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2007 BMW X3 reviews

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Ian Edwards, Perthshire

BMW X3 2.0D SE 2007

3 star review

Bought this car used car with 38k in October 2010. Thought it was okay on the test drive but quite clearly a couple of faults were missed by the dealership that sold it to me. Clutch had to be replaced by another dealership but the car is still left with an horrendous clunking coming from the propshaft/diff whilst slowing down to a halt. Dealer says it’s the mismatched tyres and that the 4WD is compensating constantly hence the noise especially at low speed, less than 10mph on dry roads! This is a good car and I would recommend one but at what price for somehing that resembles a ship’s boiler? Fair mpg, fair handling and my Jack Russell loves it but I can see it being sold on if BMW can’t resolve the clunk.

Submitted: 03/05/2011 10:19:00

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Michael King, Suffolk

BMW X3 SE 3 ltr Auto 2007

4 star review

Bought from BMW dealer under their so called 120 point safety check. So far have been back on four occassions for new tyres, which they fitted the wrong way round. Brake fluid change, incompatable blue tooth and last of all water coming in via the rear doors. only to be told that there is nothing that can be done. as it is an inherant fault with the X3. Head office/trading standards here I come !! Apart from that it is good ride on A & B class roads but get off onto country back roads ( we live in Suffolk) and boy does it shake you up. Holds the road like a dream, but will get the X5 when all the dust has settled

Submitted: 28/08/2010 21:52:57

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Natalie Goddard, Middlesex

BMW X3 2007

2 star review

I would not get anouther one, dear and c**p. Bad interior, the rain gets in the back seats. Can’t wait until the lease ends.

Submitted: 02/02/2010 10:42:36

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Brian Couch, Aberdeenshire

BMW X3 2.0d 2007

4 star review

I’m now on my second X3 and, yes, the ride is firm, however you don’t get cornering on rails with soggy suspension. For its size and weight it performs very well with fuel economy better than a large number of saloon cars. I have towed a caravan all over Europe and it’s a very good tow car. The new model is much improved over the previous model. Being quieter, smoother and more compliant on the road it’s excellent in snow and mud and it has that badge on the front and back.

Submitted: 09/01/2008 10:54:24

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Art McFall, Oxfordshire

BMW X3 2.0dSE Tiptronic 2007

2 star review

Oh my God. Be very, very careful you like this on the test drive. I didn’t notice the faults in the 30 minute test drive I had, but after a few hours in the drivers seat, it is awfully painful to drive. I only got this because it’s the only diesel with an automatic box less than �30k. If you want a manual, get the Honda. The main problem is that suspension is just too hard (it was supposedly softened last year). Yes it’s sporty, but that’s not relaxing on long drives. Every bump goes straight through you and sends you bouncing up and down in your seat. Somehow, BMW’s engineers have managed to make this an instrument of torture by deciding not to pad the arm rests, so as each bump comes up from the road, you get smacked in the elbow (I am actually bruised!). Then there’s the door handle, which for no purpose whatsoever, goes all the way from the window to the floor, so no matter where you put your leg, it too smacks you about. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. I’ve leased this for 3 years (all my other cars were just 2), and I am regretting it already. Any chance to write this thing off and get a comfortable car instead will be taken! The stereo is awful, the doors need to be slammed (usually twice) to get them to close properly and the cruise control isn’t very smooth. On the plus side, there is room in the back seats and the brakes are excellent. Lastly, the official quoted fuel economy 43mpg. I drive like I’m on my way to a funeral, and yet I only get 34mpg. This is totally unaccaptable and deceitful - I got 10-20% better fuel economy than the official figures in my last 3 cars (all Mercedes), so why this should be 30% worse is beyond belief.

Submitted: 19/11/2007 17:14:58

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Alex Garner, Renfrewshire

BMW X3 2.0d 2007

4 star review

This car reminds me of a sophisticated German Go-Kart. Pin point handling, light and positive to drive, very quick off the mark for a 2 litre diesel and great at quiet long distance touring with 38mpg economy and cruise control set to 85mph. But the ride quality is nowhere near the 3 series saloon or the X5 so be warned! The 6 speed gearbox is positive and covers quite a low ratio first gear up to a long legged high 6th gear which allows motorway cruising at just over 2000 revs. Rear wing mirror coverage and parking sensors are the best yet.

Submitted: 09/11/2007 11:44:13

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