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>post your Scheisseschachtel
>post what you've fixed on it recently
>post what you've upgraded
>post how much you love the damned thing
>post any variants of "should I buy this BMW?' or "should I buy a BMW?"
I'm new to BMWs, but I feel like everything something breaks or doesn't "feel" right, I got to fix/change it.
I never had this mentality with other cars.
Anyone here also like this? or is it just me?
>>14850618
I've had this annoying whir sometimes when I start my car up, however it goes away when the clutch is in. Been told it may be my throw out bearing. But it shifts perfectly, so there really is nothing for me to worry about.
I suppose it really just depends on the part.
And man, this makes a good phone wallpaper.
>>14850795
And home screen as well.
>>14850618
other cars you might let little things slip past
but with bmw there is sort of an expectation of a little more than just working
>>14850795
The clutch release bearing is making a noise in my E46 as well, the noise is kind of annoying when standing still but it doesn`t bother me much.
Will be doing a clutch/brake fluid change tomorrow, hopefully it fixes that
>>14850618
BMWs are possessed by spooky ghosts of aggressive driving and the urge to achieve perfection. We all know this feel.
Getting a bucket wash, 3 stage buff, rim cleaning, window polish, carpet shampoo, and leather conditioning done on my E39 today. This is about what it looks like now. I'll post results later today, the detailing shop is only charging $120 for everything so I'm a little skeptical.
>>14850618
something about the golden era bmws makes you really attached to them and as such you get a neurotic impulse to make everything perfect. I've got it too
>strange subtle engine vibration at idle, like a really really subtle misfire
>not sure where to start in order to diagnose it since the ECUs aren't throwing any bmw-ghost-codes
>tempted to just replace all the coils and injectors
>>14852871
$120 does seem low
is that multiple washes + multiple claybars + a GOOD polish? Don't let them wax it, critique their results right after polishing since waxing can hide what they missed
Posted about this before but I'll be a little more specific. Looking into buying an E92 (328i or 330i, almost all AWD here so likely that), is this going to end up being a money pit?
>>14853060
>Looking into buying an E92
in a few years*
>>14853060
possibly, depends on a few things
>does the seller have detailed service records? he probably kept it well and it'll be good to you
>did the prepurchase inspection find more than a few problems? if so, be more cautious. If you're asking yourself "should i get a prepurchYES THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS YES
miles aren't that important compared to how well it was kept
if you want more fun, try to stick to rwd if you can, which may even be cheaper in snowy climates. Also stick to manual for maximum fun. A rwd 328i with a stick is great. the e9x awd system is heavy and more stuff to fix and make suspension jobs harder, not to mention you have far fewer aftermarket suspension upgrade options because the suspension geometry is silly for awd
My shit is flawless senpai.
>>14853105
also more considerations
>can you maintain the car entirely yourself?
that'll save you a shitload, and the e9x is more reliable than the e46 BUT repairs are either harder or much harder
>>14853105
Ideally I'd at least want service records and it would be taken to a mechanic for inspection before any purchases as I've done with any car I bought, I'd also prefer RWD but give its limited availability it's not a deal-breaker. Will only buy manual, though.
Just worried about horror stories (I know it's about average reliability but parts be expensive)
>>14853135
e9x has basically no horror stories unless it's been badly neglected, major problems are rather rare aside from the ubiquitious electric water pump/thermostat problem (which is $500 in parts and maybe two afternoons or most of a saturday on jack stands)
>>14853237
>which is $500 in parts and maybe two afternoons or most of a saturday on jack stands
Or I could use that money and time to swap in an LS1 :^). I'll admit after researching it a bit it doesn't seem to have a disproportionately high amount of horror stories compared to any other car I was looking at. Also thanks for the spoonfeeding
>>14853259
i have an autistic need to spoonfeed people on bmws but only sometimes.
just, again, keep in mind most jobs are harder to do and take longer than an e46, as such you might run into the occasional "oh shit i have to rent a car to get to work because i wont have time to fix this in one afternoon" problem, but that's what preventive maintenance is for anyway
>>14853619
I have a secondary car anyway, just the E46 is a little slow and outdated for me, plus almost all of them are in meh to bad condition here. I'm mostly just worried about it costing a shitload to keep running is all, preventative maintenance is fine.
I autistic[al?]ly spoonfeed a lot on other subjects anyway so I get it.
>>14854087
also, protip, the tpms system breaks
all the time
holy shit
it's garbage, and gives you a blinking light all the time while the car is running and goes BONG! on startup and there's no way to code out/disable it.
