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#7990757 - 12/03/14 12:18 PM tell me about diesel BMWs
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My wife wants/needs a bigger car, the Sx4 just doesn't have the room. My daughter can kick her while she drives lol (not the main reason lol)

So i think we (mostly me, she doesnt care) wannt get a BMW, i was thinking a wagon (530i with a manual), but maybe a 355d?

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/3+Series...&orup=12_15_102

how are those cars? any major issues?

Elmie cna you get a kids seat directly behind the front seats and still have the front seats usable?


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#7990760 - 12/03/14 12:20 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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The backseat of a 3 series BMW isn't much bigger, lol.
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#7990764 - 12/03/14 12:21 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: LNXGUY]
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thats what i was worried about lol
But my ZHP i could get a rear facing seat behind the passanger seat and still have the person fit without removing their legs.


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#7990775 - 12/03/14 12:26 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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i thinka 5 series is the way to go
http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/5+Series...PO&orup=6_15_12

Anyone have any experience with the Saab 9-3 or 9-5 wagons?
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#7990787 - 12/03/14 12:31 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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#7990790 - 12/03/14 12:32 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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 Originally Posted By: zc911
i thinka 5 series is the way to go
http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/5+Series...PO&orup=6_15_12

Anyone have any experience with the Saab 9-3 or 9-5 wagons?


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#7990794 - 12/03/14 12:33 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Euphoricuck]
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lol

i was trying for a CTS wagon, but she said "anything but that"
So i tried an STR8 wagon and got the same response. BMW wagon, was meh thats fine.
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#7990807 - 12/03/14 12:40 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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Have you considered a Miata?
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#7990926 - 12/03/14 01:37 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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#7990954 - 12/03/14 01:50 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: iamfob]
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#7990999 - 12/03/14 02:13 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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Have you considered a Miata?


The first time the above has been referenced in proper context (re: OP asking to buy a specific car then ends up with something completely different, miata not being that big of a stretch all things considered ).

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#7991018 - 12/03/14 02:19 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Riskhe Business]
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He'll probably end up with some kind of ancient Jaguar.
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#7991132 - 12/03/14 03:00 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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lol na it will be a wagon of sorts, maybe a 5 series sedan, but a wagon makes more sense
a 2006 ish XJ is one of my favorite cars, but damn they are tiny inside!


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#7991142 - 12/03/14 03:05 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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$20K buys a brand new Fit, Elantra GT, Mazda3 Sport, Matrix, etc.

Used BMW lol.

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#7991190 - 12/03/14 03:13 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: The Postman]
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Used BMW lol.
tell us all about those bmws you owned.
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#7991192 - 12/03/14 03:13 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: The Postman]
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smae size as what she has now, 3 series is kinda dumb i admit,it would need to be accord or 5 series, mazda 6 size or bigger

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#7991237 - 12/03/14 03:23 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Euphoricuck]
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Used BMW lol.
tell us all about those bmws you owned.

Tell us about all the new cars you owned.

Mini was close enough thanks. I wouldnt buy a new BMW nevermind used.

Small SUV, CRV, RAV4, Tucson, etc.

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#7991456 - 12/03/14 06:14 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Euphoricuck]
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 Originally Posted By: Euphoric
 Originally Posted By: Dumbass

Used BMW lol.
tell us all about those bmws you owned.


what does bmw owners have in common? "douche bag title"

just sayin' \:\|
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#7991528 - 12/03/14 06:39 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: c2k]
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We had that style of XJ in the family for years, it was always reliable but drove far too "old man" for me to drive as a daily. I put about 10000kms on it myself on business road trips.

Looks like a new vs used debate could begin in this thread. It's a good thing there is a difference of opinion so that there is a used market for people like me. I've had 1 new and lots of used and $/(fun & value) I find used wins every time. Just don't buy a used crummy Kia, Mazda 3, Hyundai, or entry level junk that's designed to just scrape through warranty. These cars are designed to win over people who want new on a used car budget and are looking for value above quality, comfort, and most of all the entire experience. I know this is obvious, but don't think I didn't drive a Genesis before buying an M3, or an Optima before buying the G37.

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#7991533 - 12/03/14 06:44 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: The Postman]
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 Originally Posted By: Dumbass
$20K buys a brand new Fit, Elantra GT, Mazda3 Sport, Matrix, etc.

Used BMW lol.


Lol how is that even a comparison. The price of your nee genesis could have ought 2 used ones...
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#7991591 - 12/03/14 07:13 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Hatorade]
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#7991597 - 12/03/14 07:16 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: phoenixrage]
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i am not scared of a used BMW because i am not a wallet mechanic lol
Don't want a stupid CUV either
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#7991612 - 12/03/14 07:30 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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 Originally Posted By: zc911
i am not scared of a used BMW because i am not a wallet mechanic lol
Don't want a stupid CUV either


bruh, Im jealous cuz you are moving up on the ladder.

getting a ferrari and now you re gonna roll in a bmw too?

are you the next FC for ontario?
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#7991613 - 12/03/14 07:31 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.
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#7991689 - 12/03/14 08:40 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: The Postman]
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 Originally Posted By: Euphoric
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Used BMW lol.
tell us all about those bmws you owned.

Tell us about all the new cars you owned.

Mini was close enough thanks. I wouldnt buy a new BMW nevermind used.

Small SUV, CRV, RAV4, Tucson, etc.
wat
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#7991721 - 12/03/14 08:58 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: phoenixrage]
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 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.


