3 fuel, and after restyling Euro-4. THEN every 8-10 t. Km.
All engines have a resource of 300 t. Km and a timing chain drive.
The pump refuses ($ 220), the plastic guides of the thermostat flap ($ 100) break off and the small cells of the radiator become clogged with dirt, which leads to overheating.
On gasoline versions, the air flow meter ($ 650) and the electronic throttle control unit ($ 260) fail.
On diesels the turbocharger (2000 $) serves up to 250 t. km. On high-quality fuel, nozzles ($ 400) and high-pressure fuel pumps ($ 700 for repairs) run the same amount even on motors N series.
On M57TU2D30 the starter fails ($ 500).
On diesel engines Euro-4 (since 2006) to 160-200 tons km, the heat exchanger of the recirculation system burns out from the inside EGR ($ 650) and antifreeze goes into the exhaust. The recirculation valve itself ($ 260) gets clogged every 1-2 years on our fuel. Many turn it off, thereby avoiding problems with the heat exchanger.
It is better to change the glow plugs on diesel engines every 4-5 years, since the failure of the plug leads to the failure of the engine control unit ($ 550).
With constant driving at low speeds on Euro-4 diesel engines, the particulate filter may clog after 100 t. Km ($ 1800).
Transmission
The manual transmission is reliable. On diesel engines, it is distinguished by a rigid engagement of reverse and first gears. The clutch runs 180-200 tons km ($ 500), but you cannot drive with a skid, otherwise the dual-mass flywheel ($ 1200) will wear out.
ZF and GM automatic transmission run from 150-250 t. km. Replacement will cost $ 7000, repair $ 1800-2600. For this run, the torque converter, clutches, hydraulic control unit and oil pump may fail.
To 160-180 t. Km failsxDrive all-wheel drive transfer case multi-plate clutch servo ($ 750). After 2006, the likelihood of a problem decreased.
On pre-stylingcars to 120-150 t. km the chain is stretched in the distributor. The units were changed under warranty. Replacement will cost $ 1,700.
On cars of the first years of production, by 30-40 tons. Km wore outoutboard bearings ($ 110) of the rear propeller shaft. Later, the modified bearings stopped wearing out.
On pre-stylingIn cars up to 100-130 t. km, the rear crosspiece of the front universal joint collapses under the influence of mud streams. If you start, then the transfer case and the front main gear are destroyed next. Then the cross was covered with a screen.
Electric motor drivea worm gear and a rocker arm, which controls the multi-plate clutch, which is responsible for transmitting torque to the front wheels, fails due to the destruction of microcircuits and shearing of plastic gears. The repair will cost $ 550.
Changing the oil in the razdatka after 100 t. Km. Oil change in automatic transmission and manual transmission after 150 t. Km.
Chassis
Structurally suspension fromBMW X5, but the levers are made of steel.
By 60-80 t. Km, the stabilizer struts wear out ($ 25). By 120-160 tons km, shock absorbers wear out ($ 320 front and $ 220 rear), silent blocks of levers, changeable separately ($ 30-65 in the front and $ 13-30 in the rear), ball bearings ($ 65 front and $ 180 rear with a lever), hub bearings ($ 100).
Control mechanisms
By 100-120 t. Km the steering rack can start knocking. By 170-200 tons km, the rail will wear out completely and flow, it will cost $ 1500.
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