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hippo - why don't you get roundel?
-Chris
hippo,
You really should think about joining the BMWCCA. It's cheap, you get great mag, discounts on BMW parts, and participate in BMWCCA sponsored events
When I went on the test drive, the only problems I noticed were that the battery was dead when I first tried to start it and the front passenger side door would not open using the handle (from the inside or out) until the car had been turned on and off. The car started and ran fine after being jumped. Physically the car looked great (to my inexperienced eye).
I have not returned for a second test to see if the battery is dead again. The car has been on the dealers lot for several months.
The car has one year left on the warranty. Apparently BMW starts the warranty even though the car has never been sold on the open market. It has not been certified.
Am I missing something, or, assuming the door and electrical system check out, is this a good deal? Something seems a little odd. Any comments?
Wait a little. They'll be other BMWs. Maybe not with as low a mileage as you want, but there will always be other features that will fill the gap. My car has a luxury package that wasn't part of my search criteria, but because it had really low mileage I went for it. In my experience, it didn't hurt to wait. The dealership I used had cars of all makes and models with varying packages coming in every week.
Give your salesperson an ultimatum – that you won't buy the car with those flaws. That its the "only thing that's stopping you". See where it gets you.
A question for all. I need to get snow tires. BMW quoted $124 per tire, $126 to mount and balance, and $130 for alignment.
Town Fair Tire quoted me the same for the tires, but $9.95 to balance, and $29.00 to align. Big difference.
I'm interested in finding out more about the pros and cons of going outside BMW for stuff that isn't covered under the Full Warranty. What do I risk?
I did drive a 330 5sp and WOW! That is a great car. I have not driven the 5sp and it was a totally different car than the auto. Acceleration was brisk and cornering was great. I loved how you could coax it to oversteer and really swing around corners. It even made me think for a few moments about dropping the M3 and just getting a 330, but I figured that I should go ahead and splurge while I can since the wife is on board with everything. I will say that I like the 5sp more than the 6sp. The 5sp is easier to shift and the 5th gear ratio is even higher than in a 6sp (meaning rpms at 80mph are lower in the 5sp than in the 6th). I would have thought the 6sp would have 5 relatively close gears with the 6th gear being very high for cruising down the highway (in my imagination it would be nice to go about 100mph at 3500rpm).
I took two friends out there with me. One ordered an M3 and the other (a girl) is going to order a 330. She was going to get the auto, but after driving the manual she understands the difference. The manual gearbox on that 330 just puts a grin on your face and beads of sweat on your forehead.-->It is sortof like having xxx with your car--wonderful.
Thanks for your help.
I went to my local independent BMW repair shop and bought 4 steel wheels, 4 318i style wheel covers and 4 snow tires. He had obtained the package from Tire Rack and I didnt have to pay for shipping. (He gets a discount, so he made some $$ and I saved some $$.) Every fall I'd swap them on, and every spring I'd swap back for my summer tires.
Any reputable tire center should be able to sell you 4 wheels and snow tires. I didnt want to pay for fancy wheels, so just went with conventional steel rims and orig. equipment wheel covers. If your local tire center can't get the wheel covers, Tire Rack sells those too.
My summer tires are the 225-55x16's, and I bought 65 series snows. This time around I'd buy 60's, not 65's.
I have concluded that a bra serves a purpose only when driving on roads that are prone to have gravel ot heavy truck traffic. Otherwise, they are too much trouble. A case in point - I always put the bra on my wife's '97 Integra when doing highway driving. After five years, it has numerous rock dings on the sides and hood that are not covered by the bra.
So, what is the use? If the front of her BMW gets too chipped, and I can't repair the chips with touch-up paint, she'll just have the front of the car painted. Cars are made to enjoy - not to be a burden.
I'm looking to purchase a 325i auto in the bay area (CA). I'm getting a quote for $32755 + tax and doc fees.
