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Buying a Used 3-Series

460 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 9:52 PM

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Re: sports package? [jaesee75edmund] by shipo
Aug 04, 2009 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: jaesee75edmund (Aug 04, 2009 8:55 am)

If you leave summer tires on a 335i, then yes, the car will be all but undrivable in any kind of wintery weather. The thing is, summer tires simply have very poor grip when the weather gets cold, rainy, icy or snowy.
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sports by jaesee75edmund
Aug 04, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 04, 2009 9:19 am)

thanks shipo. I guess it's might be worth it to simply order a new 335 without the sports pkge, stay with all seasons and just drive a little slower in the winter. I'm usually very cautious anyway, haven't had an unintented spin out in the winter since that one time back in college (winter of 95? 2 feet of snow while driving dad's sable wagon to school).
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Re: sports [jaesee75edmund] by shipo
Aug 04, 2009 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: jaesee75edmund (Aug 04, 2009 9:24 am)

My 530i SP with the summer tires installed was barely able to make it up my driveway with only an eighth of an inch of snow on it. That said, when I bought a set of winter wheels and tires, that car was a beast in snow that came up well above the lower end if the front air dam.
 
Were I in your shoes, I'd buy the 335i SP and then buy a set of winter wheels and tires for it.
 
Best regards,
Shipo
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Re: sports [shipo] by jaesee75edmund
Aug 04, 2009 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 04, 2009 9:51 am)

yeah, I know. the SP is nice, and you get the paddle shifters for $100. but, I'm just lazy/short of room in the garage/don't want to store a set of winters.
 
you think I could order SP and tell them to have all seasons on them? I mean, I'm never going to explore the outer reaches of its adhesion (intentionally, anyway). besides, skid pad #s of .85 for all seasons vs. .90 or something for summers isn't that much difference. I just wanted the car for the engine.
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335 turbo replacement by jaesee75edmund
Aug 06, 2009 (6:43 pm)
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I'm actively looking at new and used 335 coupes. a friend of mine mentioned that replacing the turbos on the used ones might be expensive. anyone know what range we're talking about? 2k? 5k? need to pull the engine?
 
and, at approx what miles would you need to do such work?
 
thanks.
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Honest Snow Performance by neprop
Aug 12, 2009 (7:28 pm)
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Hi. Thinking about a 3 series convertible, but I live in New England so all year drivability is paramount. Will real snow tires, not all seasons, but true snow tires allow me to drive in the winter snow / slop / ice that New England enjoys? Alternative is to buy an Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet, but I like the 3 series convertible's lines. Thanks.
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Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Aug 12, 2009 (7:30 pm)
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Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm)

Snow tires on all four wheels would be a good idea for NE winters, which can be pretty challenging.
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Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by shipo
Aug 13, 2009 (1:58 am)
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Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm)

My 530i with four winter tires mounted was an absolute dream to drive during our New Hampshire winters, unless you have some serious grades to climb (like 12% or steeper), you'll be good to go.
 
Best regards,
Shipo
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Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 13, 2009 (3:20 am)
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Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm)

The 3-series convertible is no different than any other 3-series (other than more weight). It will be a champ with winter tires..
 
If my wife can do it for three years, anyone can...
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Snow tires by dash5
Aug 13, 2009 (5:33 pm)
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Sorry if this is an obvious question but... do you keep the snow tires on year round or just in winter months? Do they help in rain as well? I'm considering geting the 328xi or 335xi (used) simply because I want the car to handle well in all weather conditions.

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