I still have my 2006 six speed manual with 65k on it. In 2020 I had 46k and drove from NY to CA without a hitch (I moved). Ive had a lot of cars and suvs but this one has been amazing. Replacing it today isn’t in the cards due no one making manual transmissions for luxury suvs. It was hard finding on the east coast in 2006.
Hello, I haven't seen enough of your videos to be able to address you by your name or know where you are in this country, But, I own that same 2007 (131K mi) BMW X3 3.0si. I've upgraded it to ($400) Cryo Rotors and ($100 plus install) Akebono Ceramic High Performance pads and Bilstein shocks. Plus, Continental "Extreme Contact" tires. This SAV is like a 125 GP race bike; take it to WOF and leave it there!!!!!!! I just took it out to my favorite riding road (having been a motorcycle road racer and rode it for 50 years) and this silly"Little" 4000lb SAV ran SO good, I'd hope I never saw it in my motorcycles mirrors, other than on the best bikes I ever rode out there (Campo Rd, highway 94, SE of San Diego). You said everything right, about this car, that I've now experienced . Thanks for a great and truthful review of a terrific car. cheers Boots Langley La Mesa, Ca
Boots, thank you for your post! I live in East Tennessee. If your travels ever bring you this way, I would definitely recommend exploring many of the awesome driving roads we have in these parts. Your X3 would be perfect for them. The X3 is an awesome car, and I wish more car manufacturers would focus on making fun to drive SAVs/SUVs/Crossovers like the X3 is. Thanks for your comment and stay tuned for more videos!
Great Review, Ive Got a 2005 BMW X3 3.0i 6 Speed Standard and its amazing, i love everything about it but obviously its older so it has its kinks. Either way its loved!
Thank you, brother. One of my good buddies had an X3 with a manual transmission. He loved it, and it was a blast to drive. Hope you enjoy yours for many years to come.
Loved the review and your points about the X3's impact on the car industry. One point of contention at 14:50-15 I must say they actually did beat the ride height of the jeep grand cherokee's ride height and included a very useful hill descent feature! In my opinion they predicted there would be crazy people like myself who off-road their E83s and take them where no 'luxury' suv should go. I've been down miles of twisty, rough and washed out powerline roads while making good use of the hill descent feature! Also take mine driving miles out on beaches with sand up to the underbelly. Never had an issue so long as DST is off and tires are aired down! In summary: I'd argue they are much more capable off-road than people give them credit for, even with 17in rims on mine. EDIT: forgot to mention part of my bias might stem from the fact that my 07 X3 has the 6 speed manual - currently at 262k miles *supposedly* on the original clutch (I bought at ~235k). I think the manual makes an E83 perfect - more offroad capable and addresses your concerns with the sluggish auto transmission.
They are great looking cars and still retain that rugged look. I also like the design of the second generation BMW X5 (E70). Great looking cars. Thank you for your comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
Very good review, congrats! I had before a Mercedes GL320, and when i drove it a bit fast in small mountain roads like in the video, it felt like driving the Titanic, even using the "rigid mode" on the suspension. Now i have an X3 2.0D 150 hp (if your are in doubt, as I was, go for te 177hp. 150 is not enough to move lightly the X3 ass on overtakings, for example). The GL320 and the X3 are obviously from different segments, but in therms of driving in mountain roads the X3 is much more precise and reliable. For easy off-roads, or (big) family travels the GL320 is much better, of course. Full of torque and space whatever the situation. Another point, as the X3 has smaller engine, wheels and weight, consumption is 1/2 of GL consumption!!
Thank you for your comment, 32pab! And everything you wrote above is 100% accurate. We recently purchased a GLE 350, and the X3 definitely better on the tight, twisty road. It is a smaller car, but I would probably feel the same way about the X5. I have uploaded the review of the Mercedes GLE 350 4MATIC on my channel, so check it out when you get a chance. All the best!
Yes. BMW X5 and X3 following suit shortly thereafter probably cemented the new direction of the automotive industry. Thanks for your comment! Good info for sure.
@@GogoMotoring I had one issue - diesel smell inside the car. Solution - 1) check oil leakage. 2) clean injectors and install new copper rings + seal with proper o-rings (bottom - green 150C, upper can be black - up to 120C degrees). When I decided to use Silicon o-rings that can get up to 200C degrees, just in case... Otherwise, I am very happy with how this little truck with turbo drives :) cool one.
