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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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Replying to: aprao (Sep 30, 2007 12:24 pm) 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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Replying to: aprao (Sep 30, 2007 12:24 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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Replying to: wcheek (Oct 13, 2007 1:31 pm) manual guy
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Replying to: manualguy (Oct 14, 2007 7:09 pm) |
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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. | |
i want to ask how much is BMW 328i 2006 and 2007? thx for the info...
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Replying to: faeuy (Nov 10, 2007 12:06 am) |
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2006 330i, 34k miles. Another 2 days in the service center, with no good results. They tried to fix my steering wheel lockup starting problem by reprogramming. Didn't work. Happened again today. This means another service appointment where they'll take apart the steering wheel. They ordered a part for my driver's door panel where a layer of plastic film is peeling. That'll be a separate appointment after the part comes in. They never seem to have the parts I need in stock, which is another source of aggravation. Road noise issue was diagnosed as cupping of the OEM Bridgestone tires. They only have 22k miles on them and lots of tread left. They recommended new tires for $900. We declined. Now we're thinking about running our winter wheels/tires until near the end of our lease in August. Mrs. D, who handles our service appointments, is highly annoyed but torn. When everything is right with the car, it is the best car we have ever had. However, we have had more problems with this car than all our previous and current cars (all Japanese cars) combined. It will be a difficult decision whether to get another BMW. That we would even consider getting another one give all the problems we have had with this one speaks volumes about how good a car this is when all is well. |
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