First dance with an N54

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 01-25-2011, 06:57 PM

... was lucky enough to be a passenger in Jeef's tuned 135i last night and holy sh*t that car, and the N54 engine with procede is FAST!

I knew it would be a detrimental experience (to my bank account) because now I really really want to upgrade!

Only thing is that whilst I'm sure I could afford a second hand 135i (similar value to my E92) I don't know if buying a second hand N54 engine is a smart idea AND I don't like the shape of the 1er as much as the 3er.

Which means I'd need to come up with ~$20k to find a similar spec'd and similar condition 335i.

My brain is telling me right now to not invest any more money in cars (even though I'm going to spend some $$$ on small mods for my N52) but if a decent priced, good condition 335i (in similar spec to mine) made itself available then I'd be all over it like freckles on a ginger kid.

Also, anyone that doesn't have the Procede for their N54 - go get it!

QUM01Z · 01-25-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

... was lucky enough to be a passenger in Jeef's tuned 135i last night and holy sh*t that car, and the N54 engine with procede is FAST!

I knew it would be a detrimental experience (to my bank account) because now I really really want to upgrade!

Only thing is that whilst I'm sure I could afford a second hand 135i (similar value to my E92) I don't know if buying a second hand N54 engine is a smart idea AND I don't like the shape of the 1er as much as the 3er.

Which means I'd need to come up with ~$20k to find a similar spec'd and similar condition 335i.

My brain is telling me right now to not invest any more money in cars (even though I'm going to spend some $$$ on small mods for my N52) but if a decent priced, good condition 335i (in similar spec to mine) made itself available then I'd be all over it like freckles on a ginger kid.

Also, anyone that doesn't have the Procede for their N54 - go get it!

Hey Mate

Without Procede I would have gotten rid of my car ages ago, Nothing against the car/power or drive though like anything it becomes boring after time though with Procede and its constant updates available it makes driving the N54 so much more enjoyable.

Keep your eyes open and Im sure a bargain will come along...

Cheers!

Samoht · 01-25-2011, 07:24 PM

You put that money in an interest bearing account, and wait for the next gen 1 series, 3 series...or even a 1M. It will be way more than $20k, what about stamp duty? new insurance policy? pick slip?, wheels, tires, Servicing...and we still have not got to mods yet!! you'll be down $30k before you know it.

Dont do something that silly mate after all the time and mods you've done to your car. Your brain is there for you to listen to.

WOPALX · 01-25-2011, 08:44 PM

Will PM you details of a mate that is looking to upgrade his e92.

Is tastefully modded and was featured in the hot tuner shootout year before last. Only thing you'd need to do is flash back to stock and procede it.

johnnydad · 01-25-2011, 09:00 PM

I keep thinking that more power would be fun, but there's generally enough oomph when driven hard to have fun in corners, and on the straights, you are at licence losing territory quite quickly.

For track work and competition, I can see the benefit but as a daily driver, unless you are financially ready, I'm less sure.

And to my mind it's about the whole package, not just performance. For me, I'd rather wait and move into a 1M or E90 M3 when that is obtainable.

V1_R · 01-25-2011, 10:55 PM

my E92 335i will be for sale soon...

watch this space

MFKN3 · 01-25-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianPete

my E92 335i will be for sale soon...

watch this space

Me too

There are bargains out there bmrox. I bought mine 2yrs ago for $80k with 15,000km like new. Took a few months to find the right one

orey · 01-25-2011, 11:14 PM

wow thats a great price, i payed more for my 325

sbce90 · 01-25-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by orey

wow thats a great price, my parents paid more for my 325

yessssss.. got to fix it before everyone else.

orey · 01-25-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

yessssss.. got to fix it before everyone else.

didnt your parents loan you the money for your car?

orey · 01-25-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

mark325 , technically the car is not mine...yet.. the car will be put under my name in a few years time. until then i must pay off the car to my 'rents. im pretty much the sole user and when buying it I was basically the person talking to the sales rep. I was pleasantly surprised how seriously he took me too. I was even allowed to test drive a car with P's. .. any reason for the curiosity? :P i see your profile says your 22...

you fuckin moron

sbce90 · 01-25-2011, 11:35 PM

na man, I have a "retail" business on the side. So I sell stuff.

but not really. I still have another 4 yrs to keep paying for the car, and if you look back, I haven't had a go at you about this because frankly it would be hypocritical. I do pay for everything to do with the car though so we're not alike there. I just wanted to beat bmroxm5 to it.

MFKN3 · 01-25-2011, 11:39 PM

I'm lost...

