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>post how much you love the damned thing
>post anything BMW
Previous thread: >>15303726
E9X was the last good BMW
I'll be at Watkins Glen this Sunday, getting some photos of those M6 GTLMs.
Any recommendations for a low-mid range strut bar? Only needs to be street-spec.
>>15362315
>10 years later
>the F3X was the last good BMW!
Same shit different year
E30 masterrace reporting
[spoiler]>tfw bent hood[/spoiler]
>wheels are shaking
>Take car to mechanic to have wheels balanced and the shake looked at
>Get car back with mechanics approval
>Wheel still shakes
>Balance again to make sure
>Mechanic says wheels are fine.
>Take to smaller garage owned by friendly Armenian guy
>Brother, your front right wheel is crooked, I put it in back so wheel not shake, rear just look funny.
>Spotted that shit in 20 minutes, fixed it for free.
Whelp guess I know who I'm going to next time.
>>15362315
Why, because it was N/A?
I'd argue that the e46 was the last good one because dat i6
God tier euro E30 here. Currently in shitbox mode
Any suggestions on the best place in the US to find an LCI 750il (1999 - 2001) with a bad engine / transmission?
I'm about 70% done with a full rebuild of an M73, and looking to drop it into another car, but everything I find for sale is running or pre-lci.
>>15363060
Try looking around on Bmw forums, ask the local garages etc.
>>15363073
That's what I've been doing, haven't had a whole lot of luck.
Did find a 2000 silver on black with a bad engine and trans, destroyed interior, and sections missing from the electrical harness for 4K. Not even close to worth it.
Sad too, because for as close to I am to being ready, I'd have actually paid $2500 for it.
BMW sucks. Unreliable. Horrible image. Dumb Nurburgring hype. Tanner Faust wannabes. Ugly. Automatic.
Seriously there's nothing to like.
>>15362934
E90 also had I6.
>>15363086
You can anyways low ball them, talk about how much it'll cost to fix all that shit.
Plus it helps if the ad is old, you can use that as proof for the argument that the price is too high
>>15363183
I don't know why but I presumed he meant the m3
>>15363196
Yeah, I tried. They were 4K, and I walked away when I heard "I know what I have".
Oh well, it'll happen when it happens.
>>15363060
Craigslist is full of ruined cars so look there.
Every day I still love it. Second one...
>>15361500
aha, thanks! Was thinking that myself but it sounded a bit weird in my head
>>15362731
just get a strong strut anon
thats what everyone on bimmerforums shills
if thats too pricey, i think raceland offers a strut brace for E36's
>>15362731
>US spec M3
I really do feel for my American BMW loving brothers.
>>15363007
>>15362743
>god tier
>still NA
What's holding you back?
>>15363007
>323i
>in 'merika
Kek.
Take the head and put it on a 325e 2.7 block. Ditch the fuel injection and go Motronic or Megasquirt.
>>15363758
>Megasquirt
I'd prefer Vems myself, more functionality and better support.
Though MS has a lovely DIY community, I'll give you that
>>15363770
Megasquirt is the cheapest aftermarket EMS, that's really the only reason to go with it unless you like building, troubleshooting and tuning yourself. I'm not >>15363758 but I push megasquirt because I've been building and tuning it for more a decade and I'm good with it, I'm big into self-reliance and think that building and tuning your own engine management system is top level car enthusiast stuff, right up there with doing your own bodywork.
>tfw you hear a small rattle when engine is idle
>>15365162
>belt squeal
>valves ticking
>exhaust hangers failing
>buy it
>driving around, no strong feelings about it
>sharp turn to loopy onramp onto highway, decide to push it a little
>instantly fall in love
Does anyone know of any good owner's guides or similar? Not a service manual but maybe some tips on servicing, care, and things to look out for? Also maybe a good code reader since I've been told it's basically mandatory for this car
Just finished soldering up a cheap ADS interface so I can scan/program modules on my OBD1 e36.
Now to get DIS to work...
>>15362731
Pointless add-on for pointless people.
>>15366117
>tips on servicing
Yeah, have fun with those rod bearings.
>>15366117
You'll need a service manual if only for reasons to diagnose shit so you wont get ripped off by the dealer.
Any recent BMW TIS should cover it.
>>15362731
Cosmo Racing.
>>15363355
Of course everyone on BF shills something that probably hasn't been in production for a decade.
>>15363397
Yeah not as nice of engine sound and the HP statistic is a notable difference but for only a tiny drop in performance and we got an enhanced chassis too all for $20k less in early 90s prices. And in the long run, who got the engine better to maintain? I guess I'm saying it really isn't all that much to complain about, people who really care about extreme power build them up crazy regardless of which engine it is.
>>15366328
While I do acknowledge that it may be so on a stock car, it may very well help reinforce the towers with the addition of coilovers. That is my concern. If I wanted to stiffen the chassis I would get an X-brace.
