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BMW4Life, 11/08/2007
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Got my 08 X3 two weeks ago, have all options except servotronic steering, sports performance package is a must, the 19" wheels look so much better than the rest. Alpine white exterior is the best color choice by far. Automatic headlights is cool. It drives like my 540, but with enough cargo to haul our weekend gears. We have two kids and my wife can still sit in the middle between the two car-seats for a two hour drive. It is almost the same size as my 01 X5, only quicker and more fuel efficient.
Disappointed in BMW Engineering
C.T., 11/02/2017
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
i have had my 2008 X3 for 5 years now and very disappointed in BMW Engineering, very poor engineering and i had to do repairs frequently, cannot count but the recent one was starter and ipbs switch that costed me $1100.
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Love it!
cv, 07/17/2008
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's my first time to own a BMW. I have to say:" WOW!" For a SUV, this one is easy to handle, easy to park, excellent engine, good acceleration and sensitive brake! The gas mileage is not bad at all! Plus the BMW ultimate service package. I'm very happy with it! It's been a week, I have a hard time from getting off the driver's seat. And when I'm out of the car, I couldn't get my eyes off it.
Still One of The Funniest Cars I've Owned
rootforthecubs, 11/12/2015
updated 11/17/2016
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased my pre-owned 2008 BMW E83/X3 coming off of a lease with 32,000 miles on the clock. Lucky enough to find a rare 6 speed manual, which sold me from the get go and unfortunately the dealership knew as in their words "we have 2 other people with cash in hand willing to buy the car sight unseen", and I believed them, but still got a fair deal. So far I haven't any electronic or sun roof issues which I understand come with the territory. Obviously can't speak to the automatic shifting complaints that are out there but I can say the 6 speed manual shifts like butter. In summary, the 2008 X3 is roomy enough for the family and fun enough for Dad to drive. The interior is appealing to the eye and logically laid out. My only complaint is that they stopped offering the 6 speed option after 2010 or I would have bought new. Update: one year since this review and I haven't had a single issue with this car, still lovin it, can't wait to tackle the coming Winter!
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Ive driven 80,000 miles with 7 years of ownership
Adam A, 03/13/2019
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
My girlfriend bought this in 2012 with 38k miles, currently 2019 with 126k miles and have been married to this x3 since. Good and bad to tell you about but better luck than many others from the reviews. First had to machine the rotors and put ceramic pads at about 45k miles and currently has like 60% left. We got it with pirelli nero that lasted until 105k miles and now has pirelli scorpion verdes. Both sets of tires are amazing on the road and in the rain. Mud/snow ehhhh. A metal bracket broke connecting the hose from the radiator to the motor at 65k miles. 80k miles crankshaft sensor. 90k miles both front struts. 95k miles coil packs and spark plugs. 120k miles a starter. 125k miles vacuum leak was fixed. Been through two keys as well at $200 a pop. Replacing the battery by cutting the key fob open and gluing it up is a 3 month fix. Just buy the key. Battery costs $180 and lasts 4 years at a time. Get the full size because buying the smaller one with the correct amperage doesn’t cut it. At 50k miles 3 beautiful lights popped up on the dash for the transfer case motor which costs too much to fix and doesn’t effect the drive whatsoever. Never fixed it and never will. Surprisingly I’ve beat this truck since she bought it and many times we shared it and this thing doesn’t die. I can’t sell it because of the transfer case motor and nobody wants to commit to those dash lights. I’ve been married to this truck since we started dating. Also the interior is well built and doesn’t rattle and still quiet like when we bought it excluding the cup holders. Those are [non-permissible content removed] and broke easily. My daughter is 4 and she does what every kid does to every car and it holds up. I’m honestly surprised it’s lasted and will probably keep it until it blows up. I have been looking at an 08 X5 as a second car since this car has been so reliable which trips me out since many others had a completely opposite experience. This car does have a sport suspension and steering so don’t expect it to float. It grips and holds onto the road well but personally I prefer a caddy that floats over everything. I suggest buying one with a single owner who’s taken care of it so this way you know you didn’t get a lemon.
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