2007 BMW X3 Consumer Discussions

BMW X3

• Re: BMW 2008 x3 problems [missmw]

  Written by: mthompson2 on Sep 12, 2011 7:25:02 AM

  I have a 2007 x3. BMW North American paid to have my sheared engine bolts replaced in late August 2011 with upgraded bolts. We have 78k miles. This is a known issue. This reportedly did not damage my water pump. My advice to you is to complain about the bolts and get them to at least pay for the bolts. In my opinion they should pay for the pump too. Our ... Read More

BMW X3 07-09 Automatic Transmission Problems

• Re: Sample of complaints about the AT to the NHTSA [pp2009pp]

  Written by: rlgarry on Feb 22, 2011 6:21:12 PM

  Since I have a 2007 BMW X3 with all the same problems mentioned that I bought certified pre-owned, what are the legal ramifications of these problems? Do I have any recourse with BMW? The original factory warranty expires in April 2011 so I am trying to do anything I can before then. More importantly, it is very concerning that my car is unsafe to drive. If anyone has had success with ... Read More

BMW X3 Navigation System

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [bmwowner2]

  Written by: kyfdx on Jan 2, 2011 7:59:44 AM

  We leased our '08 X3 for $440/mo. + tax.. but, yours must be really, really loaded, because our X3 only stickered for $44K or so... It's my wife's car... but, I don't like the transmission, either..

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [adavis2493]

  Written by: bmwowner2 on Jan 2, 2011 2:11:34 AM

  I hate the navigation system as well. It only has like 3 colors. I paid 50 thousand for my X3. I am wondering how much people paid for their BMW X3. Mine has all available options installed. The BMW X3 hasn't impressed me at all. It needs more features, it doesn't even have parking sensors or back up cameras. I own a 2008 BMW X3si. My premium sound system sounds like ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: BMW X3 Purchase - How low can I go? [ftravaillot]

  Written by: nyccarguy on Aug 5, 2010 11:49:57 AM

  More importantly, what options does it have? Is that $23,9 their asking price? Just to help you gauge, I recently turned in a 2007 lightly optioned (metallic paint, heated seats, rear privacy glass, nc steptronic) with 45,196 miles on the clock. The dealer offered to sell it to me for like $21,600 as a used car, but then wanted another $2995 to make it a CPO car. I don't think the ... Read More

• Re: BMW X3 Purchase - How low can I go? [dionng]

  Written by: ftravaillot on Aug 5, 2010 9:18:50 AM

  OOPS! Forgot to post the year...2007....

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: what is a good deal? [hugepatsfan10]

  Written by: kperess on Jul 20, 2010 6:51:49 AM

  You can do better. I picked up a loaded CPO 2007 X3 with 26K miles and it cost 27K otd. Check the CPO's listed on the BMW site and then do some cruising of cars.com. I agree that you can negotiate a better deal. Also, I believe that the dealers still have $5K available to give on new X3s (this is the build out money. When I was considering a new ... Read More

BMW X3 Reliability

• Re: X3 reliability

  Written by: franklinx3 on Jul 10, 2010 7:56:59 PM

  Roadrunner, you seem to be very knowledgeable about BMWs. In February, I purchased a 2007 X3. It is my first German car, first BMW. I was really concerned before purchasing it reading all of PP's comments, but my husband and I decided to go with it anyway. I do see now the extreme difference in handling and riding between Japanese cars and the BMW. I absolutely love the handling, braking, and ... Read More

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• After the lease end purchase price

  Written by: kukuku on Jun 9, 2010 6:53:12 PM

  Hi all, My 2007 BMW X3 (~36k miles, premium, winter, xenon, heated wheel) has a $29500 residual at the lease end. For how much do you think I could buy this car and with whom (and how..what to say,etc) I should negotiate (dealer or BMFS) ? thank you all for your help.

BMW X3

• Re: Class Action Suit [pp2009pp]

  Written by: lawman1967 on Dec 21, 2009 10:33:57 AM

  Lots of bad reviews? Like Edmunds.com citing it as the best-handling and most fun-to-drive crossover on the market? Almost all bad reviews were on the original 2004~2006 models when equipped with sport package. From 2007 the ride was smoothed greatly, and without the sport package the car is still very firm, but is not in any way bouncy. There is no comparison between an X3 and a Lexus RX. Its like ... Read More

• Re: x3 tranny problem [patc3080]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 11, 2009 12:36:25 PM

  FWIW people seem to be handling this problem individually. Some have said that they made a deal to turn in their malfunctioning AT for an MT or had it bought back in its entirety. I do not know for sure what is true and what is just babbling on the internet. At any rate, no one can tell me what the difference is between an actual MT and driving the AT ... Read More

• Re: Class Action Suit [Bait]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 10, 2009 9:03:24 PM

  I agree with your frustration. The X3 is doing nothing to help BMW's image. The suspension problems and the herky-jerky transmission in a premium car are absurd. I have been driving BMWs for a long time and I wish I had gone with Lexus this time around. I have heard all the nonsensical statements from the self-proclaimed BMW fans. The reality is that I have driven the 5s and the 3s ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• X3 lease end residual question

