The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
02-26-2014, 06:19 AM
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you if you'd like just to ensure you never come back. LMK
02-26-2014, 08:09 AM
#5042
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No, I'm not stupid and I'm not missing the point. He's an idiot, we all KNOW that and yet you get all pissed off at him for "disrupting threads." Fuck it, ignore him, is that so god damn hard? He's probably some 17 y.o. kid who's parents have been buying Lexuses "forever" (since 1995 say) and thinks they are better cars than everything. So what? We are all biased for/against certain brands no?
02-26-2014, 10:39 AM
#5044
Tommy needs to realize that in Car Talk, many of us have our loyalties, however, we appreciate all of the different offerings. He likes Lexus, and that's fine, but if he doesn't back off of his approach and arguing with everyone when they present their own opinion, he's going to hang himself. He also doesn't seem to realize that the German makes are very popular in CT (and in general honestly), so he's treading on thin ice with the members anyway.
But that said, yes, we have banned folks for trolling before, and if this keeps up, it will not be any different. Like I said above, he is being watched by several and he has been warned in a few threads... so there are eyes on him.
Kidding... kind of. My wife would kill me if I added a 5th vehicle to the garage...
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02-26-2014, 10:46 AM
#5046
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03-04-2014, 05:15 PM
#5049
Team Owner
Can we Merge the 2, 3 and 4 series thread?
Updated pictures:
4GC official Picture
Alpina B4 coupe and Convertible
M235i
M3 F80 Sakhir Orange
M2 N55B30T0 confirmed, manual and auto
Updated pictures:
4GC official Picture
Alpina B4 coupe and Convertible
M235i
M3 F80 Sakhir Orange
M2 N55B30T0 confirmed, manual and auto
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ttribe (03-04-2014)
03-04-2014, 05:21 PM
#5050
I drive a Subata.
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Such 
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03-04-2014, 05:31 PM
#5051
Team Owner
and my car:
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03-04-2014, 05:32 PM
#5052
Moderator
^^Has it been behaving, lately?
03-04-2014, 05:36 PM
#5053
Team Owner
you mean my limp mode?
03-04-2014, 05:37 PM
#5054
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03-04-2014, 05:40 PM
#5057
Team Owner
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03-04-2014, 05:41 PM
#5058
Team Owner
03-04-2014, 05:42 PM
#5059
Team Owner
03-04-2014, 05:45 PM
#5060
I drive a Subata.
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03-04-2014, 06:07 PM
#5061
The 2-series is starting to look like it has a case of CLA-itis. Wheel wells/wheels too small in proportion to the rest of the car... makes it look strange. Like an obese person with a marathon runner's legs calves. Or a swole bodybuiler who never does leg day.
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03-04-2014, 06:32 PM
#5062
Team Owner
Here is a real life picture. It looks fine, but that silver painted mirror cover........
03-05-2014, 01:58 PM
#5064
Team Owner
What is the point of this car?
The new BMW ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo models combine these characteristics like no other. The modern straight-six 3 litre engine equipped with two turbochargers produces 301 kW (410 hp) and a maximum torque of 600 Nm. The adaptive ALPINA sport suspension and the 8-Speed Sport-Automatic Transmission with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC deliver maximum comfort and impressive dynamics. Functional aerodynamics, signature 20” ALPINA CLASSIC wheels and two elliptical double tailpipes are hallmarks of the ALPINA design philosophy.
The B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible accelerates in 4.5 seconds, the B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé All-Wheel Drive in just 4.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h on their way to a top speed in excess of 300 km7h. The B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé passes the 200 km/h mark in only 14.1 seconds. The drivetrain, equipped with Auto Start Stop and Valvetronic, also impresses with class-leading economy figures of just 7.6 (8.0) litres per 100 km and 177 (186) g/km of CO2 measured according to ECE Norm.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The stainless steel exhaust system which was developed in collaboration with Akrapovic is 7.5 kg lighter in comparison to its predecessor. The resonant, sporty sound of the exhaust system is controlled by an intelligent exhaust valve. This offers the driver the possibility to influence the sound experience via the Drive Experience Control button and facilitates the balancing act between emotional soundtrack and long-distance comfort. In Comfort Mode the exhaust valve remains closed up to 2500 rpm, beyond which it opens depending on engine load and rpm. In Sport Mode, however, the valve is permanently open and the B4 Bi-Turbo thrills with its distinctive aural character under hard acceleration – when additionally selecting Sport (S) or Manual (M) Shift Mode the exhaust will deliver an occasional burble on the overrun.
AVAILABILITY and PRICING
The new BMW ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé and Convertible models are available to order from March 2014 onwards. Prices in Germany start at Euro 68.600,- for the Coupé and Euro 74.800,- for the Convertible, incl. 19% VAT ex-factory.
