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In summary, it is not your imagination, you should notice the engine running a little smoother, with a little bump in throttle response and power, a little improvement in gas mileage and in some cases, a little quieter at higher cruise speeds.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Folks, if one warning about using a torque wrench is not enough, I will add to that voice.
If you plan on doing your own swapping of snow tires, GET A TORQUE WRENCH.
Until you drive a car with warped rotors, you cannot possibly understand just how disconcerting and dangerous this is.
Best Regards,
Shipo
-Chris
a 2001 325i and if so what was performance
improvement????
My favorite has to be dk blue exterior/tan interior. It also looks especially nice when you are tanned/darker complexioned.
But I have seen a couple of blues with black leather/ette interior and they are beginning to grow on me to the extent that I would have to think hard about tan v/s black interior.
My current interior is black and I like it more than I thought I would. I'm veering away from tan as I am not sure I would like all the different tonal variations (dash, trim etc). The black tones go well together.
Anyone with a tan interior have any input on this?
Its a "feature"
Next time this happens make sure the turn signal lever is in the center position.
Josh
Did you happen to notice if the rear turn lamp was lit as well?
Did you happen to notice when you restarted your car if the turn signal lever was engaged to the left?
If the problem occurs again and you are then sure that it is not the turn signals, you have a problem.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I'm not aware of any method of adjustment that results in the heated seats defaulting to an on position. That should be possible with some rewiring, though nothing BMW would recommend !
The E46 Sedans (and most probably the coupes, convertibles and estate wagons as well) do in fact have the “Parking Lamp” feature on U.S. spec cars. In my owners manual (1999 328i) page 81 describes how to engage the Parking Lamps for both sides with a note that says, “For lighting on one side for parking, refer to page 82.” On said page 82, there is a heading called “Parking lamp, left or right”, with the following text, “With the ignition key in position 0, engage the lever in the appropriate turn-signal position.”
Lug nuts again,
According to my manual, the “Lug Bolts” should be torqued to 72 lb. ft. (100 Nm).
Best Regards,
Shipo
Thanks for the response.
The BMW stick makes the car feel even sportier. Manual transmissions in this car are faster. Buyers of the 3 series are generally younger than those of the 5 series so more manual transmissions. The automatic costs $1,275. And finally, it's a wonderful manual transmission.
As for why? The reasons are many, some simply prefer a manual, period, all other arguments are just icing on the cake. Others prefer stirring their own gears because of greater control over the vehicle, better acceleration and mileage and some feel (rightly or wrongly) that the manual will have lower maintenance.
I hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Thanks
In anycase, IMO, it was worth the 20 bucks for the car and dash duster set.
anyone try the CA car water blade?
how is it?
DL
If so, what did you think?
Nice car, no manual tranny with the 3.2 V6, WAY too expensive (even when compared to the Bimmer).
This past weekend I looked at the 2002 A4 for a friend. I just don't find it as appealing as the 3 series - visually or mechanically. The back seat is still too small (Audi just can't get that right even when they try). You can buy this car for a couple grand less than the 325 (depending on options), but you get the 1.8 turbo vs. the BMW's nice six. I also have two friends with Passat's. Very nice cars, but no where near as sporty as the 325 (much larger though). For most people, a couple a grand at purchase time may seem difficult, but you soon are thankful you bought the Bimmer.
I am pretty much assured of being able to get an M3 this winter/spring, but have been having second thoughts. Have heard that it is not a great "everyday" car in spite of all its attributes. Been advised that, if I intend to put 15k+ miles per year on a car in various conditions, occasionally carting kids, that I might be better off with a C32 or 540i 6-speed if performance is a high priority, a 530i if it is not quite as high.
Although I would never get a standard "C" over the comparable "3" sedan, the C32 seems to be worth considering. At 349 hp and 332 lb ft of torque, it matches or exceeds the performance of the E55 and CLK55 and, although it will be very tough for me to get an "automatic", it does seem to be a more "practical" alternative to the 2002 M3.
Please give me your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Thanks.
P.S. I am already aware of the numerous "key" related problems with the new C class and have been assured that they have been addressed. The dealer has offered that if I have any such problems in the first month, I can give them the car back and they will give me a full refund.
Also noticed that 16in "steel wheels" not available with 330i but are available with the 325i sp?
From what I have heard 16in is the way to go even though tirerack is indicating a tire of the same width... 205/50-17 vs 205/55-16. What is the advantage besides the wheels/tires being cheaper?
FWIW, if you have two tire/wheel combinations with the same section width, differing only by rim diameter, they should perform virtually identically in the snow.
Best Regards,
Shipo
In your experiences, how long after production have you had to wait for your car to reach the dealer?
We briefly considered the C-class when shopping for a sedan. The design of the C was quite pleasing to us, but overall we liked the design of the 2002 3-er better. The added cost of the C320 was the next hurdle, especially when most Benzes go for MSRP in the DC area, and that's once you manage to get to the top of the waiting list. Performance was also problematic. The C320, even with it's extra displacement, still couldn't match the 330i. The forced "Slushtronic" option was the final nail in the coffin of the Benz. On top of the car itself, we've had awful service from Euro Motorcars in Bethesda, which is supposedly the best dealer in the area. Don't get me wrong--I'm still very pleased with our curent Benz. It's just that it will take something very special for them to get any business from me in the future.
I vote for the 540i. Do Euro Delivery and you can get it for around the same price as a C32.
The difference was that in the MB the ESP and the ABS both kicked in during the test drive. The Bimmer OTOH handled all curves and stops without any electronic gizmos going off.
I personally preferred the performance of the Bimmer. My brother and his buddy preferred the MB. (In fact the guy cancelled his order for the LS and ordered the 240 instead)
We are testing the C230 coupe this weekend as my brother likes the looks and the 3point star. I like the interior of the car and the front end (but hate the rear). We'll have to see how it drives.
The MB mystique is a powerful thing (at least for us) as we were brought up on it. Next step up was a Rolls.
However, what is compounding the decision for me is that the final selection needs to be a daily driver that will serve me well for 16-20k miles a year. The concensus of advice I have received from trusted sources is that the M3 is the worst choice. The smaller size and cutting edge performance orientation would make it a great weekend car or occasional daily driver, but that it will probably wear on me (and my pocketbook) if I attempt to squeeze 20k miles a year out of it. The M5 is a better daily driver choice, but I have decided against jumping to the $75k price point. The C32 is still a question mark. I would agree that standard C class cars are higher priced than their 3-series sedan counterparts and offer less in the way of performance. However, the C32 and M3 work out to about the same price comparably equiped and, relatively speaking, the C32 looks like a better deal. It's only about $8-$10k more than a well equiped C320 and is light years ahead in both performance and exclusivity.
But, even my friend in the Mercedes leasing business warned me that a C32's value will drop like a rock if I put 50k miles on it over the next 3 years. He advised getting it only if I either limited my miles to 5-7k per year (impossible) or intended to keep it for the rest of its life or my life, whichever ends first.
A 530i 5-speed sport at under $42k Eurodelivery is looking better and better!