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doogle posted:Pretty sure the non-sport 335s until like 2009 don't have the secondary oil cooler. Even when my car was stock I would go into limp mode on the 2nd-3rd run (autocross) due to oil temperatures and I HAVE the secondary oil cooler. This right here is a deal breaker for me. One of my primary reasons to get this car (especially in MT) was to take it to the track. I will keep an eye out for a better deal. Thanks for all the helpful responses.
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What about this car for 25k? It has all the packages I want. I like the silver with black interior, but i'm a little hesitant about the mods done (stemming from the fact that I don't know whether they are quality products or not). The car is out of warranty, but most 2007s will be, and thats not a huge concern for me. Car:
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andy6387 posted:
The mods aren't that extreme, and since it is out of warranty you don't really have to worry about if the car was flagged for tuning by the dealer. You should make sure that he includes the stock downpipes though, if you ever have to get emissions done you will need them since the RR downpipes are catless. Stock downpipes from the dealer also run about $1k. The o2 fix makes it so you won't get a CEL light but you will still fail a sniffer. The JB3 is about to be outdated, but good news is you can upgrade to the JB4 for about $150. That car with those mods should be good for around 350 rwhp on map 5 (~14psi). I would also try and get all the stock parts for the car you can, if you want to run D stock in autocross you're going to need them. edit: as far as the quality, the KWs are pretty much the go to suspension if you aren't doing the BMW performance one. Downpipes are downpipes, the JB3(/4) is one of the best piggyback tunes you can get (although the 1.4 firmware on it is outdated, 2.0 is the newest), The DCI is up for debate because it isn't a cold air intake like the stock one is, but there is a lot more flow than the stocker. I personally use the DCI but many people use the stock box with a drop in high flow filter. Try and get the stock airbox. edit:  Click here for the full 1993x1590 image. My household goods need to get here from virginia so I can install my winter wheels. I also just did a bunch of powerslides in the parking lot! doogle fucked around with this message at 23:58 on Jan 10, 2011 |
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Has anyone ever bought Bavarian Soundwerks replacement speakers? Both front mids on my e36 managed to go out at the same time, and the BSW replacement option is nearly half the price of getting dealer replacements. BSW seems like a good option but I'm unsure of their quality. Specifically, these ones: http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product/489/323/BMW-E36-Midrange-Front/
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leica posted:I've been thinking about getting into a 318ti because I love the idea of a RWD hatch and I love the looks of them. Even though they are a bit rare when they do pop up they are pretty drat cheap, I may pick one up with some issues and make a project out of it. I don't think the cooling issues are quite as pronounced with the 4 cylinder motors, as it shouldn't get quite as hot in the engine compartment, but plastic still goes brittle and breaks eventually. If it is still on the original water pump, the impeller could break. The expansion tank can and hose necks can crack, and there are a couple of plastic coolant hose fittings on the engine block that can also break. This is for the M44 engine, not so sure about the M42. The ti was first sold in the US in 95, and that was the only year for the M42, so no profile gasket issues. Pretty bulletproof cars really, and a great model specific community that has tackled pretty much everything. I'd recommend finding a sport model. Same engine, but they get an upgraded suspension and M badges on the door trim that no one will believe are factory.
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Potential buyer looking for some advice... I want a Z3. It's in my price range and I always wanted a sporty car that's a lot of fun to drive. I've done a bit of googling, and apart from the occasional one with a leaky roof they seem to hold up well mechanically. Apparently you burn through tyres quite quick too and fuel consumption is non too good... Also it's going to cost me roughly 22.5k aussie dollars. Another problem, BMWs are a lot rarer in this part of the world, so parts and servicing will cost a shitload more than you lucky yanks and euros. Can anyone offer me any further, more personal advice? I'd love to find out more before I take the plunge...
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BMW tip of the day: be sure to never lose traction with your car on slippery roads or it will catch fire. they removed the uncut footage and replaced it with a boring interview. http://jalopnik.com/5730440/bmw-burns-like-atlanta-because-of-a-little-snow eames fucked around with this message at 17:44 on Jan 11, 2011 |
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"Literally", what a twat, but I chuckled.
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Marching Powder posted:I want a Z3. Make sure to get it checked out somewhere qualified like a dealership or specialist that knows about the subframe tearing issue and knows how to check for it.
