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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 06-16-2013, 06:02 AM

Replies: 27 Any harm "topping off" gas Views: 661 Posted By R608 http://www.epa.gov/donttopoff/ http://www.epa.gov/donttopoff/

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-17-2013, 04:50 PM

Replies: 11 Hello all, possible BMW owner just asking some questions. Views: 491 Posted By R608 I think you're exposing yourself to a lot of risk... I think you're exposing yourself to a lot of risk with that car, personally. With 5yrs and 62,000 miles under its belt, that car is starting to enter the age range where cars start to need more...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-11-2013, 09:28 AM

Replies: 22 When can you push the car? Views: 797 Posted By R608 1. I'll never get why people complain so much... 1. I'll never get why people complain so much about the cup holders. They aren't an engineering marvel, but I've seen so many far worse designs, and the ones in my old Passat were virtually...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-11-2013, 09:11 AM

Replies: 17 What is your average RPM Views: 437 Posted By R608 Around town I like to settle in around 2500 RPM... Around town I like to settle in around 2500 RPM and closer to 3K on the highway. Typically upshift around 3000-3500 (3K max until warmed up), and not often beyond 5K in normal driving. During more...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-15-2013, 07:27 PM

Replies: 8 Interior Rear Deck Discoloration Views: 442 Posted By R608 +1. Take care of the leak first or you may end... +1. Take care of the leak first or you may end up with two ruined parcel shelves instead of just one.

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-15-2013, 07:22 PM

Replies: 16 16 or 17" Snow Wheels for 328 E93 Views: 562 Posted By R608 I'd go with the 16's if they'll fit just for... I'd go with the 16's if they'll fit just for durability's sake. I averaged a bent wheel and ruined tire per year when I was running 17's, and I was being careful. Two years in with the 16" set I...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-15-2013, 06:59 PM

Replies: 10 BMW 3 series spinning in Africa? Views: 523 Posted By R608 As in E30 3-series? (I can't tell more... As in E30 3-series? (I can't tell more specifically) I also really don't get the point of stuff like that. Seems like just beating a car. I fail to see the sport in it. :dunno:

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-15-2013, 06:52 PM

Replies: 7 Stop The Insanity: Thinking Of Trading My 328 For A 128... Views: 383 Posted By R608 This writer... This writer (http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/road-tests/road-test-my-blue-heaven-bmw-135is) would seem to agree with you. Wasn't quite sure how to feel when I got done reading that...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-13-2013, 02:01 PM

Replies: 11 Electronic Water pump Views: 2,049 Posted By R608 As noted above, it does seem like a surprising... As noted above, it does seem like a surprising number of people have had their water pumps give out kind of early. Mine started having problems right around 50K, and that was actually my car's...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-12-2013, 06:45 PM

Replies: 17 does this interior color combo too bright? Views: 770 Posted By R608 I think it looks great, personally. Unless you... I think it looks great, personally. Unless you just prefer a darker interior color, I see nothing wrong with it.

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-08-2013, 05:41 PM

Replies: 9 sport suspension Views: 400 Posted By R608 Sorry, mine is non-turbo and bone stock when it... Sorry, mine is non-turbo and bone stock when it comes to the mechanicals so while I watch with some interest to see what others do to their cars, I can't offer first-hand experience in that...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-08-2013, 05:18 PM

Replies: 9 sport suspension Views: 400 Posted By R608 Personally I think 17" wheels look just about... Personally I think 17" wheels look just about right on our cars. 18's are okay, but that's about as far as my taste goes. I also think the ride hight with sport suspension is just about perfect,...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Replies: 15 Snow drifting? Views: 621 Posted By R608 For educational purposes, try them all. For fun,... For educational purposes, try them all. For fun, turn everything off. :D

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-18-2012, 05:53 PM

Replies: 29 Is it true that in good shape, routine maintenance on a 2006 325xi will be $1500/yr? Views: 1,010 Posted By R608 Any car can cost you a small fortune in repairs... Any car can cost you a small fortune in repairs if it's been neglected or just happens to be a bad one, but odds are definitely in favor of the Honda being a lot more economical, especially...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-05-2012, 04:10 PM

Replies: 20 Front License Plate Holder Views: 1,849 Posted By R608 +1 for that solution. I really wish the first... +1 for that solution. I really wish the first owner of my car had insisted upon a bracket like that instead of the stock one that resulted in four holes in my bumper. :cry:

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 11-14-2012, 05:21 PM

Replies: 9 Replacement exhaust tips? Views: 788 Posted By R608 My '06 didn't come with exhaust tips. I ordered... My '06 didn't come with exhaust tips. I ordered a pair and they probably would have stayed on purely from friction (I had to actually heat them up to get them on at all), but they included a screw...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 11-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Replies: 18 uuuggghhhh can't decide Views: 1,121 Posted By R608 Hoo boy... Okay, first off, yes, this is the... Hoo boy... Okay, first off, yes, this is the wrong section of what is almost certainly the wrong forum given Bimmerfest is dedicated to BMW enthusiasts and BMW is the one brand you say you've ruled...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-11-2012, 06:07 PM

Replies: 7 E90 clutch Views: 1,376 Posted By R608 So the solution is clear: If you buy the car, you... So the solution is clear: If you buy the car, you need to loan it to the original owner for about 2000km to kill the current clutch, get it replaced, and you're good to go! :D Not sure what the...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-11-2012, 05:56 PM

Replies: 72 Need adive: can I affored used 3 series? Views: 5,380 Posted By R608 Are you just basing that on one $1500 repair as... Are you just basing that on one $1500 repair as it appears? I'll grant you that's lousy luck, but a warranty's going to cost a good bit more than that if it's reasonably comprehensive. If the odds...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-11-2012, 05:34 PM

Replies: 72 Need adive: can I affored used 3 series? Views: 5,380 Posted By R608 That's basically the mentality I went into my... That's basically the mentality I went into my purchase with. A little over four years later I still have mine. It's cost me a grand in out-of-warranty repairs (so far, a better deal than an...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-09-2012, 04:30 AM

Replies: 7 E90 clutch Views: 1,376 Posted By R608 Not sure about what else could cause the clutch... Not sure about what else could cause the clutch to fail/wear out quite so prematurely aside from very bad technique on the driver's part, but I'd definitely want to spend extra time test driving that...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-09-2012, 04:14 AM

Replies: 72 Need adive: can I affored used 3 series? Views: 5,380 Posted By R608 Good luck with the car! Take good care of it,... Good luck with the car! Take good care of it, and hopefully it will return the favor. How long are you hoping to keep it, assuming it doesn't prove to be a headache during the warranty period?

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-07-2012, 10:35 AM

Replies: 72 Need adive: can I affored used 3 series? Views: 5,380 Posted By R608 OP, I completely understand the allure of the... OP, I completely understand the allure of the dream car, but in the position you said you're in right now, the timing doesn't seem ideal to go out and buy a used entry luxury car that you need to...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 09-09-2012, 01:23 PM

Replies: 23 New to E90 Views: 1,627 Posted By R608 CALWATERBOY - I think you chose the M54 engine... CALWATERBOY - I think you chose the M54 engine instead of M56 when you went to RealOEM? I just did a little digging around and this exotically-priced replacement fuel tank+pump thing appears to be...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 09-07-2012, 06:04 PM

Replies: 4 Restarting the engine without a key Views: 646 Posted By R608 Normal behavior? Yes, and very handy at times,... Normal behavior? Yes, and very handy at times, though I wish I could find a way to avoid shutting off and restarting the engine just to remove the fob. After shutting the engine off, yes, the...

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