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Bape Culture posted:Hello fuckers. My experience with iphones + Carly + the Wifi adapter a few years ago was that it worked ~70% of the time to change meaningless settings. What are you trying to change
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Somewhat Heroic posted:I think the F30 3 series with the I6 turbo motors are supposed to be pretty robust. The 4 cyl turbos are grenading big time though. I don't remember the exact failures but it is not ideal. Keep in mind that there are two different generations of 4cyl turbo F30: the N20 (328i, pre-LCI) and the B48 (330i, LCI). The N20 has an issue with timing chain failure, but BMW extended the warranty to 70k on that part. It’ll generally start showing warning signs before it fails, but it’s an expensive repair if you’re out of warranty because the chain is on the rear of the motor. I don’t think the B48 has any similar issues, but I own an N20, so I don’t keep up on the B48. FWIW, we’ve had multiple F30s in my family, both 4s and 6s, and all have been stone reliable. If you’re looking to buy one, the one thing I’d pay attention to that may not already be on your radar is which version of iDrive you get. My early F30 has CIC, and whenever I drive one with NBT (the newer version), I wish I’d bought newer. The UI is a bit better, but more importantly the phone integration has fewer distracting and annoying glitches.
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Tremek posted:My experience with iphones + Carly + the Wifi adapter a few years ago was that it worked ~70% of the time to change meaningless settings. What are you trying to change Tbh I just want to hack CarPlay onto it. After more reading I think all I need potentially is a FSC code. Can any goons generate that?
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Somewhat Heroic posted:My man, have you considered the E90 M3? Because you are describing the need for an E90 M3. I would say that the E90 335 models are pretty ragged out at this point. Cleaner ones won't really make sense to buy because the price will be high comparitively. I think the F30 3 series with the I6 turbo motors are supposed to be pretty robust. The 4 cyl turbos are grenading big time though. I don't remember the exact failures but it is not ideal. I've definitely thought about the E90 M3, but at this point they're getting to be 6 years old at the newest (right?), and I'm wondering if it makes sense to buy a 6-10 year old highly strung V8 as a daily driver. I can be convinced though. BraveUlysses posted:imo only e9x worth getting is an M3 Alarbus posted:I have an F30 335xi, with the m performance tune, and it has adaptive suspension. It's pretty nice, my only real complaint is the adaptive steering, but I think I've managed to come to terms with it (by forgetting any comparison). I do love Estoril Blue. Do F30 335xis come in stick? What should I be looking for F30-wise?
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Bape Culture posted:Tbh I just want to hack CarPlay onto it. After more reading I think all I need potentially is a FSC code. Can any goons generate that? https://bimmervideos.cloud/fsc-tools-generator-bmw-navigation-updates/ I was pointed to this FSC generator when I was looking to update my nav maps. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but it might be what you need.
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Residency Evil posted:What should I be looking for F30-wise? You can get both 4 and 6 cylinder F30s in stick. I’ve driven 328s, 330s, 335s, and 340s, and I honestly prefer the 328i. I felt like the 330i was a harsher motor, and the 4-cylinder cars are plenty quick, so I haven’t missed the extra power of the 6. The pre-LCI cars are getting stupid cheap lately, and with the G20 coming out, F30s in general are going to keep depreciating. Might as well buy pre-LCI where someone else already ate that depreciation. They’re also just fine for infant seats. I had two of them in mine and it was a bit tight, but once they graduated to rear-facing convertible seats, it was fine.
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Yeah, my 335xi is a stick. Coupes and sedans are available in a standard, the GT versions are not. I bought mine at Thompson BMW, the PO traded it in... For an M3. (I met him, his side job is an instructor for Porsche car club of America). When I bought it, the sales guys were calling their clients, it's a black on black 335xi with stick, and M Sport. I arrived before it left detail, and left with it. BMW's cpo site lists a fair number of stick Ms, but not as many 335/340, good ones tend to move quick, at least in this area. I liked Thompson more than Devon, but mine was originally bought at West German.
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Jan 9, 2019 21:15
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This thread makes me feel poor. How many of you guys have gotten your turbo bimmers past 100k miles?
