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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 06-05-2013, 01:44 PM

Replies: 17 Buying new tires... which do you recommend Views: 633 Posted By AK Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Take advantage of... Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Take advantage of the $70 rebate Michelin is offering right now when you buy a set of 4. No brainer.

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 06-05-2013, 01:31 PM

Replies: 21 Talk me into keeping my 335i Views: 777 Posted By AK Find yourself a good independent mechanic. I... Find yourself a good independent mechanic. I wrestle with this question every so often myself... I've had my 2007 335i since new... Should it stay or should it go? Here's the deal: can you find me...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-17-2013, 01:01 PM

Replies: 12 Anybody try the new Samsung S4 with E9x yet? Views: 423 Posted By AK I had trouble getting the phone book to xfer in... I had trouble getting the phone book to xfer in from my T-Mobile HTC One but it appears to be working now.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-01-2013, 01:51 PM

Replies: 97 CLA AMG (Nov 2013) vs 335i Views: 3,606 Posted By AK 355hp out of a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder is a... 355hp out of a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder is a lot. 20+ psi of boost. It's going to have a lot of turbo lag and the only way you'll get that 4.5 0-60 time is with launch control (ie,...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-11-2013, 09:29 AM

Replies: 22 Damn pot hole Views: 919 Posted By AK I'm in OC also and yeah, our roads are pretty... I'm in OC also and yeah, our roads are pretty good but if you drive up to/in LA often, watch out. LA sucks about repairing roads and I nailed a huge pothole there a year ago that required a trip to...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-05-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 42 I almost defected yesterday ;-( Views: 1,699 Posted By AK Judy Ray is a great Client Advisor. I test drove... Judy Ray is a great Client Advisor. I test drove a 535i with her a few months back and it was a memorable experience. She's definitely my go-to person if I were to do business with Crevier, but...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 01-23-2013, 11:07 AM

Replies: 195 Will the 2014 Lexus IS doom the F30 3er?! Views: 13,716 Posted By AK http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1304_20... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1304_2014_lexus_is_350_sport_first_drive/ It looks better in black than white... the darker color "mutes" some of the styling details. But here's the...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-04-2013, 10:26 PM

Replies: 36 Driving a 335i short distances harmful? Views: 2,626 Posted By AK I'm the original owner of my 335i (had it almost... I'm the original owner of my 335i (had it almost 6 years now). Since new I've had a <2mi commute to work. I know what you're gonna say, why don't I just ride a bike... I'm in outside sales so often...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-30-2012, 02:44 PM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK BTW, to be clear, I'm not a complete luddite. I... BTW, to be clear, I'm not a complete luddite. I do appreciate some technology: USB ports so I can play music files on the stereo and Bluetooth for hands-free phone use. This technology is simple,...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-30-2012, 02:37 PM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK I attended "Preview" night at the LA Auto Show... I attended "Preview" night at the LA Auto Show yesterday. I spent some time touching and feeling various models: My original opinion that the F30's interior is a step down from the E90 stands. ...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-29-2012, 09:05 AM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK Future iterations? I see other posts here about... Future iterations? I see other posts here about the "new" nav system coming in 2014. You really think you're going to get all the new features retrofitted to your car via software update? Speaking...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-29-2012, 12:06 AM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK With an Android smartphone, all you have to do is... With an Android smartphone, all you have to do is push the search button and say something like "Navigate to Irvine BMW, Irvine, California". The phone takes care of the rest. This is easier and...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-28-2012, 11:32 PM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK I must have extra strength polarization Ray-Bans... I must have extra strength polarization Ray-Bans because the HUD display completely disappeared when I was wearing them. It was very clearly visible without my glasses.

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-28-2012, 04:48 PM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK I just don't see the value in a $2,500 option... I just don't see the value in a $2,500 option when: - you can't see the HUD wearing polarized sunglasses - the navigation system is rendered obsolete by a typical smartphone (iOS6 users excepted :)

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 11-28-2012, 02:58 PM

Replies: 53 328i test drive Views: 3,615 Posted By AK 328i test drive Just flogged a 328i loaner car. Random thoughts from an E90 owner (shields up!!!): - Are polarized sunglasses banned in Germany? This car had the Tech Package and the HUD was completely...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 10-06-2012, 04:46 PM

Replies: 54 2013 328i (F30) - One month of ownership Views: 7,282 Posted By AK My N54 didn't malfunction in the first month I... My N54 didn't malfunction in the first month I owned it either. And I don't know about you but I prefer a more flat and less peaky power delivery...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 10-06-2012, 11:23 AM

Replies: 54 2013 328i (F30) - One month of ownership Views: 7,282 Posted By AK Let me repeat my question: Other than fuel... Let me repeat my question: Other than fuel economy, in what way is the N20 better than the N54?

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 10-06-2012, 10:26 AM

Replies: 54 2013 328i (F30) - One month of ownership Views: 7,282 Posted By AK Other than increased fuel economy, in what way is... Other than increased fuel economy, in what way is the N20 better than the N54? This statement does not compute.

Forum: General Automotive Forum 08-01-2012, 04:00 PM

Replies: 1 A new acquisition Views: 462 Posted By AK A new acquisition https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MEJlQPd_t8E/UAyYnO9u_sI/AAAAAAAAFx8/OFkQLE09QgI/s640/DSC00822.JPG I decided to get myself an "enabling" vehicle of sorts.. something that could go off road to...

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 07-30-2012, 02:24 PM

Replies: 0 A/C slow to kick in? Views: 284 Posted By AK A/C slow to kick in? If it's a warm/hot day and my car's been sitting for a while, when you first start it up and turn the air conditioning on, the air blows warm for a good 30 seconds or so before it begins to get cold....

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-03-2012, 03:30 PM

Replies: 7 Which roof-mounted bike rack? Views: 1,104 Posted By AK Get the one that holds the entire bike upright;... Get the one that holds the entire bike upright; some MTBs have a thru-axle front fork and don't work with fork mount racks anymore. Also, both wheels go up top and you don't have to put one of them...

Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-09-2012, 02:46 PM

Replies: 16 1st quote of end of lease buyout price Views: 1,430 Posted By AK When my car came off lease in 12/08, BMWFS didn't... When my car came off lease in 12/08, BMWFS didn't want to "play ball"; they said if I wanted to purchase the car I would have to work with a dealer of my choice. I contacted three different dealers,...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Replies: 13 What are the chances of seeing a new engine for the 335i later this year? Views: 1,497 Posted By AK I agree with this. They already sell a "pumped... I agree with this. They already sell a "pumped up" N55 in other models (ie 640i). It's only a matter of time before this gets trickled down to the 3-series. My guess is that it happens within the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Replies: 87 C&D Comparo review Views: 6,134 Posted By AK Does anyone know if BMW puts different types of... Does anyone know if BMW puts different types of tires on Sport-Line F30s? The 328i they tested came with Pirelli Cinturato P7 All-season tires, 225/45R18. The 335i they tested had 19" wheels/tires,...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-30-2012, 12:03 PM

Replies: 87 C&D Comparo review Views: 6,134 Posted By AK Like others have said, C&D is an enthusiast... Like others have said, C&D is an enthusiast magazine, not Consumer Reports. The bottom line for me is that BMWs are expensive cars and have up until now been worth the extra cost because they...

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