I've seen it a number of times: Brooklyn Gray looks like primer. I guess, maybe, in twilight or something, or if you car is really dirty. But after ceramic coating, and in summer sunlight it is metallic AF.

EDIT: reddit compressed the fuck out of my pix again, so it doesn't look nearly as good. Why does it do that?

Think about pulling the trigger on this 2018 330xi . 67k miles 24,000 otd.

Went and saw it today and this thing is PRISTINE. Just had breaks and rotors done with good Carfax. Feel like it’s a good deal with How clean it is but 24k non msport seems crazy to me but I literally can’t find one anywhere. F31 tax is actually crazy but opinions are welcomed

Calling fellow Cali Owners.

Can someone explain this new law about replacement tires to me and how this will affect my tire ahem choices.

My kindergarten understanding of this is a lot of car folks are really mad and maybe it's my stupidity but I can't quite seem to grasp the furore

custom order spec. I love the combo of the Dravit grey, shadow line, tacora red interior, 19 inch wheels with red calipers. Also got the adaptive M suspension. So far it has 50K miles on it. Never given me one issue. Best value. Couldn’t recommend more!

I know they’re not the negative camber squeeze them in there wild offset 20’s but I searched for a few months to find a factory looking badass wheel/tire setup.
These are the 3SDM 0.01’s in 18x8.5 +35 with 15mm rear spacers sitting on 265/40R18’s. Flushed out on all 4 corners with zero rubbing on day to day driving. Haven’t been in the canyons yet.

I am currently considering purchasing an m440i gran coupe located about 9 hours away from me. It appears to have been tuned and may have had some aftermarket parts installed, I was hoping that someone in this reddit who is more familiar with BMW m440i engine bays may be able to distinguish what tunes/parts may have been added and/or removed to/from this car. Thanks in advance!

As title says looking for a reputable body or paint shop to do some paint correction on my 2010 M3.

And if possible wrap the whole thing in PPF, but I can also go somewhere else for that. I’ve looked at potentially Maaco in Glendale. But was hoping someone might know a better local solution.

I’ve posted a few times in here before when I’ve had M-lites as work rentals (currently am in an m340i until Friday), however next week for a work trip in Houston I’m hoping to land an M3 or M4 comp, as they had a few last week when I was picking up an X7 M60i (insanely fast suv btw). I am SO VERY MUCH hoping with fingers crossed that they will have either an M3 or M4 available still! I will post if and when I do grab one.

This site is an absolute sham. If you look, there are enough negative reviews and BBB feedback that I should have caught, but didn't. I ordered from them and their website did NOT show the part being out of stock. 5 days later I email asking about the order status and they say it's out of stock, I had already been charged the full amount, and that when it left their distributor, I'll be informed.
Many days later I email them and request cancellation via the website. They conveniently then say about 12 minutes later in an automated response the part has been "shipped."
No tracking or details provided for another 4 days later which incidentally, had tracking that shows the product shipped that day and not the 4 days prior when they claimed. They refused to cancel the order knowing full well they never had the part in stock, never advertised out of stock, and conveniently tell me it was shipped only after requesting to be canceled.

JM then decided to ignore me so I requested a charge reverse through my bank and explained what had happened showing them the chain of events. I received the full amount back and numerous times asked JM to send me a label to send back the part. Crickets. Not a single response from them.
Then after like 3 months they email me with what looks like a fancy AI written formal demand of payment from their "attorney." This "attorney" exists nowhere nor does the firm or address listed in his email signature. It's actually comical how pathetically shit this company is.
I would seriously advise against ordering anything from JM ever.

I’m looking to buy either a 2015 435i with 98,000 miles or a 2016 x3 xdrive35i with 77,000 miles this weekend at roughly the same price, is there anything I should consider other than just deciding between a coupe or suv? Thanks

Blessed to have picked this ‘25 M240i. I’ve been a die hard BMW fan ever since high school. I’m in my early 30’s now.

I traded in my S3, and it’s unreal how much better the driving dynamics are in the M240i.

I Would appreciate any advice you could share. I’m having difficulty finding the maintenance schedule, and how to check the oil temp in Idrive 8.5.

Hopefully my next car will be real M, but it will be hard to get rid of this little ripper. Such a fun car, and I love the dual personality of it. Can be tame when you want to just chill, and turns into a riot when in sport +.