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stockholm syndome and bmw ownership go hand in hand
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64bit_Dophins posted:This thread makes me feel poor. My mom had taken my old e92 335 with the N54, running a JB4+ since 20k miles. It had 178k on it when she traded it. Engine had no issues nor did the turbos or wastegate. It needed new injectors and coils at one point.
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Dadliest Worrier posted:Keep in mind that there are two different generations of 4cyl turbo F30: the N20 (328i, pre-LCI) and the B48 (330i, LCI). The N20 has an issue with timing chain failure, but BMW extended the warranty to 70k on that part. It’ll generally start showing warning signs before it fails, but it’s an expensive repair if you’re out of warranty because the chain is on the rear of the motor. I don’t think the B48 has any similar issues, but I own an N20, so I don’t keep up on the B48. FWIW, we’ve had multiple F30s in my family, both 4s and 6s, and all have been stone reliable. Mine has the B48 engine (2017 320i) and from what I’ve seen the general consensus is the B38/B48/B58 engines are absolutely rock solid. Which makes a nice change as it seems most BMW engines seem to have some kind of expensive Achilles heel.
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Residency Evil posted:I've definitely thought about the E90 M3, but at this point they're getting to be 6 years old at the newest (right?), and I'm wondering if it makes sense to buy a 6-10 year old highly strung V8 as a daily driver. I can be convinced though. Tremek posted:You're at +5? Good god man. Good luck. Get a minivan.
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Is it bad I am already thinking about the Dinan S2 package? I think if I have a good tax check and bonus next year I am going to pull the trigger.
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Bape Culture posted:Hello fuckers. UH how are you going to get the 32 kids you have safely into this Mini?? Have you considered what a bad decision you have made (also I never heard how your LA trip was) Residency Evil posted:I've definitely thought about the E90 M3, but at this point they're getting to be 6 years old at the newest (right?), and I'm wondering if it makes sense to buy a 6-10 year old highly strung V8 as a daily driver. I can be convinced though. My E92 M3 only has 32k miles on it and costs almost nothing aside from gas + tires to run, (so far), so I can't speak for older/more used examples, but every day I drive it, even to dumb stuff like a doctor's appointment or over to the dealership to pick up a new hood strut for my other car, the sound it makes + the ability to take every curve at 2x the speed of the car in front of you + the rocketship acceleration in 2nd gear... all puts a huge grin on my face. I had a McLaren 650s get on the freeway ramp a hundred yards behind me today, then both of us wringing it out down the Burbank onramp to the the fun little S-curve 405-101 interchange, and actuallly being able to keep ahead of him is one of the little perks, the Mclaren guy gave me a thumbs up when I got off at my exit and he downshifted and flew past. Little things like that make ownership a lot more unique that I don't get in my other 'fun' cars, runs with legit, non-'baby' supercars like that are among few times you need to actually look in your wing mirrors to make sure no one's trying to pass you. Leaving Bro Trucks for dead that are trying to swim aggressively upstream through freeway traffic like they own the world and their 400hp makes their truck a "performance car" is a particular joy, seeing them get caught in a pack of 55.002 mph Camrys is a rear view memory that will keep your spirits up for the rest of your commute. Mine's a 2008, and the only thing that's broken in it after 4 years of semi-daily driving and doubling the original miles it had on it when I bought it in 2015 is the passenger side air vent's little side-to-side handle fell off so it only goes up and down currently. Resale value: Diminished It's extremely well behaved when you want it to be, and an barely-restrained untamed thoroughbred when you push that "M" button on the steering wheel. Best of both worlds, imho, and a high-revving NA V8 is always something that makes sense. Saddest reality of the E90: No carbon roof. Also, new tires are imminent, so I'm scoping out places for epic burnouts before they get switched. From L-R: 265k miles, 32k miles, 69k miles  The grille is off on the Volvo because loving idiots in SUV's keep backing into it on the street 
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Jan 9, 2019 23:04
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64bit_Dophins posted:This thread makes me feel poor. BMWs make me poor
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Residency Evil posted:I do love Estoril Blue. Do F30 335xis come in stick? They do, but they're hard to find and you're going to pay a hefty premium for one. I'm currently in the market for one and my budget is creeping so far skyward that I actually might as well buy an E92 M3. edit- Pre-LCI F30 328s are dirt cheap and all over the place. If Pre-LCI F30 335s are eating any kind of serious depreciation I'm not seeing anywhere. Paradoxish fucked around with this message at 23:26 on Jan 9, 2019 |
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Paradoxish posted:Pre-LCI F30 328s are dirt cheap and all over the place. If Pre-LCI F30 335s are eating any kind of serious depreciation I'm not seeing anywhere. I’m not actively looking, so your info is probably better than mine, but when I casually searched around a few weeks back it looked like there were 335s to be had under $20k. These are probably silver automatics, of course.
