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Nait Sirhc posted:Debating between e60 535i and W211 Mercedes E55 AMG for the next car :/ If you're anywhere near Ontario, Canada or Florida please sell me your 330i. They're hard to come by here.
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voltron posted:Anyone have a carfax account for its VIN? Wbabl93424pn56352  Any M car you run across should have a VIN starting with WBS not WBA.
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Das Volk posted:
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html It's an M3 according to this decoder
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Das Volk posted:
That's the first thing I thought of posting, but I ran the vin through the decoder Captain Postal linked and it said M3, so  Though I thought I recalled something about some of the latter-day M5s being made on the line with standard 5ers and getting WBA VINs, maybe that's a thing with some M3s too? Still seems fishy to me, especially with the likely body damage, the ricey faux-CSL tail, etc. That listing in general is just a bunch of red flags.
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Feb 25, 2014 09:25
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Viper_3000 posted:This method has always worked for me. Give this a shot. I got a chance to try this tonight and no dice, so I guess my batteries have died again, or something else is broken. I'll get new batteries and give it another shot. In the mean time people at work are telling me to spray lube into the lock, that's as bad an idea as it sounds right?
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Feb 25, 2014 23:01
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Cakefool posted:I got a chance to try this tonight and no dice, so I guess my batteries have died again, or something else is broken. I'll get new batteries and give it another shot. In the mean time people at work are telling me to spray lube into the lock, that's as bad an idea as it sounds right? Yeah that's not your problem.
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Feb 25, 2014 23:04
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it's not the door "ACTUATOR" is it? They do go wonky on the E46. I included a new one with the E46 I recently sold as it popped up some error codes during the PPI. Door wouldn't open on first click x number of times. In other news: BMW finally stopped accepting manual transmission orders on the 5 Series effective Feb 1. Take rates for F10 were under 3% (I am guessing.) A small part of me says "drat you BMW" but as an owner of a 2013 535 MT, it's really too big, heavy, quiet and luxurious of a car for it - especially around town where it's just sort of annoying and basically adds nothing to the driving experience. The 8 speed auto is a better match for this car and seriously nobody will miss the MT on it. Some of you old goons might remember that you could get a heavy 7 series with an MT until 1997 or so (2001 outside the USA). Keyser_Soze fucked around with this message at 23:15 on Feb 25, 2014 |
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Feb 25, 2014 23:05
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VelociBacon posted:Yeah that's not your problem. My original post has two problems. The fob has never worked, I'm trying to resurrect it as a band aid for the one and only exterior lock not locking(won't turn the locking direction, will turn in the unlocking direction). I also need to fix that. Until I fix at least one of those problems my car is not lockable.
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Feb 25, 2014 23:50
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Keyser S0ze posted:it's not the door "ACTUATOR" is it? They do go wonky on the E46. I included a new one with the E46 I recently sold as it popped up some error codes during the PPI. Door wouldn't open on first click x number of times. If I didn't need halfway decent fuel efficiency, I would be looking into this: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/ville-de-montreal/1988-bmw-7-series-black-sedan/568645829?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true   I don't even care that a 535i would be more reliable and faster.
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HotCanadianChick posted:That's the first thing I thought of posting, but I ran the vin through the decoder Captain Postal linked and it said M3, so I ran it too, and it corrected the VIN to WBS, so there you go. Dunno about the M5s, I always recall them being different because they were built by M GMBH, much like how an Alpina has its own VIN despite being based off the same chassis as well.
