BMW and M Power Owners

rodenal · 29 Dec 2014 at 11:59

At close to £4k it becomes much more appealing - he will have given pennies for it so perfectly possible.

"One former keeper" needs clarified...as that sounds like two owners ( not that it makes much difference)

NVP · 29 Dec 2014 at 12:42

woofercooker · 29 Dec 2014 at 14:44

rodenal said:
At close to £4k it becomes much more appealing -

This, Its a great spec and you would be hard pressed to find a better example but i think its slightly over priced but then again people are willing to pay a premium for such an example.

Ricochet J · 29 Dec 2014 at 15:05

[TW]Fox;27404240 said:
Drove the 530d 600 miles to Germany over the weekend. Soaked the miles up nicely and cruises well on the Autobahn

Where did you go in Germany and which route did you take? How did the car handle the journey? I'm going to Dresden in a few months, and I haven't booked my flights yet because my brother has said he'll give me his 530d for the trip. I'm still thinking about it taking the car vs flying.

rodenal · 29 Dec 2014 at 16:29

NVP said:
Thanks

Edit: Two owners but the same family have owned it since new. They will only part-ex a car of lesser value which I guess is understandable.

Thought it'd be two owners, assume the same family stuff is probably ******** too

I wouldn't really expect then to take the m5 against it tbh - just keep in mind trade for it will be something like £1500 so they will not have paid much for the car at all

[TW]Fox · 29 Dec 2014 at 16:46

Ricochet J said:
Where did you go in Germany and which route did you take? How did the car handle the journey? I'm going to Dresden in a few months, and I haven't booked my flights yet because my brother has said he'll give me his 530d for the trip. I'm still thinking about it taking the car vs flying.

I am currently in Cologne. Went via Antwerp.

Car handled it well

I drove the 530i past Dresden a couple of years ago on my way to Prague and Budapest, that was cool too. Went via Dortmund.

loltim · 29 Dec 2014 at 17:31

[TW]Fox;27404240 said:
Drove the 530d 600 miles to Germany over the weekend. Soaked the miles up nicely and cruises well on the Autobahn

Most unsurprising news ever.

Did 500 miles in the S2k last week. Soaked the miles up nicely.

kirkster · 29 Dec 2014 at 19:03

Sorry for basic question I could do a bit of googling but the BMW masters on this thread are a bit quicker!
Does a BMW Auto Box use a clutch that is subject to replacement as the clutch wears just like a manual clutch? Would BMW extended warranty cover replacement? Anyone here got this particular T-shirt?
Thanks.

[TW]Fox · 29 Dec 2014 at 19:53

Automatic gearboxes do not have clutches, they have torque converters instead.

Automated manual boxes have clutches but only SMG and DCT bmw transmissions are of this type.

kirkster · 29 Dec 2014 at 20:01

[TW]Fox;27406618 said:
Automatic gearboxes do not have clutches, they have torque converters instead.

Automated manual boxes have clutches but only SMG and DCT bmw transmissions are of this type.

Thankyou Fox. SMG and DCT??? What are they?

mrk · 29 Dec 2014 at 21:53

Yeah Sport mode isn't too viable in this weather, even in 2nd when rolling, a little bit of throttle causes DSC to kick in killing power. Modulating the pedal with it off is just better. Gently gently does it

[TW]Fox · 30 Dec 2014 at 09:07

kirkster said:
Thankyou Fox. SMG and DCT??? What are they?

As I said above they are types of automated manual gearbox.

They are far less common than regular autos.

Clarkey · 30 Dec 2014 at 13:39

Autos have plenty of clutches in them, just not between the engine and box.

Gibbo · 30 Dec 2014 at 14:38

kirkster said:
Thankyou Fox. SMG and DCT??? What are they?

The closest paddle based shifting experience you will get to a manual. As in the gear change still feels quite raw and race car like.

For me DCT/SMG is my favourite kind of transmission, still the interaction like a manual with lightning fast shift speeds and you have full control, bounce of limiter etc.

Though latest versions of DSG/PDK Sports Plus now also let you drive in full manual mode so will bounce of limiter etc and select any gear you want as long as rpm is available.

Alibaba99 · 30 Dec 2014 at 15:25

[TW]Fox;27406618 said:
Automatic gearboxes do not have clutches, they have torque converters instead.

Automated manual boxes have clutches but only SMG and DCT bmw transmissions are of this type.

What about the Mercedes 7 MCT?

slick rick · 30 Dec 2014 at 15:35

mrk How are you finding the e46 in terms of rigidity? Do you feel the flex and 'wobbliness' with it being a soft top?

Do you have a hard top for it?

It is a beautiful car BTW!

mrk · 30 Dec 2014 at 15:47

slick rick said:
mrk How are you finding the e46 in terms of rigidity? Do you feel the flex and 'wobbliness' with it being a soft top?

Do you have a hard top for it?

It is a beautiful car BTW!

All will be answered soon in a dedicated thread I've already written up but need to take photos for

But to quickly answer your question, under spirited driving on twisty but rough roads you can feel some flex in the body due to no fixed roof. It's not much and it's certainly not enough to cause unbalance. I found it to cause me to be more alert and aware of what's going on. Maybe some will find this handy but I understand others don't like this. I'm not on either side and just accept that it is what it is. At straight line speeds and smooth roads I can't feel much difference.

I did have the hardtop but sold it. I think the hardtop makes the E46 look better than the coupe in fact but I bought a convertible to be able to drop the roof at a moment's notice so the hardtop was never really going to stick around. 2 or 3 times yearly applications of softtop preserver will ensure the soft top remains in good condition.

Plus it saves some weight

Clarkey · 30 Dec 2014 at 15:52

Dude the hard top is fugly, all round and bulbous at the rear, higher than coupe roof line, doesn't have the signature hofmeister kink. Rubbish.

mrk · 30 Dec 2014 at 15:53

That's like your opinion, man

slick rick · 30 Dec 2014 at 16:03

mrk said:
All will be answered soon in a dedicated thread I've already written up but need to take photos for

But to quickly answer your question, under spirited driving on twisty but rough roads you can feel some flex in the body due to no fixed roof. It's not much and it's certainly not enough to cause unbalance. I found it to cause me to be more alert and aware of what's going on. Maybe some will find this handy but I understand others don't like this. I'm not on either side and just accept that it is what it is. At straight line speeds and smooth roads I can't feel much difference.

I did have the hardtop but sold it. I think the hardtop makes the E46 look better than the coupe in fact but I bought a convertible to be able to drop the roof at a moment's notice so the hardtop was never really going to stick around. 2 or 3 times yearly applications of softtop preserver will ensure the soft top remains in good condition.

Plus it saves some weight

I look forward to the upcoming thread!

I had a e36 evo cabby that was very wobbly with the soft top, I don't know if it was a placebo effect but it felt a lot better with the hard top on, but as you say it is a PITA for when you want to go topless.

I am sure the e46 is a vast improvement over that though and it is such a stunner even today, just a modern classic IMO and the example you have is superb!

Clarkey said:
Dude the hard top is fugly, all round and bulbous at the rear, higher than coupe roof line, doesn't have the signature hofmeister kink. Rubbish.

No way, it looks better than the coupe!