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06-23-2013, 03:15 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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TXIC
Location: DFW
Vehicle:2009 335i Jet Black |
No longer a Subaru owner
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06-23-2013, 04:08 AM | #2 |
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Location: Clear Lake Texas
Vehicle:135i 05 CGM WRX 2006 Yamaha R1 |
Upgrade in my eyes. What year?
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06-23-2013, 04:29 AM | #3 |
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Vehicle:2009 335i Jet Black |
2009. 40k miles. It also has the sport package, premium package, and the cold weather package. I'd say it's definitely an upgrade, it moves about as quick as my WRX did, but in a more refined manner. Torque is crazy in the 335i compared to my old WRX.
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06-23-2013, 10:36 AM | #4 |
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Location: Dallas Texas
Vehicle:2014 EVO X GSR 2000 2.5RS |
Hope it's reliable for you. Crazy Germans
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06-23-2013, 11:51 AM | #5 |
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Location: Galveston TX.
Vehicle:2006 WRX White |
Congrats man I just got a 335i coupe. They are very nice cars. I did the jb4 and dci. Ran a 12.5 @ 112. I was very impressed with the car. But I had to keep my wrx, not as fast but twice as fun.
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06-23-2013, 01:32 PM | #6 |
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Vehicle:2009 335i Jet Black |
I'm not quite up to speed on 335i stuff, what is jb4 and dci?
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06-23-2013, 01:36 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Location: Houston, Texas
Vehicle:2018 STI Limited Pure Red |
The operating costs are a killer with a BMW. I know from 1st hand experience with a 535 that my wife drives. BMW builds a great package, but those are expensive miles. Enjoy.
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06-23-2013, 01:45 PM | #8 |
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Vehicle:2009 335i Jet Black |
What operating costs are you referring to? All my maintenance work is covered for the next 60k miles at no charge to me. I used to work in a independent shop that specialized in German cars, so I got the hook up on parts and any labor that I can't do (like laser alignments).
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06-23-2013, 03:16 PM | #9 |
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Location: **** Rancid
Vehicle:YOTA Taco M796 |
Left subaru for a 135i.. havent looked back besides visiting forums
I have a jb+ and DCI, it screammmssssssssss Juice box is a piggy back and plug n play device by burger motorsports. great alternative to the twice as much cobb ap. DCI is dual cone intake. well worth it, it really wakes up the car. |
06-23-2013, 03:54 PM | #10 | |
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06-23-2013, 04:02 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Location: Southern NJ/Philly
Vehicle:2015 GTI Autobahn White |
My WRX is new, but my plan is to pay this off then make it into a fun weekend type car and lease a 550 as my work week car.
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06-23-2013, 04:03 PM | #12 |
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06-23-2013, 04:05 PM | #13 |
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06-23-2013, 05:49 PM | #14 |
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Vehicle:2007 F150 Harley Dav 2003 Legacy GT |
Nice. My sister got a 6 series almost 2 years ago and as far as I know she hasn't had any issues or complaints about it. She still uses her beat to **** 98 Camry as a daily though.
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06-23-2013, 06:00 PM | #15 |
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Location: Galveston TX.
Vehicle:2006 WRX White |
Yes as he said. The forum I like a lot is n54tech.com. I've only had the car two months now and have learned a lot from there. Good people. I just did a catless downpipe last week and like any turbo car, it really helps.
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06-24-2013, 09:44 AM | #16 |
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It's made in Germany, you know the Germans make good stuff!
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06-24-2013, 07:12 PM | #17 |
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Vehicle:2018 STI Limited Pure Red |
Lots of wear and tear times that even at whole prices are pretty pricey. 15K mile oil changes are too long. Know issues with waster gate/turbos, injectors and fuel pumps that need to be replaced. Need to BWM computer system
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06-24-2013, 07:19 PM | #18 |
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You need lots of computer tools beyond scanner to troubleshoot issues or even to reset computers if you replace battery. The N54/N55 are a great motor package, but up keep costs are very high. These car depreciate like nothing else. Staggered directional tires mean no good tire rotation. If you have run flats poor ride quality. Most people do not keep late model BMW long because of these high costs. Once the bumper to bumper warranty is over with servicing costs are high. CPO is not as great as it sounds. Enjoy the car. AG |
06-25-2013, 11:20 PM | #19 | |
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Vehicle:88 & 87 528e, 88 M5 Aspire Rally car |
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Not being able to properly replace a battery is a good example of the end of DIY. Most manufacturers are close to this as well. Cars are now owned under warranty only or you pay large sums to maintain out of warranty. That pretty much means after 100k miles, it's a fast spiral to the junk yard. These cars make my e28 M5 look cheap and easy to maintain. |
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06-25-2013, 11:35 PM | #20 |
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That's a nice ride bro. I recently got my BMW at the beginning of the year and absolutely love it!! It's a different ride from my Sti but still love it. Hope you enjoy it because I've heard nightmare stories about bmw's and heard awesome ones. Anyways boss keep an eye out for mine and honk if you see mine around town.
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06-26-2013, 01:23 AM | #21 | |
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06-26-2013, 12:02 PM | #22 | |
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06-26-2013, 11:48 AM | #23 | |
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If it does ever get that bad, how can they crush/recycle old cars fast enough? Auto stores will be going under left and right, and the used car market could take a huge drop in resale. |
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06-26-2013, 01:59 PM | #24 |
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06-26-2013, 02:33 PM | #25 | |
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The gas trucks arn't to bad at all but get a new Ford diesel, open the hood and pour a gallon of water over the engine. Then go inside and heat up your pizza, then tell me if you see water under the truck when you're done. |
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