Is this a good deal? This my first car BMW purchase, so thanks for any help.
1210 auto
635 xenon
430 paint
1320 leat
2455 prem pk
645 del
240 ad
31755 total invoice price
32755 $1000 over invoice
What is the going finance rate these days? I bought my last car when the stock market was a little better and didn't have to finance it but I can't do the same with this one. Does BMW finance offer something under 5%?
What dealer did you shop at? I'm looking for a car with those options in steel blue. The car my dealer quoted me is sitting on a boat now. And I want one now.. )
You're right about the rocks. Her car has two chips on the hood and one on the windshield. All caused by one rock hit a few miles west of Fort Worth. I know what you're talking about regarding the Port of Houston.
DL
Why did you purchase rims and not just tires? I was under the impression that one could just purchase tires for the existing rims and get by.
-Chris
Mine did not need to be topped off until 10K miles. Amazing, but true!
To the dismay of some and the joy of others, I'll be posting less and less around here. I've made a big decision and am embarking on a big career change. I'm leaving the volitale advertising/direct mail world to work for my Dad who owns a plumbing supply/hardware store in The Bronx. I'll get to drive my Prelude everyday to and from work (as opposed to taking the subway from my apartment to my office in Chelsea). It is definitely a much better opportunity for me and will put me closer to BMW 3-series ownership (see, I'm staying on-topic). The days will be longer and I'm sure there will be a lot more headaches, but in the end it will all be worth it. I'm in the process of ordering a new computer, so after the next 2 weeks, my posts will dwindle and eventually wither away until I get my new computer (and hopefully a netwrk for my Dad's store).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
now you and i can swap war stories about working for our dads!!
-Chris
I've never been happier since starting up my own business. (And yes, I'm proud to say my Dad has "bought" my services). The hours are insane, my job description is eight pages long and there's not much money in it yet...
But it's been an amazing experience so far...I'm sure you'll feel the same way. Good Luck!
A friend recommended a mechanic who does freelance work and I was wondering if this was the kind of task I could use to test the guy out, for potentially larger non-warranty issues in the future.
Is it a fairly straightforward job to fix these leaks? Or should I just stick to the dealer?
Audi S4 (sedan)- I think 3.2 ltr
Acura TL Type S Coupe and Sedan - 3.2 Ltr
M-B C32 (Sedan) - 3.2 Ltr
BMW M3 (coupe) - 3.2 Ltr
Infinti G35 (sedan and coupe) - 3.5 Ltr
Volvo S60 T5 (sedan) - who cares?
Saab 9-3 Viggen (coupe) - I don't remember
Lexus IS300 - 3.0 Ltr
The way i see it for a 3.2 ltr and 333HP, the M3 does a lot with less. A 4.3 L would be overkill in a small Lexus, might also affect weight distribution. Is Lexus scared that Japanese market share will go to Infiniti G35? Do we see a bigger Lexus coming? Ain't competition great?
The entry level luxury market is getting tight. Bring on the Alfa 156.
From my post above, if Audi can do it, then Lexus can do it. It would be scary to see if the next generation 2004 base IS300 (which will also serve as the platform for the next Toyota Supra) came with the current 215hp powerplant (to try and compete with the 325i), a Larger displacement (3.3 or 3.5) V6, possibly turbocharged (to try and compete with the 330i), and a V8 powered IS430 (to try and run with the M3). Notice how I say try:) I'd like to see a slightly bigger and less aggresively styled Lexus. I remember driving an automatic IS300 when they came out in 2001 and the refexes and handling truly impressed me. So yes, competition is great.
And I'm with you...bring on the Alfa 156:) Unfortunately the latest I've read says Alfa won't be coming stateside until 2007.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I used to worry about Camaros and Mustangs only, now, this sophisticated beasts are everywhere. Well, if you give it enough space, even a Mitsubishi Colt would reach 100mpg !
I guess am getting old
-Chris