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08-11-2015 | 04:13 PM
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Hoping it is going to a buddy of mine actually. Then I will no where it is and still get to see it too. Plus if he would ever go to sell it I would get first dibs on getting it back.
08-11-2015 | 04:21 PM
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As long as you know said buddy won't ghetto mod the hell out of it.. before you know it, stickers everywhere, autozone chromie specials, dings, interior trashed, turbo whistler, huge speaker box floating in the trunk.. you'll hate yourself and lose a bro. 
08-11-2015 | 04:25 PM
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I definitely know he won't do that for sure. We have very similar taste in cars and modifications. I am not worried at all about that. I would rather return it to stock and sell it and the parts separate if I was afraid that would happen.
08-11-2015 | 04:35 PM
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08-11-2015 | 05:54 PM
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RANT: I am seriously sick of this f30 already - Page 2
So they are looking and they can find you, even call you....
RANT: I am seriously sick of this f30 already - Page 2
So they are looking and they can find you, even call you....
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08-11-2015 | 07:18 PM
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08-11-2015 | 07:37 PM
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RANT: I am seriously sick of this f30 already - Page 2
So they are looking and they can find you, even call you....
RANT: I am seriously sick of this f30 already - Page 2
So they are looking and they can find you, even call you....
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08-12-2015 | 07:54 PM
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Ok here is a brief review as i am not going to create a thread as there will not be any modding other than "tints" and some "minor cosmetic add ons"
2015 435i GC RWD 8AT
Ordered the car 3 months ago and just picked it up last Saturday.
Car was ordered with options/trims the way i wanted.
Power: it feels faster than my F30 335i as expected
Chassis/suspension: this is where it gets very interesting. It addressed all the issues i had with my F30. It is stiff.. even in Comfort mode, the suspension is stiff. I LIKE IT! The 428 Loaner i had is what made me want to dump my 335i 1 year earlier.
Steering: The steering still feels light in Comfort model but Sport Mode is acceptable
Idrive/Navi: F30 was 2013 MY. In 2 years, so much has improved on a already good system. There are so many added features in the 15' in the Idrive.
One of the them being, i can configure the Sport Mode (steering, throttle and chassis) now and i don't even have adaptive M suspension.
MPG - with 8AT, it is supposed to be getting better MPG than my 6mt 335. I am averaging 3mpg lower so far.
Runflat - it is still as bad as i remember. Will be changing them out soon. The car feels somewhat unstable at 80mph+. I know it is the runflats.
Interior: overall it is the same as my F30 but difference in detail only few would notice.
The ambient lights are longer and brighter. Frameless windows are cool. Steering wheel buttons are different. and I have the Brushed Alumium/Glassy Pearl Chrome combo, which is a combination that you cannot order. Let me know if you see another one
LED headlight - I remember we had a debate several months ago about HID vs. LED. i put my $$ where my mouth is and ordered the new car with LED. As i suspected, I am disappointed. The light is brighter and whiter. But the cutout sucks. It reminds me putting HID in a halogen housing. A good projector HID setup is still better as far as visibility goes. But LED definitely looks cool at day time or at night.
Why not wait for the 340?
#1, deal will not be as good
#2, while the LED tails are good but i prefer the look of 4 series (low, wide and long) and 4GC offer the perfect compromise between practicability and looks.
Will you miss the 6mt?
Yes. I already do after 3 days of ownership of the autotragic. I will give it a few more months.
But the 4 series definitely drive noticeable better than the 3 series. It is more than just a coupe version of the 3 series.
Here are just some quick shots:
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2015 435i GC RWD 8AT
Ordered the car 3 months ago and just picked it up last Saturday.
Car was ordered with options/trims the way i wanted.
Power: it feels faster than my F30 335i as expected
Chassis/suspension: this is where it gets very interesting. It addressed all the issues i had with my F30. It is stiff.. even in Comfort mode, the suspension is stiff. I LIKE IT! The 428 Loaner i had is what made me want to dump my 335i 1 year earlier.
Steering: The steering still feels light in Comfort model but Sport Mode is acceptable
Idrive/Navi: F30 was 2013 MY. In 2 years, so much has improved on a already good system. There are so many added features in the 15' in the Idrive.
One of the them being, i can configure the Sport Mode (steering, throttle and chassis) now and i don't even have adaptive M suspension.
MPG - with 8AT, it is supposed to be getting better MPG than my 6mt 335. I am averaging 3mpg lower so far.
Runflat - it is still as bad as i remember. Will be changing them out soon. The car feels somewhat unstable at 80mph+. I know it is the runflats.
Interior: overall it is the same as my F30 but difference in detail only few would notice.
The ambient lights are longer and brighter. Frameless windows are cool. Steering wheel buttons are different. and I have the Brushed Alumium/Glassy Pearl Chrome combo, which is a combination that you cannot order. Let me know if you see another one
LED headlight - I remember we had a debate several months ago about HID vs. LED. i put my $$ where my mouth is and ordered the new car with LED. As i suspected, I am disappointed. The light is brighter and whiter. But the cutout sucks. It reminds me putting HID in a halogen housing. A good projector HID setup is still better as far as visibility goes. But LED definitely looks cool at day time or at night.
Why not wait for the 340?
#1, deal will not be as good
#2, while the LED tails are good but i prefer the look of 4 series (low, wide and long) and 4GC offer the perfect compromise between practicability and looks.
Will you miss the 6mt?
Yes. I already do after 3 days of ownership of the autotragic. I will give it a few more months.
But the 4 series definitely drive noticeable better than the 3 series. It is more than just a coupe version of the 3 series.
Here are just some quick shots:
(Images)
08-13-2015 | 08:46 PM
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08-14-2015 | 11:24 AM
08-14-2015 | 11:40 AM
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I don't think it changed much if you look at the overall #s
But if you look at regional #s.... it should have been changed.
All i know is Arcadia used to be 50% asian and 50% white...now it is 90%+ asian
But if you look at regional #s.... it should have been changed.
All i know is Arcadia used to be 50% asian and 50% white...now it is 90%+ asian
08-14-2015 | 12:00 PM
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I have an Aunt and Uncle who have lived in Arcadia for 40+ years. They've finally decided to sell their place and move out to Dana Point.
08-14-2015 | 12:10 PM
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i am not surprised. We are slowly pushing everyone else closer and closer to the border.
And i am sure your Aunt and Uncle made a fortunate selling their house in Arcadia. I don't think there are many houses left that you can buy for less than $1M
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08-14-2015 | 12:21 PM
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Well, they bought the Dana Point place a few years ago as a vacation place, but starting finding themselves staying there more and more. They only recently decided to put the Arcadia place up for sale. I'm not even sure if it's been listed yet.
08-14-2015 | 02:49 PM
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It was listed in the Community Profiles supplement to the LA Times yesterday.
08-14-2015 | 03:26 PM
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ok without taking the other pic just above in context... in other news this might come stateside with a 1.0 4-cylinder turbo. I'm pretty excited, I'm sure it would be fun to drive. Speculation is 1800-2100 lbs stateside, 126-138 hp. Catless downpipe and tune, wooooo!!
We Hear: More Powerful Honda S660 With Turbo 1.0L Gets Green Light
We Hear: More Powerful Honda S660 With Turbo 1.0L Gets Green Light
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