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Oct 31, 2010 | 12:41 AM

#3441

tmnhs81

Safety Car

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Legit?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2033911659.html

Nov 2, 2010 | 10:36 AM

#3442

alex2364

Three Wheelin'

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From: Northern VA

I'm thinking about getting a custom license plate for my car. I'm thinking about going with:

HPFP-FTL

What does everyone think?

Nov 2, 2010 | 10:42 AM

#3443

TS_eXpeed

Team Owner

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I guess if you're into dissing your own car...

Nov 2, 2010 | 10:45 AM

#3444

alex2364

Three Wheelin'

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From: Northern VA

I just thought it's funny.

Nov 2, 2010 | 10:47 AM

#3445

charliemike

Fahrvergnügen'd

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmnhs81

Legit?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2033911659.html

You're asking if something that costs $12 is real?

What if it's not? You're out $12. I spend that on two beers at a bar!

Nov 2, 2010 | 11:18 AM

#3446

pttl

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

I just thought it's funny.

Sadly you probably wouldn't be the first one in line.

Nov 2, 2010 | 11:30 AM

#3447

alex2364

Three Wheelin'

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by pttl

Sadly you probably wouldn't be the first one in line.

Actually I am cause HPFP-FTL and H8-HPFP are both available in Virginia.

Nov 2, 2010 | 12:50 PM

#3448

umcp

Racer

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Posts: 491

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From: MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

Actually I am cause HPFP-FTL and H8-HPFP are both available in Virginia.

lol...i had the same idea a couple of months ago when my HPFP left me stranded! i think it would be hillarious.

i applied for "PMP SLAP" and the plate with the hand print on it...sadly it got rejected

Nov 2, 2010 | 01:09 PM

#3449

pttl

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

Actually I am cause HPFP-FTL and H8-HPFP are both available in Virginia.

Do it!

Nov 8, 2010 | 12:55 PM

#3450

cM3go

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From: IL

Ahem,

Nov 8, 2010 | 01:00 PM

#3451

achenator

Three Wheelin'

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Posts: 1,935

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From: New Orleans LA area

want to get I8TOKYO for the GT-R

Nov 16, 2010 | 06:39 PM

#3452

herbalist

chips and smokes, lets go

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 4,679

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From: Toronto

Took my car in for service today because it was making a knocking sound. Turns out the engine mount on the passenger side is completely broken and the noise I'm hearing is my engine rattling around. They quoted me a price of $1800+ taxes to repair. FML.

Nov 18, 2010 | 08:09 PM

#3453

batman

Aint Doing Sh*t

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Posts: 1,037

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From: GA

Drove my friends 335i 6MT, the power was pretty good. I am going to drive an 07 328 tomorrow. Should have driven that first.

Nov 24, 2010 | 01:20 AM

#3454

tmnhs81

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E38 7 series sport rims on E46?
Will they even fit offset wise?
Thoughts??

Nov 30, 2010 | 12:57 AM

#3455

stogie1020

Needs more Lemon Pledge

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From: Phoenix, AZ

My 335i finished production today and will spend the next four weeks on a boat to the US. Then one week or so to the dealership and then in my hands. Woot.

Nov 30, 2010 | 01:00 AM

#3456

tmnhs81

Safety Car

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Congrats!!

Nov 30, 2010 | 01:02 AM

#3457

dave_ramkumar

2011 ZCP E92 M3!!

iTrader: (5)

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From: Queens,New York

^+1 ,what color did you get?

Nov 30, 2010 | 01:10 AM

#3458

Gfaze

S E L L

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From: Modesto, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

My 335i finished production today and will spend the next four weeks on a boat to the US. Then one week or so to the dealership and then in my hands. Woot.

I've been wandering around car lots lately. Today I saw an 07 328i with 51K miles for $19,900. Absolutely clean, showroom condition.

Nov 30, 2010 | 08:36 AM

#3459

svtmike

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From: Chicago

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

My 335i finished production today and will spend the next four weeks on a boat to the US. Then one week or so to the dealership and then in my hands. Woot.

Then 1.5 weeks to first electrical malfunction.

Nov 30, 2010 | 08:46 AM

#3460

stogie1020

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave_ramkumar

^+1 ,what color did you get?

Deep Sea Blue Metallic with Saddle Brown Interior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtmike

Then 1.5 weeks to first electrical malfunction.

I hope I make it that long!

Nov 30, 2010 | 09:06 AM

#3461

cM3go

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From: IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

Deep Sea Blue Metallic with Saddle Brown Interior.

I hope I make it that long!

Snap! Congrats!

Nov 30, 2010 | 01:27 PM

#3462

stogie1020

Needs more Lemon Pledge

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Thanks!

Nov 30, 2010 | 02:29 PM

#3463

Crazy Bimmer

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From: Chicago Burbs

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtmike

Then 1.5 weeks to first electrical malfunction.

pssh, those go away after you restart the car.