>>15366429
That actually sounds like a good choice, thanks!
M1s at Gurnigel last season.
https://youtu.be/_vHL6_kvgtg
>>15366739
If we got the Euro E36 M3 in America they wouldn't have sold 26,700 of them in a time when Americans weren't buying sports cars. The US E36 M3 was the best sports car for price/performance the late 1990s because it cost almost $10-20k less than a comparable Japanese Turbo Sports Car. Even with only 240hp it was still featured against MKIV Supras and 911s
Thinking about picking up a good condition 325xi wagon with 170k for $4k. Clean carfax and documented service history. I don't really care about the lower power compared to a 328 or 330, I just want a comfy and spacious daily because I do a lot of traveling.
Aside from the radiator/cooling system issues, is it due for a major service? I should have $2k left over after I buy it for anything major.
>>15366739
>implying you cant still get a strong strut
>>15362934
E9x came force fed as well, 335i is the n54 3.0 i6 twin turbo
My turd.
E36 325i
Neo motorsport coilovers
E46 arms/ modded knuckles
Welded diff
Delrin drivetrain bushings/mounts
Polyurethane suspension bushings.
>>15363091
>automatic
you misspelled "one of the last brands that still makes manual sports sedans/coupes"
>>15368309
Never heard of them. Why did you choose Neo?
>>15362739
F3X is numb as fuck to drive compared to the E9X. The E9X is only slightly worse than the E46 in that but it's made up for with the power and interior.
>>15362934
see above. Also E9X had an I6 and a turbo on the 335i
Considering buying one in a year and test drove the E90, some thoughts (from a 370z/Miata owner if relevant)
-Power is a little underwhelming (328i, like fuck I'm dealing with the 335i shitting out on me constantly) although it's decent and consistent due to the I6's flat torque curve. It's not fast or slow, maybe "quick"
-Steering is heavy as fuck
-I still cannot find the reverse gear on BMWs continuing the tradition from my friend's Z3
-Interior feels a bit cheap for a 2011 muhgermanluxury car, even if it's entry level. Mostly because of all the hard plastic around the radio/climate control area that's reminiscent of a 80s Toyota.
-Base model seats are ass; if you're going to put leather in then make it nice and soft, otherwise cloth would be preferable. Maybe if I adjusted it better things would be different.
-Unsure of the handling since every car I've owned either handled really well or was lmaopigfatcantturn (S197 Mustang GT, hurr). I'm also buying an E92 and drove an E90 so I'm hoping the coupe's handling is better.
-Shifter is obnoxious; we have a long vertical throw but gears are laterally crammed together; kept hitting 4th instead of 6th. The shifter itself is nice and smooth though.
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>>15370144
>(328i, like fuck I'm dealing with the 335i shitting out on me constantly)
Stopped reading there. You're obviously a retard who just wants MUH BADGE MUH STATUS, go buy a used Mercedes CLA
>>15370153
The N54 is an expensive, problematic turd and five minutes on the internet would tell you that. I don't want a CLA because one, they're numb as fuck and pigfat to drive, two, don't come in manual, three, I despite Mercedes as a company, four, don't like the interiors etc.
You can yell badgewhore all you want but I'm well aware the BMW badge is associated with retards, especially on coupe models and as such I could do with it. The E92 has basically everything I want in a car sans a little lack of power; if I just wanted to badgewhore I'd get a 996 or something.
>>15370175
>I could do with it
without*
>>15370175
>HURR DURR CLA NUMB AND PIGFAT
>wants a shitmodel BMW that is about as fun to drive as a Camry
Go away
>>15370197
Do you just type random nonsense hoping it'll make sense? I can tell you're the kind of idiot to buy the cheapest E36 you can find just so you can hang around these threads and shitpost.
>>15370203
Wrong. Leave
>>15370293
(You)
>>15368309
Is this your DD? I was thinking of welding the diff in my 316i shitbox for lulz and after rain skidz. I don't think I'll do it in the end because I can't afford bi-monthly tire changes and I don't really want to kill myself yet.
In other news, I've finally found the right wrench thing to remove the screw in my glovebox but it's raining right now. I'll take it apart tomorrow and replace the cabin air filter soon (TM).
I'd love to have a garage.
>>15370153
A-am I a badgewhore for driving a 325i E36?
Does anybody have a comprehensive list of what comes standard on the E92 but not the E90?
>>15366117
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63-bmw-m6-forum-bmw-m6-convertible-m6board-com/
Rod bearings and Vanos lines are the headlines.
>>15369938
My co worker got a set on his m3 and I was blown away at how good the ride was. I got 8k/10k spring rates and I'm super happy with them. I've only driven it at 3 events so far but they're holding up well.
>>15371904
Hmm well seems that on the only site that sells them they are no longer listed.
