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01-19-2013, 02:29 AM | #815 |
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I'm actually on the lookout for a cpo 335i or 335xi to replace my current 2006 e90 325i.
Should I even bother looking for a 2009-2011 n54 sedan or should I wait a little while and then get the f30 instead? Seems there's so much / potential problems with the n54. |
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01-19-2013, 08:08 AM | #816 | |
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01-19-2013, 09:21 AM | #817 | |
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I know it has a great engine but might come with headaches. Probably the same reason you got rid of it. I'll see what I find but they are all ranging in the 30k price range and with taxes... close to 36k. Unless I find one with decent low mileage under 30k then I'll consider it. Preferably with sport package, manual. |
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01-19-2013, 09:46 AM | #818 | |
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01-19-2013, 09:54 AM | #819 |
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01-19-2013, 04:24 PM | #821 |
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01-19-2013, 04:24 PM | #822 |
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Lies. The BMW 003 was the true king.
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01-19-2013, 05:26 PM | #823 |
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Here is my point of view and it's not because I still own a 335. The N54 engine is bulletproof compared to many other engines and by engine I exclude what I define as auxiliary components like turbos, wastegates etc. So to me engine are the internals, cylinders, valves, heads etc only. Weaknesses on the turbos, wastegates are really easy to fix. If that car was 400 lbs lighter, I'd keep it!
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01-19-2013, 06:50 PM | #824 | |
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As for the weight... easy! Delete rear seat, swap hood/trunk for CF, remove soundproofing (there's prob 100 lbs just of that) (but keep the interior, don't need to go all out), and strip and weld the rear doors. there's your 400 lbs.
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01-19-2013, 07:29 PM | #825 |
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Why is that? A little underpowered, no?
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01-19-2013, 07:36 PM | #826 | |
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01-19-2013, 08:32 PM | #827 |
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It is not always about power. The S14 was truly special when it came to life at higher revs and with the sweet E30 chassis that combo defines the roots of the M brand. Driven around town the S14 was a regular (if you want to call it regular) 4-banger however in the open road or track it was great!
Damn, I should have bought that mint E30 M3 last year... There have been so many great BMW engines that we can discuss this forever. Your, and Tony's, inline 6 is also a fantastic engine especially that raspy metallic sound. To Ken, did you consider a 135i and stripping the car for track purpose? It is a nice chassis, compact with a powerful engine. I find the 1 Series Coupe to be a modern day E30 but with many more modern day amenities. http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/1/1...y-EAS-7712594/ If you have cash lying around, get a 1M. |
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01-19-2013, 09:08 PM | #828 |
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goddammit, i just flashed my r56 to a convertible because my ECU files were too old.
fkng daten files. anyone have R56 datens of at least v46, preferably later? am downloading the torrent but will take forever. it now thinks it's a convertible with a faulty spoiler and the fuel gauge is broken. rofl. i hate computers.
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01-19-2013, 09:40 PM | #829 | |
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01-20-2013, 01:44 AM | #830 |
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fk me, it's fixed now (note the time).
and just as i finished flashing it back to it's "proper" state, the battery died. wooptie doo! that's some indiana jones timing right there. of course, i can't move the car anymore until i boost it, haha.
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01-20-2013, 09:22 AM | #831 | |
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01-20-2013, 11:20 AM | #832 |
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I used to get limp mode/misfires everytime I full throttled it last summer. Car was shaking and sounded like an sti with exhaust. Changed coils and plugs and still got it. So instead of doing carbon cleaning or changing injectors I did the seafoam treatment. Sucked 3/4 of it thru the engine bay. And 1/4 of it in gas tank. The limp mode/misfires disappeared immediately. I did nothing else to the car. Coincidence?
But I will still do a proper intake valve cleaning in the future.
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01-20-2013, 06:15 PM | #834 | |
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the only way is to find an engine that has problems which cost the least amount of cash to fix. then again you might have to deal with other issues even if you find a car with no engine issues... think bout subframe failures, brake system weakness, suspension links failing, weak differentials, etc.
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01-20-2013, 06:18 PM | #835 | |
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and why the heck would you even want to reflash your mini??! what do you mean the ECU files were too old ?
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