*Official Ohio Chat Thread*

mad_max · 05-04-2011, 08:49 AM

I'm still driving on my winter tires (sold my OEM runflats last winter and now waiting till Alfufelgens become available) I drive less than 50 miles on average per week. But I'm planning a trip down to Virgina beach tomorrow. I'll be putting close to $1200 mile round trip.

I'm not sure if it would be a good idea to take the bimmer (with snow tires). I'm seriously considering getting a rental (boring..). Anyone been in this situation before?

Chewy734 · 05-04-2011, 12:18 PM

well... your car isn't gonna go blow up, but I don't recommend driving for that long distance on snows. The weather is only gonna be warmer down there. Over here it's still in the 30s with the wind chill so it's not too bad. The rubber will break down noticeably faster as you drive it in the warm weather. That being said, you won't get a flat, but you'll definitely wear down your snow tires.

spkcadet · 05-05-2011, 12:57 AM

I am running Continental extreme contact DWS'. Those handle like a champ in the snow and are supposedly an all weather tire. When it comes to traction I have been very surprised at how well they hold despite not being a true sport tire. If you are looking for some excellent all around tires those have been treating me very well.

Oh also, I drove on them from Columbus to central NC when they were still pretty new. Now problems that I could see with pressure, traction, etc. On a side note the temp when i left NC was 75 and it was sunny, by the time I got back to Cbus it was upper 20's and there was 1-2 inches of snow on the road. They handled it all in stride.

David1 · 05-05-2011, 07:10 AM

Got my 335 out today. No rain!

spkcadet · 05-06-2011, 01:28 AM

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Got my 335 out today. No rain!

I enjoyed driving around today for once. well until someone decided to use the front of it as a bookshelf or something... they scratched the hell out of it...

Chewy734 · 05-06-2011, 07:39 AM

Damn, that sucks... I'd be pissed. I just got my car back yesterday from the body shop. They fixed some damage caused by a fender bender when someone ran into me from behind a couple months ago.

David1 · 05-06-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spkcadet

I enjoyed driving around today for once. well until someone decided to use the front of it as a bookshelf or something... they scratched the hell out of it...

If it is just scuffed up I should be able to get it out, but if you can feel the scratches with your nail, time for repaint.

Marcumac · 05-06-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spkcadet

I am running Continental extreme contact DWS'. Those handle like a champ in the snow and are supposedly an all weather tire. When it comes to traction I have been very surprised at how well they hold despite not being a true sport tire. If you are looking for some excellent all around tires those have been treating me very well.

+1, switched to these this past winter and run them on my stock wheels, got the tires (with 100 miles on them), and had them mounted and balanced for $300.

Chewy734 · 05-07-2011, 07:05 AM

Cleveland Cars & Coffee starts in ~half an hour! We'll probably be there until ~10:30-11am. Hope to see some of you guys there!

Chewy734 · 05-09-2011, 12:24 PM

For those of you who missed out on the fun... join us next time!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528273

spkcadet · 05-10-2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by David1

If it is just scuffed up I should be able to get it out, but if you can feel the scratches with your nail, time for repaint.

I cant feel it when I ran my finger over it. cleaned it up a bit with some turtle wax scratch and swirl remover. sadly the half a dozen white lines still exist. thinking it might need a buffing wheel instead of my elbow grease. My next car is going to be white I think... lol

Chewy734 · 05-17-2011, 07:56 AM

WTF?!??!? Isn't it like the middle of May right now? Why was the windchill in the 30s this morning?!?!

Ryan323i · 05-17-2011, 04:20 PM

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WTF?!??!? Isn't it like the middle of May right now? Why was the windchill in the 30s this morning?!?!

I feel like we get a week of cold rainy weather, then one amazing day (a tease) then back to the crap again!

buckeyeB · 05-23-2011, 04:22 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any of you fellow Ohioans had any input as to the better places to look for and buy BMW's in the area.

Thanks in advance for the help!

filmont79 · 05-23-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeyeB

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any of you fellow Ohioans had any input as to the better places to look for and buy BMW's in the area.

Thanks in advance for the help!

If you are willing to travel to Dayton, I went to and receive great service at http://www.bmwofdayton.com/ .

David1 · 05-24-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by buckeyeB

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any of you fellow Ohioans had any input as to the better places to look for and buy BMW's in the area.

Thanks in advance for the help!

What are you looking for? I also have a contact at Kelly BMW.

Chewy734 · 05-24-2011, 08:12 AM

I haven't had any issues with the service department at MAG... dunno how their sales department is, but I'd be surprised if they weren't good either.

buckeyeB · 05-24-2011, 08:54 AM

I'm looking for a 2007-2009 E90 with an AT and AWD. I'd love for it to have the brushed aluminum trim or anything not wood really. Navigation would be great but not necessary. I'd prefer black, white or blue exterior, NO silver.

