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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Today, 08:33 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,193
Posted By chiefneil
This reminds me of a conversation I had with a...

This reminds me of a conversation I had with a valet a while back that's always stuck in my head. I was dropping off my car and he said, "sweet beemer, does it have the sport package?" When I replied...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Today, 08:25 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,193
Posted By chiefneil
I think one of BMW's big mistakes is making the...

I think one of BMW's big mistakes is making the M-sport purely cosmetic. People expect the term "m-sport" to mean an m-tuned suspension. Not necessarily an m3 suspension, but something a bit more...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Yesterday, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 171
Posted By chiefneil
If you could get a 2014 model at $500 over...

If you could get a 2014 model at $500 over invoice, personally I'd go for the 2014.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-22-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,605
Posted By chiefneil
I did the event this morning and to be honest it...

I did the event this morning and to be honest it was pretty lame. Based on what somebody else reported, I arrived 10 minutes early so I wouldn't have to wait. I was told they don't have any 3-series...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-21-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 996
Posted By chiefneil
If you read the article, you'll see that Car and...

If you read the article, you'll see that Car and Driver preferred electric steering in the 528i to hydraulic in the 535iX.

In my personal experience, HPS in the E70 is a step down from HPS in the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-21-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 996
Posted By chiefneil
Looks like BMW is prone to screwing up hydraulic...

Looks like BMW is prone to screwing up hydraulic steering too. Maybe EPS is a red herring and BMW is just going in a direction that we don't like with its steering in general. See the link for a Car...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-21-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 996
Posted By chiefneil
I saw that BMW's been through a few different...

I saw that BMW's been through a few different steering racks already for the F30. I wonder if it's for reliability or "feel"? BMW must be feeling the heat as their most critical high-volume car has...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-21-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,920
Posted By chiefneil
It may be perfectly logical to you. It might be...

It may be perfectly logical to you. It might be less logical to future buyers when you're ready to sell.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-21-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By chiefneil
I wouldn't have a problem with them overfilling...

I wouldn't have a problem with them overfilling the tires as I check and adjust myself immediately anyway whenever someone messes with my tires.

I would have a serious problem with overfilling the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-19-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,920
Posted By chiefneil
Just noticed you haven't purchased the house yet....

Just noticed you haven't purchased the house yet. Somehow I thought you already bought it. Personally I'd consider the driveway and incurable defect and move on. Any solution that works in summer is...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-19-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,920
Posted By chiefneil
Hard to believe your tires actually spin going up...

Hard to believe your tires actually spin going up (not saying I don't believe you, just that it's something that would be cool to see). As a cheap thing to try before more drastic action, maybe try...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-15-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By chiefneil
BMW really needs to offer a spare tire option...

BMW really needs to offer a spare tire option like they do with the X5.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-15-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 524
Posted By chiefneil
Try holding down the lock button on your key, see...

Try holding down the lock button on your key, see if things close up after a few seconds. I know the reverse works - holding down the unlock button on the key will open up the windows and sunroof.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,821
Posted By chiefneil
You can pick up a used mirror off eBay for...

You can pick up a used mirror off eBay for $350-$400 and install yourself or have your dealer install. I did that for our X5 because the auto-dimming mirror was the only thing I wanted from the $3500...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-11-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,329
Posted By chiefneil
Car mags test very low-mileage BMW's all the...

Car mags test very low-mileage BMW's all the time. I doubt BMW would want reviews based on gimped engines.

Not to mention how many proud new owners would be complaining to everybody they knew...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-10-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By chiefneil
I did a weekend track event at Laguna Seca with...

I did a weekend track event at Laguna Seca with the local BMW CCA chapter way back when I had an E36 325i. It's an incredibly fun track to drive. It's too bad you won't get the chance to lap it this...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-07-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,010
Posted By chiefneil
No, it's actually racist and offensive.

No, it's actually racist and offensive.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-06-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By chiefneil
A/C systems really shouldn't just randomly need...

A/C systems really shouldn't just randomly need recharging. Even an '08. If you're low, you have a leak.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-02-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,613
Posted By chiefneil
Strange and bizarre. It's nice that they're...

Strange and bizarre. It's nice that they're planning on replacing with a new bumper. I wouldn't stress about it too much - stuff happens. If there's serious paint issues, they should crop up while...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-29-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,045
Posted By chiefneil
I think a stripped 328i could be quite nice. I'd...

I think a stripped 328i could be quite nice. I'd get DHP with summer tires (if you live in the right climate for it) and call it a day. That would be a pretty sweet driver's car.

But personally,...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-28-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By chiefneil
Is the diesel strong in performance from 60 -...

Is the diesel strong in performance from 60 - 95mph? I drive to Vegas once or twice a year, and that's usually the range where you need the get up and go. Frequently you'll be stuck behind somebody...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-28-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,605
Posted By chiefneil
Thanks for posting the link, just registered.

Thanks for posting the link, just registered.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-28-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By chiefneil
I had an E90 (328i) loaner for a couple days that...

I had an E90 (328i) loaner for a couple days that initially felt like it was dragging a boat anchor. The thing was painful the drive - it felt like a 90hp engine is a 3300 pound car. I finally said...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-27-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 728
Posted By chiefneil
I've been a little leery of buying batteries for...

I've been a little leery of buying batteries for BMW's from auto parts stores since the last time I tried (about 15 years ago) a couple that I went to had some trouble finding a good match. Now I...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-26-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 219
Posted By chiefneil
I don't know about the F30 specifically, but in...

I don't know about the F30 specifically, but in other models I've owned the AC will also come on when you're in recirc mode.
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