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-Paul
Does anyone know in exact figures, what the TTL is in California?
Have any of you been so fortunate to hit a significant pot hole that jarred you so bad you thought your fillings fell out and made you think that you must have destroyed the front right side of your car. Well, I just did at about 600 miles but it seems like everything is okay - the steering wheel is still straight and there is no pulling. But - I have some sensation that something has changed but I think I am still hearing the terrible sound and just not convinced that this thing could survive it?
I was curious if anyone has had this same lovely experience. If so, how did it turn out? If you had the alignment checked, where did you go and were there any findings of concern.
I'm hoping this proved how stout the car is... Would anyone recommend that I have the alignment checked? I hate to pay the money they want for that at a dealer when I doubt/hope they will find anything. But, I need to get that awful sound out of my head so I can quit worrying about it!
Jeff
The title/license will be about $400.
Changing the topic:
Does anyone know if the 325i prices will be increasing/decreasing in the near future? If yes, when??
I just dont want to buy the last *high priced* 325i
and wont mind buying the last *low priced* one
My apologies if this is in the wrong forum, I think it's sorta on topic. Am thinking about moving out of an old 1993 Infiniti G20 because I am getting a little tired of it and it seems like I am putting a at least a few hundred dollars into it every month all of a sudden. Anyway, I like BMWs, I am single and like coupes.
So, the question- I have seen reviews of the new BMWs, was wondering about how everyone thought the 2006 sedans compared to the new/old coupes? I am not a total speed demon, so either the 325 or 330 would be fine with me. Is there such a big difference in the sedans versus the coupes now that you really should not think about the coupes?
I drove a 2002 325 CI and thought it was very nice. Didn't get a chance to drive the new 4 door at the dealer. I should also say I find the old coupe (and sedan) styling much better than the new one. Anyone have any thoughts? Am I insane for thinking abot moving from my G20 to a BMW because of RELIABILITY issues?
Thanks,
I suggest taking a very close look at the tire, both the outer and inner sidewalls. And a trip to the dealer might not be out of line if you think there really is a problem.
I just traded an 01 330 coupe (sport & premium) for an 06 330 sedan with sport and premium. I love the new car. The styling is beautiful and will make the prior model look outdated very soon (just as the prior 5 series now looks old). The 06 drives like a dream (6 spd manual) and with the new safety features and enhancements, it is worth every penny. Go treat yourself -- and be certain to get the sport package -- the wheels are awesome (although you'll need a winter tire/wheel package almost immediately).
In October, I showed the dealer the printout from the June website, and he agreed it appeared that the changer was included. After a few weeks of dealer contact with BMW, the changer was installed today at no charge. Great customer service!
DL
I ordered my car May 10th & web-site said changer was a option.
I just received this quote on an '06 325I demo with 6928 miles on it, auto, sun roof, leather, wood.
"If you lease this car for 12,000 miles per year it will lease out for $399 per month. Coming up with your first payment, Refundable Security deposit ($400), BMW Bank fee ($625) and plus the DMV/Registration fees."
Does this look good, also, what should the DMV/Reg fees be?
Thanks a lot!
My 2006 3-Series is a tire-hog. How fun is it to have to join the tire-of-the-month club?
Hmmm, let's see, even at $3,000 per year you're talking more than two complete sets of run-flats (30-40 thousand miles per year), and with the Kumhos you're talking over four sets of tires (equating to 60-80 thousand miles per year). Somehow I just don't think that's too likely.
Assuming that most folks drive a more typical 12-15 thousand miles per year, you're talking one set of tires every 12 to 20 months.
Best Regards,
Shipo
$3000.00 to $4000.00 a year on tires?
Wow, I'm impressed. Do you spend all day doing donuts?
Truth is, tire insurance is pro-rated based on wear, so if you're wearing them out that fast insurance is useless.
For the record, my 2006 325i with the sport package (which includes faster-wearing, summer-only tires) has 8,000 miles on it, and the tires are at most 1/4 worn.
Since you joined Edmunds yesterday, you have made 9 posts about the tires on your BMW. Am I correct in assuming your tire problems are what prompted you to join Edmunds.com?
i am new to this board, having just recently purchased a 2006 325i. i get it on dec 17 and am very excited. i have a question i was hoping could get answered here.
it is: does the passenger side mirror tilt down when i put the car in reverse? i have the premium package and i think that feature is standard on the 330, but was wondering if it will be on my car too.
thanks!
DL
Took my Dunlap Sport M3 equipped 330i out for its first ride on unplowed roads. No problem. Looking forward to a better test, as we're only talking about an inch or two.
