[DR-JEKL]

I'm just curious as to why your perceptions are of your bmr and what were the key attributes as to what allured you to purchasing your car.

My Ride: E92 335i

Love: 1.The timeless shape of the coupe 2. In space grey the car is kinda non de script and unassuming (I love neat tidy unassuming cars) 3. Solid engineering and build along with excellent paintwork. 99% of the bmr I viewed before buying mine still had excellent paintwork yet the interiors were well worn 4. Ease of power from a few small mods and the amount of info on this forum to help with key purchases has come in handy 5. The torque the N54 has, you don't have to rev it unlike a RB26 (albeit it doesn't have the nice hit at the top end of a tuned RB) The N54 isn't the best inline 6 for acoustics, but it still emits a great note

Hates: 1. The stigma attached to owning a bmw (spend $60k on a SS/XR8, yet spend the same amount on a bmw and you get a few haters jealous types) 2. The fabled BMW tax on parts and servicing 3. For a $120k car new I find some options absurd! Folding mirrors have been standard on $20k cars for 10 years, keyless start/entry etc is also a option 4. Some of the interior panels seem to wear prematurely (mainly found on other cars I viewed b4 buying mine, but the grab handle in my car is all worn) I expect better on a luxury car north of $100k 5. The satnav system is useless & frustrating to use via the idrive toggle

[Jexus]

BMR? U mean BMW?

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by Jexus

BMR? U mean BMW?

BMR as in beemer

[Rob32R]

LOL I seriously thought you meant BMR Autowerkes Shane.

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Originally Posted by Rob32R

LOL I seriously thought you meant BMR Autowerkes Shane.

+1

I think you should modify the title Shane.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by _ink

+1

I think you should modify the title Shane.

Done

[Ninjaoz]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

5. The satnav system is useless & frustrating to use via the idrive toggle

You might find the newer i-drive system (post '09) is a lot more easier to use than your current version.

[Jexus]

Originally Posted by Ninjaoz

You might find the newer i-drive system (post '09) is a lot more easier to use than your current version.

I actually find the old i-drive easier to use personally, it's nice and simple and the navigation gets you a to b. But with the new idrive, you can't even input a new destination without having to stop your car or it won't let you.. wtf

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Originally Posted by Jexus

I actually find the old i-drive easier to use personally, it's nice and simple and the navigation gets you a to b. But with the new idrive, you can't even input a new destination without having to stop your car or it won't let you.. wtf

Really? Mine lets me do it on the fly. Mines the CIC iDrive though.

[sbce90]

09 320i LCI Msport

Loves - The power

Hates - The handling

[mrtanz]

Hate the older CCC navigation
Too slow to navigate to anything
Driven a few CIC ones and love it, nice and quick, easier to scrool the letters for navigation

[Jexus]

Originally Posted by _ink

Really? Mine lets me do it on the fly. Mines the CIC iDrive though.

Hmm i dunno if it's CIC or not, i was testing it on my dad's beemer and it's a 2011 model.
lol no love for the old i-drive!

[Kiwi Peter]

Likes- That wonderful N54 engine, Interior layout, That magic coupe shape. Top quality paint work, General fit and finish of the car. Very tuner friendly

Dislikes - Toooooooo many plastic parts that brake, Flimsy rear suspension, No LSD, Stupid wheel bolts why not use a stud, Crap satnav and associated electronics, Stupid intercooler, A radiator and oil cooler that is to small for our Aussie climate. Electro water pump, High pressure fuel pump still not sorted, Plastic fuel lines and stupid snap connectors, the brake package works but looks like it is from an X5, Temperamental electronics that will be a huge issue in another 5 or so years, Long life or life time oil policy that may or may not be an issue with high Kms. All in all when they are 15 + years old you don't want to own one.

BUT you know what, i still smile when i am behind the wheel
mobile phone charged up and a good tool kit aboard

[Michael BD]

Love:

*German engineering - the car feels so good to drive
* The N54

Hate

* Satnav should be better than a tom tom but its not

[John_01]

Regarding my 2009 325i sedan

Love: The handling and steering feel. Classic BMW styling (IMO). Simple and functional interior layout. 6 speed manual transmission. The sound of the inline 6 cylinder engine.

Hate: Body creaks. BMW Navigation system which is almost useless. BMW condition based servicing intervals. Rattling sound of BMW valvetronic system when idling.

