Sounds like it, but you won't know for sure until BMW take a look at it.
Why did you need the new turbos if you don't mind me asking?
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Sounds like it, but you won't know for sure until BMW take a look at it.
Why did you need the new turbos if you don't mind me asking?
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Tell me about it!! Have spent the day stripping my interior to re-paint the carbon cube trim however, so the day isn't completely wasted lol.
Car looks a bit scary atm!
You can simply give it a bit of a key then spray it with some black and lacquer (though you could probably get away without it) to make it look fresh again. The pattern is in the material so it'll be retained
Or paint it any colour you like really
done it with mine and it made a massive difference.
Or paint it any colour you like really
done it with mine and it made a massive difference.
Has anybody here experience of Pilot Super Sports or Conti Sport Contacts 5P vs Eagle F1 Asy's?
Front's need changing next week and with £10-15 difference between the fronts per corner and £5-10 difference between the rears (eventually) I'm wondering if the grass is greener?
I have driven on PS2's and a different version Conti before but both on different vehicles so can't really compare.
Front's need changing next week and with £10-15 difference between the fronts per corner and £5-10 difference between the rears (eventually) I'm wondering if the grass is greener?
I have driven on PS2's and a different version Conti before but both on different vehicles so can't really compare.
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Exactly as rodenal says (he was where I got the idea). Take them all out, give them a quick sand with 1200 grit sandpaper to take off the sharp edges and key it, wipe down and the spray with black spray paint. I used satin black to get a minor gloss and did 5 coats, with a light dusting at the start and end. The patter will even stay if you change the colour, was very tempted to do a dark red but decided it would look naff without the car actually being red.
It's made a huge difference, as you can see in the pics a previous owner must have worn a lot of rings as the drivers handle was really scratched. I did all the trim to guarantee a colour match.
Always scary to see the car like this!
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Got out the plastidip for the blanker plate as it was look quite scratched and didn't want it detracting from the look.
And because something always goes wrong, I broke two of the trim clips. The other one doesn't cause any issue, but this one is sticking out quite badly, so going to attack it with araldite later.
Photos aren't the best, will take proper camera out later to get some better ones.
It's made a huge difference, as you can see in the pics a previous owner must have worn a lot of rings as the drivers handle was really scratched. I did all the trim to guarantee a colour match.
Always scary to see the car like this!
After:
Got out the plastidip for the blanker plate as it was look quite scratched and didn't want it detracting from the look.
And because something always goes wrong, I broke two of the trim clips. The other one doesn't cause any issue, but this one is sticking out quite badly, so going to attack it with araldite later.
Photos aren't the best, will take proper camera out later to get some better ones.
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Given a delivery date of 31st December estimated, so far away!
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Looks good, i'd be a bit worried about how it will wear though?
J1nxy has one. Ask your questions here because a few of us have the M135i and the two models are not that different from each other.
Thanks for the reply mate.
Questions I have;
1. Dealer is recommending automatic over manual, I kind of understand this as my current 3 series has the auto and its a great gear box but I really want to return to a manual car..... though if it really does change the driving experience I am willing to consider the auto.
2. Must have options?
3. Realistic motorway MPG? I'm always a bit cautious of manufacturer numbers
4. What is wind noise / road noise like in the car on the motorway? I had bit of a problem with my 3 series which was rectified eventually by the dealer.
5. Your general happiness with the car
? Things you love, things you would change...Thanks for the reply mate.
Questions I have;
1. Dealer is recommending automatic over manual, I kind of understand this as my current 3 series has the auto and its a great gear box but I really want to return to a manual car..... though if it really does change the driving experience I am willing to consider the auto.
2. Must have options?
3. Realistic motorway MPG? I'm always a bit cautious of manufacturer numbers
4. What is wind noise / road noise like in the car on the motorway? I had bit of a problem with my 3 series which was rectified eventually by the dealer.
5. Your general happiness with the car
1. Of course he's recommending it. It's £1600 more expensive
The type of transmission is a very personal choice. The manual Mx35i benefits from having the same clutch and gearbox as the 1M. The other models in the F2x range get a really crap single-plate clutch setup which is truly awful. I got rid of my F21 125i purely because I hated the clutch so much. I strongly recommend that you test drive both because it could be an expensive mistake (I speak from personal experience). The ZF 8HP gearbox is awesome though. It's better than your current 3 series' box in every possible way if you're driving an E9x model.2. Adaptive Suspension. The M235i has a stiffer suspension setup than the M135i, so this should be the first box you tick. You'll be driving around in Comfort mode most of the time (I presume), and the adaptive dampers really make the ride smooth.