>>14854105
Could you not just unplug a wire or something
>>14854115
no, because when something is wrong with the system the error is that it's "inactive", so unplugging any sensors makes it inactive too
>>14854125
God damn Kraut engineering
>>14853114
What are the "harder" services/fixes on the E90? Curious
>>14852871
She look good now
besides the obvious need for some paint correction all along the front end
Definitely shines a lot better now and most of the swirls are gone. They did a fantastic job on the interior too, the carpet is immaculate.
Pretty satisfied for $120.
>>14854129
>>14854125
actually wait i didn't see this the last time i looked, apparently you can indeed code it out, sort of
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866070
>>14854146
eccentric shaft sensor can die at random which causes a no-start scenario and you need to take the valve cover off to get to it
wheel bearings are a pain
the starter requires removing most of the intake in the engine bay
>>14854148
Non-neck breaking edition.
>>14854159
Shiny
>>14855077
like a fucking mirror
just did a little photoshoot
>>14855165
sorry for massive
pls forgive
Supercharged e92 M3fag checking in.
Honda and Toyota engines can easily last over 300k miles, how does bmw compare?
>>14855189
one more
>>14855213
The engine will be fine.
Everything else will have been broken by then, but that's the case with any car that gets 300k miles put on it.
reviving thread
>>14855213
I know some people with 300+k mile BMWs, even seen an e38 740i with 450k miles and things like that.
Very high mileage bimmers are no big deal in Europe, especially eastern EU
>>14855189
looks very, very nice 2bh
E46 > E90 > E36 > E30 > E21 > F30
>>14855931
Actually just looked it up, there is one 479k mile E39 530d and a 498k mile E34 520i on sale on local classifieds
Which color is best color?
>>14856100
Black, always black.
>>14856100
Alpine white
Imola red
also can't go wrong with any of the blues
>>14856100
oxford green
orient blue
>>14856100
Oxford green, but only when paired with a cinnamon interior. Otherwise jet black.
>>14856135
yes
>>14857407
fucking kek posted wrong pic
>tfw $700 in parts for E36 ///MoneyWaste3
$130 for the PCV/Oil Separator Unit and hoses (OEM BMW) + $25 for Victor Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
$180 for used mangled/hacked to fuck UUC Evo 3 SSK (guy removed the anti-tamper bolt and broke a small hex bolt, running it anyways) and 198mm DSSR
$60-80 in misc. shifter bushings (shifter boot, two bushings that connect shifter carrier to chassis and linkage that are made out of foam, shift selector seal, AKG clutch and brake pedal bushings)
$130 for Febi Guibo (made in Germany) + OEM Bolts, Locknuts, and Centering Bushing
$40-50 in misc. exhaust gaskets and hangers
$75 for AKG 320i E21 Transmission Mounts and $30 for Transmission Crossmember
And a few other bits for tuneup ($20 for fuel filter, $10 for NGK Copper Plugs, $10 for Mann Oil Filter and Rotella T6 I have laying around, $6 for grade 10.9 front diff mount bolt from dealer)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5484074413.html
should I buy? guy said he'd do $2500
>>14857418
that`s not too much for all that stuff, prolly could have saved some money with used parts tho
>>14856100
jet black
>like mine
i prefer it over black sapphire metallic which has metallic flake in it
>>14859316
looks relatively clean but that mileage is REALLY high. he better have service records
>>14859668
>291k km
>really high for a 1995 car
At least it's legit. 14k km a year sounds plausible.
![IMG_2975[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/UJE10h4.jpg "IMG_2975[1].jpg")
>>14855189
>>14855230
Don't like the "blob" 5's, E34's are closer to my heart because I'm a MUH BOXES MUH 80'S manchild.
Would give that one lots of tender love and care though, nice as fuck.
Gave my E32 a thorough scrub today as for the first time in the year, the weather was nice as shit.
I love this piece of shit to death, wouldn't be rebuilding the engine and going full sperg over a poverty tier 7 series othewise.
2014 F20 M135i in Glacier Silver with SportAutomatic.
No recent fixes, just maintenance.
Did a stage 2 tune with ECU remap and Wagner Evo 1 intercooler and Wagner sport catalytic converter. That took it from 320 hp / 450 Nm / 332 ft-lb to 400 hp / 600 Nm / 443 ft-lb.
It's basically an incognito rocket with an awesome sound thanks to the sportcat. And a very practical DD with good mileage (9 l/100 km or 26 mpg US).
I love it!
