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Looking for a new daily - input needed.

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
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    #36

    Ruh-roh... Wife sent me a link to a 2006 530XI Sport Wagon for $8k.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #37

      Finding major service intervals for newer cars is harder then I thought... Anyone have a good link or info?

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        #38

        Keep in mind that the service intervals have been extended on newer cars, in my opinion some of the reasoning is the free maintenance for x years deal, they don't care how much beyond warranty it lasts. 

        This is only my opinion and I realize that modern lubricants are much better than what was available in the days of 3mo/3k miles oil changes.  FWIW I run Royal Purple HPS for 10k intervals and would continue to on any car I bought.

        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #39

          I was thinking more major items (water pump, timing chain, etc..). I'm assuming they consider the chains a "lifetime" item.

          Might be backing off the E91 wagon... Found a 08 328i in MKE from a dealer with under 90k. Auto trans... But honestly doesn't bother me for a daily.

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          • DevianceInDarkD
            DevianceInDarkD
            DevianceInDark
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            #40

            ClassE said:

            That E91 is calling my name - trying to arrange to see it Wednesday. If anyone here has any experience with that gen or engine, some insight would be greatly appreciated.

            I loved my E90. But it started to nickle and dime me to death. As long as it was well maintained and maybe a CPO I'd say go for it.

            Bonus points for the touring!

            1991 318is Coupe

            2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
              wrote on last edited by
              #41

              DevianceInDark said:

              I loved my E90. But it started to nickle and dime me to death. As long as it was well maintained and maybe a CPO I'd say go for it.

              Bonus points for the touring!

              What kinda issues did you have? I don't know anyone who owns one - so the more info the merrier.

              Driving to look at a 2008 328i auto sedan tomorrow - 90k miles.

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              • DevianceInDarkD
                DevianceInDarkD
                DevianceInDark
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                #42

                Turning headlight motor - $1300

                Passenger seat airbag sensor - $900

                Sunroof skipped track and needed reprograming.

                Electrical gremlin began rolling all my windows down whenever it felt like.

                Mine had some prior damage unknown to me that caused some issues. Mechanically I took it from 18k to 80k with just a new battery and a coil pack to keep it going and I enjoyed every minute of driving it.

                1991 318is Coupe

                2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #43

                  So it's a VW.... That's gonna be more expensive to fix.

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #44

                    General consensus on the E90 forums is the N52 is pretty much bullet proof, just general maintenance and some oil seal issues with valve cover and oil filter housing.

                    Scheduled a PPI at Prestige for this afternoon - on a $10k purchase I figured it's worth the money.

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                    • DevianceInDarkD
                      DevianceInDarkD
                      DevianceInDark
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #45

                      ClassE said:

                      So it's a VW.... That's gonna be more expensive to fix.

                      1991 318is Coupe

                      2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                      • I love my E39I
                        I love my E39I
                        I love my E39
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                        #46

                        By the time February rolls around you will be able to pick up my E39 For dirt cheap. :) feburary. Just saying it has kept my daughter safe from infant through Toddler.

                        -Because Racecar-

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
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                          #47

                          I bought a car. It's nice. Has lots of buttons that I don't know what they do. I did figure out how one on the floor works. I named it my "smile" button.

                          333C7258-D7EE-44E8-93E9-A962012C47DF.jpg

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                          • DevianceInDarkD
                            DevianceInDarkD
                            DevianceInDark
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #48

                            Looking good! Congrats

                            1991 318is Coupe

                            2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
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                              #49

                              Congrats!

                              Chris Young
                              BMWCCA #458972
                              1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                              • patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #50

                                Looks good!  You'll love it!

                                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                95 325is *sold*
                                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                BMWCCA #473306

                                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                • ClassEC
                                  ClassEC
                                  ClassE
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #51

                                  It was nice of the dealer not to mention they only had 1 key fob until I was literally walking out the door.

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
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                                    #52

                                    Now it just needs coils and wheels=)

                                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #53

                                      ClassE said:

                                      It was nice of the dealer not to mention they only had 1 key fob until I was literally walking out the door.

                                      I'm assuming they're a dealer only item? I'm sure they're giving them away...

                                      I'm in the same boat... Zimbrick told me $250.

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #54

                                        Earl said:

                                        Now it just needs coils and rims=)

                                        Turner Motorsports sells H&R Sport or Race spring sets for $240 each.....

                                        Owned the car 12 hours and know that.... Just saying.

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
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                                          #55

                                          Coils man, coils=P You'll always want to go a hair lower haha

                                          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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