  Written by: donja on Oct 26, 2009 9:06:53 AM

  I'm coming in at the end of December on my 3yr 2007 X3 lease. Sport pkg, premium pkg, cold weather pkg; no navigation. My cap cost reduction pmt was $2974, monthly pmts made total $22248, contract residual value is $30799. I've been happy with the vehicle and would like to purchase it. I've seen some blogs where people have claimed to get as much as $9000 off the residual from BMWFS. ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: Is the X3 really the worst BMW ever? [woodyww]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Oct 17, 2009 3:28:20 PM

  The problems are intermittent which not only makes them difficult to diagnose but also makes working around them impossible. The dealer felt the ride problem when I drove with them but not when they drove by themselves. The AT work around involves driving in SD (which actually makes the sudden slow down more severe) or, worse, in MT mode all the time. I don't see either being remotely viable. I'm still ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 X3 end of lease options- UNBELIEVABLE! [pp2009pp]

  Written by: biggd on Oct 1, 2009 1:17:56 PM

  The risidual was set by BMW Finance at the time of the promotion in order to keep the payments low and push the cars out the doors

• 2007 X3 end of lease options- UNBELIEVABLE!

  Written by: biggd on Oct 1, 2009 12:37:09 PM

  I have a 2007 X3 that comes off a 36 month lease next month. I just received my end of lease options from BMW Finance. My current monthly payment is $428/month, risidual buyout is approx $30,000. If I want to extend my lease for 1 year the monthly payments are $1149/month. If I want to buy the car my monthly payments for 60 months are $609/mo at 6.4% financing. Has anyone ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: 2007 X3 Transmission Problem [MLB6]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 30, 2009 9:57:53 AM

  Due Diligence? Stop blaming the customer. Why is it your fault or my fault or his fault for this psychotic transmission. Blame BMW for making this ridiculous car AND for saying that this is normal. Normal? The only reason to buy a BMW is for its ride. The X3 does not have the ride so it is an over priced, under performing HOJ.

• Re: 2007 X3 Transmission Problem [pjd5]

  Written by: MLB6 on Sep 30, 2009 7:43:56 AM

  Mine is an ultra crappy transmission and drive "quality" that BMW says it's normal and cannot do anything else for me. But looks like your's is a malfunction. Can we hear your purchase process? Did you do any DD on this. Did you do any research in the internet? Still wish they can fix it for you though. Good luck!

BMW X3 and BMW X5 Real World MPG

• BMW X3: Gas Mileage

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 26, 2009 5:01:22 PM

  I have poor gas mileage on my brand new 2009 X3 AT. As with the poster from two years ago, I wonder if the transmission issues contribute to the poor gas mileage. Since I do not know if the gas mileage is directly related to the known AT problems, I thought this deserved a separate thread. Currently with the odometer still http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11ffdc/30 #43 of 194 There are MANY issues with the ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: Horrendous Transmision [capc]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 25, 2009 9:35:08 PM

  How absurd is this? I have a brand new 2009 X3 AT and was almost hit tonight due to the car's refusal to move forward until it darn well decided to. The last s/w update appears to be in late 2007, what has happened since then? ------------------ reprise "This issue has nothing to do with the gas pedal. What is happening is that the car acts like it has run out ... Read More

BMW X3

• 07~09 Transmission

  Written by: lawman1967 on Sep 21, 2009 12:28:34 PM

  My wife has an 09 that we bought new in February and have since driven for 15,000 trouble-free miles. The transmission is a bit more abrupt in its action than the 5-speed automatic on my Mercedes, but it is by no means difficult to drive or in any way unsafe, rather it has sportier programming. This is good in a BMW. It downshifts immediately when you stab the throttle and holds ... Read More

• Re: Is the X3 really the worst BMW ever? [steve_]

  Written by: cotmc on Sep 21, 2009 11:58:20 AM

  Exactly -- Discussion forums such as this attract more posts from people who have complaints or concerns about their car. On the other hand, we are now on my wife's second CPO X3. The first one was a 2004 3.0i model, and now we have a 2006 model. Before we purchased it last spring, I did my research..., and yes, I was a little nervous about buying a 2007 model, due ... Read More

BMW X3 Navigation System

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [adavis2493]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 17, 2009 4:31:37 PM

  I despise the ride in the X3 2009. I will take your nav problems and give you my ride problems. I think car navs are always a problem because electronics change every few months while cars change every few years at best. I think the avg car is on the road in the US for 9 years, up from 7 since before the recession. That is a long time to have ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• 2009 having the same issues as 2007

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 14, 2009 12:26:25 PM

  " On the evening of 4/22/2007, I was traveling over the GW Bridge when the X3 lost all forward mobility and started to slow completely down in the middle of traffic. I pushed the gas pedal and the engine revved but it didn’t help. I noticed that the D indicator wasn’t showing. I also noticed a transmission waning indicator was amber on the console. I shifted the X3 into S for ... Read More