>>14856100
steel blue metallic always breaks my neck
brake light circut keeps coming up at completely random times, but everytime i check brakes still work, should i just take it to the dealership?
>>14860359
more pics?
guten tag!
>>14860461
The pic in my post wasn't my car, but it's the same minus the tinted windows. The only mod I'm going to do is 18" BBS CH-R wheels in brilliant silver.
Pic attached actually is mine.
Not mine in the Picture, but it looks exactly the same.
And I'm really rooting for the new M2, that's one hell of a Car.
Also the new M7
>>14860515
bmw 312Ti
>>14855230
>but that's the case with any car that gets 300k miles put on it.
except Toyotas
>>14860854
Nice meme, but no.
reminder that if you haven't done your muffler delete yet you're not experiencing your car to its fullest
>>14860515
Why is this meme tier shitbox in a BMW thread?
>>14861341
Why not both?
>>14860359
>m135i
>hatch
>massively tuned
oh wow anon that's a serious mach-
>automatic
so close to perfect....why did you get it as an auto?
>>14861341
![1460822732160[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/SB8N0aX.png "1460822732160[1].png")
question, who made this image?
do you have a higher res version?
i was going to request someone in /osg/ make a slap out of it
>>14861374
>>14861390
Because the Twingo is even worse than a raped to death 316 E36.
Collapsible drivers seat is only cool feature, but that doesn't save the car from being a terrible piece of shit.
>>14861423
>hating on the twingo
merci
>>14861423
>>14861434
I don't have to even try, the Twingo is even more pathetic than the Miata is.
>>14861451
>>14861423
>[citation needed]
Just because you don't enjoy your favourite site being cluttered with pictures of a certain French car doesn't make it bad.
>>14861519
>>14861519
Now, I don't mind you all enjoying a pile of shit, it's just that there's a load of other better cars you could be enjoying.
French too if you insist on that kind of stuff.
>>14861537
>doesn't provide valid arguments why Twingo is bad
>>14861552
Because they're tiny, underpowered and rust prone shitboxes with their only good point being the collapsible seats.
>>14861561
>tiny
But spacious.
>underpowered
But lightweight.
>rust prone
Well, that's right.
On top of that, it's reliable, cheap to buy and maintain.
But let's not derail the thread any further.
>>14861577
>it's reliable, cheap to buy and maintain
Only the second part is correct.
But yeah, let's stop, this is a thread about good cars anyway
>>14861561
>70hp/tonne
>underpowered
how about learn to shift
>bmw vs renault
>playing the rust card
LOL
>tiny car
>flaw
c o m p e n s a t i o n
Alpineweiss or someone whose had extensive experience with both:
How does the C63 AMG compare to a E90/92 M3? Buddy of mine is looking at both. Any common issues? How much better or worse is the AMG as a street car and for cornering/handling? I know you said the E92s are pretty solid with only rod bearings and water pumps being the big ones; what about carbon issues? Or anything else?
>tfw no more swirls
such a good feeling lads
>>14862074
I remember when I bought my e90 CPO, dealer gave me free swirls, looked pretty nasty under the sun. Took me 2 days of polishing to get them out with a porter cable random polisher.
>>14862074
oh fuck
are you the guy who got the $120 detail job?
supercharge my M62 or swap to an S62?
the former is much easier than the latter but...
>>14850545
>post what you've fixed on it recently
I had the bumper replaced/painted after I accidentally into a tree
>post what you've upgraded
I got some knockoff Junction Produce neck pillows for the back seat, and swapped in the ZHP shift knob
>post how much you love the damned thing
I'm pretty happy with it. '11 328i xDrive 6MT, not many options other than heated power seats. I don't plan on modifying it much, maybe headers and a tune and some new rubber and shocks/springs/spacers.
>>14860567
>tfw this fag was supposed to sell me his BBS CH with PZeros but keeps flaking out
>>14862429
Yes.
>>14862789
remarkably good for $120 but it's possible a lot of that is just wax filling in some swirls they didn't get, and you'll see the swirls reappear soon
>>14862819
We'll see, it was definitely worth my $120. If I have to get another detail in a few months I'll be no less pleased.
>>14856100
No cosmos, dakar, hellrot, fern... what a poor list.
>>14864361
that paint
hnnng
>havent driven the Z in a week
>had to jumpstart it
>battery voltage down after driving it
>replace battery since it was 5 years old
>voltage still not good
time for a new alternator.
Gonna go ahead and order it alongside some goodies that i need from ECS.
Still trying to decide if i want to get oem rollhoops or ditch my hardtop, and get a hard dog.
pic related.