My price range is 24-28K. Since I'm in Columbus, i'm willing to go Dayton, Cicncy, Cleveland, Indy, Pittsburg, and KY. Chicago is too far I've decided.

Thanks for the input on the dealers in OH too!

smokinHawk · 05-24-2011, 08:58 AM

will be hard finding one, at least with the AT it will be a little bit easier.
took me a while to find mine (was MT) got it down in Atlanta.
there are less out now then when i was looking for one.

David1 · 05-24-2011, 09:29 AM

328 or 335?

buckeyeB · 05-24-2011, 06:27 PM

Either as long as it's AWD

SpeedBuggy · 05-24-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeyeB

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any of you fellow Ohioans had any input as to the better places to look for and buy BMW's in the area.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Welcome to the forum.
Had good luck with both of my purchases, one at BMW Cleveland (Solon) and the other at Ganley BMW (Middleburgh Heights) both suburbs of Cleveland. Also, My youngest son had a good experience with Yark BMW in Toledo. BMW Cleveland and Yark seem to have larger inventories.

You might try BMW North America web sight, click on Certified Pre-owned, click on model search, and fill in the blanks.

www.bmwusa.com

Good Luck with the search

05-04-2011, 08:49 AM	#749
mad_max Captain 102 Rep 623 Posts Drives: Looking for E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (4)	I'm still driving on my winter tires (sold my OEM runflats last winter and now waiting till Alfufelgens become available) I drive less than 50 miles on average per week. But I'm planning a trip down to Virgina beach tomorrow. I'll be putting close to $1200 mile round trip. I'm not sure if it would be a good idea to take the bimmer (with snow tires). I'm seriously considering getting a rental (boring..). Anyone been in this situation before?
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05-04-2011, 12:18 PM	#750
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	well... your car isn't gonna go blow up, but I don't recommend driving for that long distance on snows. The weather is only gonna be warmer down there. Over here it's still in the 30s with the wind chill so it's not too bad. The rubber will break down noticeably faster as you drive it in the warm weather. That being said, you won't get a flat, but you'll definitely wear down your snow tires. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-05-2011, 12:57 AM	#751
spkcadet Private First Class 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2014 JGC Summit Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I am running Continental extreme contact DWS'. Those handle like a champ in the snow and are supposedly an all weather tire. When it comes to traction I have been very surprised at how well they hold despite not being a true sport tire. If you are looking for some excellent all around tires those have been treating me very well. Oh also, I drove on them from Columbus to central NC when they were still pretty new. Now problems that I could see with pressure, traction, etc. On a side note the temp when i left NC was 75 and it was sunny, by the time I got back to Cbus it was upper 20's and there was 1-2 inches of snow on the road. They handled it all in stride.
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05-05-2011, 07:10 AM	#752
David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,951 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	Got my 335 out today. No rain! __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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05-06-2011, 07:39 AM	#754
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Damn, that sucks... I'd be pissed. I just got my car back yesterday from the body shop. They fixed some damage caused by a fender bender when someone ran into me from behind a couple months ago. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-07-2011, 07:05 AM	#757
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Cleveland Cars & Coffee starts in ~half an hour! We'll probably be there until ~10:30-11am. Hope to see some of you guys there! __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-09-2011, 12:24 PM	#758
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	For those of you who missed out on the fun... join us next time! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528273 __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-17-2011, 07:56 AM	#760
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	WTF?!??!? Isn't it like the middle of May right now? Why was the windchill in the 30s this morning?!?! __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-23-2011, 04:22 PM	#762
buckeyeB Private 2 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '07 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and was wondering if any of you fellow Ohioans had any input as to the better places to look for and buy BMW's in the area. Thanks in advance for the help!
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05-24-2011, 08:12 AM	#765
Chewy734 Major General 468 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	I haven't had any issues with the service department at MAG... dunno how their sales department is, but I'd be surprised if they weren't good either. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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05-24-2011, 08:54 AM	#766
buckeyeB Private 2 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '07 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I'm looking for a 2007-2009 E90 with an AT and AWD. I'd love for it to have the brushed aluminum trim or anything not wood really. Navigation would be great but not necessary. I'd prefer black, white or blue exterior, NO silver. My price range is 24-28K. Since I'm in Columbus, i'm willing to go Dayton, Cicncy, Cleveland, Indy, Pittsburg, and KY. Chicago is too far I've decided. Thanks for the input on the dealers in OH too! Last edited by buckeyeB; 05-24-2011 at 09:27 AM..
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05-24-2011, 08:58 AM	#767
smokinHawk 623lb puller 26 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2017 340I XDrive MT Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio iTrader: (2)	will be hard finding one, at least with the AT it will be a little bit easier. took me a while to find mine (was MT) got it down in Atlanta. there are less out now then when i was looking for one.
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05-24-2011, 09:29 AM	#768
David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,951 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	328 or 335? __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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05-24-2011, 06:27 PM	#769
buckeyeB Private 2 Rep 81 Posts Drives: '07 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Either as long as it's AWD
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