BMW X3 2.0d SE 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Certain interior plastics are very poor in comparison to the 3 Series my X3 replaced and the whole car just doesn't feel as well put together.
Costs
Don't know as yet, though maintenance package at £1,250 seems a good bet if you intend keeping the car for 5 years, or £870 for 3 years.
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On the road
Driving
Handling isn't bad for a vehicle of this size and the X3 is relatively easy to drive, though steering is heavy at low speeds.
Performance
The first 3 gears are fairly short and you appear to be through them before you know it, they could do with better spacing. Performance otherwise is what you may expect from the 150bhp diesel, once into 4 and upwards goes quite well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not too impressed, my car is a brand new 05 plate, on delivery I noticed a vibration between 1,250 and 1,500rpm, this appears to be getting worse though dealer wants me to wait until I have cover 1,500 miles, it appears to be exhaust or transmission
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Its a BMW, or at least supposed to be. Doesn't feel as well put together as others in the BMW range
Comfort
For me I chose sports seats for a back problem as I was used to them from my previous 3 Series but the SE spec for softer suspension.
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Security and Service
Security
No one has stolen it yet, though some little yob pinched the metal dust caps two days after delivery.
Service
Very good, even provided me with worshop instructions to fit mudflaps myself
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Squeaky drivers seat, rattling rear windows.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes