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Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

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Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

Post by Horizon » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:21 pm

I've decided to get shut of my 58 plate E83 X3. I've had it one week shy of 12 months and after having a year of BMW mechanical and electrical problems between the wife's E39 330i Msport  hard top convertible and my X3 , 3.0d Msport I was getting bong paranoid.
The 330i suffered a failed roll over sensor £400
Failed ABS/ DSC pump  £700
Blown Xenon headlight bulb £120
Rear discs and pads £200
Worn suspension bush £100
Two new rear tyres £200
Alloy refurbishment £260
Service and Valet £185
Then she decided she wanted an SUV after a drive home in the snow in a 3 litre RWD car frightened her to death
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Re: Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

Post by Glen » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:29 pm

Good luck with the new cars, hope your wallet stays in your pocket ;)
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Re: Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

Post by X5Sport » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:46 pm

Good luck with the new ones.......and don’t be a stranger.  With your experiences you’re a gold mine of knowledge  :)
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Re: Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

Post by Horizon » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:55 pm

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Good luck with the new ones.......and don’t be a stranger.  With your experiences you’re a gold mine of knowledge  :)
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Thanks guys, I'm not going anywhere, I enjoy the banter on here too much
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Post by pvr » Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:09 pm

No banter here  :))
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Post by X5Sport » Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:03 pm

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No banter here  :))
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That’s coz it takes too long to explain it to you!  >:D
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Re: Well the X3 is going tomorrow.

Post by Horizon » Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:48 pm

Just picked the Sorento up today, can't believe how good it is
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Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv

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Post by graemeX5 » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:07 am

Hi

Sounds like some sensible choices especially with the Mrs car it's important to feel safe.

I know the Kia offer a 7 year warranty and that does make sense for a lot of people as you have seven years of worry free motoring and as these costs are going up all the time.

To me it make sense when compared to the amount you spent on your older X3 as you spent over £1500 on repairs in a year which is a lot to have to fork out.

Good luck with the Kia and the Honda and remember to keep posting on the forum as your knowledge will always help others who have similar issues, and it's good to hear about other makes.

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Well the X3 is going tomorrow

Post by Henrymum » Tue Mar 12, 2019 4:36 pm

That looks pretty good Rich... Seriously thinking of getting one for the missus.

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