Currently have a m235i. Not sure if I should get a m2 or a m3 after this one. I love the size of the 2, but I don't know if I want to stare at the same interior For 6 years.
>>14864433
>after this one
knowing BMW the m2 will only be produced for about about a year like the 1M
>>14864461
M2 is a full production. Low numbers, but not limited like the 1m.
Anyone have stories/experiences/gripes about 6 series? Are they fun to drive? High maintenance?
Traded my e46 m3 on a normie car when the SMG started to go. Didn't realize that 2010ish 650 can go for ~25-30k. Would that be worth it? Not looking to do burnouts at stoplights anymore, just want to outclass the faggy mustangs, hondas, and kias that are all i see around town anymore.
Anybody here own a 2010 5 series? I just got one was wondering how much oil it needs basic maint shit
>>14864642
The m6 sucks at the track, so the regular 6 is even worse. It got out handled by a 5300lbs suv. They are good for cruising with the top down though.
>tfw found a e46 in good condition for 4k
>It's autotragic
Fuck I really fucking want this car but I can't seem find manuals
>>14864642
Unless you have the money for their maintenance, avoid them
>>14864915
Auto is not bad, if you enjoy being a cuck.
OC meme
>>14864915
The manuals get sold quicker. Set up a craigslist text alert.
>>14860813
I've recently started loving the e34 life! Poppin' skids all day listening to that noisy, worn out m40 camshaft. Best 350e ever spent tbqh pham
I just replaced the control arms yesterday. The bushings and ball joints were absolutely trashed. I'm doing coilovers, strut bar, and brakes next weekend.
>>14868753
how much do those go for?
>>14869088
Depends on location. They are around 3500usd in my area
Muh new car 2010 bmw 535i
>Have bmw
>drive bmw
>feels good
It feels pretty great.
>>14869750
>"why pay so much to maintain a vehicle?"
>"RWD is overrated"
>"it's only a 5 speed?"
SI owner that I work with. Poor guy will never understand
I am looking to buy a used BMW 125i e82 Coupe.
Is there anything that speaks against it?
>>14869980
Second choice would be a 325i e90.
>>14869980
why not a 135i, or atleast a 130
>>14855957
>E90 above E36
You supreme genlteman, you
>>14866767
hah.
>>14856100
mysticblau is best blau
>>14871827
>not topaz
>>14869786
People who drive performance vehicles and don't do their wrenching themselves baffle me.
Anybody know how to fix this damn anti trap window crap.they say to reset it and I've tried a couple times and to no avail
>>14871854
>Not Yas Marina Blue
>not Atlantis Blue
Shit nigger what are you doing etc
>>14872223
>anti trap window
what the shit is that
>>14857418 here
My car hungers. Did the valve cover gasket and PCV/Oil Separator Unit/Hoses this weekend. Doing all fluids/filters middle of the week.
I kinda feel bad spending all this money then I chuck my car into a corner at a ridiculous speed and remember why its worth it.
Gonna drop the driveshaft/exhaust next weekend or two to do the shifter.
>>14872687
I think he means like in the e36 coupe where the window comes down a bit when you open the door, and goes up again when you close it.
>>14869980
>>14870191
pls respond.
>>14871861
I do all of my own wrenching. He was referencing how much I spend in parts for preventative maintenence and standard maintenence.
>>14872687
The E39 has a feature where if you shut your hand in the window, it rolls back down. Some kind of circuit that closes in the top rubber when pressure applies to it. But I don't know how exactly he would need to fix it.
>>14873598
well shit nigga owning a BMW isn't even that expensive if you're not paying a stealership or mechanic, tell him to stop being such a broke fuck and take better care of his car
>wake up
>see this
>fuel purge valve short circuit comes back again
>2 days later, diagnostic pump code
>car is literally dumping fuel under the driver's side of the car
fuck
I had to drive it to work today because I only noticed it after it was already too late to pull off the undercarriage and see what's wrong.
I hope it's just a loose clamp on the fuel filter.
>>14873800
Car is fine.
German engineering won't be stop by a small puddle of water.
>>14873678
Oh that must be what is bugging out on my driver's window on my M3, it is maddening to try to get up sometimes.
>>14873917
I'm hoping i'll be able to fix anything wrong. Well as long as it doesn't go past my bumpers. in that pic it's resting right at the top of the front.
problem will be the water all over the interior and any electronics down there.
still raining on and off
>>14873800
Houston?
>>14874230
yep
>>14874226
Well with an OBD-I car it shouldn't have much down there to fuck up.
