The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
#2882
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Noob here. Question about the service indicator display on an E90. My display indicates that my rear brakes require service. Is there a sensor which monitors brake wear or is the display triggered by certain km intervals?
#2884
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#2885
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I cannot believe how much more powerful the car seems to be getting. I am at @ 9k miles now and the motor feels smoother and more "together" everyday. The car feels like a beast. Not a squeek still. This thing is somthing else.
edit: mileage is getting better, too I am averaging closer to 19MPG. I wanna get 20 consistently and i will be EXTREMELY happy.
edit: mileage is getting better, too I am averaging closer to 19MPG. I wanna get 20 consistently and i will be EXTREMELY happy.
#2886
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#2887
Scrib, did you get your car back? Did they finally fix it?
I'm having early signs of a bad HPFP =(. Rough idle in the morning and when the engine is cold. Sometimes I get a "check engine" icon in the dash with an "Engine Malfunction. Power Reduced" message in the iDrive screen.
I knew about this issue when i bought the car and my car also falls under the 100k HPFP warranty, so i'm not too worried.
I'm having early signs of a bad HPFP =(. Rough idle in the morning and when the engine is cold. Sometimes I get a "check engine" icon in the dash with an "Engine Malfunction. Power Reduced" message in the iDrive screen.
I knew about this issue when i bought the car and my car also falls under the 100k HPFP warranty, so i'm not too worried.
#2888
Three Wheelin'
what do you guys think??
yes I know they're not HRE's but I just can't bring myself to drop 6k+ on wheels and tires
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280458
yes I know they're not HRE's but I just can't bring myself to drop 6k+ on wheels and tires
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280458
#2890
Three Wheelin'
Or maybe i'll just buck up and get the HRE's in gloss. WTH it's only $.
I have 19's now. I also thought of buying some factory 19's and having those powdercoated gloss black.
I hear you on the drop. I just am really nervous about f'ing with the suspension, it's tuned from the factory so well.
#2891
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I agree. Ride comfort and handling right out of the box is amazing.
I debate sometimes if i want to put the stock springs back in.
Let me know if you want a price quote on HREs. I have an account with them.
I debate sometimes if i want to put the stock springs back in.
Let me know if you want a price quote on HREs. I have an account with them.
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#2894
Suzuka Master
what do you guys think??
yes I know they're not HRE's but I just can't bring myself to drop 6k+ on wheels and tires
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280458
yes I know they're not HRE's but I just can't bring myself to drop 6k+ on wheels and tires
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280458
#2899
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As a general rule, I would never do just springs. I've done it before, and it resulted in a bumpy ride, with camber issues. In less than a year, I went back to stock springs, and my shocks were never the same. Your ride looks great stock. It must ride even better. I wouldn't touch it!
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#2903
I come home from buying $5k in furniture for my home office and see this.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281678
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281678
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#2910
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One of the neighbors added that to his fleet. Looks good, but I don't know why he needs it, he already has a TechArt Magnum, Bentley convertible, and a very nice looking Mini S. Seems like a waste, but definitely a nice looking car.
#2911
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E9x M3s have an M-button.
Article talks about the MDM feature.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/02/15/2008-bmw-m3-review/
And yes, I would be scared to have this car after the warranty period is over.
#2916
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Yeah I think it looks awesome too. I just had my 335 in for service on monday and we checking them out. They also had a new m3 listed at $90k... However that $60k price tag on the z4 blew me away. My ex step dad had 2 zs, A z3 M power edition and a z4. The Z3 was fun as shit to drive. I LOVED the z3 coupe .(the hard top model). I think that was the sexist hatch ever made.
#2917
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I JUST CHECKED IT OUT ON MONDAY. For my 335 it was $1400 to extend 4yrs and up to 100k miles. However YOU MUST BUY IT before you hit 50k miles. If you are at 50,001 MILES you can NOT buy it. If you buy the ext. warranty before 35k miles its cheaper. The longer you wait, the more you pay. Also, you have to pay a $125 inspection before you can buy the warranty. You pay that out of pocket. Hope that info helps jesal.
#2918
I JUST CHECKED IT OUT ON MONDAY. For my 335 it was $1400 to extend 4yrs and up to 100k miles. However YOU MUST BUY IT before you hit 50k miles. If you are at 50,001 MILES you can NOT buy it. If you buy the ext. warranty before 35k miles its cheaper. The longer you wait, the more you pay. Also, you have to pay a $125 inspection before you can buy the warranty. You pay that out of pocket. Hope that info helps jesal.
I believe you have to be the original owner too, correct?
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I JUST CHECKED IT OUT ON MONDAY. For my 335 it was $1400 to extend 4yrs and up to 100k miles. However YOU MUST BUY IT before you hit 50k miles. If you are at 50,001 MILES you can NOT buy it. If you buy the ext. warranty before 35k miles its cheaper. The longer you wait, the more you pay. Also, you have to pay a $125 inspection before you can buy the warranty. You pay that out of pocket. Hope that info helps jesal.
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