The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
#3201
Dang! Looks like the M3 might have lost to the benz. Both are very fast cars though. I still wouldn't want a DCT though. The lag demonstated here seems pretty bad! I also don't think BMW has a fix for it too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7uKG48_C4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7uKG48_C4I
#3202
Banned
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/14/c...-gets-pat-on-t
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This guy. So, some of you no doubt remember the Cadillac CTS-V Challenge. If you don't, here's a refresher: General Motors vice-chairman Maximum Bob Lutz challenged any journalist to bring a CTS-V competitor to California's Laguna Seca where the 77-year-old Lutz would mop the floor with he/she and whatever fancy-pants, Euro sedan they done brung. Of course, the event got moved to New York's Monticello Motor Club, and to guarantee that the Cadillac didn't lose, GM brought in a backup pilot, John Hienricy, the company's noted hot shoe engineer and race car driver. And then every other manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar) decided not to play into GM's marketing ploy, and withdrew their cars' support.
To be frank, we here at Autoblog toyed with the idea of throwing our hoon-hat in the ring, but after Heinricy became Cadillac's ace in the hole, we figured the whole challenge was unwinnable (we've driven with Mr. Heinricy – he's that good). While it would no doubt have been fun, totally playing into General Motor's hands like that (by also losing), well, not so much. Luckily, privateer Michael Cooper and his BMW M3 wasn't in on our conference call.
Mr. Cooper showed up to the Caddy Challenge and laid down a 2:50.424, beating not only Bob Lutz's 2:56.321 in the way more powerful CTS-V, but our pals Lawrence Ulrich (2:53:026) and Jack Baruth (2:51:153), both of whom were driving the big supercharged Caddy. Not surprisingly, Heinricy blew the doors off of every single person, ripping off a 2:46.560. Probably while flossing. But let's not overlook young Michael Cooper, who with 142 less horsepower and a boatload less torque to work with came in less than four seconds behind John (ringer *cough* ringer) Hienricy.
To be frank, we here at Autoblog toyed with the idea of throwing our hoon-hat in the ring, but after Heinricy became Cadillac's ace in the hole, we figured the whole challenge was unwinnable (we've driven with Mr. Heinricy – he's that good). While it would no doubt have been fun, totally playing into General Motor's hands like that (by also losing), well, not so much. Luckily, privateer Michael Cooper and his BMW M3 wasn't in on our conference call.
Mr. Cooper showed up to the Caddy Challenge and laid down a 2:50.424, beating not only Bob Lutz's 2:56.321 in the way more powerful CTS-V, but our pals Lawrence Ulrich (2:53:026) and Jack Baruth (2:51:153), both of whom were driving the big supercharged Caddy. Not surprisingly, Heinricy blew the doors off of every single person, ripping off a 2:46.560. Probably while flossing. But let's not overlook young Michael Cooper, who with 142 less horsepower and a boatload less torque to work with came in less than four seconds behind John (ringer *cough* ringer) Hienricy.
#3203
Senior Moderator
Nicely done!
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#3204
Senior Moderator
Holy crap that would annoy the hell out of me.
So far mine has been fine and not many late 09 owners have any complaints. Rumor is the dealer has a fix for it back in June 09 for the 2008 models like the one in the video. Although they still say they experience lag but not nearly as bad as before.
Maybe ill get more lag with higher mileage. Who knows.
#3205
Just thought I would share this video I just stumbled across a minute ago.
Not sure if it's a repost or if anyone has seen it, but it's![Rock Star](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rockstar.gif)
Some really cool videography work.
Worth watching in higher def in full screen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSEx9QxD83g
Not sure if it's a repost or if anyone has seen it, but it's
![Rock Star](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rockstar.gif)
Some really cool videography work.
Worth watching in higher def in full screen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSEx9QxD83g
#3206
Dang! Looks like the M3 might have lost to the benz. Both are very fast cars though. I still wouldn't want a DCT though. The lag demonstated here seems pretty bad! I also don't think BMW has a fix for it too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7uKG48_C4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7uKG48_C4I
This why I bought a Lexus IS-F. But the M3 is a great car..
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#3207
Administrator Alumnus
I am about to drive my 335 off a cliff.
Just had the transmission pan and mechatronics sleeve replaced. Trans fluid all over my garage floor.
I give up.
Just had the transmission pan and mechatronics sleeve replaced. Trans fluid all over my garage floor.
I give up.
#3208
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
Sorry to hear..
Time to get a new car?
Time to get a new car?
#3209
#3211
Administrator Alumnus
#3214
E92
#3216
^^![Spit](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/spit.gif)
One of the guys we went to Hollister with had a similar sticker on his 4Runner too
![Spit](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/spit.gif)
One of the guys we went to Hollister with had a similar sticker on his 4Runner too
#3218
Suzuka Master
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
10/10.
I'm going to come off as cheesy, but I think a blue line around the rims would have looked good.
![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
But still, it's gorgeous.
#3223
Three Wheelin'
#3224
Senior Moderator
#3225
Drifting
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For years my mom had been telling me how she wanted a convertible, and it looks like I may have finally helped her on that path. She currently drives a 2007 Honda Civic LX coupe, and she is absolutely enamored with my 330xi. We'll be looking at some 2004-2005 BMW 330ci's in the coming weeks, hoping to find one with the Premium Package and Performance Package with black interior for around $20,000. Wish me luck in converting her from a Honda driver to a BMW driver.
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#3226
אני עומד עם ישראל
Thoughts on the 335D?? I'm liking all the torque, 36mpg... Has anyone driven it?
#3228
Banned
I drove a few and yes, there is a lot to sacrifice. It doesn't how to scream and it is at the end a very boring [quick] powerplant.
#3231
אני עומד עם ישראל
It's really appealing to me.. I almost want to test drive one, but I'm trying to be a smart boy and keep my TL (16 payments left)...
#3233
How is the 335xi? I found a 2008 cpo with 25k miles asking for 39k with all options ( navi, sports, prem, cold weather, ca) and its saphire black on coral. I could get .9% financing on it.
#3235
That's kind of high for an 08, even a CPO. Try to get them down closer to 35k. They might counter saying there's not a lot of XI coupes with these options, esp the 6sp manual. That's an awesome color combo too!
#3236
Fahrvergnügen'd
That seems like a LOT of money for a 3-year old car even if it does have low mileage for the year.
But crazy enough, Edmunds says just over $40k for a CPO. Wow ... Those cars hold their value really well.
But crazy enough, Edmunds says just over $40k for a CPO. Wow ... Those cars hold their value really well.
#3237
Three Wheelin'
That price is too high. I bought my '09 with 5000 miles with similar options for $38k. Plus I don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of their xi models. The suspension is raised and the sport suspension isn't even an option.
#3238
Administrator Alumnus
#3240
My first Avatar....
You guys think that price is bad? I agree it is...but, I just did a quick auto trader search for 08-09 335i in my area. For kicks, look at these prices. Granted some are for convertibles but still... ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...first_record=1
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...first_record=1