You have $37,000 to spend on a car, 2016 Mustang GT or 2016 228i?
>>14874247
which do you like more anon?
>>14874255
To be honest, I've never really been much of a Mustang fan. But the new generation has some impressive performance numbers for the price and it looks pretty okay too.
I've always been a huge BMW fan, I learned to drive on an E46 325i and I feel like the 228i would be as fun as that car was but I'm worried I'll be disappointed by the N20's power output. I'd be open to buying a used 235 but they're impossible to find with the manual gearbox.
>>14874287
Used E92 M3. There's a white hardtop 6mt sedan for sale in SoCal for $32k on M3Forum. Alternatively CPO M235i.
Otherwise Mustang if it HAS to be new.
Last year i bought an E36 325is. I was desperate to get a vehicle and too excited to realize that it was in shit shape (it was my first car). I paid $1700 for it. The interior trim panels are falling off, there are dents and scrapes on the passenger side, it grinds going into 2nd, the clear coat is peeling, and I had to replace the suspension which was another $1300. Did i fuck myself? Can I make this BMW great again?
I have basically no money btw.
>>14874242
Electronics on a BMW of that vintage have a tendency to go wrong when water gets to it. Oh, and rust.
Two questions;
1. Is the E9X (92 specifically) reasonably reliable and not wallet-raping with N52/N53 engines?
2. Is the 328 slow enough to warrant holding out for a 330? My current DD is sub 5 seconds to 60 and I'd like to keep my next car below 6.
>>14873678
i think systems like that are usually just motor amp draw monitors. if the window motor starts drawing way more amps than it should, and it isn't at the "top" position yet, it must be hitting something so it stops
i wonder if excessive friction on the tracks would cause that?
or maybe the motor just needs replacing
>>14874247
used m235i
>>14874385
you can make any bmw great again, just depends on how much you're willing to dump into it.
why did you buy a $1700 bmw when you had basically no money?
Clear coat on my e46 is peeling off, a lot.
Almost all of the clearcoat on the hood, roof and trunk is gone. Is there anyway to save/fix it? Or am I better off getting a new paintjob?
>>14874832
It was a gift from my dad. He is buying all his kids shitty cheap cars for our 18th birthdays, and he also paid for the repairs we needed to do so it was roadworthy.
In hindsight it was a bad purchase, but every other option was a Civic or a Pontiac.
is e46 all right for almost daily driving? to work etc? or is it just gonna die on me
Just finished manual swapping my 07 335i, drives like a dream now. I would recommend for anyone driving auto to swap. Night and Day difference! :)
>>14875197
pls gib full instructions
specifically the wiring and coding
i didn't think e90 manual swaps were even feasible yet
>>14873855
>at home in garage
>unable to reproduce fuel leak
FUCK
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/5540787513.html
I want to get an E30 to learn how to work on cars, would getting this be a terrible idea?
Bought this 1981 320i for $1300. AC is broken, interior is pretty dirty, and the driver's seat is ripped. Also needed to have the front control arms replaced.
Was it a good buy?
>>14875877
Yes, assuming you're aware that you'll now be compelled by the spooky Bavarian ghosts of car babying to fully restore the car.
>>14875916
I've already been possessed by the spooky ghost of aggressive driving. I hate everyone else on the road now
>>14875814
Not really, just check the service history, look up the dealerships and call them about it (fake service histories are in circulation), and get a PPI.
>>14875966
I know this feel. Back when I drove a Camry and someone was slow getting onto the freeway I would just kind of accept it. Now I fly over the white lines and into the left lane at speed.
I still don't get why people think it's a good idea to get onto the interstate going 40 though.
>>14876033
probably because their engines are so anemic it takes an eternity to finally get to a proper speed
There should be a minimum horsepower-to-weight ratio enshrined in legislation.
>all these nicely black sleeved wiring harnesses
BMW internals are like those guts threads that /g/ has.
Redpill me on the 228i Cabrio
>tfw the passenger door on my E39 needs a bowden cable and the driver door needs an actuator
I don't want to have to do the same contrived bullshit for both doors.
for those who are unaware, you have to
>remove door panel
>remove speaker and airbag
>remove vapor barrier
>remove window glass
>remove exterior door handle
>snake out door lock carrier between a just-barely-big-enough hole between the window track and the door frame
>take apart carrier (without snapping any of the plastic tabs holding it together)
>install part
fuck
I just practiced on my old door I replaced and it was contrived as fuck, I can't even imagine putting it all back together. And that's with the door detached, allowing me to get whatever angle I want.