BMW X3 07-09 Automatic Transmission Problems

• Sample of complaints about the AT to the NHTSA

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 13, 2009 11:14:37 PM

  All caps are from the site. These are all filed under the 2007 although there are some 2008s in here. "2007 BMW X3 (BUILD DATE 09/06) TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS (DEADLY). VEHICLE SURGES, LAGS, HESITATES, CAN'T FIND GEAR, RED LINES, FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR. FIRST THREE SERVICE DEPARTMENT VISITS, NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR. 4TH VISIT = SOFTWARE UPGRADE. PROBLEM NOT FIXED. *TR "THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: x3 tranny problem [daddyman]

  Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 13, 2009 11:24:08 AM

  New X3 2009. Super bouncy ride at low speeds which I now think is the GM6 AT problem that is in the 2007-08 models. When coasting to a stop it shifts abruptly into low gear and can almost stop itself. When going over minor road imperfections it bounces around like a carnival ride. Apparently there are some software fixes as this appears to not be a mechanical problem and not a ... Read More

BMW X3

• Undecided buyer - X3 - Help

  Written by: abc0123 on Jul 28, 2009 7:27:45 AM

  I am planning on getting a CPO BMW X3 - 2007 but I have read many things about this car that I am not sure about it...transmission problems....I am not an expert on cars but I would like some advices. Is it a good car?

• The Next Generation

  Written by: nyccarguy on Jun 7, 2009 7:29:14 PM

  We just picked up our 2007 X3 3.0si from the dealer after its "Inspection I" service (32K miles) and it got an oil & filter change, brake fluid flush, as well as front & rear brake pads. Not too shabby for the price. $0....zilch, nada, nothing. While our lease isn't up until July 2010, time does fly by when you're having fun (with our 2 1/2 year old & 11 week ... Read More

2007 BMW X3 Hitch Installation

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 Hitch Installation [lftdrnger02]

  Written by: x3driver on May 28, 2009 9:18:25 AM

  I never got around to putting an electric brake controller on this vehicle, so I've limited to ttowing. It towed a well-loaded trailer of less than 2,000 pounds just fine. The manual and vehicle plate have the max towing, but personally, I won't go over 3,000 pounds very often. And nowhere near the limits with the brake controller. If you get one installed, I'd like to know how that went and ... Read More

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 Hitch Installation [lftdrnger02]

  Written by: steve_ on May 28, 2009 9:08:05 AM

  Please don't ask for "personal" responses via email. We all benefit when a problem or issue is discussed on the open forum. Thanks.

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 Hitch Installation [rarincinci]

  Written by: lftdrnger02 on May 27, 2009 11:55:46 PM

  i just bought a hitch for my x3. what have you towed, how much weight, and how does it perform? please email me at lftdrnger02@aol.com to let me know

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2007 X3: CPO vs buying from non-BMW dealer vs Pvt Party

  Written by: newbmr on Apr 9, 2009 12:20:16 AM

  Hi Everyone, I need your help again. I am looking for 2007 X3 and have a few 'preliminary quotes' from local dealers here in the Bay Area. I also have a quote from a VW dealer -- the car is a lease return which the VW dealer says bought from BMW in an auction. And finally, I have a quote from a self-described 'small, independent used car dealer'. Note: All cars ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: [dallas49]

  Written by: MLB6 on Mar 26, 2009 12:00:24 PM

  D49, you think the transmission problem was not "prominent" on your test drive? May be there were none during the test drive. The 2007 X3si I have for the last two years, its behavior is constantly changing. The consistency is the inconsistency. And BMW believes my BMW experience should include going to the dealer more than ten times on the same complaint, while they perform the same routine of updating the ... Read More

• X3 Drivability Issues

  Written by: dallas49 on Mar 24, 2009 11:01:43 AM

  A month ago I bought a 2007 X3 (AT, 20k miles) from a local BMW dealer. The transmission problem was not prominent on my test drive. After driving the vehicle and experiencing most of the reported drivability problems for a week, I had the vehicle towed from my home to the dealer. The service dept. reported to me that they had checked the vehicle for all possible electromechanical problems and had ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: What to do? [unbelievable1]

  Written by: bmwguys on Sep 30, 2008 7:09:24 PM

  We have an '06 330xi and a BMW certified pre-owned '07 X3 3.0si we just bought a few weeks ago (see previous posts.) Both are great vehicles ... we're probably BMW owners for life. You didn't say if the X3 was a 2.5 or 3.0. The X3 2.5's, in my opinion, were a little slow. I'd probably avoid a 2.5. If you can afford to step up to an '07 X3, ... Read More

2007 BMW X5

• Interesting Morning

  Written by: nyccarguy on Jan 28, 2009 8:39:24 PM

  So my Dad and his 2 (1.5 year old) Great Danes are driving to work in their 2007 X5 3.0si on a snowy, slushy morning here in the suburbs of New York City. The LOW COOLANT warning comes on. My Dad pulls over to change direction and head to WIDE WORLD OF CARS BMW where he got the truck from. He pulls over and the warning goes away. 10 minutes later ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: Extend 2007 X3 Lease? [dollar_pound]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 6, 2009 3:53:55 AM

  Hi dollar_pound. Before even visiting the dealer to ask about extending your lease, try calling BMW Financial Services directly first. Ultimately they are the ones who decide whether you are allowed to extend your lease or not. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

BMW X3 Navigation System

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [jboyer202]

  Written by: adavis2493 on Jan 4, 2009 2:35:14 PM

  I have a 2007 X3 and I regret getting it. The Navigation Plays a large roll in it. What's wrong with the Navigation? 1) Your control panel is a button directly on the opposing side of the volume knob. It can get confusing, as well as the fact it takes for ever to scroll to a number. 2) The actual GPS screen is a half of the entire screen. It is ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Extend 2007 X3 Lease?

