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Sedans BMW 3-Series 2009 BMW 3-Series
276 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Although they weren't BMWs ('08 328xi & '07 335xi now in the driveway), I had '95 & '99 Mazda MX5 ragtops with leather seats. In a restaurant parking lot in Chino Hills, CA, some inconsiderate person flicked a burning cigarette butt without regard to it's landing pad. As it turned out, the landing pad was my driver seat. When I returned to my car after dinner, I found the burnt out butt and a 1" scorch mark in the leather. Needless to say, I was not happy. The good news is that I had kept the leather well-conditioned against the California sun, and within a couple of weeks, the natural action of driving had rubbed out the mark with no trace of any damage. I really doubt that "ette" would have survived so well. It's all in how you take care of your ride. In my college years in Montreal summers, I drove a black Dodge Omni with a red plastic steering wheel and red vinyl seats. I can't even tell you how hot those seats and wheel got sitting in the sun. Do you know what burnt thigh leg hair is like?! "Ette"? No thanks. And I have to believe that there is nothing so nice as the heated leather seats on a cold morning. It was 29 degrees F here this morning, and it was Nirvana before I'd even backed out of my driveway! xeye
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Replying to: xeye (Oct 23, 2008 2:09 pm) |
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Could we take this to the Cow vs. synthetic seats board? (LOL)
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Replying to: carnaught (Oct 23, 2008 3:20 pm) Okay I can let go of this subject. 
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| Here's the link: quattroporte12, "BMW 3-Series vs Audi S4" #2, 23 Oct 2008 8:02 pm. | |
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I have a lease offer on 2009 BMW 328 i convertible as follows. I would appreciate your opinion as to what you think of this offer. 328i conv with metallic paint, leatherette, automatic transmissio, cold weather pkg, comfort access, BMW assist, ipod/usb adopter. For 660/month 2250 due at signing + dmv fees. First month's payment of 660 for 36 months for 12k/yr .20 for additional mileage 61% residual at the end of the lease 700 security deposit 825 bank fee (which he 's now calling cap reduction ( 761.24 + tax 63.75) since he forgot to charge tax on the bank fee). I'm not sure if this makes a difference? dealer app fee 45 State inspection 10 Tire tax 10 500 deposit which will count towards the 2250 ie. the final first months payment will be $1750. disposition fee will be 350 Upon asking I was told that the selling price is 46,276. |
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Does anyone know if the 2009 328ci SULEV model still comes with the fuel pump sealed inside the gas tank? Or has BMW moved the fuel pump out of the tank? I have a 2006 328ci SULEV approaching end of lease and the the fuel pump is non serviceable. To replace it, the entire fuel tank assembly costs $7995. I plan to turn it in and get a 2009 as long as it does not have the same bad design.
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