>>14861395
yeah i would buy one
Do the e36 318is and m3 share the same chassis
i want to swap an s50 into my 318is and i want to know if it would affect how it handles and such
Has anyone done an engine swap on an older bmw with a newer bmw engine?
>>14877582
can you be more specific
>call BMW dealership today
>ask about Euro delivery M2
>2 year wait list
just fuck my shit up senpai
>>14874824
>>14874247
you can probably get a no-option M235i for that much now, or at least under 40k. The dealers literally have boatloads of them sitting on their lots and everyone is trying to get M2's now.
>>14877598
Any newer 1 or 3 series engine that can fit in a E46 sedan.
>new to /o/
>spent most of my time in this general
>hear that daily bike thread is autism central
>go there
>they got a link to a bike thread on /wsg/
>see webms
>feel like getting a bike
Talk me out of this.
>>14877786
There are lots of S54 swapped E30's and other classic bmws, even seen some V10 swapped E30's
>>14877436
You will need M3 brakes, M3 LSD, M3 suspension
>>14878850
I never browse the thread but every fucking webm I see when it's on the first page is fuckingnothinghappens.webm. It's all either OMG THIS CAGER MERGED IN FRONT OF ME AND ONLY LEFT 50FT OF SPACE or some cunt riding across a parking lot at 5mph.
>>14875187
e46 is one ofthe best daily driving cars you can actually buy for the money
>>14878850
Get a BMW bike
Or really any bike you want
>>14875187
not him, but I have the same question,
I saw an M3 GTS the other day, I thought they didn't bring those to the states. Pretty funny they saw what boy racers are doing to E36s and made it a factory option for $140k
>>14878939
>>14878955
just answered
Me and my mate daily drive E46's
they are great
>>14878972
didn't see lol, thx, I'm just afraid of the infamous german maintenance costs.
never owned a german car.
>>14878966
It's easy to make a GTS lookalike you just need the proper paintjob
>Can't row gears anymore, torn ACL
>Heard really bad things about the E46 ZF 5HP autotragic
what do
>>14878991
Just make sure the maintenance hasn't been neglected and try to get a manual one
Even though my 2003 325i takes neglected maintenance like a champ, the oil hadn't been changed for like 20k miles but the engine doesnt skip a beat
>>14878994
100% sure it wasn't a lookalike
>>14879013
yeah thats the real deal
damn what a car
>>14874820
It's a 2010 5series e60 I think. But yeh would I already need to change out a motor.
>>14879013
Why would they make it orange? Since when has orange represented BMW? Can't go wrong with Alpinweiß... Just tag some M stripe styled markings on it like the LTW.
Be honest, is it worth buying a decent priced used BMW if I can't do my own repairs and don't want to spend money out the ass every few months?
>>14878940
>>14878850
As much as I love BMW cars, I wouldn't get a BMW Motorrad unless it is an Adventure or maybe a Tourer you're interested in. Their sport bikes are damn heavy.
I'd get a Ducati or KTM, maybe also Aprilia. And Yamaha is great as well.
I have a 91 318is. The windows and blower won't run when the car is running. I checked all the relays and the starter wiring. What else could it be? I have the whole interior apart and don't want to put it back together until this is fixed.
>>14877436
Do a 318ti or a E30.
No point in doing a M3 conversion into a regular 318is E36. Sell it, then take the money/time/effort you would've spent on a nice E36 M3. At least the E30s and Ti are worth doing because its a smaller, shorter, lighter car than the regular M3.
>>14879194
From memory of my E36
>blower could be a resistor
>windows could be the circuit breaker has fucked up
Near your steering wheel, is there a button with a picture of a window with a lightning bolt through it?
>>14879764
I forgot to check if the window master switch was on or off. Thanks anon, time to go dig it up and plug it in!
>>14880101
It's very probably that. My old E36 had the same window issue where all of them stopped working at the same time. It turned out to be the circuit breaker was faulty.
>>14850545
Looking at used cars atm
thoughts on BMW e46 318i 2004 143hk one as a daily driver
anything to look out for?
>>14879143
BMW has always been about blue.
>>14879175
Depends on how old and which model. Stay away from the 7 series.
How bad is the 2006 BMW Z4M to live with and work on? Any common problems?
>>14880545
The lower displacement models actually get worse fuel economy than the higher displacement ones since the engine is so strained all the time. At least get a 325i.
What's your price range? Are you a yurostanian and that's why you're looking at BMWs with lawnmower engines?
>>14879175
>I can't do my own repairs
Why?