Well there's not many 335d's to begin with lol. ZC have a look around on e90post in the diesel forum and you can get a feel of all the potential CBU issues it can/will suffer from. Only way to try and cut down the CBU was blocking the DPF or some shit. Don't remember anymore since I haven't kept up for obvious reasons. Looks like JR performance can do ECU tunes now and can rip out the DPF along with the stupid UREA...that should remedy the CBU issues.
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#7991729 - 12/03/14 09:02 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.


Well there's not many 335d's to begin with lol. ZC have a look around on e90post in the diesel forum and you can get a feel of all the potential CBU issues it can/will suffer from. Only way to try and cut down the CBU was blocking the DPF or some shit. Don't remember anymore since I haven't kept up for obvious reasons. Looks like JR performance can do ECU tunes now and can rip out the DPF along with the stupid UREA...that should remedy the CBU issues.


My buddy is making full exhausts, DPF deletes and REAL tunes (ie no tuning boxes) for these cars now \:\) I wish I had the $$$ for one.
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#7991769 - 12/03/14 09:20 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: LNXGUY]
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 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
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 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.


Well there's not many 335d's to begin with lol. ZC have a look around on e90post in the diesel forum and you can get a feel of all the potential CBU issues it can/will suffer from. Only way to try and cut down the CBU was blocking the DPF or some shit. Don't remember anymore since I haven't kept up for obvious reasons. Looks like JR performance can do ECU tunes now and can rip out the DPF along with the stupid UREA...that should remedy the CBU issues.


My buddy is making full exhausts, DPF deletes and REAL tunes (ie no tuning boxes) for these cars now \:\) I wish I had the $$$ for one.


I still miss mine. The torque was wonderful.
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#7991783 - 12/03/14 09:25 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Hatorade]
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#7991800 - 12/03/14 09:40 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.


Cool thanks!

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: zc911
i am not scared of a used BMW because i am not a wallet mechanic lol
Don't want a stupid CUV either


bruh, Im jealous cuz you are moving up on the ladder.

getting a ferrari and now you re gonna roll in a bmw too?

are you the next FC for ontario?

Moving up the ladder lol anyone can buy the cars i buy, i just think everyone is too scared haha


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 Originally Posted By: phoenixrage
anyways, about the 335d...

I don't see too many of them at work, they usually just come in for regular service. Only one needed to intake manifold cleaned out because of the gunk left behind, and one had a recall on the urea tank.


Well there's not many 335d's to begin with lol. ZC have a look around on e90post in the diesel forum and you can get a feel of all the potential CBU issues it can/will suffer from. Only way to try and cut down the CBU was blocking the DPF or some shit. Don't remember anymore since I haven't kept up for obvious reasons. Looks like JR performance can do ECU tunes now and can rip out the DPF along with the stupid UREA...that should remedy the CBU issues.


thanks i will have a look, i am thinking though a 5 series is the way to go, non turbo, RWD for simplicity, 6spd manual, and a wagon
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#7991876 - 12/03/14 10:31 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: LNXGUY]
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What did you get on the highway for mileage?


Best I got was 6.5 or 6.8L/100kms and that was doing 120 most of the time.
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#7991888 - 12/03/14 10:37 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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#7991914 - 12/03/14 10:49 PM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: Euphoricuck]
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oh my
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#7991985 - 12/04/14 12:05 AM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: zc911]
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When my daughter was in the Britax Marathon (pretty bulky car seat IMO compared to other models I've seen); w/ rear-facing, in the last gen X3 -- we had to move the front seat up to a point where it's only usable for anyone no more than 5'2" (wifey is 5' even \:D ) and the seat back was almost up-right (barely comfortable) -- front seat passenger is expected to bang their knee when getting out of the vehicle. \:D

Car seat in forward facing mode was a bit better (can recline a bit more and move the seat back a bit more) - but the kid can still kick the front seat back (though she was good and not very kicky); thank god the seat backs are hard plastic and can, so it's easier to wipe and doesn't stain.

I'd imagine an e90/1 to be either equal or worse than that.

The e60 has a lot more leg room. We've put the same car seat (in forward facing mode only) and the front passenger seat can be moved back a bit more. Soon, we'll find out what it's like to put the seat in rear facing mode again since my son should be able to get into that soon (I hate carrying that tub in/out of the car!!!).

Not sure if the 335d has the same problems, but my 535i seems to only throw a CEL on in cold weather (bought mine last year in October @ 117k; threw a CEL in Nov.; complains of misfire and changed plugs; threw a CEL again in Mar.; changed all 6 injectors, replaced fuel sending unit [housing was cracked / had a small gas puddle on the driveway and smell of gas] and plugs again; but all covered under CPO)

So now pretty much everything is new minus the turbos (previous owner had HPFP replaced under warranty as well) - lol. This should last me a few more years. :P Though was told that the high-pressure injectors are pretty much only good for 80k and don't last as long as the injectors that are used on the NA motors.

Now CEL is on a 3rd time just last week @134k; haven't brought it in yet, but it's still running strong.

Maybe a NA motor w/ the 530 is more reliable?

If you do find a 5-series; find one with a rear heated seat. Wifey will thank you when she's sitting w/ the kid in the back. \:D
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#7992007 - 12/04/14 12:41 AM Re: tell me about diesel BMWs [Re: hyper-s2k]
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My 335d never threw any CEL.
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