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Replying to: nyccarguy (Mar 26, 2008 6:26 pm) Based on used oil analysis, my wife's X3 2.5 thoroughly trashes its oil in less than 9,000 miles- and that's using Mobil 1 0W-40 which has BMW LL-01 approval. Over on BITOG there are some reports that the twin turbo DI N54 wrecks it's oil in 4,000 miles or less. I change the oil on both of my BMWs at 7,500 mile intervals. It's a simple 20 minute job that costs less than $50. |
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Mar 26, 2008 5:32 pm) I turned an 06 525 in December with two identical and very noticeable door dings and the guy doing the turn in said "no problem". He didnt hesitate. Prior to my turn in I received a turn in kit with a plastic circle included. The circle had different diameter rings to use for dents and an outer ring for tread depth. Anything within the smallest ring (about 2 - 21/2" diameter) was not a problem. The turn in guy used the same ring for my end of lease inspection. For many dings and dents where the paint is not creased, the inspection guy said they have someone who has an instrument that heats up and "massages" the dent from the inside to remove it. macdad |
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| given that these cars are already at dealers, I'm surprised that this board has been so quiet. | |
| I priced out a 1 series coupe with the options I would like and it came to over $44,000!. This seems a lot for this diminutive car but then the U.S. dollar is imploding in value and so the car may not be so overpriced after all considering the increasing worthlessness of the currency. | |
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Replying to: priggly (Mar 28, 2008 5:56 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 28, 2008 5:59 pm)
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Replying to: priggly (Mar 28, 2008 6:16 pm) http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/BYO/Byohome.aspx?NAModelCode=0823 |
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Replying to: priggly (Mar 28, 2008 6:16 pm) |
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Well we looked at the 1 today. I did not drive it as they did not have a manual - no point as I'll just detest it with an automatic. My sister loved the way it drove but felt frustrated she could not find one with a manual. She and my wife both thought it was a very attractive car - much more so than the 3 series coupe which they both found to be far too large. My sister's on the fence as to going with the 128 vert or coupe - great fun, great package, attractive price but still she's worried it's a little too much of a grin-inducing car and not enough banal family car. She's also holding out to drive a manual before making a final decision. She took a shine to the Navi system (seems to be just as awful as the 3 series navi/interface in my eyes and a major waste of $2000 but it's not my money). She feels Navi plus sport package and PDC will work for her. Naturally sales people caution it must be built... is this normally a shocking thing to buyers? So you wait a few months to get your car. No big deal. My view from the passenger seat - it feels like an e90. It's quiet. Little engine noise. interior space is a bit snugger than my departed e90 - a pleasing feeling that the Buicky e90 never bestowed. Back seat space fit my wife and sister easily (they're but sub 5-4 and petite). According to my sister it reminded her of my e90 in terms of the driving feel (but then again she liked the e90's feedback while I found the car muted). I'll drive one eventually with a manual and give a full report. Still for 30-31k it seems like a nice little car. Can't think of anything else that cheap that I'd consider. |
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I stopped at the dealer yesterday. Salesman was very nice, even after I explained I'm at least 6 months away from buying and just wanted to sit in it to see if I fit. He offered a test drive even after my explanation. In the end, however, the 128 they had was blocked in and I didn't want to trouble them to move all the cars. He said come back anytime during the week and he'd be happy to let me drive it. Anyway, the 128 they had was with premium and auto. I want to test an auto, anyway, to see how it is. SO, sitting in it ... I thought it was a great fit. I'm really surprised at how comfy it was for my 6'5" frame. As a matter of fact, I was just at a Chrysler dealer (shopping for the wife) a couple of hours before and found I did NOT fit in a 300 SRT8! My head rubbed the ceiling. Not the case in the 1-series! I mean, if that ain't a kick in the head, I don't know what is. BMW just knows how to compensate for tall people, it seems, even in the smallest of cars (I fit in a MINI, too). The cockpit was pretty typical bimmer. It just felt "right." Color was redrock metallic (i think that's the name) with black guts. I really liked the color in person. Kind of an orange tint to it. But for $475, I think I'd stick with a base color. Too bad the lease numbers aren't there yet. Crazy high 24-month residual, but a .00275 MF is a tough nut to swallow. I ran the numbers last night and it seems a comparable 328i sedan could be had for $30/mo more. Although, I think I'd still go for the 1-er even at such slim savings. I find it more attractive, and the more compact/balanced package is more appealing to me. I'm looking forward to a test drive.
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