The B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible accelerates in 4.5 seconds, the B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé All-Wheel Drive in just 4.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h on their way to a top speed in excess of 300 km7h. The B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé passes the 200 km/h mark in only 14.1 seconds. The drivetrain, equipped with Auto Start Stop and Valvetronic, also impresses with class-leading economy figures of just 7.6 (8.0) litres per 100 km and 177 (186) g/km of CO2 measured according to ECE Norm.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The stainless steel exhaust system which was developed in collaboration with Akrapovic is 7.5 kg lighter in comparison to its predecessor. The resonant, sporty sound of the exhaust system is controlled by an intelligent exhaust valve. This offers the driver the possibility to influence the sound experience via the Drive Experience Control button and facilitates the balancing act between emotional soundtrack and long-distance comfort. In Comfort Mode the exhaust valve remains closed up to 2500 rpm, beyond which it opens depending on engine load and rpm. In Sport Mode, however, the valve is permanently open and the B4 Bi-Turbo thrills with its distinctive aural character under hard acceleration – when additionally selecting Sport (S) or Manual (M) Shift Mode the exhaust will deliver an occasional burble on the overrun.
AVAILABILITY and PRICING
The new BMW ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé and Convertible models are available to order from March 2014 onwards. Prices in Germany start at Euro 68.600,- for the Coupé and Euro 74.800,- for the Convertible, incl. 19% VAT ex-factory.
03-05-2014, 02:12 PM
#5065
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03-05-2014, 02:35 PM
#5066
Senior Moderator
So, for you 3-Series peeps, Alpina or Dinan? 
03-05-2014, 02:36 PM
#5067
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03-05-2014, 02:39 PM
#5068
Senior Moderator
This is an old one but have you seen it before about the Dinan S3 335i: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty-file
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03-05-2014, 02:42 PM
#5069
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I'm with you...Dinan all the way.
This is an old one but have you seen it before about the Dinan S3 335i: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty-file
This is an old one but have you seen it before about the Dinan S3 335i: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty-file
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03-05-2014, 02:46 PM
#5070
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03-05-2014, 02:57 PM
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03-05-2014, 02:59 PM
#5072
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03-05-2014, 03:01 PM
#5073
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03-05-2014, 03:03 PM
#5074
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03-05-2014, 03:56 PM
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03-05-2014, 04:03 PM
#5076
Team Owner
I consider myself a pretty aggressive driver. but i think the Comfort mode in default helps a lot since it regulate your throttle response and RPM does not go up as fast.
So in a way it is forcing you to save fuel.
I heard the rumor that you can save more with Eco mode but i have not used it once in my own car and not planning to.
03-05-2014, 04:06 PM
#5077
Moderator
ETA: What kind of tune do you have? Mine's a direct flash from ESS. I don't know if a piggy back (like JB) would impact the mileage over a direct flash, or not.
03-05-2014, 04:07 PM
#5078
Team Owner
But in F30, 8AT is about 10% more than 6MT. especially on the highway due to lower cruising RPM.
The new 8AT is better than 6mt is pretty much every category. It is faster, more fuel efficient and the car feels more powerful in WOT because of the gear ratio and more lower gears.
But No thanks.
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03-05-2014, 05:18 PM
#5079
F30 is probably the most fuel efficient 3 series to date. i had a E92 loaner for about 2 weeks and i was averaging 18mpg, so you can do the comparison.
I consider myself a pretty aggressive driver. but i think the Comfort mode in default helps a lot since it regulate your throttle response and RPM does not go up as fast.
So in a way it is forcing you to save fuel.
I heard the rumor that you can save more with Eco mode but i have not used it once in my own car and not planning to.
I consider myself a pretty aggressive driver. but i think the Comfort mode in default helps a lot since it regulate your throttle response and RPM does not go up as fast.
So in a way it is forcing you to save fuel.
I heard the rumor that you can save more with Eco mode but i have not used it once in my own car and not planning to.
03-05-2014, 05:23 PM
#5080
Not sure about the impact of the trans, but I'm guessing I do a little less freeway stop and go than you. But, that's just from my anecdotal comparisons of Phx and SoCal freeways.
ETA: What kind of tune do you have? Mine's a direct flash from ESS. I don't know if a piggy back (like JB) would impact the mileage over a direct flash, or not.
ETA: What kind of tune do you have? Mine's a direct flash from ESS. I don't know if a piggy back (like JB) would impact the mileage over a direct flash, or not.
i.e. Stock tune.In the months that I drive, I get about 19mpg from my commute (20 miles of freeway traffic). In the months that my wife drives, she gets about 16mpg from her commute (4 miles of in-town traffic).