Business Nav is very good these days because they've improved the screen and hardware and dropped the price. Having said that, Pro Nav really makes the car. If you do get the Business Nav (or no Nav at all), make sure that you spec the Black Panel Display. It transforms the dashboard.
I would spec the visibility package for the M235i because you get the fancy adaptive lights like the F30 3 series does. The M135i doesn't get this
The standard soundsystem is very poor, so at least upgrade to the advanced loudspeaker package.
3. I can easily achieve 38MPG in my M135i doing a steady 70mph. In this regard it's no worse than my old 125i which I think is very impressive. My long term average is 26.5MPG because most of my trips are under 5 miles, and I carry two mountain bikes on the roof often.
4. The sound-proofing is excellent, but the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres are very noisy on anything less than mirror-smooth tar. Quite a few owners who have the M Performance exhaust complain that the sound-proofing is almost too good because they have to open the windows to hear it
5. I love my M135i. I think if I had to order it again, I would abandon the sunroof because with the roof bars fitted, it's now too noisy to open it. I would probably have spec'd electric seats and the reversing camera in its place but I don't miss not having them. My biggest gripe is that you can't fit a towbar to these cars. That for me would solve all of my problems
I'm test driving a car on Friday that has the M Performance exhaust fitted because the standard one is a bit too quiet. I have no doubt that I'll be ordering one soon afterwards
Since you're in High Wycombe, give the sales manager (Tony Lewis) at Berry Heathrow a call because he does very, very good deals on these cars. If you want to have a look at a M135i that has all of the gadgets that I've mentioned, let me know. I'd be happy to take a quick drive up the M40
EDIT: Your trust says High Wycombe, but your profile says Reading. I'm not sure which is true
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Mine looked the same when I sold the car, though that was only a year later - but even if it only lasted say two years, it's so cheap and easy to re-do it there's no issue for me.
In other news i've been offered a space ship mileage e46 330i auto touring for pennies. It sounds like it's pretty much at the end of its life and probably really rough.......I'm really tempted!
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You've taken the question in the wrong way, I'm not worried at all or I wouldn't look at the car. I've asked the question because I'm curious.
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. The wear is yet to be determined, but providing you don't botch the paint job I cant see any reason it would go bad quickly (unless you wear a ring on every finger of course) and if it does get scratched, just do it again. If it ever gets beyond repair, there's always the option of wrapping it.How old is it, how much is pennies, and what is space ship mileage?
I don't have much in the way of details on it, have asked for some more.
All I know is it's got "roughly 200k", which could be 180k, could be 220k, full history, bodywork ok, blue, leather and auto - I don't even know if it's an SE or a sport
He will only have given about £500 for it at that mileage, so I'll be able to pick it up for under a grand or a grand at most. At that kind of money it doesn't even have to last long to make it worthwhile. I would however have to convince she who must be obeyed that it was something she wanted to run around in, as I'm not selling the Type R. Will see what happens, might go for a look tomorrow
Thanks for the reply mate.
Questions I have;
1. Dealer is recommending automatic over manual, I kind of understand this as my current 3 series has the auto and its a great gear box but I really want to return to a manual car..... though if it really does change the driving experience I am willing to consider the auto.
2. Must have options?
3. Realistic motorway MPG? I'm always a bit cautious of manufacturer numbers
4. What is wind noise / road noise like in the car on the motorway? I had bit of a problem with my 3 series which was rectified eventually by the dealer.
5. Your general happiness with the car
Ok so having one
auto every single day of the week, the box is the 8 speed ZF and its seamless in day to day use but in sport or manual its brutally efficient, the acceleration is monstrous as I demonstrated to my boss off the M6 toll booths the other day
Driver Comfort pack, Adaptive Suspension, reversing camera, Pro Nav, HK Speakers and heated front seats would be my bare minimum for what I'd want. Mine has also the visibility pack (brilliant), through load system, sun protection pack, electric memory seats, folding mirror pack, and the brushed aluminium/black accent strips.
Sitting at 70-75 I can average over 40 mpg, the car is averaging around 30 over all types of driving. I run it on Super Unleaded only.
There is a bit of road noise but that is more down to the tyres than anything else, generally its a quiet and comfy place to be, with the stereo on you hear no road or wind noise.
Things I'd change...well to not have a Friday afternoon car and a dealer who's general level of competence has been somewhat questionable...