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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2420 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 8:10 AM
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My Sparkling Graphite Metallic 335xi is hopefully under power steaming across the North Atlantic due to arrive in NY on the 29th. If Customs and the trucking unions cooperate, I should be in the drivers seat in a couple of weeks. I got Sport (17" All-Season tires), Premium, Cold Weather and Park Distance Control. I am hopeful that my vehicle will arrive with an oil cooler and ContiProContact SSRs. I did find one thing interesting when checking out a colleague's new 335i convertible. You must have read about how the engines have had a reputation of running hot (~300 degrees, "limp mode", etc?). I noticed that that BMW has now replaced the oil temp gauge with a new one with a max of not 300 degrees, but 340 degrees! Presto! You're not at the max anymore! You can still make french fries, but you magically won't be cooking your piston rings and valve seals anymore 'cause you're not at the max anymore and everything is OK and Dorothy is going home to Auntie Em and BMW is finally getting a brain! Or maybe not...
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Replying to: dan12 (Jul 24, 2007 2:59 pm) dan12: Did you notice what tires were on the 328 SP and the 335 SP you drove?
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Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) |
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Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 24, 2007 7:08 pm) What did you test drive, if I may ask, before you made your decision? Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 2:38 am) I drove the Lexus IS350 and Acura TL Type-S back in 70 degree weather in January (in Boston!). Tons of torque steer in the FWD TL and somewhat schitzy manual, like it was on speed and over-anxious. The IS 350 was much better behaved and sophisticated, but a little boring with auto only. For some reason, I never made it out to the Infinity dealer, but the 37S wasn't available at the time and the AWD didn't come in a stick. Ironically, it's now the closest competition. It still makes me think it tries TOO hard to beat the Bimmer. Still a wannabee. The 335xi was the only one that had the combination of a good balance of DSC (not overly intrusive), AWD, stick, plenty of power AND torque at low RPM, great stereo and, of course, BMW rep and handling. Plus everything I'm hearing in reviews says that it's worth digging a little deeper to get the BMW. I hope I'm right. I'm really not too worried! BTW, my wife has a 1995 318ti with 130,000 miles. She's the one who suggested I look at BMW. I got hooked quickly! I'll be going from a 183 hp underpowered '01 Toyota 4Runner to 300 hp. Talk about over-anxious!
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Replying to: jerryf2 (Jul 24, 2007 8:37 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: xeye (Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am) Hope this helps! |
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 25, 2007 6:13 am) I'll update more as I pass through BMW nirvana. Most sincerely ( and btw, I WANT MY CAR!!!!!) xeye
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