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BMW 3-Series 2006

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#3500 of 7013 Thanks Ivan : by fla528

Jun 29, 2005 (5:58 pm)

Appreciate the reply! as to the comment about my wife getting a mini-van:: over my dead body..! Also, I do not know anyone who has a BMW and drives a minivan ( kinda like oil and water ). Actually my second car is a 2000 LX470..wich pulls my boat and hauls my scuba gear..
 
But back on track here.. I have had 6 BMWs since 1984 and I will never get one again without the sports package...A BMW without the sports package is like Pam Anderson in a suit and tie. If you want a car that has luxury, and decent to drive buy Lexus or Mercedes. If you want cheap buy a Chevy. However; if love to drive for drivings sake....BUY a BMW with sports package and Xenons..
 
Me... I did add H&R sport springs to my 2004 525 and WOW it did make a big difference! But I cannot seem to solve the Xenon problem, again I did not order them because I never had them in the past. Of course I never had a cell phone until 1994 and now I cannot live without one. Also one of my friends has a M5 and it has Xenons..once I drove it at night..., and now I am hooked...BUY XENONS folks, if your over 40 like me .....it helps at night!!
 
But if anyone know how to convert my headlights to Xenons ..please feel free to respond ...!!!

#3501 of 7013 Car by rs1157

Jun 29, 2005 (6:34 pm)

SO far my review is pretty up there.
 
I got the non sport package and it is great no complaints.
Mind you if you get the 17 inch tires for those rims the replacements will cost you 250+ (tires). compared to 165 (tires) for 16 inch versions.
 
The cons for the car.
 
Terrible cup holder, all german cars need a crash course in cup holders.
 
Bluetooth, ok +/- not the greatest, cant scroll throught he phone book from the steering wheel controls, only the radio controls, I think thats more dangerous then playing with the cell phone.
 
adjustable pedals, should have made this optional. I got flong legs
 
sound system, although it has a million speakers, something is missing, and you cant get the speakers changed bmw, specially modified them so you cant change um out.
 
I would rank this car a 9.8/10
 
If you get the car serviced at different dealer from where you purchased it do you still get a free loaner? Where in the agreement does it say free loaner.
 
Ok all If you have any other comments please post um (I know I have to tell you guys about this)

#3502 of 7013 Road Trip by dl7265

Jun 29, 2005 (10:09 pm)

"This car somehow comes standard with 16s and it seems that the only way to upgrade to 17s is to take the costly sports package which gives a harsher ride"
 
Or what i did purchase some brand new 330i 17" take off's for a fraction of the cost. I realize there is some hassle involved however.
 
Now, after reaching break in i decided to take a little road trip to see what kind of highway mileage i could achieve and visit the family. 1st off compaired to my former 323i (170) it pulls like a tank. Yeah its not 700hp or what ever infiniti, acura advertises but its useful power, not torque steer boredom.
 
The specs 266 miles, 9 gallons used, 80mph cruise speed. So roughly 29 mpg. I am pleased my E46 never got 29 on the same trip . Dallas TX to Tulsa ,OK. I75.
 
Also the OBC is lifetime total Im assuming ? it says 24.7 mpg right now and a average lifetime speed of 40.1. I wish it had two trips like most cars do now days.
 
For the Bad, i got a small window "scuff" not chip from a nice tractor trailer thanks pal! So its not going to be repair able, but its not in line of sight. Sigh*. Also i noticed my right front wheel lip had a battle scar as well.(not from a curb) but looks like from a rock or something as well.
 
DL

#3503 of 7013 Re: 2006 3 Series: Who's Ordered & What Extras? [barry626] by barry626

Jun 29, 2005 (10:43 pm)

Replying to: barry626 (Jun 11, 2005 3:49 pm)
330i ordered May 10, 2005
Ya, 7 week wait is over today 6/29/2005
   
Monaco Blue/Terra
   
Automatic
Navigation
Satellite Radio
Sport Package
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Rear Power Sunshade
Park Distance Control
   
Alarm
Carpet Mats
All-Weather Mats
Truck Liner
Wood Shift Knob
6 Disc CD Changer
 


 

#3504 of 7013 Re: 2006 3 Series: Who's Ordered & What Extras? [barry626] by chatkat

Jun 29, 2005 (11:15 pm)

Replying to: barry626 (Jun 29, 2005 10:43 pm)
She's really beautiful. You have excellent taste. Her twin is on a cruise somewhere on the way to me - except mine is Sparkling Graphite and Gray interior and I got Active Steering. What'd you pay, if I may ask? Buy or Lease?

#3505 of 7013 Re: 2006 3 Series: Who's Ordered & What Extras? [barry626] by jynx

Jun 30, 2005 (5:10 am)

Replying to: barry626 (Jun 29, 2005 10:43 pm)
wow! you got the cream of the crop there!
 
anyway, this is my first bmw and i notice that the steering is ALOT harder, meaning it takes an "effort" to steer the steering wheel, than i was used to. is that normal? or is it part of sport package? thanks!

#3506 of 7013 Re: 2006 3 Series: Who's Ordered & What Extras? [barry626] by kdshapiro

Jun 30, 2005 (5:45 am)

Replying to: barry626 (Jun 29, 2005 10:43 pm)
Beautiful car. Enjoy.

#3507 of 7013 Re: 2006 3 Series: Who's Ordered & What Extras? [barry626] by planoml

Jun 30, 2005 (6:38 am)

Replying to: barry626 (Jun 29, 2005 10:43 pm)
Very nice combo. Enjoy!

#3508 of 7013 Re: Thanks Ivan : [fla528] by paule

Jun 30, 2005 (8:54 am)

Replying to: fla528 (Jun 29, 2005 5:58 pm)
Also, I do not know anyone who has a BMW and drives a minivan ( kinda like oil and water ).
 
Oh, this one is just too good to pass up!
 
Shipo, your response please!

#3509 of 7013 Test Drive Steering - comparison to 06 and 7 series by chatkat

Jun 30, 2005 (9:09 am)

My '00 328i steers like a dream (I have sport) but the 330i '06 model was even better on the test drive - with active steering. They are tighter with the low profile tires, perhaps? I have always like the BMW steering. Our 7 series has a slightly different feel at the wheel but it's higher, different tires.

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