>>14880619
S54 engine very good, no real issues there other than VANOS seals which every decent BMW engine will experience
specific to the Z4M, the passenger side engine mounts and the rear sway bar break on a large majority of them
pretty easy fixes.
>>14880872
That's not too bad at all, my friend wants to buy my Toyobaru and I'll have the funds to get a Z4M.
should i drop $300 on an m5 steering box swap + msport thicker roll bar + powerflex roll bar bushings
OR
spend $200 on replica m5 power folding mirrors?
keep in mind my stock mirrors are ratty as FUCK, the paint on top of them is peeling really bad and the mirrors have brown edges to them
plus the m5 mirrors just look sexy as fuck
OR
should i drop $300 at a paintshop for a sand down and repaint of my bumper? there's plenty of barely filled rock chips as well as pretty bad sundamage to the top lip of it
>>14880979
Paint would be the first thing I'd do. If I had to guess you probably have rock chips around the kidneys too.
>>14880979
here are some pictures of the bumper sun damage, keep in mind it's gotten worse since i took these pictures, the spots have gotten larger
I r
>>14881033
what the fuck happened;
I meant to say that I really should repaint the engine cover to match the rest of the car but I can't be bothered for as long as it doesn't interfere with my daily drive.
>>14880979
>>14881018
and to put this in perspective
>bought the car right about 9 months ago now
>have driven it 5,600 miles
>total spent on it so far: $4142
>of that, $1512 is modifications, the lions share of that being tires, wheels, and the muffler removal
send help
>>14855230
implying any real gets broken at 300k
>>14881033
>>14881038
Engine cover? I think you mean the bonnet
Italian imports tend to have visual imperfections but they are often mechanically sound, my 2003 E65 was imported from Italy, the left hand side has had an impact in the past as the left headlight has been changed and the rear arch has been repainted, but the engine, transmission, chassis, electronics are faultless
How much did you pay for it?
>>14879009
thanks for answer m8
looks like im getting 2002 FL 320i
>>14864433
so is anyone else going to chime in on this shit?
>>14864433
I would say an M2 but I'm not sure the gains would be worth the cost difference if it were my decision.
Stick with the 2 series, it's the best thing they're putting out right now.
>go to do driving test for license
>my shitbox bmw didn't break down/have any problems during the test
>passed
It's was a gamble that paid off.
>>14883035
>poorly maintaining your bmw to the point that it is capable of breaking down so badly that it has to be towed
either that or you're extraordinarily unlucky
>>14874542
pls respond
>>14874542
>more reliable than the e46, but when things go wrong the parts are pricier and it takes longer to do things because of engine bay compaction. that said the n52 is pretty damn reliable but you'll inevitably have to replace the waterpump+tstat around 100k miles, $500 for both and a saturday on jackstands at least
>328's not slow but it's not sub 6, if you want proper fast get a 335 or 135, they're worth the additional reliability issues because they can get tuned to like 400hp super easily
>my neighbor used to own a blue e39 528i, a 98 i believe, stick shift
it was 'coo
>just noticed him pulling in today
>in a jet black e39
>with m5 wheels (style 65)
waitwhat?
>creep a closer look
>quad tips, badge, it's a real m5
holy shit
>enormous urge to congratulate him on his great taste and warn him about the potentially huge maintenance costs.
can't help but feel like maybe he had a slight bit of envy towards my 540i wagon? i hope not, but even so, if it drove him to get an m5 it's for the best.
>>14874440
Yeah my radio won't accept the unlock code anymore. Any aftermarket head units that are compatible with the OEM CD changer?
>>14869602
LCI E60, nice. Sexy ass, aged well since it was ahead of it's time in design.
Plannan on retrofitting lci headlights on my e92... waiting on parts
Turn signal modules got here today. Probably the most expensive leds I've ever held in my hands ~,~
>>14879143
>Why would they make it orange?
Because fun.
Going on a 26 hour 1400 mile trip across Europe tomorrow with my 325
Did a clutch/brake fluid change yesterday but the clutch release bearing is still making a noise
Also my rear left shock seems to be busted
And the engine oil hasn't been changed for at least 20k miles
Other than that, the car is running fine but i've never been on a trip like this by myself. This is going to be interesting
There are DISA rebuild kits for the M54, but are there any for the M44? A new unit costs an arm and a dick and I don't like the chatter coming from this piece of shit
I'm looking at buying an E34 540i/6 soon, and I've heard about BMWs having neat little things that they do.
What are some cool things about your E34 or E39s? Others are welcome too.