2:37 / 22:07 I heard you said you had a BMW CX9, I am assuming it's a Mazda CX9, right? If so, what's your opinion between these two? I am thinking in getting an SUV, and I like these two particular ones, but I can decide. I know the CX9 is bigger than the X3, but other than that, what do you think about them?
Thanks for your comment, Luis. You are correct. I intended to say Mazda CX-9 instead of BMW X3. I make the same types of blunders in all of my videos where I intend to say one thing but end up actually saying something different. As you noted, the CX-9 is the bigger car and definitely feels like one. It has quite a bit of body roll in the corners, and, therefore, it doesn't handle as well as the X3. The X3 has a stiffer suspension, which may not be ideal for most people. The X3 feels like a more premium vehicle, which it is, but it will also likely be more expensive to maintain. In summary, when we decided to buy the CX-9, we were looking for a workhorse vehicle for our family. The CX-9 has served that function impeccably well. It is affordable, reliable, cheap to maintain, spacious, comfortable, and great with little kids. We cross-shopped it against the BMW X-5 and found that the CX-9 was a better car for the job because (1) it was bigger, (2) cheaper to purchase and maintain, (3) more comfortable, and (4) comparably quick in a straight line. Our other cars are BMWs, so we can have the BMW experience when we want to, which is why buying a CX-9 made sense for our family. It would have been a more difficult choice if our other cars were not BMWs. I may do a review on the CX-9 and address this topic in more detail. Thank you for your comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
@@GogoMotoring Thanks a lot for reply, I will definitely take this in consideration, and for the time being, I think I will go with the CX9 for now, as my needs are more for traveling long distances with the fam. Looking forward for the CX9 review and good luck with your channel!
@@GogoMotoring I just watched it, very nice review, and truly shows what this vehicle is, I ended up buying one CX-9 last month, and I am so far enjoying it, really nice ride, almost feels like you're driving a sedan, with a Crossover SUV advantages, like the space and power.
Personally i used to be afraid of bmw but this type i am giving it a try, i am buying a bmw x3 3.0i. I hope it will be a car that i won't regret buying.
Arya, the car has been reliable for a BMW. It has a naturally aspirated engine, which is much more reliable than BMW's modern day turbo charged engines. You should consider getting a pre purchase inspection from an independent BMW mechanic, who can tell you what the condition of the car is. At $3,900, you are not paying a lot of money for it, and you'll get a lot of car for your money provided it is in good condition. Best of luck, and let me know how it goes. If you haven't already, please subscribe and stay tuned for more videos.
I found a similar car 4500 € 328km and the problems were a fault in the power steering pump, does it interfere with driving and are repairs expensive if there are some problems
@@andrewcramer7214 LCI version -07 came from about september -06 with n52 in NA. I'm not sure but Europe might got the N53. This engine was never sold in NA because it couldn't handle local gasoline.
I still have my 2006 six speed manual with 65k on it. In 2020 I had 46k and drove from NY to CA without a hitch (I moved). Ive had a lot of cars and suvs but this one has been amazing. Replacing it today isn’t in the cards due no one making manual transmissions for luxury suvs. It was hard finding on the east coast in 2006.
Best review I’ve seen so far before I go and look at my X3 today! Looking to buy mine with only 80,000 miles on it.
Thank you so much. Keep me posted on your car purchase and what you think about the car once you get it. And stay tuned for more videos!
E83s were never produced in North America, all E83s were produced in Graz, Austria.
Hello,
I haven't seen enough of your videos to be able to address you by your name or know where you are in this country,
But, I own that same 2007 (131K mi) BMW X3 3.0si.
I've upgraded it to ($400) Cryo Rotors and ($100 plus install) Akebono Ceramic High Performance pads and Bilstein shocks. Plus, Continental "Extreme Contact" tires.
This SAV is like a 125 GP race bike; take it to WOF and leave it there!!!!!!!
I just took it out to my favorite riding road (having been a motorcycle road racer and rode it for 50 years) and this silly"Little" 4000lb SAV ran SO good, I'd hope I never saw it in my motorcycles mirrors, other than on the best bikes I ever rode out there (Campo Rd, highway 94, SE of San Diego).
You said everything right, about this car, that I've now experienced .
Thanks for a great and truthful review of a terrific car.
cheers
Boots Langley
La Mesa, Ca
Boots, thank you for your post! I live in East Tennessee. If your travels ever bring you this way, I would definitely recommend exploring many of the awesome driving roads we have in these parts. Your X3 would be perfect for them. The X3 is an awesome car, and I wish more car manufacturers would focus on making fun to drive SAVs/SUVs/Crossovers like the X3 is. Thanks for your comment and stay tuned for more videos!
