The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
12-01-2010, 03:09 PM
#3483
Safety Car
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.
They a very popular winter tire if that helps.
12-01-2010, 03:54 PM
#3484
Question for people with e9x 3-series...how often do you find yourself replacing the rear brake pads? My light came on the other day saying mine were low, which I couldn't believe because the dealer replaced both front/rear pads at the same time. iDrive says the fronts are still healthy. So I started doing some research on the forum saying that they wear more than the fronts because of the traction control system and some are saying they had to replace after 10-15k miles. Crazy!
12-01-2010, 07:24 PM
#3486
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Question for people with e9x 3-series...how often do you find yourself replacing the rear brake pads? My light came on the other day saying mine were low, which I couldn't believe because the dealer replaced both front/rear pads at the same time. iDrive says the fronts are still healthy. So I started doing some research on the forum saying that they wear more than the fronts because of the traction control system and some are saying they had to replace after 10-15k miles. Crazy!
I assume pads are not included in the "maintenance-included" service thing...
12-02-2010, 08:22 AM
#3488
Administrator Alumnus
Good to know... I have 21K on my 3 series. I am beginning to wonder if I'll get any benefit from the maintenance program other than oil changes. And I think I've only had one of those.
12-02-2010, 09:01 AM
#3489
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hell yeah Scrib. Start telling them you want the pads checked and new wiper blades every time you take it in. I made sure I had the pads changed before I hit the limit on my CPO warranty.
Just ordered a Space Grey 335xi, Premium, Cold, 6 spd., usb/iPod, htd steering wheel, Sat. radio, Premium Sound. Should be here soon.
Just ordered a Space Grey 335xi, Premium, Cold, 6 spd., usb/iPod, htd steering wheel, Sat. radio, Premium Sound. Should be here soon.
12-02-2010, 10:04 AM
#3490
Safety Car
Maintenance-wise, the car held up really well. I did have to add a quart of oil every once in a while, but I wasn't about to take it to the dealership for that.
12-02-2010, 10:53 AM
#3491
Suzuka Master
12-02-2010, 11:02 AM
#3492
Senior Moderator
hell yeah Scrib. Start telling them you want the pads checked and new wiper blades every time you take it in. I made sure I had the pads changed before I hit the limit on my CPO warranty.
Just ordered a Space Grey 335xi, Premium, Cold, 6 spd., usb/iPod, htd steering wheel, Sat. radio, Premium Sound. Should be here soon.
Just ordered a Space Grey 335xi, Premium, Cold, 6 spd., usb/iPod, htd steering wheel, Sat. radio, Premium Sound. Should be here soon.
12-02-2010, 11:11 AM
#3494
Needs more Lemon Pledge
12-02-2010, 11:45 AM
#3495
Question for people with e9x 3-series...how often do you find yourself replacing the rear brake pads? My light came on the other day saying mine were low, which I couldn't believe because the dealer replaced both front/rear pads at the same time. iDrive says the fronts are still healthy. So I started doing some research on the forum saying that they wear more than the fronts because of the traction control system and some are saying they had to replace after 10-15k miles. Crazy!
12-02-2010, 11:46 AM
#3496
12-02-2010, 11:55 AM
#3497
My Garage
Question for people with e9x 3-series...how often do you find yourself replacing the rear brake pads? My light came on the other day saying mine were low, which I couldn't believe because the dealer replaced both front/rear pads at the same time. iDrive says the fronts are still healthy. So I started doing some research on the forum saying that they wear more than the fronts because of the traction control system and some are saying they had to replace after 10-15k miles. Crazy!
12-02-2010, 06:30 PM
#3500
///BMWZINE 
12-02-2010, 06:36 PM
#3501
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Any thoughts on a not shitty BMW board to join?
All of the other one's I have visited/joined are full of douches and assholes.
12-02-2010, 10:39 PM
#3504
Needs more Lemon Pledge
OK, that solves that conundrum.
12-03-2010, 06:20 PM
#3507
Needs more Lemon Pledge
OK, I officially want my new car already. I gotta wait a frickin' month!!! 
12-05-2010, 12:27 PM
#3510
Guess I'm in as well.
Picked up an e92 335xi TiAG w/ Coral Red Interior with Prem, Sport, Cold, Navi, CA, L7 Thursday, and Friday my HPFP took a dump! Now I have a tight 328xi loaner D=
Anyway congrats to the other new 3-series owner and nice M Crazy.
Picked up an e92 335xi TiAG w/ Coral Red Interior with Prem, Sport, Cold, Navi, CA, L7 Thursday, and Friday my HPFP took a dump! Now I have a tight 328xi loaner D=
Anyway congrats to the other new 3-series owner and nice M Crazy.
12-05-2010, 01:52 PM
#3511
Needs more Lemon Pledge
12-05-2010, 02:52 PM
#3512
My first Avatar....
12-05-2010, 04:55 PM
#3515
Three Wheelin'
At least it wasn't brand new. I've heard people buying a brand new 335i and getting limp mode on the way home. Also there are people who brought their 335i in for HPFP and their loaner 335i got limp mode.
12-05-2010, 05:03 PM
#3516
one of the most annoying things when it comes to cars is when your daily driver breaks down on you. An older project car, fine.... but a brand new $40k car?screw that.
12-05-2010, 05:32 PM
#3517
My first Avatar....
12-05-2010, 05:50 PM
#3519
My first Avatar....
12-05-2010, 05:52 PM
#3520
Needs more Lemon Pledge