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Dadliest Worrier posted:I’m not actively looking, so your info is probably better than mine, but when I casually searched around a few weeks back it looked like there were 335s to be had under $20k. These are probably silver automatics, of course. They're around, but it's tough. I've been idly looking for about three months, and seriously looking for the last few weeks, and very rarely a 6MT will pop up for under $20k. I was actually about to buy one for $18k last weekend, but the pre-purchase inspection turned up something potentially major and the dealership refused to diagnose the problem or so much as knock a penny off the price of the car so I ended up walking. The car vanished off their inventory almost immediately after I got my deposit back, so I'm guessing it'll pop back up several thousand dollars more expensive after it hits their service department. It's crazy how cheap 328s are, though. You can easily find an F30 328 for $12-13k, and really great, low mileage ones for $14-15k.
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Paradoxish posted:It's crazy how cheap 328s are, though. You can easily find an F30 328 for $12-13k, and really great, low mileage ones for $14-15k. My 70k-mile, well-optioned mineral gray 2013 328i has a KBB just under $12k. I'm kind of idly considering selling it and buying a lower-mileage 2015 so I can get newer iDrive, a different color (ANY loving color that isn't black, white, gray, or silver), and maybe the Harmon Kardon sound system. It might be more hassle than it's worth, but I'm getting to know F30s pretty well and the net cost would only be a couple thousand bucks.
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Ether Frenzy posted:Mine's a 2008, and the only thing that's broken in it after 4 years of semi-daily driving and doubling the original miles it had on it when I bought it in 2015 is the passenger side air vent's little side-to-side handle fell off so it only goes up and down currently. Resale value: Diminished My man have I the solution for you! https://www.venttabs.com/vent-tab-bmw-e90-e91-e92-e93-2006-2013-3-series/ I recall buying one of these for my 09, and it worked great.
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That's fantastic, thanks!
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Lightbulb Out posted:Nice looking compact, that sucks! Plans to fix it? not sure yet; I don’t really want a clapped-out car... would rather find another chassis and swap all my sweet guts into it. not sure what to tell him he owes me for this, as not-clapped-out compacts are getting really hard to find (it took me nearly six months to find that chassis... 14 years ago) Somewhat Heroic posted:That is a cool looking Ti (minus the damage). Is that thing swapped? yeah. M3 from the windshield forward, MZ3 from the B pillars back. bunch of other nice stuff. I finished the motor swap in 2006 so I’ve been playing with it for quite a while. search for an MZ3 Coupe shell? weird E30 project? make the guy just buy it from me and wash my hands of the whole thing? help me AI, you’re my only hope
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fyallm posted:I've taken my m2 into the shop a few times now for rattling. First it was the child lock seat cover rattling in the back. Second was inside the passenger door, the cables were rattling against the door panel. Lastly there was something under the passenger seat that needed dampening foam added. The last one was tricky because it was so loud whenever I went over bumpy roads, but I couldn't pinpoint where it was, and when the tech road along with me we couldn't make it make the noise. I finally had him drive it without me and they were able to figure it out. Glad you got it sorted out, my dude. Are you still satisfied with the car? I'm 330 miles in to my M2c now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time I start it up.
