**BMW Crew**

[Glutamine1]

BMW brahs, i'm currently eyeing a 2004 328i with 107k miles on it for $4500. is this too good to be true? or a legit deal? is 107k miles going to cause maintenance and repair problems? i'm only planning on driving this car for a couple of years.

Been out of the pricing game for a while. The E46 engines weren't bad. You shouldn't have any issues with the I6 engines to be honest with you. BMWs are mostly a problem when you go with the V8 engines (ie 540i, M5, etc etc).

Have my POS M52 engine which produces a pathetic 2.5l and it has over 150k miles and still running strong. Make sure that the entire cooling system has been replaced. This will guarantee a long lasting engine. You can read about the cooling system overhaul here:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-19...328i-330i.aspx

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BMW brahs, i'm currently eyeing a 2004 328i with 107k miles on it for $4500. is this too good to be true? or a legit deal? is 107k miles going to cause maintenance and repair problems? i'm only planning on driving this car for a couple of years.

It all depends on maintenance. I sold my 2001 325ci manual fully loaded with 120k miles for 7.5k last summer with a full maintenance record such as the cooling system overhaul, all bushing replaced, brakes, rotors, CCV, all filters changed, and mostly all fluids changed.

If they don't have maintenance records assume it wasn't done and pass on the car, you could easily drop a couple grand on a neglected car. A PPI is a great choice before you buy. Also, make sure the rear subframe has been inspected and if torn fixed.

[MiscNasty]

DAFUQ?!?! Finally an automotive section!

BMW master race checking in. ESS/AR 700 E92 M3 here. Post count to low to throw pics up though =(

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DAFUQ?!?! Finally an automotive section!

BMW master race checking in. ESS 650+ E92 M3 here. Post count to low to throw pics up though =(

Reps will be given if true.

[MiscNasty]

Reps will be given if true.

I'll toss some pics up once I can. Is it 20 posts needed?

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I'll toss some pics up once I can. Is it 20 posts needed?

No idea man, as you can see I'm a long ways from that.

[6-SPEED]

Fresh tint and detail

[MiscNasty]

Fresh tint and detail

Very nice! How ya liking her so far? Plz tell me you went with extended black leather w/ aluminum or carbon trim, or you dun goofed! My buddy just snagged a M6 GC last month, he's loving it, but gets pissed when he rides in my M3 lol. Those things are making some serious power with basic bolt ons and a tune. Any plans for mods?

[6-SPEED]

Very nice! How ya liking her so far? Plz tell me you went with extended black leather w/ aluminum or carbon trim, or you dun goofed! My buddy just snagged a M6 GC last month, he's loving it, but gets pissed when he rides in my M3 lol. Those things are making some serious power with basic bolt ons and a tune. Any plans for mods?

So far so good, the car has so many modes and things you can configure it's taking me a while to really learn it. With everything in comfort mode the car is basically a regular 6-series with a slightly firmer ride. Put everything in Sport+ and it's a tire spinning beast. Yes, it has the extended leather with carbon. I like the interior, but if I had ordered this car I'd probably have gone with a two-tone interior. The B&O sound system is the best stock system I've ever heard. I haven't seen an M6 GC in person yet, I'll have to check if there's any in this area. No plans for mods, I really want to use money that I would normally spend on mods and put it towards a bike. Got my eye on the BMW HP4 now. M6 + HP4 > R8.

[MrAWatts]

Couple of pics from the Go Pro on the 335

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Couple of pics from the Go Pro on the 335

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Nice shots

[MrAWatts]

Nice shots

Thanks man. Would love to see some action shots of the M6 when you get the chance!

[GPx]

So far so good, the car has so many modes and things you can configure it's taking me a while to really learn it. With everything in comfort mode the car is basically a regular 6-series with a slightly firmer ride. Put everything in Sport+ and it's a tire spinning beast. Yes, it has the extended leather with carbon. I like the interior, but if I had ordered this car I'd probably have gone with a two-tone interior. The B&O sound system is the best stock system I've ever heard. I haven't seen an M6 GC in person yet, I'll have to check if there's any in this area. No plans for mods, I really want to use money that I would normally spend on mods and put it towards a bike. Got my eye on the BMW HP4 now. M6 + HP4 > R8.

Gorgeous. Agreed about the two tone interior though.

Do those things come in manual?

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Gorgeous. Agreed about the two tone interior though.

Do those things come in manual?

You can order one in manual, but it's very rare. Most dealers require a 5K deposit to order a manual because there's so a small market for them if the buyer backs out the dealer is stuck with a car that's hard to sell. I'm a fan of manuals, but I'm not sure a manual matches the character of this car. One of the guys on the M5 board has a manual M5 and he says there's a lot of turbo lag with it.

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You can order one in manual, but it's very rare. Most dealers require a 5K deposit to order a manual because there's so a small market for them if the buyer backs out the dealer is stuck with a car that's hard to sell. I'm a fan of manuals, but I'm not sure a manual matches the character of this car. One of the guys on the M5 board has a manual M5 and he says there's a lot of turbo lag with it.