>>14874542
>328 vs 335 reliability
Depends on car, mate. Make sure you check the fuck out of each car, don't just swoon to the first one you see with the right color/packages. Know where it's been, what's been done to it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. source: own 335 E92
>>14885495
Enjoy ending up in a cloud of smoke by the side of the road on some random back route in Romania where you'll be bummed to death by gypsies.
You'd have been fine in a 328i.
>>14885709
Yeah well if anything happens i'll post an update on /bmwg/
>>14885495
>busted shock absorber
>no oil chnage in over 20k miles
Do you hate your car?
>>14885566
The E34 won awards and is considered one of the best luxury cars of all time in terms of reliability.
is buying a M3 e46 with 100k miles on it stupid? (it has full service history at the dealership)
>>14887457
What year? For a 16 year old car it wouldn't be bad at all, owner probably had several. But a 10 year old one is seeing a decent amount of driving, definitely daily.
Regardless, condition always trumps mileage number. Remember, one is a physical state, the other is a mental construction.
But 100k shouldn't be of any concern if it looks clean and runs well.
>>14887457
Not really. That's average mileage on those cars. They're already 10-15 years old and not getting any newer. A lot of the common BMW issues are more from age than mileage anyways, so even if you bought a 40-70k mile car at a premium it'd still have the same crappy plastic/rubber bits that fell apart on the 100k mile car.
Stupid question, can a 318i transmission be swapped into a 325i with no modification other than the pedals and a clutch master cylinder?
>>14861379
Auto has less CO2 and is therefor more affordable tax wise where I live.
Plus I spend most of my time in heavy traffic.
I know they're not valid reasons, but I still love it! :P
just received my custom case
maximum fanboy
>>14885566
I don't know about E34, but coming from a no-amenities jap shitbox this is what I found cool about my E39. A lot of these are going to be dependent on what packages the car has.
>automatic dimming mirrors so you don't get blinded at night
>OBC menu that can tell you lots of cool stuff like exactly how much fuel is in your tank to the tenth of a liter
>speed sensitive radio, as your engine gets louder/quieter it adjusts the volume to compensate
>rain sensing wipers, also speed sensitive
>if you're ever in a serious car crash, a small explosive charge attached to the battery terminal goes off (the battery is in the trunk) to prevent any fires
>you can push the max AC button while the car is off and it'll vent the remaining engine heat into the cabin
>roll down/roll up all windows with car key
>upper blend valve for climate control, you can blow cold air on your face while having your feet heated
>alarm system includes internal motion sensor and tilt sensor, nobody can jack your rims
>heated mirrors, locks, and washer jets
>car tells you when any of the various fluids is getting low, when you have low tire pressure, or if any bulbs are out and which one it is
>passenger mirror points down in reverse so you can check if you're within the lines
>you can't shut your hand in the window
>entire interior is soundproofed as fuck
>listening to eurobeat while driving my bimmer
Maximum comfy.
>>14889694
>sitting in bmw with slav friends
>listening to moe jazz and anime music
Breaking stereotypes.
>>14850545
was thinking of buying an e36 as a car to learn wrenching on they could be had for cheap what years should I be looking for? I remember hearing that at a certain year they started using OBD-II
Should I buy a brand new 1 series? Upsides/downsides?
I likes the look of it
>>14892628
Go for it because of dat inline 3 sound
>>14885709
hehe'd
>>14887457
Make sure the rear subframe mounts has been reinforced, or at least is free for cracks.
I also recommend all e46 m3 owners to read http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111 Nice info and links to common diys
>>14892525
96+ were so.
>>14885777
update 1:
i've made it to the ferry, still 2200 km's ahead
And the check engine light just came on
Lmfao
>>14895298
>And the check engine light just came on
Drive over speedbump going 10-20mph
Always turns off when I do that.
>>14895316
Yeah too bad there arent many speed bumps on highways/autobahns
No changes in engine performance however. Probably a lambda sensor or mixture management error
>>14895327
Then drive over a curb.
It's like a steep speed bump that pedestrians walk on.
>>14850545
My beauty
Some minor work done
>>14895407
sweet, what engine?
Isnt the ride too stiff with 7 series wheels?
>>14895423
2.8 sadly
the main reason it rides is stiff is because of the we put on coil overs
its not a terrible ride but it could be better
>>14892628
if your looking for a 4 door get the 1 series, if you want a 2 door get the 2 series
I personally like the 2 door better
Ultimate Eating Machine
>>14895480
Fuck you, now I'm hungry.
also
>eating in your car
