X3m sounds like a tractor.

S9779 · 09-05-2020, 11:11 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has this sound. Does not always sound like this but the first time I heard it I was looking around for a diesel truck.

stein_325i · 09-05-2020, 11:39 AM

Definitely sounds very weird, almost diesel like. I'd take it to the dealer just to see if they can take a look.

S9779 · 09-05-2020, 11:53 AM

I made an appointment for Thursday what are the chances it sounds normal when I get there. I'm thinking 95%

stein_325i · 09-05-2020, 11:56 AM

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I made an appointment for Thursday what are the chances it sounds normal when I get there. I'm thinking 95%

Very true. Luckily you have the video for proof and can hopefully show a tech.

Transfer · 09-06-2020, 12:20 AM

That sounds funny. Does it settle down? Does it drive fine?

GT500R · 09-06-2020, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by S9779

Just wondering if anyone else has this sound. Does not always sound like this but the first time I heard it I was looking around for a diesel truck.

Can you open the hood and get the sound better? Figure out where it is coming from? Any mods?

MJDBMW · 09-06-2020, 07:13 AM

What kind of fuel are you running and How many miles do you have on it?

serpentine · 09-06-2020, 07:50 AM

I noticed this too, with under 500 miles. I haven’t really checked since and have had break in service. Running 93. Car runs and feels fine.

S9779 · 09-06-2020, 01:28 PM

Sound comes and goes. Only hear it when the car is warmed up. No mods under 1k miles only use shell 93

kzg1969 · 09-06-2020, 01:52 PM

mines is a bit noisy.......but not that bad!

serpentine · 09-07-2020, 07:41 AM

This is my first bimmer, but for what it’s worth, I’ve noticed over the years the same tractor sound from others. Definitely weird.

Young04 · 10-20-2020, 05:15 AM

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I made an appointment for Thursday what are the chances it sounds normal when I get there. I'm thinking 95%

Did you ever figure out what was causing this?

spta97 · 10-20-2020, 06:38 AM

I have a similar sound though not as pronounced. However, I wonder if the vid exaggerates it though.

I have no engine/performance issues but chalked it up to the engine sound to not being a huge factor in the engineering.

Considering the exhaust note I thought they would have put more effort into the exterior isle sound.

2000 miles on mine and usually when I hear it the car is warm after a drive.

Curious if the dealer gives you any response but “normal”.

09-05-2020, 11:11 AM	#1
S9779 New Member 14 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW F97 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	X3m sounds like a tractor. Just wondering if anyone else has this sound. Does not always sound like this but the first time I heard it I was looking around for a diesel truck.
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09-05-2020, 11:39 AM	#2
stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25083 Rep 8,762 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	Definitely sounds very weird, almost diesel like. I'd take it to the dealer just to see if they can take a look. __________________ Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300
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S9779 New Member 14 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW F97 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I made an appointment for Thursday what are the chances it sounds normal when I get there. I'm thinking 95%
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Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	That sounds funny. Does it settle down? Does it drive fine?
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MJDBMW Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 202 Posts Drives: x3MC Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: FLorida iTrader: (0)	What kind of fuel are you running and How many miles do you have on it?
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09-06-2020, 07:50 AM	#8
serpentine Second Lieutenant 164 Rep 285 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: illadelphia iTrader: (0)	I noticed this too, with under 500 miles. I haven’t really checked since and have had break in service. Running 93. Car runs and feels fine.
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09-06-2020, 01:28 PM	#9
S9779 New Member 14 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW F97 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sound comes and goes. Only hear it when the car is warmed up. No mods under 1k miles only use shell 93
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09-06-2020, 01:52 PM	#10
kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	mines is a bit noisy.......but not that bad!
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09-07-2020, 07:41 AM	#11
serpentine Second Lieutenant 164 Rep 285 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: illadelphia iTrader: (0)	This is my first bimmer, but for what it’s worth, I’ve noticed over the years the same tractor sound from others. Definitely weird.
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10-20-2020, 06:38 AM	#13
spta97 Colonel 1394 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I have a similar sound though not as pronounced. However, I wonder if the vid exaggerates it though. I have no engine/performance issues but chalked it up to the engine sound to not being a huge factor in the engineering. Considering the exhaust note I thought they would have put more effort into the exterior isle sound. 2000 miles on mine and usually when I hear it the car is warm after a drive. Curious if the dealer gives you any response but “normal”.
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