A couple of questions to those in the know.
1. Today I changed over to rubber mats. Although I purchased them from BMW and they are the ones for the E90, they do not seem to fit very well. The front mats are designed to be secured to a couple of anchors screwed into the carpet below. However, after I fasten the mats to the anchors, there is not enough play in the mats. There's a hump in the middle, between the anchors. I ended up removing the anchors in order to get the rubber mats to lie flat. I figure that the rubber mats are heavy enough that they won't be sliding around. Anyone else have a similar experience?
2. Any advice for proper usage of DTC? I remember my salesperson telling me to think of DTC as your "snow button." He said to drive in DTC mode whenever driving in snow. But according to the owners' manual, I get the impression that the circumstances where we should use DTC are more limited (driving on totally unplowed roads and driving up a snowy hill).
Thanks.
David D
DTC is on whenever you turn the car on. When you briefly push the DTC button, the traction control is turned off, allowing wheelspin. When you push it for several seconds, the traction and stability control are both turned off, allowing wheelspin and providing no assistance in the event of oversteer or understeer.
It might be useful to turn off only the traction control if you are stuck in the snow and need to rock the car back and forth to get out. Otherwise, I would leave it on, and always leave the stability control on unless you are racing your car at the track.
As for your floormats, if you are talking about the Velcro anchors, they can be repositioned. Unscrew one or both of them, then poke a small hole in the carpet where you want them to be, and screw them back in.
Your explanation about DTC is helpful. Reflecting back, what the salesperson told me was to press the DTC button when driving in snow. I now understand that pressing the button deactivates DTC. Makes sense.
As for the rubber mats, I would think the BMW rubber mats would be custom made to fit over the anchors when screwed into the place for them in the carpet. It seems strange that we should have to reposition the anchors to get a good fit.
When you start the car, DSC (dynamic stability control) is on, not DTC. If you press the DTC button, it turns off DSC and turns on DTC. If you press and hold the button, it turns all stability and traction control off.
It is included with the premium package, so you will have that feature.
To activate it, put the mirror selector switch (the switch that chooses which side mirror to adjust) to the left (driver's mirror). If you don't like it and want to deactivate it, then push the switch to the right (passenger's mirror).
Let's make sure we're on the same page here--are you talking about the Velcro anchors for the carpet mats? If so, there is no template for them, and there's a fairly large target for them to hit on the back of the mats, so there is going to be some variability in how they're positioned...
They give you a different set of anchors with the rubber mats. The cloth mats use the velco anchors you described. The rubber mats use plastic anchors with small plastic hooks that stick up and pop through the rubber mats to hold them in place. I simply unscrewed the velcro anchors and screwed in the plastic hook anchors. I used the same holes (the only holes). Then I placed the mats over the anchors, but the cut-out holes in the mats do not align with the hook anchors. You can force it, but then you get a hump in the middle between the anchors.
Again, I don't think it's a big deal, since the rubber mats seem heavy enough not to move around. I just think that if you're spending $80 bucks for BMW E90 rubber mats, they ought to fit perfectly.
You definitely want to leave it alone in almost every other bad weather condition.. The DSC is amazingly helpful for driving on slick roads...
You'll know when to turn off the DSC... It is when you are stuck...
regards,
kyfdx
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David D
A BMW dealer parts department?....
My 330xi did not come with velcro anchors with the factory mats. Yesterday, I put my all-weather rubber mats which came with the plastic hooks that you described. I simply aligned them, made a hole through the carpet, and it fit perfectly (no hump). I will ask my dealer for the velcro anchors and plan to use the same hole since I do not need a perfect fit as with the rubber mats.
Sounds to me like your dealership made the holes in your carpet for the velco anchors without making sure that it was a perfect fit for the plastic hook.
My salesperson told me that on the 2006 3-series there is a "dig out" mode for DSC--it will allow some wheelspin but still keep the car pointed straight. Sounds useful.
Is it to kind of dig through the snow?
Sometimes you need to get the wheels spinning, so you can get a little momentum.... Or, so that you can "rock" back and forth..to get the car un-stuck. The DSC shuts down all of that action, and you just sit...
But, for any time that you are actually driving in the snow (moving down the road).... the stability control needs to be ON.
Be glad that you don't have to worry about it..
regards,
kyfdx
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Knowing Pat (from her writings), my guess is that she isn't glad at all, instead she's probably jealous that we get to have so much tail out fun in the white stuff with the DSC turned off. ;-)
Best Regards,
Shipo