BMW and M Power Owners

sanaxe1 said:
Has anyone had a carbon engine clean? Was it worth doing, any noticeable improvements?
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I know a guy who had it on an old Rover V8 in a Disco and actually yes, worked VERY well for him. Noticeable improvement in power, fuel consumption and emissions.
 
Pen66 said:
Any thoughts on this from M3 owners? And anyone dealt with SJ Specialists before? Seem to get mixed reviews on M3cutters and Pistonheads.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607075617694?search-target=usedcars&make=bmw&model=m3&price-to=14000&transmission=manual&searchcontext=default&postcode=dd14ny&radius=1501&page=4&sort=default&body-type=coupe&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=6

Looks quite clean and decent interior condition. Spotted a couple of marks on lower front bumper, drivers side and rear of passenger side skirt. Unsure if this is due to light.

Ideally looking for a manual facelift coupe - not fussed about sat nav or HK stereo. Are there any 'must have' options?

At 85k miles, I'm thinking that suspension and cooling system may need some attention as well as the usual vanos and subframe issues (to have been checked and rectified if any cracks?).
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As the m3 approaches 100k miles there are a few things to watch out for
- clutch wear / flywheel
- head gaskets
- various sensors, MAF , TPS etc
- coil packs
- Every suspension item
- Brake discs
- subframe mounts

Those are generally the items I checked and haggled on.

There are really no must have options, get a post 2003 pretty much guarantees the mk60 dsc unit to allow m track mode to be enabled. Late 2005/6 had a newer lighting module if you want 3 flash lane change indicators, and some people like heated seats/ flooding mirrors.
 
Can anybody tell me what fuse 19 is in the F10? Reason I ask is I've piggy backed my dash cam on it and it's working fine but I've developed a restraint system fault. On the fuse diagram it looks like a tow bar.

Thx
 
Thx. So, I guess because I unplugged the airbag switch on the side of the passenger side of the dash and then turned ignition on to test the dash cam it's triggered the warning.
 
wez130 said:
Thx. So, I guess because I unplugged the airbag switch on the side of the passenger side of the dash and then turned ignition on to test the dash cam it's triggered the warning.
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Yes that is exactly what has happened - never ever turn the ignition on when touching anything to do with the restraint system or this will happen.

I can't remember if it'll go out of its own accord or if it'll need a reset. If it needs a reset then a local independent should be sufficient for this.
 
Well, yet more exemplary service from Lloyds Cockermouth.

I popped in this morning without an appointment, i explained what i had done, and that i just need the airbag warning restting, he managed to get me in almost straight away, half an hour later, my car reappeared washed and hoovered and warning reset, service guy says 'you can have that one on me, no charge today'.

I never fail to be impressed by this dealer, on the forecourt for £67,900, and a brand new 740LD fully loaded brand new for £77,777 reduced from £99k, both full of want!
 
wez130 said:
Well, yet more exemplary service from Lloyds Cockermouth.

I popped in this morning without an appointment, i explained what i had done, and that i just need the airbag warning restting, he managed to get me in almost straight away, half an hour later, my car reappeared washed and hoovered and warning reset, service guy says 'you can have that one on me, no charge today'.
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Can't argue with that :)
 
Hi lads back again and after some help.

Mate has now moved from wanting a 5 series to a 6 series and has flown into London to try find the right car.

His budget has also increased to 13k at a push. Hes looking at either a 630i or 635D.

But hes struggling to find the right car and he does not really have a lot of time left to get one before being forced to return to Germany.

Hes after something <100k, LCI, Auto with a decent amount of options in ideally a coupe as hes not confident how a soft top will hold up over the German winters. Ideally in the London area as relying on public transport.

Any of you guys able to help find a nice looking one as im not that experienced and its his first car.
 
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It's doable but he's looking at one that's 8 or 9 years old. He's also looking at something that is expensive to maintain.
Also...why not just buy one in Germany? They're cheaper!
 
I dont really think he cares about maintenance. He is single with next to no outgoings. Insurance is going to be best part of 200 euros a month and hes fine with that. Its a emotional buy for him.

He wants a RHD as may end up back in UK at any point.

Any places other than eBay, Autotrader and Pistonheads he should be looking?
 
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I dont really think he cares about maintenance. He is single with next to no outgoings. Insurance is going to be best part of 200 euros a month and hes fine with that. Its a emotional buy for him.

He wants a RHD as may end up back in UK at any point.

Any places other than eBay, Autotrader and Pistonheads he should be looking?
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Would he consider a seven series instead?
 
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