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Welp, the year hass been a good one and I just earned myself a 25% raise so it's time for a new car! I'll admit that I'm a straight up Audi fan and I would literally kill someone (yes, I really would kill you) to get my hands on a used RS4 for a decent price, but there really aren't any out there that I can find. That said, even with a 25% raise I can't justify the premium that Audi's demand for the new models and so I find myself looking at the 135i's! I'll probably end up leasing it as I don't want to be locked into a 60 month finance deal. I test drove the Mustang GT and Camaro SS back in November and then compared it agains the 135i. I'll admit that I'm a sucker for Euro sports cars but the Mustang GT really did impress me with it's performance and, surprisingly, its interior. I sat in the California Edition and it really does have a good interior for an American car. The one thing that really disappointed me about the Mustang GT was how much body roll that car has stock. The Camaro SS felt like a goddamn 3 year old designed its interior and the fact that it goes like a bat out of hell isn't enough to make me want to drive one every day. Unrelated to the cars in particular but also important to me was the fact that both the salesmen for Ford and Chevrolet acted like completed tools and told bald faced lies. "What, you want to know how the Mustang GT compares against the Camaro SS in a drag race? Mustang GT by a good 4-5 seconds!" I'm not making that up. That was enough to make me walk out of that dealership. I don't know what it is about American car salesmen but it's like they pick the most "salesy" people they can find and them give them a huge shot of douchebag for good measure. I test drove a 135i with the premium and M package with the DCT and holy poo poo that transmission blew me away. The Camaro and Mustang transmissions felt like molasses and I don't know how I ever got it into my head that American cars have interiors on par with their Euro counterparts because the 135 blew them away in that category too. So I called my local BMW dealership to see what they could do to find me the following; 2011 135i Exterior - Montego Blue Metallic Interior - Lemon Boston Leather Interior Trim - Gray Poplar Wood Convenience Package Premium Package 7-Speed DCT Harman Kardon Surround Satellite Radio Double Spoke Style 182 All spec'd out MSRP is $45,372 The kicker is that the dealership says that nothing like this exists so I have to order it from the factory. Not knowing anything about BMW speccing options, is the above a decently spec'd car? The website is a little strange the way it packages things together so I want to make sure that I have the correct options before I even consider ordering this. I'm also thinking a 3 year lease @ 15,000 miles per year should be fine since I'll keep my current vehicle ('97 Toyota 4Runner) as my fun car that I can take to the mountains and off-road. Thoughts? Better options? McDeth fucked around with this message at 01:16 on Jan 12, 2011 |
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Lowclock posted:Make sure to get it checked out somewhere qualified like a dealership or specialist that knows about the subframe tearing issue and knows how to check for it. gently caress me drunk what a set-back. Will do, thanks.
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More buying questions by me, thanks for the responses already. How much risk is involved with buying a pre-modded car like the second one I posted above? The car is out of warranty, and I would hate for the engine (or turbo) to blow up 2 weeks after I get the car. Will third party extended warranties (like WarrantyDirect) cover a car that has a chip in it? Does anybody have any experience with this?
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andy6387 posted:Will third party extended warranties (like WarrantyDirect) cover a car that has a chip in it? Does anybody have any experience with this? Those aren't really worth the money unless you have a really good buddy who is also a service writer at a dealership and will be for the entire term of the warranty. By "aren't worth the money" I mean "a loving waste of money." Unless you have someone willing to go to bat with the warranty company, including arguing with them about the legitimacy of a claim, you won't get anything out of them. As long as the HPFP issue is under BMW warranty, that's all you should really worry about. E: no one really has lots of miles and years on these cars, so basically drive it and enjoy it. Please also be aware that direct injection engines in general will have significant problems with carbon deposits on the valves and will benefit greatly (far more than a normal fuel injected or carbureted car) from Seafoaming on a regular basis. I'd recommend a can of Seafoam with every loving oil change in a DI car; 1/3 for the fuel system and 2/3 for topend cleaning. Here, I found you an article with pictures describing what I'm talking about, it's even an E90: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464348 Sterndotstern fucked around with this message at 01:55 on Jan 12, 2011 |
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McDeth posted:Welp, the year hass been a good one and I just earned myself a 25% raise so it's time for a new car! I'll admit that I'm a straight up Audi fan and I would literally kill someone (yes, I really would kill you) to get my hands on a used RS4 for a decent price, but there really aren't any out there that I can find. That said, even with a 25% raise I can't justify the premium that Audi's demand for the new models and so I find myself looking at the 135i's! I'll probably end up leasing it as I don't want to be locked into a 60 month finance deal. You can get an '08 135i for like ~25k with similar options, how much would you be paying over 3 years for a lease? Edit: it wouldn't have DCT so nevermind unless you like the 6MT/steptronic
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McDeth posted:
If you can wait until summer, spend an extra few thousand and get a 1 Series M coupe. That is, if you can a) find one, and b) get it without any dealer markups.
