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Just like the thread on a Alfa with many owners the other day.

 

I thought this was interesting as well for a rather new X3 which is a highly sought after model to have 3 owners in less than 2 yrs. Possibly a lemon ride with plenty of problems? :huh:

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=409965&DL=1000

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My X3 year of mfg was 2006, purchased in 2007.

The M54 2.5L IL-6 pre-Valvetronic engine was superb - it's only saving grace for me.

It was made in Austria then.

 

The new X3 may have been improved, including the x-Drive system.

I think current models are made in the USA. Don't know good or bad?

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I also sold my X3 (2.5L IL-6) after only 2 years, 1st owner, from brand new.

Too many problems.

Oh dear. I was thinking of considering the X3 for next ride.

 

What sort of problems did you encounter with this ride?

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My X3 year of mfg was 2006, purchased in 2007.

The M54 2.5L IL-6 pre-Valvetronic engine was superb - it's only saving grace for me.

It was made in Austria then.

 

The new X3 may have been improved, including the x-Drive system.

I think current models are made in the USA. Don't know good or bad?

 

Made in USA 'should' be better, since now almost all the BMW X models are made there (except X1 which is made in Germany).

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I think if this happens in Europe some angry dude will be smashing the car with a sledge hammer in front of the showroom to show his displeasure with the car's problem.

 

BMW's attempt at making the SUV is not good. It's the US SUV trend that push them to make X series SUVs. BMW all along is good at making executive sedans.

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Maybe the previous owners gave up on Performance Motor's pathetic after sale service?

 

Read more from this thread: (relating to a less than 2 year old X3)

 

PML's after sale service (or lack of it)

 

I have (perhaps fortunately) never had to deal directly with PML before but am equally disenchanted with the host of problems that I had faced with the car.

 

My personally view when it comes to buying a car nowadays is that if the car is reliable, it may not matter as much the quality of the aftersales service since you will not likely need to activate it much anyway. The reverse is acceptable too, i.e. car is no reliable but aftersales service is exemplary. Worst case scenario is the car is unreliable and the aftersales service is severely lacking - I would then only have myself to blame if I choose to get a car despite the double drawbacks.

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I have (perhaps fortunately) never had to deal directly with PML before but am equally disenchanted with the host of problems that I had faced with the car.

 

My personally view when it comes to buying a car nowadays is that if the car is reliable, it may not matter as much the quality of the aftersales service since you will not likely need to activate it much anyway. The reverse is acceptable too, i.e. car is no reliable but aftersales service is exemplary. Worst case scenario is the car is unreliable and the aftersales service is severely lacking - I would then only have myself to blame if I choose to get a car despite the double drawbacks.

 

Not everybody would know if a car is reliable especially a new model since theres no prior history. But poor after sales service by a particular dealership would show up in forums and such.

 

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Not everybody would know if a car is reliable especially a new model since theres no prior history. But poor after sales service by a particular dealership would show up in forums and such.

 

You can't tell for sure but you can make an intelligent guess/judgement from past models produced by the car manufacturer. For example, if Lexus and BMW were to both concurrently launch an all-new new model (i.e. with no prior history), which one would you bet your money on to be more reliable? :)

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Turbocharged

So is it safe to buy X3? U guys make me don't feel like putting X3 in one of my wish list

VW top the complaints follow by Beemer... What do you think..??.. Hehehe

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Supersonic

So is it safe to buy X3? U guys make me don't feel like putting X3 in one of my wish list

Oredi a few ex-owners kpkb n u still ask??.....

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VW top the complaints follow by Beemer... What do you think..??.. Hehehe

 

Hahaha thats why I always avoid VW but dunno why sales so good??

Oredi a few ex-owners kpkb n u still ask??.....

 

But prob big anot? If like small matters shouldnt affect the pleasure of driving bmw haha

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Supercharged

Oredi a few ex-owners kpkb n u still ask??.....

no lah, maybe is coz sch hols or just hearsay or green eyes or minority only... :D

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Maybe car is haunted.....duh....

 

 

Just like the thread on a Alfa with many owners the other day.

 

I thought this was interesting as well for a rather new X3 which is a highly sought after model to have 3 owners in less than 2 yrs. Possibly a lemon ride with plenty of problems? :huh:

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=409965&DL=1000

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