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Car and driver appreciates the impressive interior layout that yields a nearly perfect driving position, while at the same time offering rear passengers the kind of legroom they might expect in a onesizebigger ute. Even without the available sport package, it stops, steers and corners like a bmw should. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2 head. This amazing 2008 msport metallic silver bmw x3 e83 4wd delivers on road sophistication. The x3 is one of the newest breeds of suvs that forgoes offroad pretense in favor. Protect you and your family with these safety features. Oil leaks from engine area oil leaks from engine area valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. That doesnt mean the x3 is an suv in name only, though. Want to make your 2008 bmw x3 one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. Read more and see photos of the thirdgeneration x3 at car and driver. This has happened in our 2008 and our 2007 bmw x3 s. Dr neil cranston has owned his x3 for two years, and says it the best car he has driven or owned in 40 years of motoring. The 2008 bmw x3 has 16 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 49,425 miles average. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 200820 128i and 5i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 20062011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 20092011 335d sedans, 20062012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 200720 328i.

Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new bmw x3series. This has happened in our 2008 and our 2007 bmw x3s. We get water leaking into the floor panels of each side, back and front. Search over,900 listings to find the best local deals. The 2008 bmw x3 gets muchneeded improvements to its ride and its interior, but its still more ruggedthough not as refinedas the acura rdx. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Everything from dashboard kits and floor mats, to steering wheel covers, seat covers, sun shades and car organizers is available in our store. The higher seating position makes you see the road ahead better and the good handling makes it. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the. All of that continues for 2008, along with the introduction of active head restraints and a rollover system on all models. The data below is updated daily, based on used car inventory for sale on carfax.

Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain 2008 20 128i and 5i convertibles, 128i, 5i, and m coupes, 20072010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 202015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1. Introduced in 2004, the x3 is basically an offshoot of the bmw x5, although the x3 is a bit larger, lighter, has more interior and cargo space, and offers a whole new range of innovative features that were not available on previous models of the bmw x5 although most of the features of the new x3 are also available in the new x5. The 2020 x3 delivers strong acceleration, agile handling, and premium interior finishes that make it one of car and driver s favorites in a dense field of compact luxury crossovers. He likes the easy of entry with the high driving position, the cornering and driver control, the torque at low speed, the size of the cabin, and the look. Please allow up to 30 days after completion of a safty recall on you vehicle for this data to be updated.

The 2008 bmw x3 delivers very competitive allwheel drive performance, though some may find its suspension a little too stiff and the price a bit high for its class. So far, he has had no problems with his pride and joy. Derived from the 3series lineup, its a fourdoor with a wagon back, a taller ride height, and allwheel drive. Feb 29, 2008 the bmw 3series is a perennial winner of car and drivers 10best cars award and has won every comparison test in which it has competed since the e90 series was launched in 2005. Performance is excellent, braking system is advanced and handling is good. Jul 24, 2008 when bmw decides to call it a sport activity vehicle, sav for short, instead as is the case with the bmw x3. Nhtsa overall safety rating nhtsa driver frontal rating 20 2008 bm x3. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. When bmw decides to call it a sport activity vehicle, sav for short, instead as is the case with the bmw x3. For general information regarding safety recalls, please call the bmw recall hotline at 800 5257417. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Bmw e46 front power seat switch left 617036125 oem 9906 323 325 328 330 m3 x3. Used 2008 bmw 3 series for sale with photos cargurus.

Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain 200820 128i and 5i convertibles, 128i, 5i, and m coupes, 20072010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 202015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1. The 2008 bmw x3 is a sport utility vehicle that places much more emphasis on sport than utility. The x3 offers the versatility you need from suvs with the sportiness typical of a bmw. It is now 2017 and, having used this car for my daily driver for 7 years, it now has over 191k miles on it with the original clutch. Bmw s new ultimate service is the only nocost maintenance program in the industry that provides owners all scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, wiper blade inserts, rotors and other wear and tear items at no charge.

However, if its a drivers car with wagonlike space you seek, wed say a. Weve been pretty adamant about the fact that the bmw x3 is one of the best cars currently in. Dr neil cranston has owned his x3 for two years, and says it the best car he has driven or owned in 40 years of. Previously untouchable in the premium compact suv segment, the bmw x3 now finds itself with some impressive competition. The x3s drivetrain is equipped with bmws xdrive allwheeldrive system, dynamic stability control and hill descent control, revised for 2007 to give it even better grip and control. Dec 18, 2017 bmws compact suv is redesigned for 2018. Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 bmw x3 by the nhtsa. The 2008 bmw x3 is sort of a tall 3 series wagon and will entertain enthusiast drivers accordingly.

Bilstein 4600 series shock absorber are designed specifically to help your stock height truck, van or suv. Car and driver recently tested the new x3 and came away with similar conclusions. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru outback lease. Make those hours you spent behind the wheel as comfortable as possible. Search over 22,800 listings to find the best local deals.

The suv comes with bmw s competitive fouryear50,000mile basic warranty. Exterior styling is becoming dated, but the interior is widely seen as comfortable and of bmwlevel quality. Its not the car for you if you need to use your spine or go offroading. With our extensive choice of 2008 bmw x3 interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. Hissing noise from drivers side front suspension dustin halter. In the 200410 bmw x3, youll find a capable luxury suv that can hang with. We have 94 2008 bmw x3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1owner cars, and 150 personal use cars.

The 2008 bmw x3 bears all the hallmarks of bmw styling, but its beginning to show its age. Both vehicles feature nearly identical standard tech options. Towing vehicles can tow a minimum of 2,000 pounds see. Bmw calls its suvs sport activity vehicles and, indeed, driving the bmw x3 is not like driving other suvs. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 20 128i and 5i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 20062011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 20092011 335d sedans, 20062012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 200720 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, while a sixspeed automatic with. With the x3, a driver can actually improve upon their talents and reflexes, thanks to the xdrive allwheeldrive system. The manufacturers suggested retail price msrp is the sticker price for this vehicle, including optional equipment, when it was new.