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MrChips posted:If you can wait until summer, spend an extra few thousand and get a 1 Series M coupe. That is, if you can a) find one, and b) get it without any dealer markups. This is going to end up not having the DCT he likes so much though. I'm sure a tune would bring it up to at least the M's power level, if not more, although I don't know if there's a way to do this without voiding warranties like they have for Subarus and stuff. I really like that 135, but I like it more with the blacked-out trim from the M package.
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Doesn't the M sport package just add a bunch of M logos or have things changed since that Top Gear episode?
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Cojawfee posted:Doesn't the M sport package just add a bunch of M logos or have things changed since that Top Gear episode? On the 135 it adds sport seats, steering wheel, speed delimiter (155mph instead of like 137 or something), different wheels, anthracite headliner, shadowline trim, and rear "diffuser" (plastic thing on the bottom of the rear bumper, isn't diffusing poo poo). The whole point of it was for the upgraded suspension on the 335i, but they went ahead and made that suspension standard for the 135i. Also you can get different paint colors, my lemans blue 135 required the m sport package to get it (lol) doogle fucked around with this message at 05:04 on Jan 12, 2011 |
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Lowclock posted:This is going to end up not having the DCT he likes so much though. I'm sure a tune would bring it up to at least the M's power level, if not more, although I don't know if there's a way to do this without voiding warranties like they have for Subarus and stuff. The 1 Series M won't have the DCT? Is that confirmed or just speculation? There are a couple of reasons I'm considering the 135 right now instead of waiting. First, it's a lot cheaper than anything that can compete (performance wise) from Audi. Second, my current car is about to die and I need to put it in for some major service. If I do end up getting the BMW then it will be come my secondary vehicle. I like the whole idea of the 1 Series M but personally I'm not sure if it's going to be worth the premium over the standard 135... Finally, I want to be able to reassess my options in 2-3 years and hence the lease over financing. Maybe by then I'll have enough to buy a real car (Audi)  I'd be paying around 600 for a 3 year lease (plus TTL). I haven't got a formal quote yet, but that's my guess. McDeth fucked around with this message at 06:22 on Jan 12, 2011 |
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McDeth posted:The 1 Series M won't have the DCT? Is that confirmed or just speculation? There are rumors that it might be available with the DCT box down the line, but BMW's own press release mentions only that it's getting its own special 6 speed manual. E: And it's only available in white, black, or orange. kimbo305 posted:Are you married to a DCT? I got the sense that the Mustang and Camaro had auto transmissions? I know it's not what you're looking for, but have you considered the Mazda MX-5 Miata Eunos Roadster? Lowclock fucked around with this message at 07:40 on Jan 12, 2011 |
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Lowclock posted:There are rumors that it might be available with the DCT box down the line, but BMW's own press release mentions only that it's getting its own special 6 speed manual. OMFG I would kill for a car in orange. Seriously my favorite color on the RS4...
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McDeth posted:OMFG I would kill for a car in orange. Seriously my favorite color on the RS4... Are you married to a DCT? I got the sense that the Mustang and Camaro had auto transmissions?
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kimbo305 posted:Are you married to a DCT? I got the sense that the Mustang and Camaro had auto transmissions? The Mustang had a 6-speed and the Camaro had an autotragic. I really liked the way that the DCT felt on the 135 and it reminded of what my driving instructor had said about a well executed DCT transmission. Namely, that you can drive a lot faster with a good DCT (or any good automatic) than a manual transmission. Traditionally I've always preferred a manual transmission over an automatic, but I think I've finally changed my mind.
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McDeth posted:The Mustang had a 6-speed and the Camaro had an autotragic. I really liked the way that the DCT felt on the 135 and it reminded of what my driving instructor had said about a well executed DCT transmission. Namely, that you can drive a lot faster with a good DCT (or any good automatic) than a manual transmission. Traditionally I've always preferred a manual transmission over an automatic, but I think I've finally changed my mind. If you are going to spend 45k, I just did a quick search on Audi's website and found 2 CPO RS4s for under 45k...both of them are 2007s. Don't know if Audi leases their CPO vehicles though.
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McDeth posted:I really liked the way that the DCT felt on the 135 and it reminded of what my driving instructor had said about a well executed DCT transmission. Namely, that you can drive a lot faster with a good DCT (or any good automatic) than a manual transmission. Traditionally I've always preferred a manual transmission over an automatic, but I think I've finally changed my mind. If you're looking for a daily driver, I say get the one that is the most satisfying, regardless of how fast you can drive it.
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ozziegt posted:If you are going to spend 45k, I just did a quick search on Audi's website and found 2 CPO RS4s for under 45k...both of them are 2007s. Don't know if Audi leases their CPO vehicles though. Yeah, or the 135i You'd be saving a lot of money. BMW at least will lease CPO cars.