  Written by: dollar_pound on Dec 25, 2008 8:39:18 PM

  Hi, does anyone have any idea on how difficult it is to extend a 2 year lease to 3 year? I leased 2007 X3 in Feb 07 with following details, i want to extend it by another year and possible change termto 3 year 36K miles. 2007 X3 leased in feb 2007 MSRP: 43095 (nav,xenon,bmw assist,privacy,Park Distance Control) Lease Price: 41011 24 Months/15K miles Money Factor: .0015 Residual: 75% Payment including ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration [cincyart]

  Written by: zeroroi on Dec 18, 2008 3:17:07 PM

  We bought 2007 328i; very similar power train as the X3, it now at 12K miles, it has been to the BMW shop 3X almost three weeks total days in the shop... problem - stalling and hesitation... they have not figure it our yet... BMW is the ultimate piece of junk driving machineI 'll never buy one.. EVER, I will not even take it even BMW will give it to me ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• December 2008 Lease Numbers Up Yet?

  Written by: crazydclawyer on Dec 2, 2008 1:44:31 PM

  Dear CarMan - Many thanks for all of the great info you provide out here! VERY Much appreciated. Any word on the Dec. 2008 lease numbers? Too early? In partcular, looking for 2009 BMW X3, 12K miles/year. Also, BMW just announed that sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 36.1 percent in November for a total of 15,217 compared to 23,808 in November 2007. Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 12.3 percent, ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: 2007 X3 - Low Coolant [szimdahl]

  Written by: roadburner on Oct 29, 2008 3:46:32 PM

  My X3's radiator cap is immediately to the left of the radiator, as viewed from the drivers seat. Use ONLY BMW coolant.

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration [aatherton]

  Written by: jiminwa on Sep 22, 2007 10:07:21 PM

  I got an 2007 X3 with the stick. Don't know if that is an option for you. Mine of course has NO hesitation since it is a stick shift. :-)

• Re: Persistent [daddyman]

  Written by: hb92647 on Oct 1, 2008 9:48:56 AM

  I am leasing bmw x3 2007; transmission problems, one accident: I was making right turn on red light, car started to move and then hesitated, car behind me hit me, his fault but .... , same problem almost every week, the car is currently in dealership they can not duplicate the problem so bmwna said there is nothing wrong.... i don't know what to do next, scared to drive it (I ... Read More

• Re: X3 God Awful Transmission [powderguy1]

  Written by: gmacpany on Aug 1, 2008 6:05:01 AM

  My 2008 which I got after the buyout of the 2007 is even worse. BMW are a bunch of morons who refuse to admit there is a problem with the cars and their software fixes do shit.

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• BMW X3 sales falling substantially

  Written by: jrynn on Jul 31, 2008 8:13:27 AM

  According to a BMW news release on sales, the company has sold 31.5% fewer X3s in the US in the first half of 2008 as compared to the first half of 2007 2007 YTD through 6/30 - 14,026 2008 YTD through 6/30 - 9,611 I'm surprised people aren't reporting more generous deals.

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• X3 God Awful Transmission

  Written by: gmacpany on May 24, 2008 2:36:17 PM

  I now have a 2008 that replaced the 2007 BMW bought back. Now I am writing to NTHSB and going to the local media here in NY area...this car is dangerous, unsafe, horrible, gross and disturbing. The transmission is the worst in any car I have ever had in 30+ years of driving. BMW will regret I ever leased one.

• Re: BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration [arthurw]

  Written by: trr1 on Jul 11, 2007 10:36:08 PM

  Car Leased in the beginning of Mar/2007 Rallye BMW, Westbury Here is our latest update with our X3 issue. Our car has been in 3 times for the same problem. Rallye Service tried putting the fix in for the 2nd time. They had their head man worked on the car. The head tech stated he had worked on 4 such cars out of 200 sold this year and not one had ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: Interior quality of X3, did I see 3 bad examples?? [gouldn]

  Written by: cotmc on Mar 13, 2008 1:13:33 PM

  I'll make it "3 for 3". Our '04 X3 interior, with 37K miles, and with leather seats and wood trim on the doors, shows very little wear. In fact, most people cannot believe it is 4 years old. Some passengers actually think we bought it new last year! The only place I see visible wear is on the cargo carpetting in the back hatch area. Hence, I don't know what to ... Read More

BMW X5 Cold Temp Problems

• Wow!