I'm still pretty set on ST XTAs for my M3. Linear in front and progressive in the rear. They have yet to release stats but I think I heard the fronts are around 8k.
>>15371076
Relax, badgewhores are people who drive shitty leased base models or people that like the car but don't do work on it or know anything about cars in general.
tfw boyos
Put another 500 miles on her this weekend though!
>>15372390
Disgusting.
>mfw I realized how slow convertible E46 M3s are
wishing my 318 was a little quicker, thinking of light weight flywheel, coil on plug conversion and a catback exhaust and being done with it?
already sitting on coil overs + cold air intake with K&N filter and has changed the car a lot. Much more responsive but the original dual mass flywheel defiantly feels like a bottleneck.
>>15372736
Must have been Hecho en Mexico.
>>15372776
You think it really is more responsive? I had an aFe on my old M3 and couldn't tell the difference. I'm not bothering getting another, it was nearly half the cost of a track pipe.
>>15372800
I know that on car's with the m44/m42 engine the original air box is so damn restrictive. BMW made it that way to be quiet, but the car definitely pulls more and is a lot more rev happy. It's a fun light car to go through some twisties now.
lol haha epic fails bro)))
>>15372860
I guess in that case it may help. It did sound nice though. I may at least take my hood insulation off again.
>>15372964
What do you expect when you take care of your car so poorly that it has rust?
>>15372964
Is that their wedding band?
>>15372966
Looks like Beans from Even Stevens.
>>15372966
I live very close to her and I saw this car a lot.
>>15373038
Oh no...
Luckily searching for "Beans Even Stevens gender bender" has produced no results.
>>15373027
>What do you expect when you take care of your car so poorly that it has rust?
normal people don't keep their eye on subframe rust, especially in northern statez.
>>15372763
Don't care
Only a few hours until the drive to Watkins Glen begins. Then when I'm finally back to the West Coast I can mate some ST XTAs and spacers to my car!
The question is... what do I go for next... track pipe or LTW wing?
Maybe after those I'll be satisfied enough to waste money on one of those black and yellow 60s style plates.
>>15373713
don't rice your car anon
even if its an LTW wing
keep it stock, its a cleaner and more respectable look.
>>15373713
why is that front diffuser sticking so far out? would look nicer if it was slightly closer, are those ones adjustable? I think LTW wings look cool with a rear diffuser, it makes the car look aggressive.
>>15373923
anons info is correct, very fine line between ricing and going for that 'performance' look. Really depends on what the car is used for.
I could care less.
>Finally save up shekels for suspension refresh on my E36 M3
Anything else I'm missing?
Already have rear shock mounts + reinforcements, rear shock bolts, rear shocks/springs, and front tophats + a set of coilovers. Gonna go with OEM Solid Rubber FCAB Bushings.
Go Turner!
finally did the fucking brake rotors ive been putting off for like four months
i think the fronts had not been changed for 50k miles and the rears for 60k, fronts had a pretty noticeable lip
>almost doing
>doing the rear driver side
>slip while tightening caliper guide pin
>slice the tip of my finger on the dust shield
>looks deep, real deep. dash inside and wash + apply pressure + hold above head + bandage it
>it can feel it moving around a dead later
didn't do stitches because it really wasn't bleeding much at all but it feels like it sliced off the very tip of my finger and left a flap of flesh connecting it
im not removing this bandaid for another like three days at least
>>15375865
>almost done*
>a day later*
apparently i hit my head too
>>15375588
>oem instead of powerflex ever
stop
E34 525TD any good? Need a daily work commuter that has room to haul shit and won't break down on me as I'll be doing 200+ km a day. Petrol will not be an option.
Money is also an issue because I own a 750 that will be burning all my leftover cash, so an E39 530d also won't be an option.
>>15372776
I was wishing the same thing about my beater e36 M3. probably going to do an uprated clutch and small turbo and be done with it.
>>15371236
>>15371236
>>15371236
>>15371236
pls respond
>>15376454
I loved the e34 wagon body style when I had one.
Power seats break all the time though. old loose steering boxes suck.
No experience with the diesel because murica
>>15375588
Don't forget new motor/trans/shifter mounts.
Get the OE BMW strut tower reinforcements so yours don't mushroom and crack
>>15376539
Owned 2 E34 sedans, first one was an M20B20 1988 model with absolutely no equipment aside for LSD, so nothing to break.
Second one was a 1992 sedan with the M50B20 non vanos and power everything, everything worked and it was sturdy as fuck, perfect hoon mobile.
>>15376533
i think the e92 gets the sport steering wheel by default, as well as xenon headlamps instead of halogen
and the sport package for the e92 gets somewhat stiffer springs and some other slightly more sporty stuff
also power seatbelt handing things, its a little motorized diddly that pushes the seatbelt strap forward when you start the car so you dont have to awkwardly reach behind your head to get it
>>15376543
Already have rear strut mount reinforcement plates and did my trans/shifter 2 months ago, and my rear shock towers are already cracked lol. Front, mine's a 97 so it should have the factory plates. Would it make sense to double up on them though? 2 reinforcement plates vs one?
