Buying a BMW x3 - diesel or gasoline?

Hello sincerely I am planning to buy a BMW x3 I do not know with which engine, someone is perhaps a diesel and gasoline user please give me an opinion on the advantages and disadvantages and faults.

Well I guess it also depends on the budget. 2.0d costs much less than 3.5d, maintenance also different and combustion.
My opinion is that the optimal for this car is 3.0d. Risks, as in any new diesel injectors (6x), dual mass/automatic, turbo, egr etc. In general, the engine itself is very robust.
2.0d, it now depends which one? I have an e60 lci N47 (177 horses) and overall super engine, low fuel consumption, runs well, ZERO problems - the only important thing is to take care of the timing, or replace it - BMW has a service campaign and if it covers your car, they will replace it for free if necessary.
3.5d is actually 3.0 on biturbo. In truth, a powerful engine, it drives well, but maintenance costs go up.

Penzines that are without water features (i.e., for example, M54) are ok, except for increased appetite for oil, but this can be removed at relatively low cost, and 230 horses already go somehow. Newer engines have more power, but also, unfortunately, are much more complicated (valvetronic, direct injection) so they can cause a bit more problems.

What budget are you talking about? Because X3 can be bought for 25 and for 70, depending on the vintage and engine.

In general, BMW is not a cheap car to maintain, as you move from Astra or Golf you may be a little surprised. The question of aesthetics is an individual matter, for me it's an ugly car, just like the X1. How about the Outlander II? It's in truth a nice car.

OK up to the amount of 35 thousand.

Are you sure you want an x3?
You know it's not a cheap car to repair, do you have someone you know who has it g........ ?
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Kune wrote:

I'm curious, because supposedly everyone, everything knows, and I suspect they never had

And from there , even if you gave it to me for free I would not take it.
X3--even funny spelling, I have been repairing since 2006 as a guy from the area bought it for himself.
Now various heads buy it for themselves because they are cheap , xenons, transmission, melted pistons from broken injectors, drivetrain, accident repairs it all makes the grade.
I myself would choose something from hunday or toyota or volvo.
And if you already want a bmw then se 5 fund.

I don't have anyone with a car like this.but in my right mind would I want a bmw as if mine couldn't afford the repairs ☺ thanks for the hint I'll go ha days to take a look x3 ☺

It's ok , just before you buy it drive it decently , drive it into the meadow see if the drive doesn't jerk , see if the kesnons light up the same , see if the air conditioning works , see if it leaves a trail of smoke behind when accelerating hard.

DJ ANNUS wrote:

X3--even funny to write, I have been repairing since 2006 as a guy from the area bought it for himself.
Now various heads buy it for themselves because they are cheap , xenons, transmission, melted pistons from broken injectors, drivetrain, accident repairs it all makes the grade.

I understand, but all these things you mention apply to almost every car available on the market, which is why I ask about the typical weaknesses of this model because:
- different filaments is probably a small problem
- automatic transmission, unfortunately has the fact that at a certain mileage (usually more than 200kkm) requires revision and more or less repair
- worn injectors is also not the fault of the car
- accident repairs are a matter of care in making this repair, it is not a problem of the model, but of the copy.

So back to the topic, because probably from 80% of cars will have this motor:
- with N47 (2.0d) pay attention to whether the timing was replaced, if not then check whether the car is subject to service action
- M47 (2.0d) is an older engine, known from E46 - 150 horses. You can find a lot of information on the internet, the problem is definitely the flaps in the intake manifold and the delicate injection system.

Unfortunately, I don't have much time now to look at specific copies. What engines do you have to choose from? What are you considering?

Of course, check the condition of the drives, and the engine when buying, due to the rather high mileage. Look for a car with a good service history, even at the expense of mileage. Body repairs are nothing to worry about, unless it was something more serious or it is done carelessly.

I don't know yet what engine I will look at,I am staying in Germany so here I will look.I will write I will go for a drive to see,but some bigger rather engine will be.

x3 2.0d 150 km is the minimum, preferably 3.0 d, 3.0 pb, 4.4 pb on pb will be expensive but nice may be with the sequence,
you must definitely check the service xdrive
the manifolds crack,
the manifold flaps like to fall into the middle,
in diesel around 170 - 200 thousand km may appear the first signs of dual mass,
suspension very durable on the originals.
up top a colleague suggests something from the far east - he may be right that cheaper, and probably inside more space - x3 is strikte 4-seater on the road, but if one drives a premium class, it will be hard to switch to, for example . kia or hund.
automatic is GM as I am not mistaken.

ML already better.

I was looking at x3 2.0 diesel car OK but too weak And it was damaged.Overall Very nice to drive I am looking for 3.0.