BMW X3 Buyers guide E83 (2004-2010) Avoid buying a broken BMW X3 (2.0d, 3.0d, 2.0i 2.5ii, 3.0i)

BMW X3 E83 2004-2010 Buyers guide for 2.0i, 20i, 2.5i, 25i, 25si, 3.0i, 30i, 3.0si, 2.0d, 18d, 20d, 3.0d, 30d, 3.0sd, 35d,. Avoid buying a cheap broken BMW X3 SUV or BMW called it, an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) and find the E83 BMW X3 or E71 BMW X6 problems and reliability issues before you buy. The BMW E83 can be a reliable choice of car if you know what common problems to look for and the best years to buy. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest broken BMW X3 as a project and attempting to fix the BMW E83 X3 due to its biggest problems of Vanos unit failure, blown turbos, or oil leaks with our review. We highlight the facelift differences and predicted reliability between the early E83 BMW X3 and later models. This buyer's guide covers the E83 BMW X3 from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, production year for the E83 BMW X5. If you are deciding between the E83 BMW X3 or are an owner looking for a guide, but considering other vehicles, like the Range Rover Evoque then why not check out this video and others from our channel.

The issues discussed in our buyer's guide to the E83 BMW X3 include what you should look for including automatic headlight issues, blown turbos and vanos failure.

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[kekmusicofficial]

I just bought an X3 2.5i so far only issue is the crankshaft sensor and looks like the AC could use some refrigerant. 164K miles! Gonna test out it on a southwest to Midwest trip in a couple weeks!! Good choice or no?

[sirsmashingtonofwhitney]

LCI and 3.0N52 FTW
driveshafts can bind up and be faulty and pricey to repair.
Transfer case and trans can die out of the blue.
Oil filter housing, oil pan, Valve cover gaskets and/or valve cover are ALWAYS faulty
Replace expansion tank immediately.
Axles can cause 4x4 abs dsc lights of doom
Evap faults are common (either charcoal canister or breather valve)
Rear springs break(good excuse to get lowering springs and new struts!)
Happy hunting. Low ball the owner and expect to instantly spend about a $1000 in parts alone…
Great car though!

[rockape]

i`m just looking at buying a 2009 2.0 sd m n47 engine.109k odo ... for just over £2k. test drive soon.

[gustavojavier]

Great video, although adding chapters and sections would be an improvement. Thanks!

[davidhalley]

I have an 06’ six speed manual and it’s the best vehicle I’ve had. I drove it from NY with 46k to CA in 2020 and now has 63k. Before leaving it was thoroughly checked I did have the ignition coil replaced. The only things that broke down was a window regulator due to rarely being used and windshield washer motor go. These happened within the last five years. I say that’s pretty darn good for its age.

[jimbobrust]

Great info
Hopefully buying a 2.5 tomorrow

[alexis_nieto]

My family has had a 2006 x3 for 10 years now, and its been the only car to have stayed on the roster, it is at 260k miles now and I'm confident it'll reach at least 350k before any major engine/transmission work needs to be done. You take good care of the car and it will take good care of you

[calboykin]

Had a 2007 3.0 with 205k and the engine spun a bearing. 3 days later I had another 2007 3.0 sitting in my driveway. I love these cars and they are an absolute bargain

[PaulVRo]

can someone summarize the video for me what to buy what to avoid? i have adhd and i cant listen to british audio it has no emotional change and i cant connect to what it says for more than a few seconds

[gandsavior]

2005 x3 2.5i with 245000k miles and going strong. Mostly original parts. Oil changes and basic maintenance and cooling system upkeep and you are good. Looking to make it to 500k miles

[channelchangedname]

Well i should see that video before buying 2.0d wirh broken engine and then spending more than 5k€ to repair it. 😩😩

[TheBranden]

Depending on where you live, if you're in the rust belt, the rear abs sensors will get damaged from the reluctor ring swelling which will cause a slew of random issues with your DTC/AWD.

[kenshatkowski]

Have a 2006 down shifts hard has any one had this problem?

[KittyKat-xnfy]

04' X3 Mystery leak somewhere in the cooling system; the dealership has 'fixed' this many times over without actually fixing it!!🤬

[joesmith]

Don't buy the first 3 years of the e83, get the better engine and build quality, go '07 to '10, and there you have bmw'S BEST sav of all time imo, the 2nd gen sucks looks wise.

[dorenpower]

The worst Vechicle we ever owned. BMW never again ...horrible experience.