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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread 2014 X3 N20 2.0 Thoughts after 13k.From this source it appears the defects extend well into even the 2015 model year.
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread 2014 X3 N20 2.0 Thoughts after 13k.Right. I don't understand OP statement that by "appearance" the guides were changed. That needs to be verified.
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread People with high mileage vehicles who run supertech full synthetic oil.That depends entirely on the motor. There's certainly motors out there that aren't likely to make it to 250k without major work -...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread 2014 X3 N20 2.0 Thoughts after 13k.For good reason given failure is often catastrophic. What does this mean though? Did you inspect with a borescope? Are you able to...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.Maybe not so simple of a task for AI then, lol. I'll take your word for it. I'm a bit surprised by Buick also, although GM in general...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.So we're back to square one. VW owners are more likely to report problems, while Toyota/Lexus owners are more likely to not notice...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.👍 If you run it for 10 years. On a 5 year run (as previously mentioned - and more indicative of the newer vehicles out there on the...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.It's an owner survey. This was pointed out a few pages back, and their study methodology is clear as day. That you are asking for...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.Surveying the original owner of a 3 year old vehicle about the problems they've experienced with their vehicle over the most recent 12...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.Agreed there's some variability year to year (which again is to be expected as each study year is looking at a different model year)...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Bought a Lexus ES350.I haven't had any problems locating and ordering OEM parts for my Toyota's, which are both about 20 years old at this point. Have you...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.Not that much, but of course it's going to shift a bit year to year as each study brings new data for the new model year. What's...
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TYes wife & I, and for a very long time, I have owned, insured and maintained the vehicle my mother drives. 2008 corolla will be sold...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.Nah. That's not how the study works. "The J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) identifies problems experienced by...
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Ttrd1zz replied to the thread Best New Mid-Size SUV ?.*Gasp!* is a good way to put it. (you'll find VW at the bottom)
