The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
#4721
Fahrvergnügen'd
Some jackhole opened the door to his rental Challenger into my 328i as I was pulling into the space next to him. Did $1200 of damage to my car.
Even though I'm going to take a painful loss on the car, I've finally had enough.
Just can't decide to be reasonable and look for a CL-S 6MT (which I should have been patient for in the first place) or spend a little more for a 350Z. Leaning towards the CL-S.
Even though I'm going to take a painful loss on the car, I've finally had enough.
Just can't decide to be reasonable and look for a CL-S 6MT (which I should have been patient for in the first place) or spend a little more for a 350Z. Leaning towards the CL-S.
#4722
Turd Polisher
iTrader: (1)
^ What's your budget?
#4723
Moderator
Some jackhole opened the door to his rental Challenger into my 328i as I was pulling into the space next to him. Did $1200 of damage to my car.
Even though I'm going to take a painful loss on the car, I've finally had enough.
Just can't decide to be reasonable and look for a CL-S 6MT (which I should have been patient for in the first place) or spend a little more for a 350Z. Leaning towards the CL-S.
Even though I'm going to take a painful loss on the car, I've finally had enough.
Just can't decide to be reasonable and look for a CL-S 6MT (which I should have been patient for in the first place) or spend a little more for a 350Z. Leaning towards the CL-S.
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#4727
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
If you can find a clean CL-S6, go for it. Theyre great cars and get pretty good gas mileage for what they are. My lifetime average is ~27mpg, and I beat on it pretty good. I've seen 32 highway mpg on more then one occasion.
#4728
Fahrvergnügen'd
So I decided to sell the BMW and use that money to pay down the Jetta Wagon. Owe $11k and hope to get $6k for the 328i when it's ready for sale.
Being a responsible adult sucks sometimes.
Being a responsible adult sucks sometimes.
#4729
Moderator
#4730
Fahrvergnügen'd
Coming from you, that is gospel ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I am hoping with a paid off JSW, that might open up options that are not available right now. I just feel like cars in the $10k range are just compromises I don't want to make.
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I am hoping with a paid off JSW, that might open up options that are not available right now. I just feel like cars in the $10k range are just compromises I don't want to make.
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#4731
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Very smart move!
#4732
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
![Werd](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/werd.gif)
Getting rid of toys sucks, but its for the best.
#4733
Engineer
![Ninja](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif)
Passed the TSX onto my brother and picked up this bad boy...
2011 M3 sedan. Looks like I have followed a few of your footsteps in turning this place into BMWzine.
![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/savageTSX/M3/20120907_160502_clean.png)
#4734
Moderator
^^^Congrats! That will be a fun car.
#4735
Suzuka Master
awesome!!!
<-----Jealous! I need to own this car someday
<-----Jealous! I need to own this car someday
#4736
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Whoa ![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Congrats!
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
Congrats!
![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
#4737
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
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#4740
Engineer
Yea, I had been wanted to upgrade to something like this for a long time. It was a ton of patience that paid off randomly last week when I literally stumbled upon this beauty. Sedans are so rare, at least in the Boston area...
It's only 9 months old with 2,100 miles. Previous owner didn't drive it much all winter and traded it in on a new 911. It's got the original warranty, but I am debating buying an extended...
I'll try to take some more pics soon and get them posted. I've been too focused on the driving experience, it's just unreal.
Oh and I managed to blow through a tank of gas over the weekend...
It's only 9 months old with 2,100 miles. Previous owner didn't drive it much all winter and traded it in on a new 911. It's got the original warranty, but I am debating buying an extended...
I'll try to take some more pics soon and get them posted. I've been too focused on the driving experience, it's just unreal.
Oh and I managed to blow through a tank of gas over the weekend...
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#4743
Engineer
#4745
Moderator
It's an M-car; start/stop is ridculous on that car. Go have the dealership code it to "off" all the time (so it only functions if YOU turn it on).
#4746
Aint Doing Sh*t
#4747
Engineer
Yeah, it just feels so out of place when I come to a stop and the engine shuts off. It's a push button under the stereo. It starts in whatever state you left it, so it just stays off...
#4749
Fahrvergnügen'd
Since I'm selling the E36, I decided to pick up a new bike.
![](http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/975/media/images/2012_Fuji_SST_2.0_Di2_UL.jpg)
It's a year-end 2012 Fuji SST 2.0 with Ultegra group. Full carbon and weighs just under 17lbs. Get it Monday night and hope to get a ride in before my first century on Sunday the 23rd. Got it for $2500 instead of the $4500 MSRP.
