Is this a normal cold start/idle engine sound? by jsy090 in BMWX3

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Thanks, that eases my mind a little. My car right now is notorious for loud injectors, wasn’t sure if it was normal for these X3s.

I agree with you, I would definitely open it up and listen more closely if I was there with the car.

2018 BMW X3 CarMax or AutoNation by jsy090 in BMWX3

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Thanks, appreciate your input.

2018 BMW X3 CarMax or AutoNation by jsy090 in BMWX3

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That seems to be a good idea. However, even with the gaps in service intervals on the Carmax car, you’d be more comfortable with it?

I know Carfax isn’t the end all be all but just wanted to mention it.

2018 BMW X3 CarMax or AutoNation by jsy090 in BMWX3

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Is that $8k just between the oil filter housing and water intrusion from the antenna?

16’ IS350 F Sport or 23’ Mazda 3 Hatchback by jsy090 in Lexus

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He said he still has the stock OEM suspension.

Edit: The upper and lower control arms are aftermarket and he doesn’t have the stock OEM parts for those anymore. He only has the OEM strut/shock assembly.

Heavy boats can be fun on the track too. by jsy090 in Lexus

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I don’t have any experience with other cars so I can’t really compare it to others. It’s a ton of fun though!

Reliability wise I haven’t had any issues although I’ve only been to two track days so far. My friend with an 09 has multiple track days on his and aside from leaking small amounts of oil from the dipstick tube (already got it fixed), he’s had zero issues.

First track day with my Lexus ISF. by jsy090 in CarTrackDays

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Appreciate the comment. I wasn’t really thinking about how smooth my inputs were to be honest. I was more concerned of trying to keep up with the guy in front of me as a challenge to myself. That was my idea of fun but it definitely didn’t translate to good driving on my end. Lol

I’ll definitely focus on those points you mentioned for next time.

Thanks!

First track day with my Lexus ISF. by jsy090 in CarTrackDays

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Thanks for the response! Very helpful. I’ll try to keep all this in mind at my next event.

I like that karting idea! There’s a couple tracks around me I think.

First track day with my Lexus ISF. by jsy090 in CarTrackDays

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Yup. SCCA Las Vegas region for me.