Why you shouldn’t buy a used BMW X3 right now
- December 13, 2022
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The second generation “German” is still in demand among Russians. There are many reasons for its popularity: a wide range of power units, rich equipment, sophisticated handling and
The second generation “German” is still in demand among Russians. There are many reasons for its popularity: a wide range of power units, rich equipment, sophisticated handling and the image of a real “Bavarian”. However, there are serious shortcomings behind gloss and premium, which the AvtoVzglyad portal talks about.
The model saw the light in 2010 and underwent restyling in 2014. The prestigious compact SUV was quickly in demand, so there are now quite a few of these cars on the secondary market. Prices start at 1,700,000 rubles for “dorestyle” and exceed the mark of 2,500,000 rubles for a copy of, say, 2015 with a mileage of 50,000 km.
The quality of the Bavarian paintwork is high. However, rust may appear on those parts of the body that have been generously treated with sandblasting: that is, on the sills and wheel arches. And also “rust” can destroy one of the “positive” wires of the battery, which is laid along the bottom of the body. And then there will be various “glitches” in the electrician.
In winter, the glass roof may crack and crumble into the cabin. This usually happens in severe frosts, and even experts do not know the exact reasons for the “collapse”. The author of these lines also had such a case, so it is better to choose a car without a fashionable option.
Under the hood of the X3 is often a supercharged 2-liter petrol engine in two boost options – 184 and 245 forces. He likes to “eat” butter. If you do not keep track of the level, scratches will appear on the camshaft necks, and as a result, the cylinder head will have to be replaced. The lack of lubrication also affects the engine as a whole, bringing the overhaul closer.
“Diesel” will also be an unpleasant surprise. The durability of the timing drive is directly related to the driving style of the previous owner. If he liked to press the gas, the chain would wear out a lot after 100,000 km and the 1-2 tooth jump would lead to expensive repairs.
You must follow the “automatic”. If you do not change the oil in it for a long time, the wear products in the form of metal chips will spread throughout the hydraulic system and destroy the gear teeth. This causes the satellite housing to fall apart, resulting in an expensive repair.
Despite being a crossover, engineers have placed the electric power steering very low. This decision gives the X3 precise handling, but presents many more problems. When driving through puddles, moisture penetrates the whole and at some point the mechanism can simply fail. The driver will not lose control, but the steering wheel will “flood” with such effort that it will be difficult to turn it. Well, if this happens at low speed, and not on the highway.
The bottom line is that the BMW X3 has problems enough. Therefore, when choosing a “beushki” it is important to know the history of a particular specimen. Did the previous owner enjoy driving, did he carry out timely maintenance and repairs? The car can only be taken after making sure the driver was careful. Otherwise, the purchase will lead to a large loss of money.
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The model saw the light in 2010 and underwent restyling in 2014. The prestigious compact SUV was quickly in demand, so there are now quite a few of these cars on the secondary market. Prices start at 1,700,000 rubles for “dorestyle” and exceed the mark of 2,500,000 rubles for a copy of, say, 2015 with a mileage of 50,000 km.
The quality of the Bavarian paintwork is high. However, rust may appear on those parts of the body that have been generously treated with sandblasting: that is, on the sills and wheel arches. And also “rust” can destroy one of the “positive” wires of the battery, which is laid along the bottom of the body. And then there will be various “glitches” in the electrics.
In winter, the glass roof may crack and crumble into the cabin. This usually happens in severe frosts, and even experts do not know the exact reasons for the “collapse”. The author of these lines also had such a case, so it is better to choose a car without a fashionable option.
Under the hood of the X3, a supercharged 2-liter petrol engine is often found in two boost options – 184 and 245 powers. He likes to “eat” butter. If you do not keep track of the level, wear marks will appear on the camshaft necks, and as a result, the cylinder head will have to be replaced. The lack of lubrication also affects the engine as a whole, bringing the overhaul closer.
“Diesel” will also be an unpleasant surprise. The durability of the timing drive is directly related to the driving style of the previous owner. If he liked to press the gas, the chain would wear out a lot after 100,000 km and the 1-2 tooth jump would lead to expensive repairs.
You must follow the “automatic”. If you do not change the oil in it for a long time, the wear products in the form of metal chips will spread throughout the hydraulic system and destroy the gear teeth. This causes the satellite housing to fall apart, resulting in an expensive repair.
Despite being a crossover, engineers have placed the electric power steering very low. This decision gives the X3 precise handling, but presents many more problems. When driving through puddles, moisture penetrates the whole and at some point the mechanism can simply fail. The driver will not lose control, but the steering wheel will “flood” with such effort that it will be difficult to turn it. Well, if this happens at low speed, and not on the highway.
The bottom line is that the BMW X3 has problems enough. Therefore, when choosing a “beushki” it is important to know the history of a particular specimen. Did the previous owner enjoy driving, did he carry out timely maintenance and repairs? The car can only be taken after making sure the driver was careful. Otherwise, the purchase will lead to a large loss of money.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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