I'll order new motor mounts in the next order. Probably from PelicanParts since they're $20 cheaper even after 10% off.
>>15376871
Probably not. Some people recommend getting a front strut brace to sandwich them from both sides. You can see a nice outline of the camber plates the previous previous owner had on my 95 lol
>>15375865
Wear gloves bro
>>15372776
>wishing my 318 was a little quicker, thinking of light weight flywheel, coil on plug conversion and a catback exhaust and being done with it?
Spend all of that money and it will still be slower than an automatic 325. Just save up for a better car or turbo it. (I have a Turbo M42, wish I had a better engine).
>>15376454
>any good
If you're ok with it being slower than a Corolla.
>>15377361
>If you're ok with it being slower than a Corolla.¨
It will be a commuter and work car, so it matters fuck all if it's fast or not.
Diesel cars will be cheaper if you drive a lot, as long as it doesn't catastrophically break down every other day.
E39 a cute
>>15377848
I am close to getting a e34 525i from 90'.
Do you have any input on the model?
>>15377342
my legit gloves were soaked in transmission fluid, smell like dead fish, i had my vinyl gloves on for cleanliness but that didnt stop the slice
>>15378323
>not a 530i
>not a 540i
you're not going to get great gas mileage either way so just get the v8
>>15378364
Thank you anon
>>15378323
Solid car with a solid engine, but if you're going with an M20 powered car you should get an E30, E34 525i is just too underpowered imo.
For the E36 fags, how necessary is a oil pan baffle?
Not sure if I should drop the subframe now when I do the tierods now to do a pan baffle ($160) + reinforced pickup ($50) + motor mounts ($100) and front subframe reinforcement tabs or later (already spending $400 on new balljoints tierods and bushings)
>>15377361
Was thinking of swapping an m50 into it, will take awhile to learn as i've only done basic mods so far, cheapest HP for $$ though definitely
I want the m50 since it's block is so strong, being right hand drive though the steering column is in the way for most turbo applications. RHD manifolds are like $1200 plus your soul.
![IMG_5787[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/w8BC7Lu.jpg "IMG_5787[1].jpg")
>>15377848
paint your chrome side trim already
i will keep bugging you about it until you do so
please
atleast test how it looks with plastidip
--
after fighting with it for days, i finally bought a 24mm wrench (fucking massive, largest i own was 20mm) and lowered the hardtop striker/mount a little bit so it stops rubbing on my paint and squeaking like crazy.
Gonna put it on tomorrow and find out if it helped, don't have anyone to help me put it on right now :(
Hope i aligned it just right, really dont want to take it off and have to adjust it further..
pic related
>>15376525
In all honesty I'm not even mad it's slow, the car is so light and it's fun to drive. Gave me the opportunity to enjoy the car for what it is, power can always be made in the future with a swap for not much at all.
>>15378479
This. E34s are only acceptable with M30 and M60 derivatives. S38 and diesel M51 for the rarities.
Anything else is a waste of time.
>>15375776
The 97 sounded so bad towards the end. Glad it at least finished.
>>15378538
You should still have room for a turbocharger in front of the strut tower...
>>15378757
>turbocharger in front of the strut tower..
it's not issues fitting the turbo but the down pipe, so damn tight most likely has to be custom fabricated to avoid the steering column. Defiantly worth it though, people have pushed them to 400-500 with just an mls + studs.
>>15374526
A FANCYWIDE diffuser has already been on my list for a while. I just keep pushing it further back.
>>15378704
I love the M6s burbles, the Porsches have the amazing scream the best sound. Corvettes are just being obnoxiously loud, Fords were definitely most interesting. The rest were not very notable.
Sucks M6 had lead for so long and lost it at the end. At least it kept podium. I want to see a Porsche win for once though.
I'll start going through my camera photos and upload some good ones.
>>15379172
same here! I think ill just fork out for one soon, since it's a small company there's a possibility they wont be around forever. They look decent quality and made out of thick sheet metal unlike others.
>>15379199
I've been the one shilling them on BF trying to convince people not to get the MM one. CNC plasma vs hand cut? It is no match.
>>15379110
Just a simple log manifold would fit. I wouldn't worry too much about equal length runner or any of that crap.
>>15379199
But yeah maybe I'll go diffuser > LTW wing > track pipe since I at least have the stock high arch already and the Eisenmann Race isn't bad alone.
I like my 1er
Here are some of the better of the BMW photos... I took a lot of photos...
Collaged because of the damn file size limit. Sorry.
>>15373923
Are splitters/diffusers acceptable or are they rice too?
hey guys
britbong here, I bought this 316i compact for a first car, it is insurable and it is currently insured however I have been driving for no more than a month and i can already feel like I should of had something with more power.