![](http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/975/media/images/2012_Fuji_SST_2.0_Di2_UL.jpg)
It's a year-end 2012 Fuji SST 2.0 with Ultegra group. Full carbon and weighs just under 17lbs. Get it Monday night and hope to get a ride in before my first century on Sunday the 23rd. Got it for $2500 instead of the $4500 MSRP.
#4750
Banned
Since I'm selling the E36, I decided to pick up a new bike.
![](http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/975/media/images/2012_Fuji_SST_2.0_Di2_UL.jpg)
It's a year-end 2012 Fuji SST 2.0 with Ultegra group. Full carbon and weighs just under 17lbs. Get it Monday night and hope to get a ride in before my first century on Sunday the 23rd. Got it for $2500 instead of the $4500 MSRP.
![](http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/975/media/images/2012_Fuji_SST_2.0_Di2_UL.jpg)
It's a year-end 2012 Fuji SST 2.0 with Ultegra group. Full carbon and weighs just under 17lbs. Get it Monday night and hope to get a ride in before my first century on Sunday the 23rd. Got it for $2500 instead of the $4500 MSRP.
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![](http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/giant-tcx2-2012-zoom.jpg)
#4751
Engineer
Any of you have any experience with the LUX H8 V3 angel eye kit or recommend any others I should look at?
http://luxangeleyes.com/products
http://luxangeleyes.com/products
#4752
Moderator
Any of you have any experience with the LUX H8 V3 angel eye kit or recommend any others I should look at?
http://luxangeleyes.com/products
http://luxangeleyes.com/products
ETA: My LUX AEs - https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=912
Last edited by ttribe; 09-19-2012 at 03:58 PM.
#4754
Engineer
Nice, let me know how difficult it is. I may do it myself in another month or two.
I gotta first take care of getting winter wheels/tires and a clear wrap to protect the front. Debating on whether to have a local shop wrap the whole hood or not.
I gotta first take care of getting winter wheels/tires and a clear wrap to protect the front. Debating on whether to have a local shop wrap the whole hood or not.
#4756
Senior Moderator
I have done the install before so im use to it. But personally dont think its an easy install, its a pain in the ass! Mostly because of the tight spot you have to work worth. Small hands are your friend.
#4757
Moderator
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#4758
Fahrvergnügen'd
ROFL, I guess I'm going to have to double down on this car. I simply cannot even get it ready for sale w/o spending more money ... Just dropped coin on a new tensioner pulley, alternator, and valve cover. Still needs some body work done for rust and a broken front bumper.
I realize that I could eventually spend twice what I've already spent but I'm already close in maintenance to what I paid for the car.
I just don't think I can cut bait and take such a huge loss when the car runs really well right now.
Anyone else in this position before? What did you do?
I'm going to have to start learning how to turn a wrench if I'm going to keep this car. $85/hr adds up very quickly.
I realize that I could eventually spend twice what I've already spent but I'm already close in maintenance to what I paid for the car.
I just don't think I can cut bait and take such a huge loss when the car runs really well right now.
Anyone else in this position before? What did you do?
I'm going to have to start learning how to turn a wrench if I'm going to keep this car. $85/hr adds up very quickly.
#4759
Drifting
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ROFL, I guess I'm going to have to double down on this car. I simply cannot even get it ready for sale w/o spending more money ... Just dropped coin on a new tensioner pulley, alternator, and valve cover. Still needs some body work done for rust and a broken front bumper.
I realize that I could eventually spend twice what I've already spent but I'm already close in maintenance to what I paid for the car.
I just don't think I can cut bait and take such a huge loss when the car runs really well right now.
Anyone else in this position before? What did you do?
I'm going to have to start learning how to turn a wrench if I'm going to keep this car. $85/hr adds up very quickly.
I realize that I could eventually spend twice what I've already spent but I'm already close in maintenance to what I paid for the car.
I just don't think I can cut bait and take such a huge loss when the car runs really well right now.
Anyone else in this position before? What did you do?
I'm going to have to start learning how to turn a wrench if I'm going to keep this car. $85/hr adds up very quickly.
#4760
Fahrvergnügen'd
Sounds about like me, I had to part ways with my E46 because it finally got too expensive to maintain and when I sold it there was about $4-6k in work to be done, likely making it worth $5-8k, not a sound investment by any means. I made back something like 15% of what I originally paid for the car, but I am elated to have it gone.
I just feel like I'll have made a $6k donation to charity if I sell it now.