The BMW thread

[Mouse]

Here you go fellas.

Knock yourselves out.

Maybe a Mod could make this a sticky and clean out the FILL YOUR TANKS thread. :hys:

[Yogi]

Here you go fellas.

Knock yourselves out.

Maybe a Mod could make this a sticky and clean out the FILL YOUR TANKS thread. :hys:
lmao :eri:

[dbusguy]

Does this count as a BMW?

http://www.atu1572.org/PhotoAlbum/mt0151bmw.jpg
http://www.atu1572.org/PhotoAlbum/mt0151.jpg

[Mouse]

And if I can get my nephew to part with his '01 330i, I'll be in here like a dirty shirt, bragging just like the rest. :d

[Yogi]

I wouldn't touch a German built car. Parts are grossly overpriced (assuming you don't have to wait weeks for them) and the quality is not what it used to be.

[Mouse]

Does this count as a BMW?

That counts as a billboard with a goitre. :ntm:

[Digiital]

Myth.

I've priced out different parts between BMW and a few N.American cars(mind you this is not dealer items) and if there was a difference it wasn't all that much, maybe $10 or $20 more. And sometimes the parts were cheaper.
Ok I can't say the same thing for VW and Benz because I didn't compare those.


I wouldn't touch a German built car. Parts are grossly overpriced (assuming you don't have to wait weeks for them) and the quality is not what it used to be.

[Yogi]

Check this site....

http://www.jdpower.com/cc/auto/index.jsp

[Mischief007]

BMW prices are about the same as everybody else. I haven't found much difference comparing the BMW to the Alero prices.

I have done my research Yogi and the cars are very reliable. I'm looking for E39s.

[Digiital]

Well ok here is my set of wheels.

First picture is with the old rims(steel ones) and of course the second is with the new rims.

I got the car this spring. A 96 318i with 92,700KM on it(and yes i check wasn't rolled back), I'm now at 98,888 Km on it.

[Mouse]

Are you going to winter store it, or is this your only set of wheels?

[Digiital]

Ya it's my only wheels, as you can see from one of the pictures the red car, thats what the bmw replaced. The Saturn is a 92 with 261,000 with the factory clutch(manual) which is now more or less worn out and the cost to repair it is out of the question, and a few other issues, so the bmw is my only wheels, Ok besides a minivan(I drive in a south direction and the wife drive in a west direction for work). I more the likely will drive it VERY little, GO station isn't that far.

[phoenen]

Nice beemer Digital. Always liked the last generations look compared to the 2005 version which just sucks. hello BMW, its a 3 series vehicle with 5 series look which I hate as its too big.

phoenen

[Digiital]

Thanks. E46's are nice looking as well(the look before the 2006's) but I kinda like the new look of the 3's. Saw one for the first time this week.

Btw folks, since this is a bimmer thread. Here is a video I did this spring with the bimmer cruise up to Wasaga. About 40 cars.
http://media.putfile.com/maxbimmer-com--wasaga2005-512

Here is another one, I didn't do this video, but this was a cruise starting around Hwy 9 and 400 then we cruised the back roads down to Mississauga for a BMW car show, well over 50 cars in this trip(110 Km trip). This one is long, but you can see in some shots the LONG LONG line of bimmers.
http://media.putfile.com/bimmercruise-05


Nice beemer Digital. Always liked the last generations look compared to the 2005 version which just sucks. hello BMW, its a 3 series vehicle with 5 series look which I hate as its too big.

phoenen

[Mouse]

This is the one I am after.

2001 330i, 100k, nephew driven. :)

http://www.qtm.net/~persoj/graphics/330i.jpg

[Digiital]

Nice!!!

[Mischief007]

Never was a fun of the 318i Coupe but the sedan looks nice...Congrats. Wait till mine ;).

[Mouse]

IMO, coupes are for anti-social people.

[Digiital]

You said a 5 series right? Now those have some kick to them.

[Limey32]

Here you go fellas.

Knock yourselves out.

Maybe a Mod could make this a sticky and clean out the FILL YOUR TANKS thread. :hys:

I'm assuming since I haven't been on today, that I missed some interesting posts eh? lol. Dang it. :)

[Mouse]

Everythink is cool here. :d

It's just as a BMW-wannabe I thought it might be best if those interested didn't rub everyone's noses it it. ;)

[Mischief007]

You said a 5 series right? Now those have some kick to them.

Yeah a 530i. Drove another one today. Had everything done to it from Maranello BMW. Will talk to the bank now to find some rates.

[Mr. Apollo]

Myth.

I've priced out different parts between BMW and a few N.American cars(mind you this is not dealer items) and if there was a difference it wasn't all that much, maybe $10 or $20 more. And sometimes the parts were cheaper.
Ok I can't say the same thing for VW and Benz because I didn't compare those.Well yes, if you don't go through the dealer. However, most people compare prices at the dealer as that's where most people (owners of new cars especially) go for repairs. My friend paid $550 for new front pads on his 740iL. I think most of that was labour, however, the pads we something like $175 each or something crazy like that.

[reiver]

Someday....:)

[Digiital]

True. If you can afford the BMW you can afford the dealer costs. Of course thats on a newer model. But for the older stuff you can get parts pretty cheaply. THANK YOU MODDER'S!! I needed a tail light, and instead of buying new I was able to get one for $20 because the guy wanted to put on clears on his. Just this weekend, I needed to get a set of springs for the rear, I was able to get a set for almost new for another $20(total).

I find with the E36's you can get lots of stuff for pretty cheap with alot of people doing mods on the cars there are LOT of OEM stuff like new up for grab for cheap or free.


Well yes, if you don't go through the dealer. However, most people compare prices at the dealer as that's where most people (owners of new cars especially) go for repairs. My friend paid $550 for new front pads on his 740iL. I think most of that was labour, however, the pads we something like $175 each or something crazy like that.

[Mouse]

My nephew and I had a few on the week-end, and he said if all goes well he would trade me straight-up for my Accord.

Should I say "Yes"?

Relax, I did, but we will see what transpires.

In the meantime I checked with my current mechanic, and they do service on quite a few BMWs right now. They take good care of my Honda, for a price, but I trust them.

As SpongeBob would say "I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready." :d