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Das Volk posted:I ran it too, and it corrected the VIN to WBS, so there you go. Dunno about the M5s, I always recall them being different because they were built by M GMBH, much like how an Alpina has its own VIN despite being based off the same chassis as well. I found the sale post on E46Fans. I searched for the same username on bimmerforums and found a post where he was looking for a new hood. Via PM, I asked the seller why he was looking for a hood when he had only mentioned "a small knick" in the bumper and he mentioned that the hood was also scratched in a small spot. Who knows what else you'd have to dig for and ask the guy about specifically to know the car's full story. There'll be another one around soon enough. Here's the AD in question: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1008331
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Feb 26, 2014 03:53
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Keyser S0ze posted:Some of you old goons might remember that you could get a heavy 7 series with an MT until 1997 or so (2001 outside the USA). 1997? Sheeeeeit, they were still listing it as an option back around 2009 or so for the 735i and 750i (760i and the long wheelbase models were auto only though). That's why I ended up getting a BMW - they used to be the one manufacturer who reliably made manuals available on every model (a former co-worker had a manual X3, and as much as I hate SUVs, that's pretty cool of them to offer them with three pedals and a stick)
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Feb 26, 2014 04:34
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Cakefool posted:My original post has two problems. The fob has never worked, I'm trying to resurrect it as a band aid for the one and only exterior lock not locking(won't turn the locking direction, will turn in the unlocking direction). I also need to fix that. Until I fix at least one of those problems my car is not lockable. Does the central locking button work to lock/unlock the doors? That can tell you if the actuators are your problem. Otherwise you're looking at a bad battery in your key fob or a bad key fob if that syncing method didn't work. (Also check fuses/voltage if you haven't already) For the physical lock, something is probably broken in the cylinder. I haven't dealt with that at all, but this thread should help with that. EDIT: If all of that fails, the GM5 module may be bad. Here's someone who you can talk to about that. Viper_3000 fucked around with this message at 05:39 on Feb 26, 2014 |
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Feb 26, 2014 05:32
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Keyser S0ze posted:A small part of me says "drat you BMW" but as an owner of a 2013 535 MT, it's really too big, heavy, quiet and luxurious of a car for it - especially around town where it's just sort of annoying and basically adds nothing to the driving experience. The 8 speed auto is a better match for this car and seriously nobody will miss the MT on it. The 5 series pretty much is the new 7 series anyways. In 10 years time the 3 series will be as large as the current 7 series, and the new 7 series will be a large party bus full of hookers and blow.
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Feb 26, 2014 07:10
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The 1 series will be the size of the current 3 series and BMW will have to make a .5 series in order to have a smallish sized car again.
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Galler posted:The 1 series will be the size of the current 3 series and BMW will have to make a .5 series in order to have a smallish sized car again. Nah, it'll be a plug-in electric city car and it'll be called the 0. The marketing writes itself.
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Feb 26, 2014 08:19
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Captain Postal posted:Nah, it'll be a plug-in electric city car and it'll be called the 0. The marketing writes itself. Zero emissions, zero pollution, zero reliance on OPEC, and zero connection to the company that used to have a full lineup of fun-to-drive sport sedans and coupes. A little historical reminder: back in the 50's when BMW mostly made economical commuter cars, they spent a lot of time skirting bankruptcy - it was a refocusing on the sporty Neu Klasse that turned them profitable, not poo poo like the Isetta.
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It wouldn't have anything to do with europe being bombed to gently caress and 20 years of Marshall Plan money restoring some modicum of prosperity to the entire continent giving people more money to spend on cars, nope not at all
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Feb 26, 2014 14:08
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8ender posted:The 5 series pretty much is the new 7 series anyways. In 10 years time the 3 series will be as large as the current 7 series, and the new 7 series will be a large party bus full of hookers and blow. Im in
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Feb 26, 2014 14:23
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I don't see the 5 getting any longer than the current 193 inches however it's gonna drop weight in the next iteration for sure which will help performance. BMW still has a huge gap between 3/4 (182) AND 5 (193). HotCanadianChick: are you saying you could still get 7 series sticks in Canada until 2009?
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Feb 26, 2014 16:28
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Keyser S0ze posted:I don't see the 5 getting any longer than the current 193 inches however it's gonna drop weight in the next iteration for sure which will help performance. BMW still has a huge gap between 3/4 (182) AND 5 (193). Can you cite a precedent of a luxury full size sedan reducing in weight?
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Feb 26, 2014 16:56
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Captain Postal posted:Can you cite a precedent of a luxury full size sedan reducing in weight? Everything's dropping weight in the next few years for fuel economy reasons. I can't cite precedent for a pickup truck ever losing weight massively in the past, but both Ford and GM have committed to exactly that for their next generations. Just because it hasn't happened in the past doesn't mean it won't in the future due to real and artificial market pressures.
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Captain Postal posted:Can you cite a precedent of a luxury full size sedan reducing in weight? 5/7 will both be lighter per BMW https://www.bmwcca.org/node/6984%5C%5C car magazine posted:BMW’s next-generation 5 Series—factory code G30—will show up in just over two years, the summer of 2016, according to Car Magazine. The sixth iteration of BMW’s iconic mid-level sedan will include a range from gas-sipping three-liter models all the way up to a 600-horsepower M5. Also in the mix will be Touring wagons and a Gran Tourismo. Look for both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive versions.
