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  1. #1
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    08 x3

    Afternoon all. My grandfather after talking bad of BMWs and my E32 suddenly saw an 08 X3 that he is interested in. If I remember right that is the N52 l6, any issues of concern on these cars/engines besides normal suspension stuff? I am pretty well versed in the old M50 world and know they are relatively rock solid. I do not know the N52 or how dual vanoss is let alone valvetronic. If I remember the ad it has all the service records and was/is owned by a nationwide insurance rep.
    Thanks.
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    The n52 is an awful motor get 04-06 they still have the M54, all 06’s have M-Sport front an rear bumpers. The n52 has a $300 electric water pump,valve cover bolts snap as every single bolt on the engine is aluminum. You can’t beat the M54 it’s basically just like an m50 except for the DISA valave and daul vanos
    Last edited by e30luv318i; 04-05-2018 at 07:18 PM.
    Me E30 87/ 325i + F25 12/ M-Sport + E32 94/ 740i

    G/F’s E34 92/ 525iT + F48 18/ X1

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    Here’s my gf’s 06 msport



    and my 05 with facelift bumpers





    Last edited by e30luv318i; 04-05-2018 at 07:16 PM.
    Me E30 87/ 325i + F25 12/ M-Sport + E32 94/ 740i

    G/F’s E34 92/ 525iT + F48 18/ X1

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    This is probably the most info on what to look for when you buy one

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZObJsaHXCI4
    Me E30 87/ 325i + F25 12/ M-Sport + E32 94/ 740i

    G/F’s E34 92/ 525iT + F48 18/ X1

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    94 325ic, 08 X3 3.0si
    I bought my 3.0si last May and I can say that I love it and kinda not like it. I love the looks the x3 and the interior, but mechanically I'm concerned about it. Bought mine with 130,000 miles on it (probably a big mistake), but it had no rust whatsoever so I pulled the trigger. Two months after I got it, it had a vacuum leak which I tried to fix myself and couldn't get it running. Towed it to a shop to spend 300 bucks to fix. When I took the intake off I noticed that 2 of the motor mount bolts sheared off. Heard its a common problem for these. I haven't fix it yet. Recently I heard little noise then it started vibrating. I looked everywhere on the car and couldn't find the issue. I'm guessing a motor mount went bad. Haven't fixed it yet either. It's slowly starting to piss me off. Then this morning on my way to work I was stopped sitting in traffic when all of a sudden I heard a really loud clunk. It scared the shit out of me. I kept driving it to work with no problem, and took a quick look all around the car and couldn't find anything. At lunch I,m going to comb over it better. I'm starting to get a little frustrated with it.But I think it's hit or miss with these vehicles, you could get a solid car or a demon that will rape your wallet. I honestly want to keep it cause I fell in love with the car.

    Just wanted to share my experience with the car. I never really let a popular opinion sway me to whether buy a car or not. But if you're seriously thinking of buying one, make sure you look that thing all over and maybe even get a PPI.

    I wish you luck.

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