Interesting. Where does your car reach peak boost?

Not that I have an M5/M6, but I have no problems with turbo lag on my 335.

[6-SPEED]

Interesting. Where does your car reach peak boost?

Not that I have an M5/M6, but I have no problems with turbo lag on my 335.

There may not be issues with turbo lag, I've only heard one guy make that complaint. Car & Driver nit-picked other things... http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...al-test-review

MotorTrend also wasn't a fan of the manual version:

[6-SPEED]

A very nice Superman Combo M6 GC

[MiscNasty]

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So far so good, the car has so many modes and things you can configure it's taking me a while to really learn it. With everything in comfort mode the car is basically a regular 6-series with a slightly firmer ride. Put everything in Sport+ and it's a tire spinning beast. Yes, it has the extended leather with carbon. I like the interior, but if I had ordered this car I'd probably have gone with a two-tone interior. The B&O sound system is the best stock system I've ever heard. I haven't seen an M6 GC in person yet, I'll have to check if there's any in this area. No plans for mods, I really want to use money that I would normally spend on mods and put it towards a bike. Got my eye on the BMW HP4 now. M6 + HP4 > R8.

Very nice man! HNNGGG did you manage to get on the waiting list for an HP4?!?!?!

Gorgeous. Agreed about the two tone interior though.

Do those things come in manual?

You wouldn't want a M in a standard... When i was searching for a E92 M3 last year, i was set on a 6spd.... UNTIL i drove a DCT m3... I will never go back to a standard H-pattern transmission if I don't have to.

A very nice Superman Combo M6 GC

Hmmm not sure i like the interior color on this one. I have extended black novillo in mine, but then again i'm partial to all black interior. Maybe some contrast stitching, but that all black inside is sexy.

[TurboLagBrah]

M6 Gran Coupe is hands down the best looking car in BMW's lineup right now. When I parked next to one, it made my E92 M3 look really dated.

[6-SPEED]

Very nice man! HNNGGG did you manage to get on the waiting list for an HP4?!?!?!



You wouldn't want a M in a standard... When i was searching for a E92 M3 last year, i was set on a 6spd.... UNTIL i drove a DCT m3... I will never go back to a standard H-pattern transmission if I don't have to.



Hmmm not sure i like the interior color on this one. I have extended black novillo in mine, but then again i'm partial to all black interior. Maybe some contrast stitching, but that all black inside is sexy.

My local dealer had 1 HP4 allocation available. I just walked in and put a deposit on it.

[BakeryMaster]

I know what youre saying but think about how much the value of E92's will drop once the M4 comes out. He probably spent at least $60K for that '13. You can already get pre-lci m3's for close to $30K

edit: Im not criticizing his decision to buy the '13 in the slightest. I only wanted to know if he considered waiting for the new model.

i can see your point, but alot depends on how people accept the engine in the M4. I know i like the idea of the V8 in the current m3 and i dont know how much ill like the new engine. BMW's straight 6's are legendary so there is a good chance the value of the current M3's will drop. But like stated it could hold its value simply becasue its the last NA m3

[Glutamine1]

M6 Gran Coupe is hands down the best looking car in BMW's lineup right now. When I parked next to one, it made my E92 M3 look really dated.

Werd...the M6GC and the new f10 lines are just amazing. A great step up compared to bangles e60.

Only good thing bangle produced that was nice was the first gen x5. Would still rather have that gen 4.8is compared to the current x5. Srs.

[MiscNasty]

My local dealer had 1 HP4 allocation available. I just walked in and put a deposit on it.

Lucky sob... You do realize that, right?

[MiscNasty]

Reps will be given if true.

Finally can post pics

E92 M3 DCT 613hp/394tq
ESS/AR 700 supercharger @ 9psi
KW Variant 3's
Volk te's wrapped in PSS's
Tons of Challenge and Vortsteiner cosmetic stuff

[vsvs]

this is the ship my vehicle is on for unawares

[MiscNasty]

this is the ship my vehicle is on for unawares

Oh ****, whats en route brah?

[vsvs]

Oh ****, whats en route brah?

metallic white / red leather / sport line / prem. pkg

[GPx]

Finally can post pics

E92 M3 DCT 613hp/394tq
ESS/AR 700 supercharger @ 9psi
KW Variant 3's
Volk te's wrapped in PSS's
Tons of Challenge and Vortsteiner cosmetic stuff



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Amazing car man.

What color is that? Frozen gray?

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You wouldn't want a M in a standard... When i was searching for a E92 M3 last year, i was set on a 6spd.... UNTIL i drove a DCT m3... I will never go back to a standard H-pattern transmission if I don't have to.

Really? I could never imagine myself getting an automatic sports car. Love manual too much. (I don't track or hit the strip)

[mh22]

Poverty '06 530i checking in...stock, only mod i did was shadowline trim lols dont even need to post pics really, 40k miles doe