How can I get more power out of the cuntpact without doing anything too major, i've heard cleaning fuel lines can give me some of the original power back.
I also can't engine swap or really swap for another car as insurance at 18 is super high even on just a 1.6
>>15380414
You can't get more out of it. It's a 1.6l little 4 cylinder. There's a reason people always say to buy the 6 cylinder models.
>>15380424
Can't agree more here haha, I shall see what insurance is like on 323's or something after 1 year and look after the 316i
The car is in great condition its just small engined :( 99k miles and full service history, some of you may have seen it before i posted it a few /bmw/s ago
>>15379172
Hopefully they call Hand for abuse of track limits. Bill didn't seem to worried about it though, I think he knew he didn't have pace at the end. The only thing keeping him in 2nd were the yellows for a while.
Nice pictures. We were camping at the Essex.
What is the most BMW of all BMWs?
Me thinks E34 M5.
My favourite is the E46 M3 though
>>15381400
Nah, something with chrome bumpers.
Anything after the E23, E24, E28 and series one E30 became comparatively dull.
>>15381400
Both the E46 and E34 share a place for the most BMW of all time in my opinion. The E30 is a very strong contender too, but that timing belt M20 slightly hampers its BMWness
>>15380431
you in Australia? I would go for a 325, the m50b25/m52b25 engine has aftermarket support. They sing when you rev them out as well such a classic sound.
>>15381466
I'm gonna say he's a Pom.
>>15381477
always thought the UK had yellow plates
>>15381400
Your choice is prolly for average non car-person.
For me its the one and only.
Nothing comes close
>about a year with my car so far
>7,700 miles driven
>$4593 spent on it, $1562 spent on mods
i overpaid for it, really, based on mechanical condition, but first year is always expensive since you're making up for the previous owner's neglect
still got a ways to go though;
>Need to fix CODING: remove drl functionality and code out side-light check
>Need to fix ELECTRICAL: Alternator not charging at idle? purple signal wire is bad? bad voltage regulator? Seat belt tensioner error, rear glass hatch electrical issues, parasitic drain somewhere
>Need to fix SUSPENSION: front lower control arms + powerflex bushings, front upper control arms + powerflex bushings,
>Need to fix BODY: rear hatch gas struts, repaint bumper
>Need to fix ENGINE: Power steering reservoir and hoses, Several oil leaks, vanos+timing chain tensioner eventually
>Exterior Visual mods: dr colorchip on scratches, M5 mirrors, repaint front bumper, rear spoiler, repaint driver side A pillar, replace rubber seals around windows
>Interior visual mods: black trim wrap, black lower seat trim, black door speakers, Black carpet,
>>15381566
on the rear
>>15379282
I like the 2 series
>>15381071
In all 6 hours we never actually went on that side of the bridge road haha. I'd have to say my favourite spot was probably in The Boot, with the turn into the downhill straight and then the uphill grind afterwards it all produces some nice sounds. It also has probably the best track view from the ground and there are some trees around to shade yourself if you're like me who brought a sweater and nothing to drink...
Flying brick reporting in!
> New brakes and brake lines O_O
> USA Cam to Euro "Hot" Cam!
> Waifu Tier
>>15381823
Good luck, anon
>>15381400
This and the E34 are the best. I could never quite love the ultra boxey design of the E30.
anyone with an e30 know how the battery tie downs look stock?
iirc the battery sits on a tray that's bolted to the body, but I don't remember what actually holds battery in place.
just found this little guy on my E30 323i
>>15386626
Too bad you didn't find a mechanic mouse.
>>15380414
mate your 18 I had a 1l lupo for years id be fucking happy with a 1.6!
Hey guys, OP from another thread here. Wondering how bad of an idea it is to buy a 2002. 318XiT wagon with 96k miles on it. How much is it realistically going to cost to maintain over the next few (say 3) years? The buyer is asking 6300US, which seems like way too much, so I'd only go for it if I can talk him down. I'm planning on doing what maintenance I can myself if that counts for anything.
m8s, wondering if trying to get dealership employee price on this '01 330i sedan is worth it.
>71000km
>sport package
>no accidents
>7900cad retail
Only catch that it's automatic, but with recent foot and leg issues it's getting harder for me to drive manual as a daily. Any weakpoints on the E46 330i that I should be aware of?
>>15387732
yeah,
Google DISA failure.
e46 a shit.
>>15387742
it's not even a common issue dumbass
>>15387869
But it is you e46 cuck.
enjoy sloppy seconds of a shitbox that will catastrophically fail.
>>15387869
The e46 is riddled with bad design.
>>15387872
>sloppy seconds
i've owned a 240k mile e46 328 that ran like new. Drifted and beat the shit out of it. Even went on a 1500 mile road trip with it
The DISA failure is not a common problem on the E46
>>15376719
Mm, couldn't really find sport packages around here but thanks. A base E90 I drove felt REALLY cheap and I was wondering if the base E92 would have been better should for whatever reason it came downt o base models.