You still have your X3?
Greeting from lakeside, ca.
Great Review . I truly love my 2009 X3 xdrive3.0
Thank you, brother. Enjoy your sweet ride.
Great Review, Ive Got a 2005 BMW X3 3.0i 6 Speed Standard and its amazing, i love everything about it but obviously its older so it has its kinks. Either way its loved!
Thank you, brother. One of my good buddies had an X3 with a manual transmission. He loved it, and it was a blast to drive. Hope you enjoy yours for many years to come.
Loved the review and your points about the X3's impact on the car industry. One point of contention at 14:50-15 I must say they actually did beat the ride height of the jeep grand cherokee's ride height and included a very useful hill descent feature! In my opinion they predicted there would be crazy people like myself who off-road their E83s and take them where no 'luxury' suv should go. I've been down miles of twisty, rough and washed out powerline roads while making good use of the hill descent feature! Also take mine driving miles out on beaches with sand up to the underbelly. Never had an issue so long as DST is off and tires are aired down! In summary: I'd argue they are much more capable off-road than people give them credit for, even with 17in rims on mine.
EDIT: forgot to mention part of my bias might stem from the fact that my 07 X3 has the 6 speed manual - currently at 262k miles *supposedly* on the original clutch (I bought at ~235k). I think the manual makes an E83 perfect - more offroad capable and addresses your concerns with the sluggish auto transmission.
I like the first gen. Has a unique look
Agree. A lot of those BMW designs from the early 2000s have aged quite nicely. Thanks for yoru comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
Thanks, Gogo.
Anytime, brother. Thank you for your comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
The mk1 X5 (E53) and X3 (E83) are such great designs imo, they're my favorite generations of each model
They are great looking cars and still retain that rugged look. I also like the design of the second generation BMW X5 (E70). Great looking cars. Thank you for your comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
Very good review, congrats!
I had before a Mercedes GL320, and when i drove it a bit fast in small mountain roads like in the video, it felt like driving the Titanic, even using the "rigid mode" on the suspension. Now i have an X3 2.0D 150 hp (if your are in doubt, as I was, go for te 177hp. 150 is not enough to move lightly the X3 ass on overtakings, for example).
The GL320 and the X3 are obviously from different segments, but in therms of driving in mountain roads the X3 is much more precise and reliable. For easy off-roads, or (big) family travels the GL320 is much better, of course. Full of torque and space whatever the situation. Another point, as the X3 has smaller engine, wheels and weight, consumption is 1/2 of GL consumption!!
Thank you for your comment, 32pab! And everything you wrote above is 100% accurate. We recently purchased a GLE 350, and the X3 definitely better on the tight, twisty road. It is a smaller car, but I would probably feel the same way about the X5. I have uploaded the review of the Mercedes GLE 350 4MATIC on my channel, so check it out when you get a chance. All the best!
X3 2.0D 150 hp (M47) engine is a bit more reliable than the N47 engine that came in the facelift model 2008
Wasnt the mercedes ml w163 the first there fore bmw x5 fallowed Mercedes not the other way around?
Because mercedes ml started production in 1997 and bmw x5 started production in 1999
Yes. BMW X5 and X3 following suit shortly thereafter probably cemented the new direction of the automotive industry. Thanks for your comment! Good info for sure.
Great video. Thanks. I am getting one of that from 2008. Lets see gow that will work :)
Thanks so much. Keep me posted on your ownership experience!
@@GogoMotoring
I had one issue - diesel smell inside the car. Solution - 1) check oil leakage. 2) clean injectors and install new copper rings + seal with proper o-rings (bottom - green 150C, upper can be black - up to 120C degrees). When I decided to use Silicon o-rings that can get up to 200C degrees, just in case...
Otherwise, I am very happy with how this little truck with turbo drives :) cool one.
If I would buy an X3 E83 I would buy it in that exact spec, love black on beige.
Both colors make each other pop, that's for sure.
2:37 / 22:07 I heard you said you had a BMW CX9, I am assuming it's a Mazda CX9, right? If so, what's your opinion between these two? I am thinking in getting an SUV, and I like these two particular ones, but I can decide. I know the CX9 is bigger than the X3, but other than that, what do you think about them?