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Ether Frenzy posted:UH how are you going to get the 32 kids you have safely into this Mini?? Have you considered what a bad decision you have made (also I never heard how your LA trip was) Lol why 32 kids?! Man, LA was absolutely freakin amazing. Although the traffic is dumb as hell and frustrating. I was up in Beverly Hills and it took like 3 hours to get to the beach. I didn’t bother driving in the end and just used the hotel S class and Uber. Way to stressful and slow for me to bother hiring a cool car!!! The Petersen was absolutely brilliant. Loved it. Other highlight being the freakin Griffith observatory. Lovely place. And the Getty centre museum was ace. Surprised me how lazy people are there we were in some bar at like 3am and the staff were like woah you can’t walk back to your hotel it’ll take 15 minutes!! Pinks hot dogs are nice. The milk bar sucks rear end. The prettt woman four seasons does nice cocktails. In n out fries suck but the burger is real nice. I’d definitrly go back as I still have a lot to explore I think!
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64bit_Dophins posted:This thread makes me feel poor. I’m at 180k km on my 08 135i. It’s a summer car now and I drive the Touareg in the winter but it’s still kicking. No issues with it right now
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My BMW has now officially cost me as much as I paid for it originally, and it's a 2006 M-car. Granted, prior to my ripping it apart and stuffing a race engine in it and other good fun things, the only thing that went wrong with it was a $120 starter motor...
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snugglz posted:search for an MZ3 Coupe shell? weird E30 project? make the guy just buy it from me and wash my hands of the whole thing? help me AI, you’re my only hope Z3 would be cool of some kind, so would an e30 project but I think the suspension isn’t backwards compatible other than the bushings. I’ll buy your door cards 
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HandlingByJebus posted:My BMW has now officially cost me as much as I paid for it originally, and it's a 2006 M-car. Mine has cost 5x-6x what I paid now haha
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snugglz posted:not sure yet; I don’t really want a clapped-out car... would rather find another chassis and swap all my sweet guts into it. not sure what to tell him he owes me for this, as not-clapped-out compacts are getting really hard to find (it took me nearly six months to find that chassis... 14 years ago) a) Make him pay for it regardless. He had permission to drive it, but that permission comes with responsibility. If he was half a man, he'd already be cutting you a check or sourcing a shell. b) Sell the car as-is to meatpimp. c) No profit, but 
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GoGoGadgetChris posted:Glad you got it sorted out, my dude. Are you still satisfied with the car? I'm 330 miles in to my M2c now and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time I start it up. Oh heck yeah I am! Buttttt as I posted earlier. I am thinking about the Dinan S2 package if my bonus and tax check are good. Also, when I was at the dealer, I saw a m4 cs... holy poo poo, that thing is loving beautiful.
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Bape Culture posted:Surprised me how lazy people are there we were in some bar at like 3am and the staff were like woah you can’t walk back to your hotel it’ll take 15 minutes!!
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Anything to look out for on recent BMW wagons with respect to packages that I want/options? For example: http://www.manheimimports.com/inventory/used-2018-bmw-330i-xdrive-sports-wagon-awd-station-wagon-wba8k3c52ja368971 versus http://www.manheimimports.com/inventory/used-2016-bmw-328i-xdrive-wagon-nav-awd-station-wagon-wba8g5c59gk442418 versus http://www.manheimimports.com/inventory/used-2018-bmw-m2-6-speed-rwd-2dr-car-wbs1j5c55jva12604
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Can I just say that Bridgestone Potenzas are a bit crap? My 320i has an enormous 184hp and I can spin the rears with traction control on and over 5mm of tyre depth left with only a moderate application of the throttle. The roads are a bit damp but neither slippery or icy.
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There are a lot of different models of 'potenzas' everything from poo poo to the 200tw re71r that is stickier than a 100tw nitto nt01 or maxxis rc1
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Lord Ludikrous posted:The roads are Fixed for British
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BlackMK4 posted:There are a lot of different models of 'potenzas' I believe they’re S001s. I’d blame it on them being runflats but my 1 Series had Pirelli P Zeros and later Goodyear Asymmetric 3s and both were much better. Everyone raves about Michelin Pilot Sport 4s so I’m just going to go for those when the time comes.
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The biggest drawback of the wagons is they're only available with the small engine. If what you really wanted is the M2 maybe test drive a wagon, any wagon to ensure it's got enough grunt. The B48 ain't a superstar in that regard.
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SlapActionJackson posted:The biggest drawback of the wagons is they're only available with the small engine. If what you really wanted is the M2 maybe test drive a wagon, any wagon to ensure it's got enough grunt. The B48 ain't a superstar in that regard. That’s what the B58 is for.
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