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276 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Hi, I am a big fan of BMW, but I need to weigh in about these Run Flat Tires. All the reviews I have read have been mostly negitive. Not only are they noisey, but should be an option. BMW should have a wheel well under the trunk if I want to change over to normal tires and store a spare. The way it is now, I have to put the spare in the trunk. Why does BMW force people to buy the run flats, make it an option and give me a wheel well and a jack for g-d's sake. The cup holders are a joke too. Otherwise its a very nice car, just get rid of the Run Flat Tires. Thank You. -SRF
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Replying to: steven48 (Jun 07, 2009 2:41 pm) In the 3-series, they hope to be able to place a small interdimensional portal in the trunk to create an additional 3 cubic feet of space for a full-size spare tire. In the 7 series, the portal will be large enough to fit a human body (with limbs intact). As an added bonus, the wheel and tire (or whatever you choose to put in there) will add no weight to the car!
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jun 07, 2009 3:01 pm)  Best regards, Shipo
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I had a 2003 Audi 1.8T which I loved. Recently hit by a drunk driver and my car was totaled. May end up buying newer version of the same thing I had, but of course part of me thinks I should try something new. Considering the BMW 328ix. Test drove both and like them. I thought the BMW felt a little smaller in the driver's seat - does this seem accurate? I live in snowy climate and AWD is very important. Will BMW handle as well in the snow as my Audi did? Just realized that Audi no longer covers maintenance. Any estimate of how much this will cost me for 4 yrs - this will really allow me to compare apples to apples. Thanks! |
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I am thinking about ordering my new 3 Series with 17" wheels instead of the standard 16". The primary reason is I really do not like the choice of standard wheels they offer. My current 3 Series has 16", what major difference will I notice with the ride on the 17" Wheels...
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Replying to: samuel70 (Jun 12, 2009 8:42 am) If it's tied to smaller tire sidewalls, in general, smaller tire sidewalls = more road feel and better handling. PS-this is based on my (lmtd) knowledge of tires, and not on my exp with BMW
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I have a 2009 335 Conv, what is the latest version of the Nav maps. My car has 2009-1 Professional Maps, is there a newer 2009-2 version that I should have got. Thanks Jake
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Replying to: taxesquire (Jun 13, 2009 2:50 am) |
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