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Old 06-21-2024 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyras
My sales person mentioned oil changes every year or ? miles and said it was $250. The first 3 years/30,000 miles are included, I think.


X5 I liked.

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Look at it from this perspective Patty I was chatting with a guy who paid 1,035 for an oil change on his Ferrari California. Then again I pay around 70 for the WRX and a little less for the S, with my coupons
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Old 06-21-2024 | 05:59 AM
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Nice, Patty. Is that dealer pricing for an oil change? We have a couple reputable places we deal with for routine maintenance for the Honda and P car.
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Old 06-21-2024 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyras

^6-20-2024. 2024 BMW X3.



^6-20-2024. 2024 BMW X3.

Okay, friends, what do you have to say about this SUV? I've never considered a BMW before. I was told an oil change is $250.

As you may know I've been test driving different vehicles, looking for something to replace my 2017 Honda Pilot with. They were all slow. I thought maybe I should look for something else and notice that consumers likes this car and the BMW X5. I drove both. I like this X3 a lot. Even though the stereo is weak. I'm considering selling 2017 NSX and getting a nicer daily. The X5 was nice but maybe a little bigger than I really need and it was $30,000 more.
If you want one that scoots (sorry David) check for an X3 M40i, they're very quick.

We've had a few BMW's, currently have 2 in the household. Good cars. Oil changes will be a bit more at the dealer but they'll always have your back if anything goes wrong. Service intervals tend to be longer on German cars, though cost a bit more.

Regards to the stereo, look for one with the Harmon Kardon system, it is considerably better than the base stereo.
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Old 06-21-2024 | 07:46 AM
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Patty, you got me interested in looking at BMW's, and I found this one, the X4 Coupe SUV.

It's very similar to your Crosstour, which I know you like. You may want to consider this.
Old 06-21-2024 | 08:02 AM
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I didn't ask but I assume it's a Loveland BMW since that's where Julie works. She owns a 2024 X3 but she leases it and hers has the inline 6 cylinder, not the 4 cylinder.
Old 06-21-2024 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jukngene
Patty, you got me interested in looking at BMW's, and I found this one, the X4 Coupe SUV.

It's very similar to your Crosstour, which I know you like. You may want to consider this.
Oo, yes. I'll check those out. I am only 24 hours into this BMW lark. I haven't even "built" one yet. Thank you for that heads-up, Gene.

BTW, the X5 I like is very similar in color to my 2015 Crosstour. I just got the Costco price sent over. It brought the price down from $73,195 to $68,220. Out the door with the doc fee of $599 it's $68,819. It's amazing to find a vehicle that will discount a car now since some of the Hybrids are at or over list for comparatively inferior cars.

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Old 06-21-2024 | 08:38 PM
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I did it. I added a 7 year full extended warranty and a 5 year maintenance plan. It's fast and has an awesome stereo. I've got a lot of learning ahead of me.


^6-21-2024. 2025 BMW X5. My sales person, Julie, with me. She was a delight. We both teared up talking about our dogs. We both have teal walls in our bedrooms.

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Old 06-22-2024 | 04:25 AM
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^ I like the colour, congrats. Looks nice. Does it match your bedroom walls ?
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Old 06-22-2024 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroptzero
^ I like the colour, congrats. Looks nice. Does it match your bedroom walls ?
Not a match for the walls because they are darker and more saturated but it's quite close to my 2015 Honda Crosstour.


^6-15-2024.



^6-15-2024.
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Old 06-22-2024 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
If you want one that scoots (sorry David) check for an X3 M40i, they're very quick.

We've had a few BMW's, currently have 2 in the household. Good cars. Oil changes will be a bit more at the dealer but they'll always have your back if anything goes wrong. Service intervals tend to be longer on German cars, though cost a bit more.

Regards to the stereo, look for one with the Harmon Kardon system, it is considerably better than the base stereo.
It has the Harmon Kardon stereo. I love it!!



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