  Written by: sky23213 on Mar 11, 2008 2:33:00 AM

  Let me start with my thanks to the posters who shared their experience with the cold weather issues the X5/X3s have had. WOW! I guess it's good to do a little research in advance. We are planning to replace one of our cars this summer, and I started my research early. One of the vehicles considered is the X3, probably CPO 2005-2007. What really concerned me was not only the fact ... Read More

BMW X3 Sunroof

• 2004 x3 Sunroof Problems and Leaks Please Help

  Written by: myx3 on Mar 1, 2008 6:35:49 AM

  Hello Everyone,I am new to this and I greatly appreciate your time and consideration. I purchased my 2004 x3 with 59K miles from an auction in December 2007. I love this vehicle, drives great (gas mileage ok). I knew (or thought the rear interior shade for sunroof was missing but later noticed it was lodged in headliner) however the sun roof worked fine for several weeks. Then one weekend on a ... Read More

• Re: BMW X3 Sunroof [peter1234]

  Written by: steve_ on Feb 12, 2008 8:48:08 AM

  Check out this X5 post while waiting for responses: Mr_Shiftright, "BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair" #468, 13 Jan 2007 10:16 am

BMW X3 vs. Land Rover LR2

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [KarenS]

  Written by: kurtamaxxxguy on Feb 7, 2008 2:33:23 PM

  Report seems to be right in line with what Car and Driver reported in their testing. It's nice to see two different test organizations come up with similar rankings and results! As for which one I'd drive, it's neither. Too much money and too much fuel guzzled for either of these. It would be great to see how these big boys compare to other SUVs (why not some of the Subarus, ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: OCD Maintenance... [cotmc]

  Written by: roadburner on Dec 20, 2007 8:08:40 AM

  I just picked up the X3 from the dealer and the cost for changing the ATF and transfer case fluid came to $207. Not counting tires(4 Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S- @$400), it means that the truck's maintenance expense for 2007 has amounted to less than $260. Just another year of "breathtakingly expensive" servicing costs for my two BMWs... ;)

BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester XT vs Infiniti FX 35 vs Toyota RAV4

• Infinity FX35 vs. BMW X3

  Written by: elmo008 on Dec 19, 2007 7:31:36 PM

  I am a girl and I really don't know too much about cars... but I've gotta start somewhere and hopefully someone here can shed some light on these 2 vehicles for me. I am looking into buying a crossover that I can drive up to the skiing resorts during the winter season. I've researched some and shortlisted my choices down to these 2. What are some of the pros and cons ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: 2006 Pre Owned BMW X3 3.0 [cotmc]

  Written by: jrynn on Dec 18, 2007 4:44:14 PM

  In X3's from 2006 and earlier, it is INCREDIBLY easy to tell whether the seats are vinyl or leather. It doesn't take a "close" inspection. There's a "stripe" of very obvious vinyl fabric in the center of both front seats. They're just plain ugly. In 2007, BMW solved that aesthetic problem.

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: FERMAN BMW FL, CAVEAT EMPTOR! [beemher]

  Written by: darthwohl on Dec 1, 2007 6:51:22 PM

  What an absolutely horrible tail. You need to forward your post/letter to BMW customer service. I'm sure that they would love to read it. I have a 2007 X3, and if i saw one of the techs gunning it and screaming out loud while doing so, I'd freak out on them like no tomorrow and talk to every customer service person BMW employs. I love my X3, and it has provided ... Read More

• Re: FERMAN BMW FL, CAVEAT EMPTOR! [beemher]

  Written by: beemher on Nov 27, 2007 4:55:28 PM

  ANOTHER FERMAN BMW EXPERIENCE November 27, 2007 I received a phone call today out of the blue from Ferman BMW manager Peter Gulotta and he said we want to make things right, that they don't like leaving things off with a bad experience and that he had an '04 this time X5 at an agreeable price with my trade. I was at work but made arrangements to leave to get there ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: 07 X3 lease [jhyoo]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 6, 2007 3:32:12 AM

  Hi jhyoo. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 X3 with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 75%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00225 and 65%. 15,000 miles per year is the highest mileage allowance that BMW FS publishes residual values for. If you need to drive more than this, you ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration [dwga]

  Written by: trr1 on Nov 5, 2007 5:17:05 AM

  I received my replacement 2008 BMW X3 last week. This was due to the 2007 X3 transmission issues we had since lease inception. Its early going but for 200 miles this car has been awesome! The transmission is like I would expect from BMW. Dont know if the issue was with the 2007's in general or it is hit or miss. The car has a completely different feel to it. I ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: 2008 X3 [parlynn]

  Written by: roadburner on Oct 24, 2007 6:19:14 PM

  I am thinking of getting the sport package as well as premium package. I'd suggest that you drive a sport package equipped X3 to make sure that the somewhat firm ride won't bother you. I don't mind it but I know that others find it to be too stiff. Would like to hear from current owners of this vehicle regarding negatives and positives of owning a BMW. I intend to have ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: '073.0 X3 lease [ckung]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 4, 2007 4:24:11 AM