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televiper posted:If you're looking for a daily driver, I say get the one that is the most satisfying, regardless of how fast you can drive it. Most satisfying might be the manual. I had a 6MT 335i with sport package, and now drive a DSG TT. 1/2 the time I miss the feel of the BMW transmission, despite knowing the DSG is a much faster tranny.
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Sanity check from the BMW team! I have the chance to pick-up a 1991 535i with 180,000 miles for about $1,800. It has a few electrical gremlins, and I have not seen the car yet, but I am considering picking it up for a commuter / toy for my niece who needs a basic grocery getter around town. I have 3 other vehicles, so I can afford occasional issues, but I wanted to ask the experts if this was a waste of time with that mileage, or if it might make a decent around-town commuter for my niece (for a few years) after I spruce it up? I'm used to working on older European cars, but I'm admittedly a greenhorn with BMW. Thanks folks!
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whyte posted:Sanity check from the BMW team! Buy it. If not, let me know where its at, because I want it.
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engine-wise the M30 is pretty bulletproof, 180k isn't too bad -- my 535i has 195k on it and runs perfectly, although it did have the engine redone by korman around 160k...
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Based on what I'm being told, mostly switches: sunroof, window, etc. Needs a new headliner and other minor issues-- nothing some TLC won't fix. I'll see if I can take a look at it and will keep you posted. Thanks.
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Replacing most of the suspension bushings will probably do wonders for that car at 180k as well.
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Raymn posted:Immediately when I start my e30 I hear a deep sort of groaning coming from the front somewhere. I'm assuming its a pump of some kind but it goes away after about 5 seconds and never returns until I need to start it up again. Any ideas what this could be or anything to test? Quoting myself to see if anyone has any thoughts.
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Raymn posted:Quoting myself to see if anyone has any thoughts. power steering? check level, flush and replace the fluid and see if that helps.
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Raymn posted:Quoting myself to see if anyone has any thoughts. I get a little bit, but I also get it when I turn the steering wheel at low RPM. Certainly my power steering rack or pump. Fluids are fine on mine. I have full service history for my car and know the rack was replaced a few years back, so its probably the pump in my case.
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Woo what a ride I've been on with my 540. I replaced the clutch shortly after purchasing it along with the slave cylinder. Slave fails 2 years later, along with the ecu, along with a window regulator, and needing to replace the water pump and radiator. Tires and front pads too. Some mention of bushing/wheel bearing at the front too. So, in the end I guess I really do love my BMW because I must be crazy, right? I guess after all this she should be good for a long(?) while. 115k miles, 97 540 Someone tell my wallet it's going to be okay or something.
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First time posting here.. I'm in the market for a used car. I'm a college student whose current car is an ol' 96 Camry with nearly 250k miles on it, but it's currently inoperative and has several problems that are not worth throwing money at. For my next car I'd like to step up from a Camry, and I really want to get an E34 but I have a couple of questions since this will hopefully be my first BMW (I apologize in advance if this poo poo has been asked many times already:) - Would an E34 be a good idea for me since I have no other car to fall back on? I wouldn't want it to unexpectedly break down on me. - Which model is considered the most reliable of this version of the 5 series? - Since I'm going used, what would I need to look out for? (besides the Nikasil issue with the M60 engines) Would the Nikasil problem even be something to worry about these days? - People say BMW = "Bring Money With you." Is this true or just plain bullshit? I've told friends and family that I want a BMW and they've all said that BMWs are expensive to maintain etc etc, but as far as I know their knowledge is all just from word-of-mouth and common (mis?)perception that BMW is expensive overall. - How much money should I spend for an E34? Between Los Angeles and San Diego, the lowest mileage I've come across is ~124k at $3500 on craigslist. I've yet to come across any decent E34 for less than $2500.
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Holy poo poo, I've never heard this before but it's funny as poo poo and sadly true at the same time. My E46 always needs attention in some way, so I guess there is some truth to it. It's not a lot of major stuff, but over time the list of little niggling poo poo to fix gets old. Just off the top of my head, my e46 needs: -trunk taillights -pass side seatbelt catch thing -all 6 pillar covers -fcabs -rtabs -probably shocks too -guibo -probably front control arms I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting, and there are varying levels of 'need' to all that 2002 325ci with 127,xxx miles
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A 9 year car with a significant amount of miles on it needs maintenance? Why I. Seriously though, the E46 is pretty drat infallible save the early subframe issues. If you can DIY most of the work it's not bad at all.
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Stick with a 6 cylinder for ease of repairs/costs/fuel mileage. Learn how to work on your car to save costs, and what ever work you do not feel comfortable doing, go to a good independent shop. The E34 is going to hold its value well, and if you take good care of it, you might be able to sell it for close to what you paid for it. FYI- you might be able to get a E39 525i for just a little more if you keep your eyes peeled.
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