E90 = E46 > E36 > F30 > E30 > E21
That is all.
>>15388645
thats wrong tho
E30 or E36 for a track build? I don't really wanna pay the flat brimmed hat tax to get an E30 but I do like their design and weight.
>>15389035
e30 with e36 parts if you can stretch your budget. e36 if you want more power and modernness
stock e30 is kinda boring and the prices are everywhere
>>15388645
e36 is whats called "barely bmw" here
>>15389447
By whom and with what meaning?
Looking at Z3 coupes, any opinions?
>>15390124
clown shoe only
>>15390124
fucking guuud car
they're going up in value so grab one
get a well cared for example and have a blast
>>15365162
Jack up the car and wiggle every piece of undercarriage you can find, I bet it's a piece of exhaust heat shielding that's come loose.
there is a new god damn rattle in my passenger door.
i want to die
>>15363770
>more functionality
ms3-pro is as functional as any other top shelf high dollar ems. has support from racepak, AiM, racetech, etc. sequential, staging, knock correction, every other feature.
You act like vems is a haltech elite or something.. vems and ms are basically the same thing.
Mustang BTFO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JuNcF2X54g
how overpriced are z3's at stealers
does the pricing tend to be flexible on them if they've sat for a while? I know on stuff like scions, dealers NEVER budge on price because they know someone will eventually buy it for whatever dumb price they have
>>15393693
Probably the bolt on the window clamp. Pull the door panel off and remove the vapor barrier and fix it.
I'm looking to buy a 630i e63. It's a 2006 registration anything I should look for when buying that model from that year?
>>15394452
pic related
>>15390124
i was looking at that exact one in CL a couple of days ago
good shit.
>>15394873
Texas, right? I came across it on a craigslist aggregator. I tried contacting them, but I hope they don't think I'm a scammer because I'm out-of-state. I tried to sound legit but hey, email; 'll try again tomorrow. Also looking at one locally, also silver with 90k miles, but a black interior.
>>15389035
E30 with E36 Parts or a E36 Compact. I personally feel that for actual track use E36s need a lot of prep work/chassis reinforcements (front and rear strut towers, trailing arm pockets, rear subframe mounts if not a M3, rear swaybar attachment points, front subframe gussets or "ears") on top of being pretty much the worst BMW made in terms of build quality (shittiest rubber/plastic/glue possibly spec'd so everything is falling apart)
Makes me wonder if E30s are the same or if being built prior to AutoCAD made them a little more structurally sound.
>>15395519
Yeah, dallas
Gl anon, i love the interior on it.
I'm saving up a couple thousand more to get an M clownshoe
>>15394193
I can't pin down exactly where it's coming from. It sounds more like it's lower on the door, near the fold-out pocket thing. not my pic but pic related.
why couldn't they have just left it as a simple hole. fuck.
>month three of cantsellmy328xi
>price has been $8100 this past month, just dropped it to $7800 today
>got one test drive, never heard back from him
>several nibbles which were an email or two then nothing
honestly i think it being on loan is scaring people off since it adds some complexity to the purchase and they won't get the title for 2 weeks after sale.
i'll need to give it a good cleaning inside and out and the engine bay, then see what carmax will offer for it. they offered $7000 this past october i believe
>>15397457
why are people not buying it man?
honestly, is there something seriously wrong with it?
i fucking LOVE wagons..and the color gives me a hipster boner.
I'd buy it in a jiffy.
About to pull the trigger on a '01 330ci, been lusting after these for awhile now. My question is, I've noticed a few e34 M5 and e36 M3s floating around in the same pricerange of the 330ci, so should I be giving them any passing thoughts, eventhough they have been driven almost twice as much and are obviously a lot older than the 330?
I feel the 330ci is a much smarter dailydriver purchase, but on the other hand I'm very tempted to own an M3/5 and enjoy life on the fastlane. wat do /o/?
Need some help, in >>15398923 if anyone would like to help I would appreciate it, with twins in the n54 engine.
>>15396776
You in that area? I'm trying to figure out how to sound legit. I'd go buy it in person, but not before I get a PPI. How does one go about asking for a remote PPI anyways.
My first BMW, very happy with it!
Why 3-Series or 4-Series when the 2-Series offers 97% of the same features for a lower price! If you can get over the interior space and backseat, I feel like this is the best value pick within BMW's lineup.
Head and shoulders above the competition as well in the limited offerings of this segment in my market.
>>15399622
Not that poster but I bought my 3er in Houston from out of state. You ask for a remote PPI by.... asking for it. It's literally that simple. You call the place you want to perform the PPI, explain your situation, schedule it, then call the car dealer and give them the contact info. Pay with CC over the phone. They should arrange the rest. They deal with requests like these regularly.