  Hi ckung. I;m not fieldsransom, but I can give you an idea of what the X3's current lease program is like. Its program varies by term and mileage allowance. Since you never mentioned what either of these variables are, for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 12,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. If you were to lease ... Read More

• Negotiating on Money Factor

  Written by: nmkev on Aug 31, 2007 6:44:16 PM

  I turned in a 525i last August; was told I'd have 12 months to return and get a break. I did so and was told, no it is 6-months. I calculated the current X3 lease special offer on the BMW website to be a money factor closer to .00150, but am certain my math could be bad even with the lease calculator. My visit to the dealer was over a 2007 ... Read More

• Re: Are there new Lease Rates for August? [tony411la]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 24, 2007 2:41:16 AM

  Hi tony411la. BMW's lease program for the X3 is basically the same in August as it was in July. Its current 36 month, 15,000 mile per year buy rate lease money factor and residual value for the 2007 X3 are .00215 and 65%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• disount lease rate for 2007 X3

  Written by: texgas on Jul 26, 2007 1:18:36 PM

  Hi, I am looking to do a 24 months lease on the X3, 15K miles per year. I was quoted the residual value of 75%, and the money factor of .00215, which they say is discounted from .00230 since I currently have a BMW. From the postings in this forum, I learned that the discounted rate is .00150. I currently have a bought (not leased) 2004 530i financed through BMWFS, halfway ... Read More

BMW X3 vs Acura RDX

• Motor Trend comparison

  Written by: johnny98 on Jul 22, 2007 8:33:35 PM

  Motor Trend magazine compares 2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Lincoln MKX http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0708_midsize_luxury_crossover _comparison The report is also printed in the current issue of the magazine.

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• It pays to buy in volume

  Written by: nyccarguy on Jul 14, 2007 9:11:26 PM

  So my search to replace my wife's 2000 Mazda Protege ES (88,000 miles) began about a few weeks ago. We've outgrown the car as we now have a happy, healthy, & beautiful, 9 1/2 month old baby boy. She hit a pothole (must have been a landmine) and blew out 2 tires (OK, it happens). The next day she goes to go to work and the car is dead (OK, maybe ... Read More

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

  Written by: arthurw on Jul 11, 2007 7:13:15 AM

  Latest communication with my dealer: I’m just taking a few minutes to document what we’ve talk about yesterday. My 2007 X3 was brought in to Park Ave. BMW by my son for emergency service on the morning of 4/23/2007 with only a few thousand miles on it. The claim check number on the vehicle was #2318 (I have it). On the evening of 4/22/2007, I was traveling over the GW Bridge ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• RE: Lease X3 2007 [ipip316]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 10, 2007 3:14:09 AM

  Hi ipip316. The money factor and residual value that you were quoted for the X3 that you are interested in are right in line with BMW Financial Services' current program for it. This is a good thing because it means that the dealer that you are working with is not trying to mark-up BMW FS' buy rate like BMW dealers are notorious for doing. Now let's take a look at the ... Read More

• Re: BMW X3 Money Factor & Residual Value [kp22]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 10, 2007 3:01:48 AM

  Hi kp22. Here is BMW's latest lease program for the truck that you are interested in. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW X3 with 10,000 miles per year are .00215 and 68%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: My 2007 BMW X3 3.0si SAV lease deal [aepheme]

  Written by: kyfdx on Jul 8, 2007 11:14:17 AM

  Also.. that zero-risk 12% return is "after-tax", as it directly reduces your lease payment... If you make 12% in a taxable account, your return is likely closer to 8%..

• Re: My 2007 BMW X3 3.0si SAV lease deal [aepheme]

  Written by: Andyboy1974 on Jul 7, 2007 5:11:34 PM

  Thanks, aepheme! Interesting analysis. I never thought of it that way. My hunch is that the S&P won't return 12% per year over the next 36 months, so making 7 extra security deposit payments seems to be the way to go. I understand if you are a returning BMW customer, you may qualify for an even lower discounted MF of .00151, based on a base MF currently offered at .00251. I ... Read More

• Re: My 2007 BMW X3 3.0si SAV lease deal [boetsch1]

  Written by: aepheme on Jul 7, 2007 3:00:52 PM

  boestch1, The acquisition fee is standard -- the money goes to BMWFS, I believe. $625 is the base fee, but dealerships are allowed to mark it up to $825. You've got it as low as it can get. Also... I was curious about the discounted MF with security deposits (and if it's really a good deal or not). For those who are interested, I went ahead and calculated the NPV of ... Read More

• My 2007 BMW X3 3.0si SAV lease deal

  Written by: Andyboy1974 on Jul 7, 2007 2:00:36 PM

  I was thrown off by the Acquisition Fee of $625. Dealer told me that this figure was non-negotiable from BMW Financial Services and couldn't be removed. Can anyone shed further light on this? I can still back out of this deal. 36 months/15K mi/yr 2007 X3 3.0si SAV 205 Steptronic auto trans. A35 Monaco Blue Metallic Paint LUAD Gray Nevada Leather ZPP Premium Pkg 761 Privacy Glass MSRP + Dest. Chg. ... Read More

BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• My 2007 X3 3.0si SAV lease deal

  Written by: Andyboy1974 on Jul 7, 2007 1:57:00 PM

  I was thrown off by the Acquisition Fee of $625. Dealer told me that this figure was non-negotiable from BMW Financial Services and couldn't be removed. Can anyone shed further light on this? I can still back out of this deal. 36 months/15K mi/yr 2007 X3 3.0si SAV 205 Steptronic auto trans. A35 Monaco Blue Metallic Paint LUAD Gray Nevada Leather ZPP Premium Pkg 761 Privacy Glass MSRP + Dest. Chg. ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: BMW X3: Lease Questions [pmeswani]

  Written by: pmeswani on Jul 6, 2007 3:18:11 PM

  Just put a deposit down on an X3. 2007 X3 MSRP: 42,325 includes Auto, Premium, Heated Seats and Steering Wheel, privacy glass Selling Price: $40,105 Residual: 78% MF: .00215 Term: 24 month/12k per year Payment: $496 (includes tax) ~$2100 basic inception fees due at signing (first month, $500 SD, reg fees, and acquisition) Sound like a decent deal? By my calculations, I'm about 12 over, but I still think it's not ... Read More

BMW X3 vs. Land Rover LR2

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [yeomancavalry]

  Written by: bruceomega on Jul 4, 2007 8:28:20 PM

  I'm not sure I understand your comment "I quite don't understand the reasoning behind the X-3, why not just buy the BMW 3 series model and if you want performance buy the M Series. At least you would have more room." My wife's '06 X3 has much more room than the '06 330Xi I owned until this past Monday. In particular, it has a lot more rear seat room, easier ingress ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [carduude]

  Written by: yeomancavalry on Jul 4, 2007 4:03:02 PM

  Amen Brother! Just browsing through Motor Trend's SUV of the year article and looking at all the car-like SUVs out there. The new Honda CR-V takes the cake for hideous! The BMW X-3 is not much better. I quite don't understand the reasoning behind the X-3, why not just buy the BMW 3 series model and if you want performance buy the M Series. At least you would have more room. ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: BMW X3: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: helayna on Jun 29, 2007 11:34:32 AM

  My dealer has offered the following deal: 2007 BMW X3 in Alpine White with Sand Beige Leatherette and equipped with auto transmission, heated steering wheel and front seats as well as privacy glass. MSRP is $40025. The current "price" is $39325. Money factor appears to be .00255, term is 36 months with 10K miles. They have me paying $5300 at signing ($450 is security dep.). Taxes are listed as $3683 - ... Read More

BMW X3 vs Acura RDX

• RE: RDX v. X3 [patentcad1]

  Written by: saab2 on Jun 27, 2007 3:11:36 AM

  My impressions after 2 years and 57,000 miles with the X3, had 2 MDXs prior to that. Living in the snow belt outside of Buffalo both vehicles are incredible in heavy snow, but the Acura has an engineering problem with the wiper/windshield configuration in disposing of heavy snow buildup. In English that means it's hard to see out of the Acuras in blizzards. We make a long West Virginia trip frequently, ... Read More

BMW X3 Navigation System

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [capc]

  Written by: jacqva on Jun 21, 2007 12:01:22 PM

  The navigation system in the X3 less than stellar. First off, there is no touch screen. Everything is done by one button off to the right that is very difficult to use when in motion. It also does not include any roads that have any restrictions on them. For example, in Wash DC a significant portion of I66 is not included at all because it has HOV restrictions (2+ people/car) for ... Read More

BMW X3 vs. Land Rover LR2

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [carduude]

  Written by: british_rover on Jun 15, 2007 4:55:09 AM

  Yeah I agree with that. Still not a fan of the current X5 though. It looks fine from some angles but from others it looks as bad as the X3. The afterthought rear seats really bother me too. I mean if you are going to take the time to design a third row make the rear seats usable to someone besides a 10 year old. Not even an average height 10 ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [KarenS]

  Written by: carduude on Jun 14, 2007 10:35:17 PM

  OK, I'll say it. I'll keep it real. I think most BMWs are beautiful. I think the X5 (roughly the X3's cousin) is one of the best looking SUVs out there. The new 3 series sedan is better looking than the prior version, and that's saying something. The same cannot be said of the X3. It's just plain ugly. OK, I said it. And I'm glad I said it. And I'm ... Read More

BMW X3 Navigation System

• Re: 2007 BMW X3 - Navigation System [jboyer202]

  Written by: capc on Jun 10, 2007 7:26:44 PM

  Just bought a X3, navigation system is on of my bigest frustations with the car. No search by location phone number (even my wifes Dodge Caravan has that feature). I tried a known location close to home (easily found in the Caravan) and would not appear in the X3 system. The search criteria itself is not intuitive at all. The ergonomics are by far the worst. Small knob on the far ... Read More

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 X3 Lease (Good Price?) [shagzie]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 5, 2007 3:06:14 AM

  Welcome shagzie. Since you are new to the world of leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. The first thing that I noticed about your deal is that you plan on trading in your current vehicle when you lease your new one. There's nothing ... Read More

