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      03-23-2016, 05:04 PM   #3015
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Well look at that, not even a week later and my damn water pump shit the bed
Haha same thing happened to me, I swear it hears you...purchased a pump and thermostat and then a week later I was stranded on the highway
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      03-24-2016, 07:36 AM   #3016
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Picking her up on Friday afternoon.
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      03-24-2016, 05:29 PM   #3017
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Picking her up on Friday afternoon.
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Shshank, thanks for taking care of me man! Enjoy the wine cooler I got you
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      03-24-2016, 08:54 PM   #3018
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      03-24-2016, 10:30 PM   #3019
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got my airbag recall today
Is it official now? I thought it was ready yet because of the back order on air bags.

Gonna go in and get my diff and tranny fluids done free too ?
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      03-24-2016, 11:23 PM   #3020
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Got one too. Fun fact, I traded my car in and supposedly they can't even sell the car until this issue is resolved. Who knows when they will start to get parts.
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      03-25-2016, 07:38 AM   #3021
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Is it official now? I thought it was ready yet because of the back order on air bags.

Gonna go in and get my diff and tranny fluids done free too ?
BMW is just sending out letters to let owners know about what the actual problem is, etc. Once the parts all become available, another letter will come out.
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      03-25-2016, 08:34 AM   #3022
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BMW is just sending out letters to let owners know about what the actual problem is, etc. Once the parts all become available, another letter will come out.
Tell me more.
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      03-25-2016, 09:06 AM   #3023
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All typical e9x 3 series issues. That's when I jumped ship to a M3 lol.

Most of those are easy to fix if you have the patience of DIY. Did almost all of those on my e46 beater over the summer. Wasn't that bad.
Kinda late on the reply, but yeah. I *could* do the repairs but I don't think I want to spend that much time working on the car. I wonder how much I'd get on a trade in, $4-6K maybe? KBB says it's worth around $8K with no mechanical issues.

I don't know if I'm going to get into another BMW. It's a fun car, but repairs are a killer. Reliability wise, I really like the IS350, but they are pretty hard to find with the options and color I want. Any of you guys driven the WRX? I'm wondering if the ride is similar to the GTI, which I didn't like.
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      03-25-2016, 10:08 AM   #3024
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wrx rides hard stock. worse than my lowered 335i on 19 rubber band 30 series tires. I was just in my coworkers 2015 yesterday. Also quality and fit n finish is not as good as the BMWs. You will be giving up a lot of luxury. But go drive one and see what you think. I also smoke it in the e92 but he is basically stock.
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Thanks, sounds like I'm going to have to do some test driving.
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      03-25-2016, 11:02 AM   #3026
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Kinda late on the reply, but yeah. I *could* do the repairs but I don't think I want to spend that much time working on the car. I wonder how much I'd get on a trade in, $4-6K maybe? KBB says it's worth around $8K with no mechanical issues.

I don't know if I'm going to get into another BMW. It's a fun car, but repairs are a killer. Reliability wise, I really like the IS350, but they are pretty hard to find with the options and color I want. Any of you guys driven the WRX? I'm wondering if the ride is similar to the GTI, which I didn't like.
Coming from a 328, about reliablilty? Damn. Figured you guys had it best.

If we're talking new, the IS350 looks like a vacuum cleaner IMO. The WRX looks and feels like a fancy Corolla. I do enjoy the GTI, but I'll never go back to FWD and VW reliability/part tax is nothing to rave about.
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Bo, don't jack off a horse with your uncle ok?

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      03-25-2016, 12:34 PM   #3028
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+1 week. Don't have the time to go get it until next Friday.
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wrx rides hard stock. worse than my lowered 335i on 19 rubber band 30 series tires. I was just in my coworkers 2015 yesterday. Also quality and fit n finish is not as good as the BMWs. You will be giving up a lot of luxury. But go drive one and see what you think. I also smoke it in the e92 but he is basically stock.

are you RWD?

any AWD car will drive like shit when you drop it. An XI will ride worse than a RWD BMW after you drop it. Just the way AWD is.