Mods on my car - 1. Conventional Non-RFT tyres. 2. Clutch restriction valve delete. 3. BMW performance air intake.

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Originally Posted by skycat

Likes- That wonderful N54 engine, Interior layout, That magic coupe shape. Top quality paint work, General fit and finish of the car. Very tuner friendly

Dislikes - Toooooooo many plastic parts that brake, Flimsy rear suspension, No LSD, Stupid wheel bolts why not use a stud, Crap satnav and associated electronics, Stupid intercooler, A radiator and oil cooler that is to small for our Aussie climate. Electro water pump, High pressure fuel pump still not sorted, Plastic fuel lines and stupid snap connectors, the brake package works but looks like it is from an X5, Temperamental electronics that will be a huge issue in another 5 or so years, Long life or life time oil policy that may or may not be an issue with high Kms. All in all when they are 15 + years old you don't want to own one.

BUT you know what, i still smile when i am behind the wheel
mobile phone charged up and a good tool kit aboard

+1 Pete!

I feel exactly the same with your pros and cons with the below additions:

Likes:
Interior LED strips in doors
Comfort Access
LED convenience lighting on door handles and under doors
Onboard Vehicle diagnostics
Black (msport) headliner
Factory flush guards


Dislikes:
Wastegate rattle
Dull tacho/speedo (needs an update)
Woodgrain/marl interior trim
No jack included in car

[dpark]

Love most things about it, but a few things get to me:

- Terrible satnav
- Drivers side grab-handle seems to wear out on all of them (or atleast the ones I've seen..)
- Access to the last couple of spark plugs closest to windscreen is an absolute pain
- Wheel bolts
- And finally, the way the seat belt buckle hits the door trim and causes it to chip away. I guess they couldn't see this coming since it gradually happens over time..

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by dpark

Love most things about it, but a few things get to me:

- Terrible satnav
- Drivers side grab-handle seems to wear out on all of them (or atleast the ones I've seen..)
- Access to the last couple of spark plugs closest to windscreen is an absolute pain
- Wheel bolts
- And finally, the way the seat belt buckle hits the door trim and causes it to chip away. I guess they couldn't see this coming since it gradually happens over time..

Sat nav shits me also, and my grab handle is mangled also!

The wheel bolts doesn't really worry me so far

I had forgotten the absence of a good ol fashion dip stick shits me also. The auto check is handy, but surely they could have installed a manual dipstick also for a peace of mind! This will become an issue in 10 years time when the oil level sensors start to play up...

Oh and a spare wheel also, a can of goo is handy, but no good if you blow out a tyre sidewall on a 30 series profile which will leave the nice 19" rim all mangled if you attempt to continue on with the goo leaking out of a punctured sidewall.

[dpark]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Sat nav shits me also, and my grab handle is mangled also!

The wheel bolts doesn't really worry me so far

I had forgotten the absence of a good ol fashion dip stick shits me also. The auto check is handy, but surely they could have installed a manual dipstick also for a peace of mind! This will become an issue in 10 years time when the oil level sensors start to play up...

Oh and a spare wheel also, a can of goo is handy, but no good if you blow out a tyre sidewall on a 30 series profile which will leave the nice 19" rim all mangled if you attempt to continue on with the goo leaking out of a punctured sidewall.

Yeah, the wheel bolts thing just gets to me coming from studs; its much easier to mount the wheel with studs as opposed to trying to line up the holes

+1 on the dipstick!

Oh, and forgot about window tint not sitting properly over the dotted portions. Fussy, I know...

[John_01]

Yeh the 3 series missing some basic things like a spare tyre and a dipstick. I think that everyone already knows that.

I keep a space saver spare in the trunk/boot. The dipstick issue is a bit of a concern, since you wouldn't get an accurate idea of oil consumption unless you drain it and measure it. I do that myself - but I don't think there are any others who would!

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Originally Posted by dpark

Oh, and forgot about window tint not sitting properly over the dotted portions. Fussy, I know...

Oh yeah!!! That's a really good point! The dot matrix on the rear window!!!

[pavo335]

I hate the fact they sell em to any old fucker, like those farkn sooks that complain about no horse, manual crank to start the car, no jack or spare tyre and wait for it....... a fark'n dot pattern around the window???? WTF

I bet those dot fuckers even complain about having to put petrol in every coupla hundred K's