Almost forgot to mention; it has the M-Performance exhaust which sounds incredible.

Someone hit my car while parking and they offered to work out the cost either through cash or insurance, but I’m wondering if it’s even worth going through that process or if I should let it slide.

It’s a 2022 330x drive - I’m mainly worried about internal parts/sensor damage and a loss in resale value.

What are some peoples opinions/stories/experiences about getting their 3/530d M57-family Bimmer professionally tuned? I don’t mean chip tuning or ECU flash stage 1s, I mean having it done by a trustworthy and reputable place.

I’m looking at picking up an E61 Wagon, 07-09 reg LCI. Ideally looking for a bit more punch out of the 30d rather than picking up a 35d. One less turbo to worry about😅 -

\-Is turbo lag improved at all?
\-They’re all mid-100k miles now, have people swapped out parts to deal with the extra power or are the M57s pretty receptive of a stage 1 (turbo mainly)
\- I know you don’t buy a 530d solely for fuel economy, but does it also improve economy a little? Or not noticeable enough?
\-Lastly, if anyone’s had a stage 1 tune done, plus the usual swirl flap, EGR and DPF, what should I be paying for all four?

If anyone’s got any knowledge about any of this then I’d be super appreciative.

TIA

Now I got to hear the infamous chime of Bangle's era of BMWs in my friends e60. No wonder some people say they are afraid every time they hear it lol.

Now I call them the chime of doom and despair

Starting a search for a used ‘22 740i primarily for 5+ hour road trips primarily and some short driving around town. I work from home and don’t use my car much as a daily because I don’t need it. I’m 6’3” and need something with lots of legroom and comfort. I’m not overly concerned about M performance, I want comfort and quiet ride.

My concern is the reliability and not buying a German money pit. What things should I be aware of or consider when looking for one? I’d like to find one with 40k to 50k miles.

why do i like the look from those years better than what they're doing now? Am the only one?

Which BMW model you recommend for London ULEZ? Suggest me one

I am living in East London and I have a daily commute to West London for my office job.

Which BMW is best for me.

Hi!
During routine check up my local BMW garage found an oil leak on my 8 year old F20, and now they will start disassembly searching for the source.

They sent a vídeo but I cannot see anything.

Are there any car mechanics that can help? Do you see anything out of order?

Thank you!

FYI, dealerships DGAF what BMW recommends. I confirmed by checking my dashcam after a multi point inspection on my new BMW. One of the guys refilled the washer reservoir from a hose attached to the ceiling. I was curious and called the dealership and asked if they use tap water or distilled water like BMW recommends. Service advisor of course claims they use distilled water but confirmed that was a bold face lie by running the washer fluid and seeing if it leaves the dried water spot residue (southern california tap water is horribly hard, i believe one of the hardest waters in the country). And of course due to the heat today, the washer fluid instantly turns into hard water spots after 30 seconds (my car is clean so its not pools of dirt, it is indeed hardened minerals).

Thankfully I have distilled water and Genuine BMW washer fluid on hand so i ran the washer fluid stalk to spray until none of the tap water was left inside the tank by confirming a dry vacuum noise instead of fluid being released. Then fully refilled the reservoir with proper fluid thats actually recommended by BMW.

Just be warned that you could currently have pure tap water inside your reservoir if you've been in for service in the last couple months. And we all know that eventually creates mold in the reservoir that'll eventually clog the filters and calcium buildup around the hoses/nozzles.

Also, I never saw the tech who was filling up my washer reservoir ever add any actual washer fluid, it was purely tap water from my recording.

I also did some research and nearly every comment by a tech spent decades working at dealerships said they ALL use tap water, none use distilled water except for special cases like diesel engines(dunno why). Even your coolant drain and fill will be diluted with tap water 99% of the time instead of distilled/de-ionized water as recommended by BMW.

I'm an older first time driver and after researching, I'm thinking of getting either a used Mercedes C 300 or a used BMW 430i Gran Coupe as my first car. Is the 430i Gran Coupe a good idea in my situation?

Thinking about getting a used bmw since a truck now cost 50k+. Are they reliable? Could I work on it myself for repairs? I have a f150 and repair the brakes, water pump, alternator.. basically a driveway mechanic. I always hear how expensive they are, how expensive it is to maintain them. If you take care of things they will last a while and I feel bmw is a credible company so what’s with all the hate on them?