Please play nice kids

sbce90 · 01-25-2011, 11:42 PM

orey if theres more to say, then post it in my thread you bumped lol. Don't want to go OT yet again on a bmroxm5 thread. My edit was not taking a shot at you, and its not like people haven't edited your posts before. Just wanted to beat bmroxm5

rossiM3 · 01-25-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

... was lucky enough to be a passenger in Jeef's tuned 135i last night and holy sh*t that car, and the N54 engine with procede is FAST!

I knew it would be a detrimental experience (to my bank account) because now I really really want to upgrade!

Whatever you do then DO NOT go for a drive in an M3..........

V1_R · 01-25-2011, 11:51 PM

in my mind... my car is waaaay better than an M3

(and hence avoiding ever stepping into one)

rossiM3 · 01-25-2011, 11:51 PM

Oh and say goodbye to your warranty. Expensive toy to risk losing your warranty if you ask me

rossiM3 · 01-25-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianPete

in my mind... my car is waaaay better than an M3

(and hence avoiding ever stepping into one)

lol which part exactly?

sbce90 · 01-25-2011, 11:52 PM

Need to go on Jeefs car once he gets new tyres too. Although as Jeef can confirm, he was comprehensively beaten at a set of lights a couple of weekends ago by a Corolla.

V1_R · 01-25-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rossiM3

lol which part exactly?

your missing the point

orey · 01-25-2011, 11:57 PM

maybe if you removed your face from stu's (lol) ass for 2 seconds you would have more time to think before you post

rossiM3 · 01-25-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianPete

your missing the point

You're going to have to speak up man, i cant hear you over the v8

j/k, seriously though the 135 is an amazing package! To the OP, remember you wont get the same experience in a 335. its alot heavier....

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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	First dance with an N54 ... was lucky enough to be a passenger in Jeef's tuned 135i last night and holy sh*t that car, and the N54 engine with procede is FAST! I knew it would be a detrimental experience (to my bank account) because now I really really want to upgrade! Only thing is that whilst I'm sure I could afford a second hand 135i (similar value to my E92) I don't know if buying a second hand N54 engine is a smart idea AND I don't like the shape of the 1er as much as the 3er. Which means I'd need to come up with ~$20k to find a similar spec'd and similar condition 335i. My brain is telling me right now to not invest any more money in cars (even though I'm going to spend some $$$ on small mods for my N52) but if a decent priced, good condition 335i (in similar spec to mine) made itself available then I'd be all over it like freckles on a ginger kid. Also, anyone that doesn't have the Procede for their N54 - go get it!
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Samoht Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 231 Posts Drives: e36, e46, e92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You put that money in an interest bearing account, and wait for the next gen 1 series, 3 series...or even a 1M. It will be way more than $20k, what about stamp duty? new insurance policy? pick slip?, wheels, tires, Servicing...and we still have not got to mods yet!! you'll be down $30k before you know it. Dont do something that silly mate after all the time and mods you've done to your car. Your brain is there for you to listen to. __________________ AC Style Strut Brace/ Koni FSD/ Eibach Pro/ BMW Performance Brake/ BMS PBX/ K&N Cone filter/ Retro-fit paddle shift/ Black shadowline/ Matt Blk Grill/ MTEC Angel eyes
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johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	I keep thinking that more power would be fun, but there's generally enough oomph when driven hard to have fun in corners, and on the straights, you are at licence losing territory quite quickly. For track work and competition, I can see the benefit but as a daily driver, unless you are financially ready, I'm less sure. And to my mind it's about the whole package, not just performance. For me, I'd rather wait and move into a 1M or E90 M3 when that is obtainable. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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orey Banned 10 Rep 397 Posts Drives: the forums Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	wow thats a great price, i payed more for my 325
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	na man, I have a "retail" business on the side. So I sell stuff. but not really. I still have another 4 yrs to keep paying for the car, and if you look back, I haven't had a go at you about this because frankly it would be hypocritical. I do pay for everything to do with the car though so we're not alike there. I just wanted to beat bmroxm5 to it.
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	orey if theres more to say, then post it in my thread you bumped lol. Don't want to go OT yet again on a bmroxm5 thread. My edit was not taking a shot at you, and its not like people haven't edited your posts before. Just wanted to beat bmroxm5
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V1_R Captain 36 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G30 530i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [10.00]	in my mind... my car is waaaay better than an M3 (and hence avoiding ever stepping into one) __________________ G30 530i
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Need to go on Jeefs car once he gets new tyres too. Although as Jeef can confirm, he was comprehensively beaten at a set of lights a couple of weekends ago by a Corolla.
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orey Banned 10 Rep 397 Posts Drives: the forums Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	maybe if you removed your face from stu's (lol) ass for 2 seconds you would have more time to think before you post
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