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The run-flat tires are already a source of controversy among many E90 owners - there are a lot of reports out there of front-end shakes that I think are caused by flat-spotting induced by the extra-stiff carcasses of the RF tires. And, if you have a tire go down in Bumfingers, far from a big city and lots of tire dealers, you're just as out of luck as if you had no spare and conventional tires. There are lots of places with no ready source of RF tires, so you're stuck for as long as it takes to find one. And, if it happens after a significant amount of wear on the tires, you'll be replacing two of them at $160 apiece, not one. There is already talk of several E90 drivers going to conventional radials and carrying inflation kits. I think this was a short-sighted decision on the part of BMW, and is the one issue that is causing me to rethink the possiblity of getting an E91 wagon - I'm looking at everything in the market under $35k right now, and this car was a slam dunk except for this tire issue. Haven't decided what I'm going to do...
I've read here it should have nets on the back of the rear seat - and might not, and to ask about the Sept. SW release. What else?
But... once you drive on the flat tire, it has to be replaced..
Without runflats, you stop and put on the spare.. then go and have your tire repaired.. With runflats, you drive to the tire store, and buy a new tire.
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I think I should change my name!
Ordered my 2006 330i July 25th and was told it would arrive in 8 weeks. I'm coming out of manual IS300 and with the changes to the new IS (no IS350 manual), I decided to make the jump. Really after test driving the 330i, it was a perfectly easy choice to make.
The new 3 has really grown on me and has ALL the features I wanted. It also seems to be cleaning house on the reviews it's getting.
My only concern really is with it being a first year car and not being a Lexus I might have some problems. However I'm willing to make friends with the service people in order to drive this car.
I ordered mine in electric red (I thought it looked very sporty), anyone else go with this red? Are you happy with it? How does it look in person?
With RF tires, carry a air compressor is a good idea, I think.
Maybe if you have less than a mile or two... Once the runflat tire loses air pressure, you are riding on the sidewall support.. Once you've done that, the tire has to be replaced...
So, if you stop as soon as the tire goes flat, it can be repaired... Once you drive on it, it has to be replaced..
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Glad I chose it over the black - which looks great, but has an association with "NYC radio sedan" for me. Wish I could take credit, but the wife made the choice for us. I chose the car, she chose the colors. Now we are down to squabbling over whose college sticker goes in the rear window.
Electric Red is a great color for the E90.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
What I did notice is that, loaded with all accessories, it's quite close in technogeek stuff to my husbands 2002 7 serirs - door handle lights, confirmation a door was locked by the lights, the cooler in the console, side mirrors that fold in at the press of a button.
This is the perfect car for me. Still waiting for OEM chrome wheels to arrive. And the Trunk drawer. Having a problem linking the phone wiht the bloothooth. A big problem between BMW, phone mangactureres and us, the satisfied customer!
How do you improve on PERFECT? - I think they did. I love my new car.
Where are you getting a 330 for under $35K?? And with what (if any) options?
The reason that's funny is that I have been posting on the IS25/350 board on the topic of the inability and unwillingness of dealers to order basic cars without $4-6k worth of options. Already, I've had at least one BMW dealer imply I must be some sort of whacko to want to order a car without any "packages". OK, whatever....
The car I'd want has a US MSRP of about $33k [EU less than $31k] for a sedan, and though prices for the RWD wagon haven't been announced, the price difference in the past has been less than $2k for the wagon - I expect $35k in the US, and about $33k in the EU, before any negotiating on discounts.
Not everybody here thinks they need 250 hp.
But hp ... after my first 200hp+ car, there's no going back for me ... only up, up, up ...fuel prices be damned!!! (kidding ... sort of).
http://byo.bmwusa.com/configurator/images/bluetooth_phones.pdf
and
http://www.bmwtransact.com/bluetooth/Compatible_Phones.htm
On the website http://www.safercar.gov, the 2005 bimmer does pretty lousy IMHO, especially for a luxury car. When would the 2006 be tested. I gotta tell you it's a deal breaker for me-- why spend $35 grand on a car with a safety warning.
Actually, I totally understand your need. I had a very hard time locating the car I wanted. I have an 05 325xi with heated seats as the only option. I actually wanted the same car but with the sport package but none were available without a long list of options. The Sport Package would have been great but no with the Premium Package as most of the SP cars are packaged. It may take alot of searching but I think you can find one. Good Luck.
IIHS 3 Series
Your link was not working for me so I searched on that site and found this:
3 Series NHTSA
The HIC value for the driver is a little higher than I'd like to see but is still way below what is allowed (1000). The pelvic value is a bit high at 130. Side impacts are very severe and quite interesting to witness in person. The new test is much harder than the previous test.
It's also not uncommon to see very different results on the same model car.
Safety Concern:Due to the intrusion of the left front door during the side impact test, the interior door panel struck the pelvis of the driver dummy, causing a high pelvic acceleration. High pelvic accelerations, in excess of 130 g's, have a higher likelihood of Pelvic fracture.
