The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
02-01-2008, 02:11 PM
#361
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I like the color combo but not feeling the aluminum with the tan leather.
Heres one that would match the alumninum trim. You may remember the OP, she used to post here.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=nikki
Other options http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=shift+knob
Heres one that would match the alumninum trim. You may remember the OP, she used to post here.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=nikki
Other options http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=shift+knob
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02-01-2008, 07:12 PM
#363
Suzuka Master
Congratulations...I personally like the color combo, it's different!
Enjoy her in good health!
Enjoy her in good health!
02-02-2008, 03:07 AM
#364
Punk Rocker
I think the tan would look better with the piano black (that is, of course, not available here). Still, that thing is gorgeous Evil! I give it a HUGE
02-02-2008, 06:32 AM
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02-02-2008, 09:16 AM
#366
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Originally Posted by Loseit
Nice!! Congrats.
I am debating knobs as well
I think i am gonna go with the weighted e46 sport shift knob.
Are you having fun in that thing?
I am debating knobs as well
I think i am gonna go with the weighted e46 sport shift knob.
Are you having fun in that thing?
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02-02-2008, 12:39 PM
#367
Beautiful car. I really like the color combo. I think the light aluminum color goes nicely with the light interior color. Congrats!
btw, my only exterior mod is painted sidemarkers but it makes a HUGE difference. Highly recommend it.
btw, my only exterior mod is painted sidemarkers but it makes a HUGE difference. Highly recommend it.
02-02-2008, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
I like the color combo. 
02-02-2008, 05:39 PM
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Thank you guys for the compliments. I feel I made the right choice. Like I said everyone has their own style and taste. This car is such an amazing experience to drive. Anything from just running up to the store to long trips, the car is so much fun, and hassuch raw power. man just thinking about driving it makes me smile. Again, thank you all for helping me to decide to buy the best/ most fun car I have ever owned!
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02-03-2008, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Ok now im pissed. BMW just started offering this color interior for 08. Its priority 1 option so you only can get it if you order the car. But still....
Jade Gray > *
02-03-2008, 09:31 AM
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Congrats Saintor
Enjoy her in good health
Enjoy her in good health
02-10-2008, 02:12 PM
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I have to saw this car is fucking powerful. I am opening it up more and more....and jesus christ it can be scary fast. It brings a grin to my face...right before i get nervous about the acceleration power.
I had a chance to open it up on the highway this morning for an extended period of time. Damn...that's all i can say. You wouldn't know it in normal traffic. I never use the bottom half of the pedal....but i am starting to
I had a chance to open it up on the highway this morning for an extended period of time. Damn...that's all i can say. You wouldn't know it in normal traffic. I never use the bottom half of the pedal....but i am starting to
02-10-2008, 03:23 PM
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I just put my titek kit on this week. I must say, it was a pretty simply install. (if you have worked on cars before). It came with step by step instructions( pictures). shit looks like it was stock on there 
02-10-2008, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Sounds like fun. I wish I could bring myself to pick one of those up.
And you get waaay better deals on the sedans. I would get a slightly used one.
02-10-2008, 04:54 PM
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^ I do have to admit this engine has been more reliable than I thought it would be.
Thought for sure there would be small bugs that needed fixing. Fuel pump seems to be the only issue but havent heard about it much lately.
Thought for sure there would be small bugs that needed fixing. Fuel pump seems to be the only issue but havent heard about it much lately.
02-10-2008, 05:00 PM
#384
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Originally Posted by Loseit
Honeslty ( i can't believe i'm saying this). Do it. It really is a lot of fun...and practical. The trunk is pretty big etc, it's comfortable. If you want we can meet up and you can do an extended test drive.
And you get waaay better deals on the sedans. I would get a slightly used one.
And you get waaay better deals on the sedans. I would get a slightly used one.
I'm not a leasing-kind-of-guy, so I'd be looking at healthy car payments for an extended time.
I told myself to stop trading up for cars and keep what I have. The TSX is a fine car, just boring.
02-10-2008, 05:02 PM
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Everything gets boring. I'm already a little bored of my 335i but that's life. An 18 month lease with the same payments would be perfect for me. Ideally i'd drive a diff car every week.
02-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Even the "slightly" used 335i sedans are over 40K. That's a shitton of beans...
I'm not a leasing-kind-of-guy, so I'd be looking at healthy car payments for an extended time.
I told myself to stop trading up for cars and keep what I have. The TSX is a fine car, just boring.
I'm not a leasing-kind-of-guy, so I'd be looking at healthy car payments for an extended time.
I told myself to stop trading up for cars and keep what I have. The TSX is a fine car, just boring.
02-10-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
Everything gets boring. I'm already a little bored of my 335i but that's life. An 18 month lease with the same payments would be perfect for me. Ideally i'd drive a diff car every week.
Doing a few track days kept me interested in it for longer though. Maybe you can try that to perk your interest.
02-10-2008, 06:29 PM
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more:
(just in case you don't wanna go luxury motors)
bill jacobs bmw
and another
i didnt count ones that were 38K and above. There are plenty. AND, these prices are before haggling.
(just in case you don't wanna go luxury motors)
bill jacobs bmw
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i didnt count ones that were 38K and above. There are plenty. AND, these prices are before haggling.
02-10-2008, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
Everything gets boring. I'm already a little bored of my 335i but that's life. An 18 month lease with the same payments would be perfect for me. Ideally i'd drive a diff car every week.
I think i don't get bored because I am too cheap to think about selling.
02-10-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
^ I do have to admit this engine has been more reliable than I thought it would be.
Thought for sure there would be small bugs that needed fixing. Fuel pump seems to be the only issue but havent heard about it much lately.
Thought for sure there would be small bugs that needed fixing. Fuel pump seems to be the only issue but havent heard about it much lately.
You were willing to drop these kinda bones on something you thought wasn't going to be reliable?
02-10-2008, 06:41 PM
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here is the other link
field's bmw
this one has a little more miles than I would like but they are still relatively low
and its an XI link
field's bmw
this one has a little more miles than I would like but they are still relatively low
and its an XI link
02-10-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
I thought Luxury Motors was teh devil???
02-10-2008, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Loseit
i think as ling as you do your homework and check the vehicle out you will be fine. I was about to buy a 645 from them.
02-10-2008, 08:04 PM
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i personally havent had to deal with them... but i also hear bad reps... but i guess if you go in there with your hw done, and know your stuff you shouldnt have a problem, and to know when to walk out.
02-10-2008, 08:07 PM
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the downers grove one is horrible....all eastern european/ or middle eastern young guys who are super aggressive....kinda like an eastern block Boiler Room....the promise of big money techno music, etc. It is pretty funny actually.
The Aurora one everyone was super nice and the O'hare one was ok as well.
The Aurora one everyone was super nice and the O'hare one was ok as well.
02-10-2008, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Interesting. I recall jesal and I having a conversation about these guys and he said to stay far far away...
True but if they had a great deal on a car I would still buy from them.
I would just take the car to a dealer to get checked out before buying.
02-10-2008, 08:39 PM
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They're still high down here.My dealer estimated mine recently around 48-50k for a 6MT sport/premium/comfort/cold/nav...That seems to be the norm around here anyways.
http://trader.ca/search/Results.asp?...tegory=&CAT=1#
http://trader.ca/search/Results.asp?...tegory=&CAT=1#
02-10-2008, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Loseit
i think as ling as you do your homework and check the vehicle out you will be fine. I was about to buy a 645 from them.