Nov 30, 2010 | 04:15 PM

#3464

Crazy Bimmer

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From: Chicago Burbs

Bring on the snow!

Nov 30, 2010 | 04:21 PM

#3465

thunder04

Sweet!

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

My 335i finished production today and will spend the next four weeks on a boat to the US. Then one week or so to the dealership and then in my hands. Woot.

Wow. I could NOT wait that long. I'd be going nuts!

Nov 30, 2010 | 05:01 PM

#3466

alex2364

Three Wheelin'

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Posts: 1,670

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

Bring on the snow!

What kinda tires? I need some for my car.

Nov 30, 2010 | 05:09 PM

#3467

Crazy Bimmer

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From: Chicago Burbs

The Blizzak LM-25

Nov 30, 2010 | 05:20 PM

#3468

cmark

Drifting

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From: Seattle, WA

The xi did just fine with our snow last week. With the all season tires, we have a lot more confidence in the car. The stock summers were worthless!

Nov 30, 2010 | 05:25 PM

#3469

stogie1020

Needs more Lemon Pledge

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder04

Wow. I could NOT wait that long. I'd be going nuts!

If I were wicked excited about it, I would be too. Rather, I need to get out of the 06 TSX and this was the best option. I have a feeling I will grow to really like the car, but as of right now, it was more of a necessity (and a little frivolity) than a "Cool I am getting a new car!" moment.

Nov 30, 2010 | 06:38 PM

#3470

Shadzilla

Safety Car

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From: Northern Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

What kinda tires? I need some for my car.

me too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

The Blizzak LM-25

How noticeable (if any) is the difference in performance, ride quality, road noise, etc?

Dec 1, 2010 | 04:36 AM

#3471

sonnyboyacura

2010 SHAWD

Joined: Oct 2004

Posts: 536

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From: Baltimore

I'm a life-longer member of AZ but I'm curious to know what's the best BMW forum to lurk on? I wanna get a used 550i (preferably a 2008) in 8 months or so. I just wanna read what I can read and see what I'm getting myself into.

Dec 1, 2010 | 08:05 AM

#3472

Scrib

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From: Northwest IN

Finally got my Neutral Idle Control fixed. Dealer pushed me the latest software, which also messes with the HPFP startup sequence.

Finally, my car works.

Dec 1, 2010 | 09:09 AM

#3473

pttl

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrib

Finally got my Neutral Idle Control fixed. Dealer pushed me the latest software, which also messes with the HPFP startup sequence.

Finally, my car works.

It's this kind of thing that crosses the 335 off my list completely.

Dec 1, 2010 | 10:32 AM

#3474

Scrib

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From: Northwest IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by pttl

It's this kind of thing that crosses the 335 off my list completely.

As many frustrating issues that I have had, the car is still my most favorite of all I've owned.

Now... Let's see what happens this time next year if something breaks and I'm out of warranty.

Dec 1, 2010 | 10:34 AM

#3475

cM3go

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From: IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmark

The xi did just fine with our snow last week. With the all season tires, we have a lot more confidence in the car. The stock summers were worthless!

Summer tires in snow, XI or not, are worthless. Not made for that weather.

Dec 1, 2010 | 11:04 AM

#3476

pttl

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrib

As many frustrating issues that I have had, the car is still my most favorite of all I've owned.

Now... Let's see what happens this time next year if something breaks and I'm out of warranty.

Perish the thought.

I know what you mean though. I had a 325 a loooong time ago, and I still haven't had a car that I've enjoyed driving as much as that car. That 325 didn't really have big issues...just a lot of lights burning out.

I'm just not in the frame of mind to take my 50K car to the dealer for fuel pumps, electrical.....

It's all been said before.

Dec 1, 2010 | 12:14 PM

#3477

stogie1020

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrib

As many frustrating issues that I have had, the car is still my most favorite of all I've owned.

Now... Let's see what happens this time next year if something breaks and I'm out of warranty.

3 Year lease FTW... Or extended warranty.

Dec 1, 2010 | 12:16 PM

#3478

Crazy Bimmer

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From: Chicago Burbs

extended warranty on the M3 is 6/100k for like $4300.

And thats a groupbuy price!

Dec 1, 2010 | 12:18 PM

#3479

Crazy Bimmer

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From: Chicago Burbs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadzilla

me too

How noticeable (if any) is the difference in performance, ride quality, road noise, etc?

Hard to compare, i had 20inch summer tires. The snow tires are bouncy and dont handle all that well. If i drive aggressively then the traction light is always lite. But it does well in the snow which is what i cared about.

They a very popular winter tire if that helps.

Dec 1, 2010 | 12:50 PM

#3480

Scrib

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From: Northwest IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by stogie1020

3 Year lease FTW... Or extended warranty.

Warranty would be third party as I didn't buy it CPO.

meh... Roll the dice. Vegas baby.