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Feb 26, 2014 17:38
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When the Audi V8 became the A8 they switched from steel to aluminum and the car got lighter.
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quote:BMW’s next-generation 5 Series—factory code G30 They're on G already? They must be just throwing away codes on designs that never leave the CAD stations these days or something, it took nearly 40 years to run through the E series yet F was apparently exhausted in seven years.
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Feb 26, 2014 19:58
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Keyser S0ze posted:HotCanadianChick: are you saying you could still get 7 series sticks in Canada until 2009? No, in the US. Back around the time we first got the 1 series, I spent a lot of time on bmwusa.com browsing the configurator for various models. Then I lost my good paying job and ended up eventually buying a used 3 instead of a new 135.
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Can you guys tell me about newer X drive touring 3 series? My dad recently wrecked his Subaru and I've been steering him towards getting a BMW touring. He's been sending me links to 2007+ listings but I really don't know much about them or what issues to look out for.
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What are people's favorite methods of getting a few inches more helmet clearance in an E36 coupe? I need helmet clearance.
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Ziploc posted:What are people's favorite methods of getting a few inches more helmet clearance in an E36 coupe? I need helmet clearance. You could probably find seat rails that drop the seat. Especially if you don't mind as much about moving your seat forward and back.
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VelociBacon posted:You could probably find seat rails that drop the seat. Especially if you don't mind as much about moving your seat forward and back. I don't think anything exists for the stock seats. I'll see what I can google.
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HotCanadianChick posted:No, in the US. Back around the time we first got the 1 series, I spent a lot of time on bmwusa.com browsing the configurator for various models. Then I lost my good paying job and ended up eventually buying a used 3 instead of a new 135. hmmmm, I respectfully think you are mistaken. There were no E65 7's in the USA with MT as far as I can tell (or even track down) and only the earliest of E38's. Popete posted:Can you guys tell me about newer X drive touring 3 series? My dad recently wrecked his Subaru and I've been steering him towards getting a BMW touring. He's been sending me links to 2007+ listings but I really don't know much about them or what issues to look out for. Look for a 2011 last year E90....everything was sorted out. 2010 as a backup. Keyser_Soze fucked around with this message at 06:13 on Feb 27, 2014 |
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Viper_3000 posted:Does the central locking button work to lock/unlock the doors? That can tell you if the actuators are your problem. Otherwise you're looking at a bad battery in your key fob or a bad key fob if that syncing method didn't work. (Also check fuses/voltage if you haven't already) Thanks for all this. Yes, the central locking works from inside. Reading what you linked I'm certain the lock is physically broken so I've ordered the repair kit. I've replaced fob batteries before but never got them to sync, worth another go I suppose.
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Keyser S0ze posted:hmmmm, I respectfully think you are mistaken. There were no E65 7's in the USA with MT as far as I can tell (or even track down) and only the earliest of E38's. I never said anyone actually ordered an E65 in the US with a stick, just that it was listed as an option and you could configure one on the BMW USA website. Frankly I'd be shocked to see any year of 7 with a manual, anywhere in the world (outside of the one-off 760il manual BMW made for The Transporter series of movies, where it's been noted that 760i's specifically were not normally available with a stick unlike other 7s)
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Ziploc posted:What are people's favorite methods of getting a few inches more helmet clearance in an E36 coupe? I need helmet clearance. Aftermarket seat or sunroof delete are basically your only options. I don't think either of the stock m3 seat types are lower than the other since they use the same frames. Some people swap in e46 seats but I don't know what the benefits of those are.
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Ziploc posted:What are people's favorite methods of getting a few inches more helmet clearance in an E36 coupe? I need helmet clearance. Have you tried lowering the seat? Even the manual seats have height adjustment, but it's not totally obvious.
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My 330ci just shat a coil which sent me into a panic frenzy as the car wobled and sputtered ... Am I in the club?
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mulligan posted:My 330ci just shat a coil which sent me into a panic frenzy as the car wobled and sputtered ... Am I in the club? Its only official when you say "God drat cooling system!" But you are semi there.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Its only official when you say "God drat cooling system!" But you are semi there. Or VANOS
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You know when you're officially in the club? When you've looked at a repair bill/parts bill, said gently caress and then proceeded not to care because you enjoy your car so much...that's when you're in the club.
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I absolutely love this car.
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