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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[@gandsavior1979]

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

[@davidhalley9795]

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.

[@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

[@calboykin2016]

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

[@gustavojavier2353]

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

[@jimbobrust]

Great info Hopefully buying a 2.5 tomorrow

[@themilesdriven]

All the best on your purchase 👍

[@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!

[@rockape4658]

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

[@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

[@themilesdriven]

Hi, I put subtitles in several languages in all my guides so you could watch with subtitles on if my voice is particularly hard for you to listen to? Out of interest is is specifically me that you are struggling with or all British accents? and is it just the guides you are struggling with listening to me or is it the same in the videos where I'm driving a vehicle on camera as well? Appreciate the feedback

[@markusylitalo8376]

In nut shell. Avoid 4syl. engines. Buy 6syl. Gas or Dielsel. This main rule is for every BMW made. The swirl flaps on diesel remove them not replace. Every car brakes at some point. So does E83 so its a guessing game every time. Test drive and check the over look inside and out. If it feels right, buy it. The rest is pure luck. Every seller hides something or "forgets" to tell. Some say look for 06/2006-> on automatic transmission. GM 5sp -> ZF 6sp. After oil change I have no problem with GM... Only BMW's for 18 years.

[@kenshatkowski8880]

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

[@joesmith9216]

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.

[@paveleftimov8554]

2007, 3.0sd - is it good for 2024?

[@lpmm4261]

Definitely!

[@markusylitalo8376]

I disagree with this better quality thing. On the newer they have fixed the old problems but then comes with new ones. For example the M54B30 (03-06) is very desirable engine even today because of its simplicity. The LCI goes from 06/06->. LCI got the ZF auto tranny witch is better than the GM one for many reasons but I got nothing else to complain than in cases with speeds over 100km/h the 6th gear would come in hand. The biggest problem with these transmissions and transfer box are the common believe in forever lasting oil. There is no such thing. My E83 was low milage, 100k miles when I bought it and changed every drop of oil there was anywhere in that thing the first thing I did. GM tranny and transfer works like a clock! I love my 01/06 3.0i M-sport version.

[@paveleftimov8554]

@@lpmm4261 I end bought X5 M57 from 2007 with 235 horse powers.

[@KittyKat-xn7fy]

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

[@Chris-lo4zu]

Trust me when I tell you this, replace your thermostat housing. I just spent all weekend finding and fixing mine. $50 part and super easy to do yourself, or close to $1k to have done for you…

[@KittyKat-xn7fy]

@@Chris-lo4zu Thanks for the reply! My x3 has been at the dealership since Sept 23' We are still waiting on a $497 'drier' OEM part to ship from Germany! I will try to recommend this to the technician...I will never ever purchase another BMW !

[@nonome3198]

Best SUV ever made it... ❤ Bmw

[@Fatdill10]

Same problem with my 325ci I replaced my mounting bracket, my thermostat and housing and resovoir and been good ever since then

[@channelchangedname]

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

[@ImKaynaH]

How many miles are to much?

[@De7eased]

I would say anything over 145

[@dorenpower5147]

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

[@david007007007]

What happened

[@SWRural-fk2ub]

@@david007007007 yes that wasn't very helpful was it?😀

[@Dave-ik9zo]

Meiner ist sehr gut …

[@tyrone4642]

@@david007007007 hes a soyboy liberal who wanted a cheap luxury vehicle for the little money he had to spend on a car and didnt do any maintenance on it than it died and he blames bmw

[@markusylitalo8376]

In my opinion there are way too many people owning a BMW who should't! If you want a low maintenance car, for f***s sake don't buy a BMW or any German premium car over all. These are so high tech cars at their building times that they requires extra maintenance at all time. Even cut the service intervals to half. Change transmission fluids within 80k miles / 120k km. I necessary don't point at you. But you get the point. And every manufacturer has their monday versions that you got to suffer it.