BMW and M Power Owners

Dis86 · 6 Jul 2016 at 10:51

chroniclard said:
Not fussed with cup holders, got a no eating/drinking in the car rule at the moment so the kids dont trash it.

Lol. No kids here but same rule anyways. I actually just use them to store my keys! Miss the little cubby hole to the right of the steering wheel.

Gaygle · 6 Jul 2016 at 11:08

I have a "no kids in my car" rule which works great.

chroniclard · 6 Jul 2016 at 11:11

Gaygle said:
I have a "no kids in my car" rule which works great.

Not worth the whinging making them walk. :mad:

panthro · 6 Jul 2016 at 11:18

There's a few guys on here with E89's. I have an unused cup holder section (no longer own the car) that I need to get rid of, if anyone is interested. Part No 51169181226

One Vision · 6 Jul 2016 at 23:41

Gaygle said:
I have a "no kids in my car" rule which works great.

Thats what car no2 is used for

No kids in my M3 either.

mrk · 7 Jul 2016 at 00:10

Does not matter in the M3, kids can't eat anyway or don't want to eat with the roof down at 8000rpm :cool:

Remember this?

Jez · 7 Jul 2016 at 08:24

I love how the little boy is loving it, and the little girl appears to hate it

One Vision · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:44

mrk said:
Does not matter in the M3, kids can't eat anyway or don't want to eat with the roof down at 8000rpm

Remember this?

Lol, you cant beat a good old A road for fast speed and ultra smoothness

The speed is always doubled as a passenger compared to the driver lol

mad_allan · 7 Jul 2016 at 12:55

Hi all,

After some advice regarding options if possible please?

The Mrs is dead set on the 330e M Sport for her next company car, they are pretty well specced as they are, however I am advising her to add a few bits but just want opinions from you guys if I am missing anything:

Adaptive LED Headlights - Worth it?
Comfort access system
Drvr + Pass Elec Lmbr Suprt
Heated Fron Seats
High Beam Assist
Interior comfort pack - is this worth it?
Media Pack Proffesional (comes with Business as Standard)
Surround Camera System

Any thoughts would be appreciated if anything else should be added / removed?

Thanks

Damien. · 7 Jul 2016 at 13:17

Just purchased myself a 125d M Sport for my daily drive. Been using it for a week and absolutely love it, what a great car. I had a Golf GTD as my daily before this and in my opinion the BMW is in a different league. When we have some decent weather ill be sure to share some pictures.

timmyp30 · 7 Jul 2016 at 16:07

I've searched through the thread and seen a few comments on run flats. I've got my first BMW, just a simple 116D Auto (which actually is a pretty decent car by all accounts, albeit no powerhouse) and I need new rear tyres.

Whats the best option out there at the moment? Choice seems quite restricted, and whilst I know I can put on non-run flats, I assume this isn't recommended.

squerble · 7 Jul 2016 at 16:39

On the contrary, most people I know who have (or have had) BMWs have binned the run-flats.

Ryan-3 · 7 Jul 2016 at 16:44

Recommended by BMW, but to be honest run flats give too harsh a ride. Bin them and go for non-run flats (eventually all round, you don't need to replace the fronts yet if they're decent tyres).

timmyp30 · 7 Jul 2016 at 16:55

Thanks. I'd read previously that people had reverted back to standard tyres. I'll keep the fronts as they are for now (Potenzas) and get some new ones (non flats) on the back.

[TW]Fox · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:03

timmyp30 said:
Thanks. I'd read previously that people had reverted back to standard tyres. I'll keep the fronts as they are for now (Potenzas) and get some new ones (non flats) on the back.

Don't mix them - either go for 2 runflats or 4 non-runflats.

Dis86 · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:07

Ditched the runflats here. So much quieter, smoother and softer without them. Cheaper too!

timmyp30 · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:08

[TW]Fox;29752110 said:
Don't mix them - either go for 2 runflats or 4 non-runflats.

I did think that as I was writing it, thanks for the advice.

Dis86 said:
Ditched the runflats here. So much quieter, smoother and softer without them. Cheaper too!

Do you notice much difference on mpg?

Dis86 · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:19

timmyp30 said:
Do you notice much difference on mpg?

I actually did. However that depends on the tire you go for.

xs2man · 7 Jul 2016 at 17:34

Unlike most BMW owners on the forums, I didn't ditch the run flats. And have, thus far, replaced 3 of the 4 tyres on my 530d with the same RFT's that they came on.

I have no complaints really (except the price).

[TW]Fox · 7 Jul 2016 at 18:01

xs2man said:
Unlike most BMW owners on the forums, I didn't ditch the run flats. And have, thus far, replaced 3 of the 4 tyres on my 530d with the same RFT's that they came on.

I have no complaints really (except the price).

Have fun with your first puncture. That'll be £200 instead of £15.

Sounds like you might have already had one given you've replaced an odd number of tyres rather than an even number :eek: