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Re: Thougts and Advice [dittykb] by roadburner
Aug 31, 2007 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: dittykb (Aug 31, 2007 10:18 am)

1. Does this sound like a good deal?
 
It doesn't sound too bad, but I don't follow the market that closely. Why not ask over in the "Real-World Trade-In Values" topic.
 
2. Should I extend the maintenance warranty to 6/100,000 for $1600?
 
Not if you are only going to keep it to 80K.
 
3. I only want to keep the car for 2-3 years or 80,000 miles which ever happens first, is there anything major that I should expect during that time?
 
Not really; at 60K the car will need the major service which BMW calls an Inspection II. It costs from $500-$700 depending on where you live and who performs the work. You might need brakes as well- $250-$500 an axle subject to the previously mentioned variables. I'd also figure in a couple of oil changes -which is a dead easy DIY procedure- and that's about it. I'd be extremely surprised if the maintenance/repair costs exceeded $50/month from 35K-80K.
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Posts moved by pat HOST
Sep 05, 2007 (8:49 am)
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Here's the link: brianaudi, "BMW 3-Series Oil Questions" #155, 28 Aug 2007 10:25 am.
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Slow getting off the block by aprao
Sep 30, 2007 (12:24 pm)
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I recently bought a 2006 325i (CPO). I really like my car! However, when I move from a complete stop the car is not as quick as I would like it to be.
 
I certainly feel there is at least one second gap before it picks up. The salesman says I am not imagining things and it is by design which he calls 'speed by wire' or something.
 
Is this true? Does anyone else experience the same with their 2006 3-series sedans?
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Re: Slow getting off the block [aprao] by fedlawman
Sep 30, 2007 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: aprao (Sep 30, 2007 12:24 pm)

"when I move from a complete stop the car is not as quick as I would like it to be."
 
BMW came out with a fix for this 325i problem - the 330i.
 
Seriously though, most newer cars (2004+) cars have "drve by wire" throttles and all of these cars I've driven suffer from some sort of artificial throttle response. Some cars are too sensitive at throttle tip in (and tend to be very jerky), I think BMW went the other way and made it too "loose" so it wouldn't be jerky.
 
I don't know whether BMW can do an ECU "re-flash" to help you, but you might ask your dealer about it. Otherwise, you will get used to it soon enough and learn to anticipate it. After a short time, you probably won't even notice it anymore.
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Re: Slow getting off the block [aprao] by roadburner
Oct 07, 2007 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: aprao (Sep 30, 2007 12:24 pm)

And it's not just the drive by wire throttle; if your 3er is a slushbox it will start off in second gear unless you override it.
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BMW 325i BRAKES by wcheek
Oct 13, 2007 (1:31 pm)
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MY 325i 2006 MODEL HAS THE SAME BRAKE PEDAL STICKING PROBLEM NOTED IN THE BMW335i DURING THE COMPARISION ROAD TEST RECENTLY POSTED ON EDMUNDS WEB SITE BETWEEN A 2007 BMW 335i AND THE NEW 2008 MERCEDES C CLASS. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR 3 SERIES BMW?
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Re: BMW 325i BRAKES [wcheek] by manualguy
Oct 14, 2007 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: wcheek (Oct 13, 2007 1:31 pm)

Ouch! CAPS off please. No, my 325i brake pedal does not stick.
 
manual guy
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Re: BMW 325i BRAKES [manualguy] by wcheek
Oct 15, 2007 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: manualguy (Oct 14, 2007 7:09 pm)

The pedal doesn't actually stick but the brake releases suddenly instead of gradually as the pedal is let out after stopping at very slow speeds as in inching into a parking place. It doesn't occur in models with manual transmissions.
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Not Exactly Music To My Ears by davidd3
Nov 02, 2007 (9:26 am)
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The other day I heard that engine ticking noise again, the same I noise which led to a lifters replacement and 3 weeks at the service center over the summer. Haven't heard it again since then, but now I'm worried it may be a recurring and unfixable problem. It happens that I have a service appointment next week for several other issues (been waiting almost a month - that's how long it took to get an appointment with a loaner car). I'll mention this to them and ask them to check it out. I never felt so sick just from a sound before. I never want to hear that sound again! 2006 330i, 33,000 miles.
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[ASK] pricing request by faeuy
Nov 10, 2007 (12:06 am)
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i want to ask how much is BMW 328i 2006 and 2007? thx for the info...

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