Thanks for your comment, Luis. You are correct. I intended to say Mazda CX-9 instead of BMW X3. I make the same types of blunders in all of my videos where I intend to say one thing but end up actually saying something different. As you noted, the CX-9 is the bigger car and definitely feels like one. It has quite a bit of body roll in the corners, and, therefore, it doesn't handle as well as the X3. The X3 has a stiffer suspension, which may not be ideal for most people. The X3 feels like a more premium vehicle, which it is, but it will also likely be more expensive to maintain.
In summary, when we decided to buy the CX-9, we were looking for a workhorse vehicle for our family. The CX-9 has served that function impeccably well. It is affordable, reliable, cheap to maintain, spacious, comfortable, and great with little kids. We cross-shopped it against the BMW X-5 and found that the CX-9 was a better car for the job because (1) it was bigger, (2) cheaper to purchase and maintain, (3) more comfortable, and (4) comparably quick in a straight line. Our other cars are BMWs, so we can have the BMW experience when we want to, which is why buying a CX-9 made sense for our family. It would have been a more difficult choice if our other cars were not BMWs.
I may do a review on the CX-9 and address this topic in more detail. Thank you for your comment, and stay tuned for more videos.
@@GogoMotoring Thanks a lot for reply, I will definitely take this in consideration, and for the time being, I think I will go with the CX9 for now, as my needs are more for traveling long distances with the fam. Looking forward for the CX9 review and good luck with your channel!
Luis, I hope you’re doing well. I posted the first part of the review of the 2011 Mazda CX-9 Touring. Hope you enjoy it.
@@GogoMotoring I just watched it, very nice review, and truly shows what this vehicle is, I ended up buying one CX-9 last month, and I am so far enjoying it, really nice ride, almost feels like you're driving a sedan, with a Crossover SUV advantages, like the space and power.
Personally i used to be afraid of bmw but this type i am giving it a try, i am buying a bmw x3 3.0i. I hope it will be a car that i won't regret buying.
Just get a pre-purchase inspection so that you know if any major fixes will need to be made. Best of luck!
Lmk how you love yours homie i copped one 4 months ago i love it so far haha
@@hunterlafountain6060 picked one up last week and exceeds my expectations. This thing is badass
How much do you spend per year on repair?
Honestly, nothing other than oil changes so far, which are performed every 7,500 miles.
@@GogoMotoring how about your transfer case?
My father bought an used 2004 BMW X3 3.0i
Awesome! Does he like it?
@@GogoMotoring actually it does. I have drove it,but I found that it is a little hard when steering the wheel.
As I understand if you take care of the car and not drive crazy as on F1, this is a very solid car that can go up to 500-600k. Km. Right?
Absolutely! BMW's with naturally aspirated inline 6 engines are bulletproof if you stay on top of the maintenance!
Might be buying one today with 250k km! Is it reliable enough and is $3900 a good price for it?
Arya, the car has been reliable for a BMW. It has a naturally aspirated engine, which is much more reliable than BMW's modern day turbo charged engines. You should consider getting a pre purchase inspection from an independent BMW mechanic, who can tell you what the condition of the car is. At $3,900, you are not paying a lot of money for it, and you'll get a lot of car for your money provided it is in good condition. Best of luck, and let me know how it goes. If you haven't already, please subscribe and stay tuned for more videos.
Great video!👍👍👍
Thank you very much! Appreciate your commenting, and stay tuned for more videos!
I found a similar car 4500 € 328km and the problems were a fault in the power steering pump, does it interfere with driving and are repairs expensive if there are some problems
Yes
Can you replace with an electro hydraulic pump?
Can i find a similar model year but with an M54 engine ?
The 2004 -- 2006 model years should have the M54 engines for the 2.5i (M54B25) and the 3.0i (M54B30) models.
Mine 06 but is post facelift but still m54 I'm starting to think it's a unicorn lol
@@andrewcramer7214 LCI version -07 came from about september -06 with n52 in NA. I'm not sure but Europe might got the N53. This engine was never sold in NA because it couldn't handle local gasoline.
Brate mogao si i da staviš titlove. :)
Vazi, Zika! Planiracu da snimin po koji video na nasem. Srdacan pozdrav!
Misleading,there is 2.5si and 3.0si and even 3.0d
No in the us, we didn't get the diesel models as per usual with BMW
@@andrewcramer7214 ooh, was not aware about that, it's unfortunate, here in Kenya we get every variant of most cars, especially from used market
+ 2.0i
N46