>>15399671
Because BMW existed before 2014 and most people feel that the Fx series are fat, numb, and boring. I gotten a few different Fx models as loaners over the past years and all the bad shit people say about their driving dynamics is true. Soooooo numb and boring. The electric power steering alone makes it feel like a hyundai.
Glad you're happy though.
>>15399708
Not much of a choice if you're in the market for a new vehicle! Actually, it's the best choice out of all new vehicles, for me personally anyway!
If you think F-Series models are fat, tell that to people in 528i's! The 2-Series feels perfectly balanced with the same engine, more than adequate and effortless power at city speeds. Much less weighty and large feeling as the 3-Series and 4-Series.
>>15399351
The E36 M3 isn't much faster. Assuming it's a manual just go for the 330ci.
>>15399781
I figured as much reading up from other sources and obviously the choice is manual, as god intended. Any e34 M5 owners care to chip in?
>>15399708
>They deal with requests like these regularly
It's an individual, not a dealership, which is the problem. I'm going to call and talk in person this evening.
E46 M3 vs E39 540i? I don't really travel that much with people to warrant having the 540i, but the sound is my favorite part of it. I know they handle completely differently, and the M3 comes with an LSD which I really want. Both in manuals of course.
>>15399772
I agree. If I was buying new, I'd be very hard pressed not to go straight to the M2.
>>15399841
Shouldn't be a problem if the dude actually wants to sell it. The only inconvenience to him is dropping it off at wherever you get it the PPI. It's not like he's paying for anything. You can be a bro and find a place close to his house to make things smoother I guess but as a remote buyer you don't have many other options.
>>15399284
its totally fine but it does have some paint nicks around it, i think green wagons just do not sell in the northeast, everyone wants a crossover for muh awd and muh ride height over two inches of snow
>>15399622
i happened across a remote PPI service called lemonsquad a while ago, basically they conscript mechanics to go out and do a prepurchase inspection on the car where ever it is, especially helpful if the seller isnt willing to drive it over to a mechanic to have it looked at
>>15399671
Is it the 228i or m235?
I've been looking at the 228i but want the m-sport package.
>>15401282
>yo dawg we heard you like middlemen so we put middlemen between the middlemen
>ahhh yeah gurl
>>15399966
What do you want from us? They're hardly comparable. One is a somewhat-sporty but still soft full size sedan and the other is a more aggressive full-on sports car.
>>15402470
Just to hear different opinions and any recommendations that people might have about the two. I'm leaning more towards the E46 M3 more and more.
Just swapped my 2004 Benz E270cdi for this thing, girls love it, they keep saying i'm too young for this "luxurious" car though (im 20yo)
How did I do?
>>15403903
>e60
eh
>little thing is not working
>little thing is doesn't affect the performance or reliability of the vehicle
>but it's bothering the shit out of me because I know it's not working
Ever had that feeling?
>>15403903
Terrible. The girls with actual taste will see through it
>>15403903
>How did I do?
>rental-tier BMW
You did pretty poorly, honestly.
2007 E60 550i
360 hp V8, base model, total sleeper
repairs in 1 year of ownership:
> passenger seat belt tensioner
> driver's window regulator
> 1x headlight ballast and 1x igniter
> light control module
> driver's front lower control arm
> alternator bracket o-rings (fuck doing that again)
>>15403903
>im 20yo
no wonder your opinions are always so shit.
coddled millenial trash.
>>15399969
>if the dude actually wants to sell it
I'm having my doubts at this point.
>>15362302
love my ZHP
>>15404434
a sleeper is a car that dont look like it costs 5 grand with 5 grand of performace that turd cost 60k new youd be a retard to think it had the power of a crx
>>15404434
>expensive v8 luxury car
>sleeper
no
literally everyone knows big luxury cars have big luxury engines. Anyone who knows cars will tell you a V8 5 series isn't slow and anyone who doesn't know jack shit about cars will tell you that's fast because it's an expensive BMW.
i HAD to swap a m44 in my e30 318is a couple years back. does anyone have experience working on these engines? trying to boost the fucker
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>>15381400
>>15404995
>M44
>boost
Better find yourself an M42, the M44 is weaker, not worth trying to boost.
>>15404995
better swap that m42 back, because those things have forged guts while the m44 doesnt. also the e30 engines have better intakes and valve diameter for boost. while youre there, also get a m47 crank for some easy displacement increase.
>>15404561
>>15401282
>>15399969
>>15396776
Got in touch with the seller finally, cool. His mechanic friend reported no issues other than two minor cracks, on crossmember and diff bracket. I'll see what the PPI says about those. He sent pics of them, so he's quite cooperative which is nice.