They tested a model with airbags.
This one looks pretty poor too. IIHS gives BMW poor marks for rear collision safety. You only posted the frontal results. Gosh this is disappointing for such a well regarded car.
http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/head_restraints/head_infiniti.htm
http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/head_restraints/head_acura.htm
http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/head_restraints/head_audi.htm
http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/head_restraints/head_lexus.htm
I realize the other cars are off-topic to this forum, but it's an interesting picture.
Does anyone know what the new money factor is? (The July MF was .0025.)
Anyway, it handles like a dream at the higher speeds. I never felt like I was all over the road and it hugged the road well.
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
Let us know if you find out how to take the limiter off, & how fast you get her up to.
The amount of horsepower necessary to move higher from there is astronomical...
I think I'd about wet my pants at 155 mph.... I wouldn't mind finding out, though..
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I don't know if I would go 140 mph before the break in was done. Of course, I'm still a little confused on why there is a break in period, but who am I to go against the car makers recommendations?
I'll let you guys know if I figure out how to get past the inhibitor. I'm sure someone out there knows. Of course it might void your warranty.
There is a talk of doing away with the limiter as many AMG and M owners are getting upset that lowly Boxster will pass them when they are bouncing off the limiter in mcu more expensive M6 or E55, etc.
The only way to remove the BMW speeed governor is to upload ECU program from tuners (AC Schnitzer, Dinan, Alpina, etc.)
I drove US spec 530i up to 130 or so and bounced off the limiter, and also tried EU spec M5 (E39) to 165 mph indicated, and did not bounce off the limiter. German cars are said to have "optimistic" speedo, and both 530 and M5 deviated somewhat when compared to OBC speed.
I sure do MISS the autobahn.
Back down to 80, I got to pass one car. I looked everywhich way-behind, infront, maybe even up in the sky; to make sure the way was clear. Nothing in sight, so I pull over to the left to pass and out of nowhere appears a Porsche. Seeing my pathetic state, the guy I was passing slowed down to let me in. The Porsche vanishes, doing probably well over 175.
Don't get in the left lane of the Autobhan in anything other than a 7, S, 8, or 911.
Unfortunately those wise words can equally be applied on a number of highways in the US.
Almost got ran over in an M5 in 99...
The worst thing is the accident was with a motorcycle, and I got the ticket. Even though he banged into me. So angry!!!!!!!! Kept my cool because I dont want to be sued,.
On other news I put in 15.9 gallons into my car. I still had 25 miles left, I wonder how big the tank really is, DO you think I actually had 25 miles left?
Well Ill keep everyone informed about the repair estimate. I Will need to get the left fog lamp changed out cause it also broke loose.
Im in a bad luck slump, maybe it will end soon. It better. If anyone sees a biker keep your distance. I cant say what I want you guys to do casue this message would get bumped. But Im sure we all have seen Mel Gibson's Mad Max.
BMW in Pain!!!!!!!
Oh, they have. It is only that some owners go to reprogram the engine chip to eliminate the limiter. May be this abbreviates the life either of the engine or the owner. :sick:
Hang in there, and let me know what the estimate is.
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=6&id2=225
50% hwy, 50% cntry roads
I hope it gets better. at 2.50 $/g for 93 octane
A 200+ hp 6 cylinder getting over 25mpg in combined 50/50 driving sounds pretty good to me.
Auto or Manual?
I was hoping for 26-29.
I get 26 in my more powerful (230 HP) 3.0 L Accord EX with 5 sp auto, inspite of being heavier. I get as much as 33 on the Hwy.
May be my 325 will gain a few mpg after the break-in period !
I came away pretty impressed with the car. The car felt so neutral and well balanced. I love RWD! I took a short test drive (riding solo). I took a long, sweeping on ramp to the highway at good speed, merged into traffic with no problem and got the speedo needle up to the 90 mark before I pulled it down (the car had over 2600 miles on it and past the break-in period). Body roll taking the off ramp was virtually non-existent. Accelereration seemed on par with my stick shift Prelude, so I can only imagine the 6spd stick BMW will feel a little faster (via the butt-dyno -- copyright shipo). Outward visibility was good. I didn't think the ride was rough at all. Actually, it was almost a little too quiet and smooth for my tastes. The seating position was a little higher than I'm used to. Driving my Prelude, I feel as I'm almost sitting on the floor.
Now comes my dilema. I've got a perfectly good 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH that I love driving and paid for upon taking delivery of it in late April 2002 with only 51,000 miles. Am I a complete idiot for wanting to take on a $499 per month lease payment (3yr/15K per year $0 cap cost reduction, 7.375% sales tax rolled into the payment)?
EDIT: The car I'd order is a 325i with Sport Package, Manual Transmission, & Sirius Radio.
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