I've owned a 05 STI 500awhp. It ripped shit apart, but I couldn't bare the creature comforts after riding in a ~700rwhp G35 that rode like stock. Alot of Subarus come through the shop here, the new 15/16's are light years better than what they were before. I would dare to say they even feel more comfortable than some more basic e9x cars.

If you're looking at "new" .. Audi S3.
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are you RWD?

any AWD car will drive like shit when you drop it. An XI will ride worse than a RWD BMW after you drop it. Just the way AWD is.


I've owned a 05 STI 500awhp. It ripped shit apart, but I couldn't bare the creature comforts after riding in a ~700rwhp G35 that rode like stock. Alot of Subarus come through the shop here, the new 15/16's are light years better than what they were before. I would dare to say they even feel more comfortable than some more basic e9x cars.

If you're looking at "new" .. Audi S3.
My e92 is rwd. The E90 is awd. Both drive better than his wrx. Co workers has a 2014 or 15 wrx not lowered and it's stock suspension is hard and I feel every shitty bump in the Lawrence roads. He complains about it too fwiw.

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are you RWD?

any AWD car will drive like shit when you drop it. An XI will ride worse than a RWD BMW after you drop it. Just the way AWD is.


I've owned a 05 STI 500awhp. It ripped shit apart, but I couldn't bare the creature comforts after riding in a ~700rwhp G35 that rode like stock. Alot of Subarus come through the shop here, the new 15/16's are light years better than what they were before. I would dare to say they even feel more comfortable than some more basic e9x cars.

If you're looking at "new" .. Audi S3.
You make me sad. Im putting in my kws this week.
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are you RWD?

any AWD car will drive like shit when you drop it. An XI will ride worse than a RWD BMW after you drop it. Just the way AWD is.


I've owned a 05 STI 500awhp. It ripped shit apart, but I couldn't bare the creature comforts after riding in a ~700rwhp G35 that rode like stock. Alot of Subarus come through the shop here, the new 15/16's are light years better than what they were before. I would dare to say they even feel more comfortable than some more basic e9x cars.

If you're looking at "new" .. Audi S3.
I do really like the S3 and Audis in general, but it's a bit out of my price range. I want to try to stay under $30K all in. Reliability would also be a killer I think.
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I do really like the S3 and Audis in general, but it's a bit out of my price range. I want to try to stay under $30K all in. Reliability would also be a killer I think.
audi and reliability do not compute. I would only own one with a warranty. Everyone I know who has one has had issues.
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audi and reliability do not compute. I would only own one with a warranty. Everyone I know who has one has had issues.
But a pita to work on apparently. At least thatd what I heard from my mechnic at Northeast autobahn.
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Anyone know a good indi near Lowell MA?

Got that damn cold startup stumbling and missfire cylinder 2 cel, possibly have to replace the injector. Same thing happened with cylinder 6 two yrs ago. Cant replace it myself due to arm injury.

Would like to also possibly get the thrust arms changed. Car is shaky 50-80 mph. Already put in new tires and roadforce balanced them, fixed a "bent" wheel too. This shakyness actually started after I got my tires mounted.

Anyone think this shakyness is due to brakes? I need to get those replaced too. Braking feels like when the rotos are warped.
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Anyone know a good indi near Lowell MA?

Got that damn cold startup stumbling and missfire cylinder 2 cel, possibly have to replace the injector. Same thing happened with cylinder 6 two yrs ago. Cant replace it myself due to arm injury.

Would like to also possibly get the thrust arms changed. Car is shaky 50-80 mph. Already put in new tires and roadforce balanced them, fixed a "bent" wheel too. This shakyness actually started after I got my tires mounted.

Anyone think this shakyness is due to brakes? I need to get those replaced too. Braking feels like when the rotos are warped.
Did you replace a bank of 3, or just one last time? Tuned? Mileage? Spark plugs?
Start with the rotors then work from there before working on the suspension.
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