New x3 owner

Becks999 · 10-03-2021, 10:52 AM

Hi all, just put deposit on a x3 2.0d msport. 2019.
Not new to bmw but first x3. Any thing I should be looking at before signing.
Any common issues.

avi66 · 10-03-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Becks999

Hi all, just put deposit on a x3 2.0d msport. 2019.
Not new to bmw but first x3. Any thing I should be looking at before signing.
Any common issues.

Congrats !

Are you buying from a local dealer like Williams ?

DenverSteve · 10-03-2021, 12:24 PM

I would be looking to have a good time enjoying the car. Congratulations. Take a drive up to York for the weekend.

I love York.

Becks999 · 10-03-2021, 01:19 PM

Hi, yes buying from local Williams dealer.

avi66 · 10-03-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Becks999

Hi, yes buying from local Williams dealer.

My advice is triple check everything you're told and ensure everything is in writing. Very poor experience of this BMW dealership, and would not buy from them again.

Hope everything works out ok.

Becks999 · 10-03-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by avi66

My advice is triple check everything you're told and ensure everything is in writing. Very poor experience of this BMW dealership, and would not buy from them again.

Hope everything works out ok.

Hi. Can you elaborate please. Which dealer and what things to check. Do you have examples

The.bands · 10-04-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by avi66

My advice is triple check everything you're told and ensure everything is in writing. Very poor experience of this BMW dealership, and would not buy from them again.

Hope everything works out ok.

Bought my x3 new from Williams (Rochdale) in 2019 and can not fault them really. Had a couple of issues with trim, fading side vents and rear wheel arch trim which had come loose. All replaced no quibble. Service always prompt/efficient.

MediaMan · 10-04-2021, 04:57 PM

Check it's been serviced - recent oil and filter change. Last thing you want is an oil service - average every two-years on condition based servicing. Brake fluid change in 2022 - every 3 years. Well it is on my car. (the servicing details are in the car's menu under vehicle status/servicing requirements.

Plus as it comes to the end of the manufacturers warranty next year, book it in for an end of warranty check, and an MoT test 2-3 weeks before the 3 year anniversary. Usually ensures any warranty items are sorted and you get a clean MoT. Seriously consider the BMW warranty extension too at the end of 3 years - the full package, not named component. You can pay zero, £250 or £500 excess. It's far more comprehensive than most aftermarket warranties which leave the insurer with too much wiggle room to say no.

My only niggle is BMW servicing costs can be a shock on the pocket, mine's just had a service, the big one, with air and fuel filter too, plus oil and microfilter - £480, thanks and goodbye.

Download the BMW app, as it's useful to check if you've locked the car when lying in bed, wondering. The app could be better, but has some use.

Enjoy the car.

Becks999 · 10-05-2021, 02:30 PM

Thanks media man.
Yeah still haggling with them. My next questions are the service issues.

Do you know how much full extended warranty is please.

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DenverSteve Lieutenant 969 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Denver / L.A. iTrader: (0)	I would be looking to have a good time enjoying the car. Congratulations. Take a drive up to York for the weekend. I love York.
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MediaMan Private First Class 83 Rep 185 Posts Drives: X3 3.0dM, Phytonic Blue Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: SW Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Check it's been serviced - recent oil and filter change. Last thing you want is an oil service - average every two-years on condition based servicing. Brake fluid change in 2022 - every 3 years. Well it is on my car. (the servicing details are in the car's menu under vehicle status/servicing requirements. Plus as it comes to the end of the manufacturers warranty next year, book it in for an end of warranty check, and an MoT test 2-3 weeks before the 3 year anniversary. Usually ensures any warranty items are sorted and you get a clean MoT. Seriously consider the BMW warranty extension too at the end of 3 years - the full package, not named component. You can pay zero, £250 or £500 excess. It's far more comprehensive than most aftermarket warranties which leave the insurer with too much wiggle room to say no. My only niggle is BMW servicing costs can be a shock on the pocket, mine's just had a service, the big one, with air and fuel filter too, plus oil and microfilter - £480, thanks and goodbye. Download the BMW app, as it's useful to check if you've locked the car when lying in bed, wondering. The app could be better, but has some use. Enjoy the car.
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Becks999 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Bmw x3 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Thanks media man. Yeah still haggling with them. My next questions are the service issues. Do you know how much full extended warranty is please.
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