Originally Posted by mkc15 (Post 5270417)

Folks, I chanced upon a Aug-2019 made X3 20d in Luxuryline spec with ~20k on odo in very good condition inside out. It is under warranty and BSI as well. Need your inputs on arriving at a price I can offer. Is 50L a fair deal? Thanx

Originally Posted by Satyajeet02 (Post 5294679)

Thanks for a such detailed review.

I've been driving my X3 for a little over 1 year and drove 15,000+ km. I am pretty happy with the drive, however, there are few things that I am finding concerning.

1. We never used the cigarette lighter, but found that it wasn't working when we used after nearly 10 months. BMW team shared that the fuse wasn't working and replaced it in the first service.

2. A/c wasn't very effective and noisy, they replaced the air-filter saying it was choked but it is still noisy and ineffective. Now they are saying they'll replace another part to make it work.

3. Yesterday I saw a bulge in once of the tires and am told that it needs to be replaced. I'll have to pay 25% of the price, even though it is under insurance. BMW team didn't notice/flag anything when the car was given for service in December end.

I've never any such issues with my previous cars, even though they weren't so expensive. Is this normal? Anyone else faced such issues? Coz I am just wondering if they've given me some faulty vehicle.

Originally Posted by worldcrawler (Post 5327989)

A bucket list trip to Ladakh from Bangalore in the beast! What a car!!! In a 8500 kms trip not even a single glitch, reliability redefined. Thank you BMW for making such a car. Turned head wherever it went, high mountain passes and some of the remote locations of ladakh including places where there are no roads, this is the first G01 to reach most of the locations! :)

Originally Posted by worldcrawler (Post 5327989)

A bucket list trip to Ladakh from Bangalore in the beast! What a car!!! In a 8500 kms trip not even a single glitch, reliability redefined. Thank you BMW for making such a car. Turned head wherever it went, high mountain passes and some of the remote locations of ladakh including places where there are no roads, this is the first G01 to reach most of the locations! :)

Originally Posted by worldcrawler (Post 5328161)

Few glimpses of the colourful Ladakh landscape…

Originally Posted by worldcrawler (Post 5327989)

A bucket list trip to Ladakh from Bangalore in the beast! What a car!!!

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts (Post 5328463)

Man what drool-worthy pictures :loveit, eagerly waiting for the detailed travelogue.

And thanks for showing what the X3 is actually capable of, reliability included! Many wouldn’t even dare to take a car with so many electronics to such places including me :)

Originally Posted by Dr.AD (Post 5328685)

Wow! Amazing pictures, and an amazing story! I do not recall reading about or seeing pictures of anyone driving their BMW to Ladakh. This is the first time I am seeing a BMW driven to such stunning locations, and especially to those mountain passes with no roads. Fantastic achievement to drive your X3 to Ladakh! Congratulations to you and I applaud your spirit.

Originally Posted by abirnale (Post 5328704)

I am cursing myself for not noticing this entire thread earlier. This is just an amazing car, great ownership review, and the best exploration logs! Ladakh takes the cake - beautiful sojourn you had! Looking forward to reading a more detailed account of your Himalayan journey. Loving the pictures 😍

Originally Posted by kiran_aithal (Post 5328742)

Wonderful pictures - both of the location and the X3 in it. Driving my X4 to Ladakh is sure on my bucket list too. Eagerly awaiting the detailed report.

Originally Posted by jkrishnakj (Post 5328830)

The pictures are totally mind blowing. What a trip! You bring the entire landscape to life by those visuals. Lovely!

Originally Posted by bhushan08 (Post 5329092)

Fantastics pics and an amazing trip! And tempts me to plan the same with my X3, it has been on the bucket list for too long!

Look forward to the detailed travelogue.

Originally Posted by sweetvar26 (Post 5340290)

Gone through your entire travelogue worldcrawler, as a photo enthusiast, a fellow BMW fan and being an owner of BMWs, I have to say congratulations on making such a trip and thank you for the lovely photos. Wish you many more trips and miles. Safe driving buddy.

Originally Posted by itwasntme (Post 5340447)

Just amazing, thank you for letting Walter Mittys like me enjoy your experience from my armchair :D.

By the way, did you give your vehicle for service afterwards? I'm keen to know if there was any unusual wear-and-tear etc.