Staggered wheels have wider tyres at the rear. Check for even tyre tread depth front/rear, and ‘*’ marked rubber for the safest choice. Good luck on your hunt. Very late 2009 builds may also have the updated CIC system (7 buttons on the controller) and a wider screen. Bluetooth was a cost option on...

Wow, many thanks for a comprehensive reply and what look out for. How will I know if the wheels are 'staggered' Will it be clearly evident through the tyre sizes alone. I suspect that I will be looking at a pre 2010 model, as finance will dictate this, as I don't want an enormous mileage on the vehi...

Good Afternoon to All. I made an earlier post asking about the first generation X3, with view to buying one. Since then, circumstances may have changed slightly and I may now be looking at the E70 X5. Its going to be the same questions about from the first post...….assist me safely join the world of...

Voice Assist will depend upon whether it is actually fitted.  They all got the button on the steering wheel regardless of the option.  Use the last 7 of the VIN to get the build spec from somewhere like BMWvin dot com. Any competent Indy should be able to adjust the handbrake. Check the tyres.  If ...

Many thanks for your welcome and your advice.

Good Afternoon all. I'm classing myself as a newbie to your forums. I will be soon looking to purchase a E83 BMW X3 for at least a year or so, in order to drive a a vehicle with some extra height to accommodate a minor spinal issue. I'd like to find out some basic issues to be aware of and to look f...