• Re: Memorial Day Specials? [4kids]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 5, 2007 2:57:49 AM

  Hi 4kids. The dealers that told you BMW offers Memorial Day specials were just trying to get you to come in so that they could sell you a vehicle. BMW did not do anything special for Memorial Day. Its June lease program for the 2007 X3 is very similar to its May program. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

BMW X3 hesitation on acceleration

• Re: Try Adjusting your driving style.. [cincyart]

  Written by: vsaxena on Jun 2, 2007 9:00:09 PM

  I too have an X3 I picked up in 2007. It is unlikely that our cars have different trannys. I have driven the car on the Autobahns and the roads of New York (130 mph and 10 mph average) and do not have the problem. One thing I realized that th gas pedal of BMWs offer a lot more resistance than other cars. For example, just today my wife commented that ... Read More

• Try Adjusting your driving style..

  Written by: vsaxena on Jun 1, 2007 10:36:23 PM

  I am not sure what the folks who are complaining were driving before they got their X3. People driving V6, especially American cars, are used to flooring it and that is what might be causing th e problem. I have a 2007 X3 and do not face any thing which is unexpected. If you like to floor it, drive it in the sports mode. It will Start in Gear 1 and ... Read More

BMW X3 vs. Land Rover LR2

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [KarenS]

  Written by: yeomancavalry on May 25, 2007 1:33:22 PM

  I noticed quite a few of the new 2007 BMW X3s are having transmission problems. Did you guys noticed anything wrong when test driving it? Or were you so focused on identifying the shortcomings of the LR2 all the while praising all the good points of the X3 that it was overlooked?

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [british_rover]

  Written by: yeomancavalry on May 25, 2007 1:13:38 PM

  True. You experience that when going to concerts or sports events. Somebody is actually sits down that is shorter than you and they block your view. Very strange freaks we are. I agree with you, my father-in-law is 6'3" and brother-in-law is 6'4" and neither one has their head into the headliner of the sunroof. At that height you might as well poke your head out the window or out the ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [lrguy44]

  Written by: british_rover on May 18, 2007 1:33:05 PM

  I doubt it. I keep meaning to send a letter to the editior to point out all the problems and I have just been too busy. I need to send you an email too and I keep forgeting when I get home.

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [british_rover]

  Written by: lrguy44 on May 18, 2007 1:30:16 PM

  I wonder if the author ever reads these blogs, and if so, if they would ever publicly acknowledge the errors in the article.

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [yeomancavalry]

  Written by: british_rover on May 13, 2007 3:27:09 PM

  If they tried to take the X3 into the same off-road situation that a LR2 can go through then the X3 would be broken. The service advisor at my dealership is almost 6 foot 4 and he fits fine in the LR2 but he doesn't fit in the Range Sport. It all depends on your body type. I think Edmunds should retest the LR2 with another car and some other editors. ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 [KarenS]

  Written by: yeomancavalry on May 13, 2007 2:46:59 AM

  I noticed you guys didn't mention the torque of the LR2, more headroom, legroom for both front & rear occupants, among many other of the features that make the LR2 a good vehicle in comparison with the new BMW X3. Land Rover did an outstanding job on the LR2 and can be loaded with price of less than what you'd pay for just for the base BWM X3. The BMW X3 ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2

  Written by: KarenS on May 7, 2007 6:55:03 AM

  Check out our comparison of between these two luxury SUVs. Let us know what you think! Comparison Test: 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2

BMW X3 Lease Questions

• Re: Lease Offer on 2007 BMW X3 3.0si [siuside]

  Written by: Car_man on May 4, 2007 3:05:13 AM

  Thanks siuside :) . The money factor that you were quoted for this truck looks good to me. It is right in line with BMW Financial Services' current buy rate for this model. I personally would want more of a discount on it though. The 2007 BMW X3 that you described has a spread of at least $3,500 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price, but you are only ... Read More

• Re: Lease on loaner 2006 X3 [z0rglub]

  Written by: Car_man on May 4, 2007 3:01:29 AM

  Hi z0rglub. As long as the demo vehicle that you are interested in has never been titled it should still technically be considered a "new" vehicle and it would be eligible for BMW Financial Services' special lease program. The money factor that you were quoted looks good to me. I actually believe that BMW FS' new May buy rate for the 2007 X3 is .00215 with the payment of a security ... Read More

• Re: Money Factor for April/May for X3 Lease [proth]

  Written by: Car_man on May 4, 2007 2:55:53 AM

  Hi proth. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 BMW X3 with 15,000 miles per year are .00215 and 65%, respectively with the payment of a security deposit at lease signing. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: Do I have a decent offer? [jimabood]

  Written by: Car_man on May 4, 2007 2:26:37 AM

  Hi jimabood. The selling price that you were quoted for the X3 that you are interested in is around $1,800 over invoice. If you are in an area that has a decent level of competition, you may want to shop around to see if you can do a little better than that, say $1,000 over. There's no guarantee that you will be able to, but it doesn't hurt to try. Make ... Read More