>>15404315
the fucking sun damage on my bumper and A pillars
the rest of the car looks fine but UUUGGGGHHHHHH, and i see if every single time i come back to the car.
a good strip and respray will set my back $400, at least
>>15404451
to be fair, being a millenial financially sucks because the job market is still ass and wages are stagnant and they have a second mortgage (student loan debt) following them around all the time
>>15405210
fuck, i hate silver on cars but silver with black accents looks so damn good on almost any bmw for some reason
>>15401301
>Is it the 228i or m235?
It's a 228i with M Sport! So it essentially looks like an M235i, minus the twin black exhausts, upgraded M Sport brakes, the Audi wannabe grey mirror caps and none of the performance. The M235i may or may not be 1" lower but M Sport in recent years do include the M Sport suspension, just not the M Adaptive suspension.
If the 228i and M235i were the same price, I would pick the M235i in a heartbeat. However in the real world, I couldn't justify the significant price premium despite the huge performance upgrade.
>I've been looking at the 228i but want the m-sport package.
Definitely go for it! It should be a no brainer if you can accept the premium. The sport seats and M steering wheel alone are worth it for me personally. The standard steering wheel is so plain feeling compared to the M steering wheel.
>>15404451
Not coddled at all, my life has been complete shit mostly.
And your opinions are shit because you're actually retarded
>>15406138
I was reading in one of the magazines that recently did a comparison of the M2, M235i, 228i, 1M and E30 M3 that the 228i is actually a marvelous driver's car and the M235i is rather uncommunicative.
>>15406138
the solution is a CPO M235i, probably only a bit more expensive than a 228
>>>/wsg/1175735
Fuck I miss my car. I'm so bored without it.
>>15406728
rip
>>15406728
it's weird, bmw owners get rabidly attached to their cars (myself included) and miss them when they're gone
>>15405210
Pics of cracks he sent me because why not.
>>15405498
I know, right?
>>15407398
Went to see another silver 90k '99 Z3 coupe today, black interior. Better condition than my old E39 when I bought it, but still wasn't quite impressed. Cracked foglight, some interior bits broken/missing, odd sound from the rear at 50+ mph, HVAC fan speeds 2-3 didn't work. Gonna go ahead an order a PPI on the Texas one, the pics on craigslist are pretty clean and it looks promising.
>>15406423
I think just about any 2-Series variant will be the best driver's car BMW currently makes, in a purist form. It's just a bonus that it happens to be the least expensive!
As you may have read already, most reviewers will agree. It just simply is a well sorted out chassis, very balanced, perfect weight distribution, more than adequate power. It just drives very well and feels the perfect size. Some will complain about the lack of feedback but just about any car in this range will feel the same. It's just one of those things that is not going back to how it used to be so might as well accept it.
It may be eclipsed by some more hardcore and sporty oriented vehicles on comparisons but BMW has long stopped playing at their level anyway. I can enjoy this vehicle every day of the week, all four seasons of the year. It will do bumper to bumper traffic or weekend cruising and be more than presentable in any social situation.
As for 228i vs. M235i, it's really up to you! The beauty of the German brands is they offer so many choices to fit as many lifestyles as possible.
M235i owners will appreciate the much superior performance and hardware upgrades, front heavy, weight distribution, price premium be damned.
228i owners can enjoy the balanced chassis, tossability and lighter feel. All that for a lower cost.
Can't go wrong either way!
>>15406657
>the solution is a CPO M235i, probably only a bit more expensive than a 228
Unfortunately, I was shopping for a new vehicle. And all else being equal, The M235i will always be more expensive to purchase, maintain, insure and run than the 228i. Not to mention the extra premium to pay to get them to similar equipment levels.
Of course, I would love the 35i but simply could not justify it at the moment. That may change in a few years! Really pining on the 40i models down the line if I don't want to try another make.
>>15407353
I've been away for not even two weeks and I'm itching to drive it. I'm tired of these automatic SUVs.
Show me a hotter picture than this.
>>15408444
M1 or 850CSi?
>>15408458
maybe because i'm not as exposed to motorsport but the 8-series always looked better to me
>>15408458
M1
If the tittle is correct.
>>15407398
personally i would walk away if there were any cracks in the rear spotwelds / diff mount, it's not a cheap fix.
gl anon
How old are /bmw/ owners? I heard both Davis and V12 retard for example are in their early 20's. Is this general filled with just kids?
>>15409805
turbo 318 guy here, I'm 27
>>15409805
4chan in general is full of kids.
blue z3 guy -- 20
this is why mostly everyone drives olderl BMW's.
only real adults are the guy with the M2 and M4.
>>15410210
There's also that one guy with the M6
>>15410210
can confirm - I'm 19 and I drive an e30
>>15409805
28
>>15409805
22, sound decisions were made in my life. I live in a 12 square metre suicide box, but at least my E32 is nothing to laugh at, at least not right now.
>>15409805
got my first bmw at 17, nearly 21 now, I still wouldn't buy anything but a BMW or in some occasions - Mercedes
