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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-30-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,298
Posted By gjimmy
Update: Took the car to Long Beach BMW and they...

Update:
Took the car to Long Beach BMW and they replaced the tire under warranty no questions asked. Still shocked the original SA passed it off as no problem. That dealership has lost my business...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-30-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,298
Posted By gjimmy
I have no problem telling you I went to Santa...

I have no problem telling you I went to Santa Monica BMW to have the tire replaced yesterday when the SA told me it was fine and that there was no problem. Claimed he has a bunch of these on his...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-29-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,298
Posted By gjimmy
No this is a different dealer. This particular...

No this is a different dealer. This particular dealer is closer to where I work so I usually go here, but I prefer my other dealer.

When I had my other tire replaced on the road trip the SA did...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-29-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,298
Posted By gjimmy
Tire Bulge from Pothole, SA says "Its fine, No problem"

I hit a big pothole over the weekend which created a bulge on the sidewall of my right rear tire. I have the tire/wheel warranty and had a similar problem replaced last year on a front tire.

I...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-19-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,694
Posted By gjimmy
Mine is a 2009 so it has them, but my wife's 2011...

Mine is a 2009 so it has them, but my wife's 2011 128 doesn't. I figured that 128's didn't come with them, i didn't realize they phased them out…bummer.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-19-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,694
Posted By gjimmy
I have the leatherette in my 335 and my wife has...

I have the leatherette in my 335 and my wife has leather in her 128. I find that I like the look of the leather better, but find my leatherette seats more comfortable. Both are sports seats, but it...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-08-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By gjimmy
You sure you didn't get to 1000? after 999 it...

You sure you didn't get to 1000? after 999 it rolls back to 000. I don't mean to be sarcastic in suggesting this either…

If not that, then maybe it could be the battery. Before I took my car on...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 09-01-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,631
Posted By gjimmy
Have had a bit more time to think about doing...

Have had a bit more time to think about doing this project. I ran across this video on Youtube explaining a bit more how to do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuDSOPF1zc
Forum: E82 / E88 1 Series (2008 - 2013) 08-15-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 994
Posted By gjimmy
2011 128i w 22k miles

I am looking into getting a 2011 128i w 22k miles. Anyone have any opinions of the 2011 models and what to look for? One owner, has been taken good care of.

This model has sports package,...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-31-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,068
Posted By gjimmy
+1

+1
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-30-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,068
Posted By gjimmy
I just had a close call on my way from CA to CO. ...

I just had a close call on my way from CA to CO. Halfway through the trip I noticed a big bubble on the sidewall of my front driver-side RFT. I checked with all the tire shops in town and nobody...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-23-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By gjimmy
My CPO 2009 e90 has this. I researched and...

My CPO 2009 e90 has this. I researched and supposedly it is common with bimmers. I haven't had it replaced yet because I have gotten used to it, but it is annoying. Seems like if you've just had it...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-19-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By gjimmy
I had similar peeling and the dealer replaced all...

I had similar peeling and the dealer replaced all of it no questions asked under warranty.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-18-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,390
Posted By gjimmy
I like the rear better than the front. I...

I like the rear better than the front. I actually like the 5's now, much better than the older ones. The old 5's rear was atrocious.

That being said, I think the f30 just looks like a mini 5...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-18-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,588
Posted By gjimmy
I am taking a long road trip through the desert...

I am taking a long road trip through the desert and was thinking of getting one of these:

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Performance_Spare_Tire/BIM-SST-E90-KIT.html

Anyone have one of these? ...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-17-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,390
Posted By gjimmy
Finally saw an F30 in person

I have been waiting to see one rolling around LA and finally saw one in my work's parking lot today. I must say, I think the front end is kind of ugly. I much prefer the look of the e90. It is...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-17-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,768
Posted By gjimmy
I picked up an 09 335i sedan with low miles...

I picked up an 09 335i sedan with low miles (15700) for just over 30 7 months ago. Good deals can be found. If you are worried about maintenance and costs why don't you lease? You will get a brand...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-16-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,896
Posted By gjimmy
My slider just broke the other day when i was...

My slider just broke the other day when i was adjusting the vent. My car is still under warranty, is this covered under the trim warranty? It broke during normal use, no excessive force or...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 06-20-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Posted By gjimmy
I just started noticing this as well. Seems to...

I just started noticing this as well. Seems to happen in reverse, when I pull into parking garage at low speeds and turn, as well as when I go about 20 in traffic on the freeway. When I accelerate...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-22-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,857
Posted By gjimmy
I have State Farm in CA and my insurance agent...

I have State Farm in CA and my insurance agent told me that they do not have Glass riders in CA anymore and that State Farm stopped covering windshield repairs because they say too many further...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-21-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,857
Posted By gjimmy
I am glad to see a windshield releated post on...

I am glad to see a windshield releated post on here. I am going to get a rock chip filled soon before it spreads. Anyone have any recommendations in the LA area? I got a quote for $68 to fill it. ...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-21-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By gjimmy
Those look nice, well done. I could be...

Those look nice, well done.

I could be mistaken but the way to get rid of the yellow lights may be the "corner delete" coding. Try a search for that and see if that is what you are looking for.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-18-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,423
Posted By gjimmy
Someone also posted that if you toss your keys in...

Someone also posted that if you toss your keys in your trunk and shut the lid, the trunk won't lock. I am thinking it may have been a joke, so I haven't tried it. I don't have comfort access so I...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-18-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,423
Posted By gjimmy
One I saw in another similar thread on another...

One I saw in another similar thread on another forum was this:

Inside your car, you have the engine off, and you lock the car using the fob. Then move the key up to the ignition, without putting...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-18-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By gjimmy
Could be alignment. I thought most cars pull to...

Could be alignment. I thought most cars pull to the right so that if you fall asleep at the wheel you will drift off the road instead of into incoming traffic.

I recently had an alignment done at...
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