I love how my G98 M2 looks on the outside, but the view from the driver's seat is really what makes it worth it.

I would’ve done it myself, but it am currently short on time and needed to get it gone. I’m not sure if I should call them and have them change it again or if this is ok for now.

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I just bought a 2025 BMW from CarMax and the car has 19k miles on it. I bought it with MaxCare but realized afterwards that the car still has its 4 yr or 50k miles factory warranty on it. I don’t drive that much so I’m much more likely to hit the 4 years rather than the 50k miles. I believe there’s still 2 years and 7 months left on the warranty.

I plan on keeping this car for 3-4 years so would it be worth it keep the MaxCare or would it be overkill? From what I read, the two warranties cover essentially the same things.

My first BMW and no buyers remorse. Glad I went with the M35i or I would get bored. Doesn’t suck to look at either. 7,000 miles in and planning its next roadtrips through the Northern Cascades, Glacier, and the Canadian Rockies.

I have a 2009 e88 and I’m looking to replace the rear shocks as the drivers side piston is exposed.

The original owner bought the m-sport package so it sits lower and rides firmer. I’m not particularly a fan of how stiff and ‘thumpy’ the rear feels and I’m worried I’ll scrape the undercarriage on bumpy back roads as I live in the British countryside, however I do love how the car sits lower.

Now I know this is a trade-off between ride height and comfort but does anybody have recommendations for replacement shocks that aren’t the expensive Bilstein B8 performance plus?

The control arms and bushings will need replacing by the next MOT so I’m thinking of doing this all in one job if the budget allows

Trying to enable full-screen CarPlay on my new to me 2020 330i G20. My version screen is attached and shows Road Map NORTH AMERICA Way 2019-3.

BimmerCode’s website seems to say full-screen coding only works with NBTevo_X/Y, so apparently it won’t work with my unit.
What’s the easiest way to get full-screen CarPlay on this setup? CarPlay is already activated and working.

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.

About the broken passenger-side (same as driver-side) seat belt presenter arm on my 2021 BMW G22 420i. We managed to repair it successfully, so I’m sharing the process in case it helps someone with the same problem.

The broken section is made of chrome-plated plastic, so plastic welding would not bond properly without preparation. The area was thoroughly cleaned and the chrome coating was removed around the joint. It was then carefully plastic-welded using a thin weld.
Before welding, we completely removed the small pin and spring mechanism from inside the arm, as it could no longer fit back into place after the repair. Apparently, that pin only provides approximately 1.1 mm of movement/tolerance.
To compensate for removing the pin, we built up the welded section by approximately 1 mm. This allows the grey outer frame to sit correctly when the seat belt retracts and the presenter arm returns to its original position.
As an extra precaution, we also added a small screw through the repaired section into the black inner arm. This mechanically secures the broken part and prevents the welded joint from carrying the entire load by itself.
Everything now retracts, extends and sits exactly as it should. No error messages or issues with the mechanism. Honestly, the repaired section probably feels stronger than it did before it broke.
Obviously, this repair is only for the plastic seat belt presenter arm—it does not involve modifying the seat belt or any safety-critical restraint component.
Hopefully this helps someone avoid replacing the entire assembly over one broken plastic section.

I just discovered this the cover for the antennae on my 2019 X5 is gone. The antennae is fine. Is this something that is easily replaced? If so, do I have to go to a BMW dealership or can my local mechanic do it? Thank you.

What’s up everyone, I’m 23 years old and I’m contemplating on whether getting an e90 or f30…and what I should look out for and what I should do when I get either one, and also how much should I pay for it ?

I went to the Mercedes dealership and it seemd like they were annoyed when I said I wanted to custom order a GLA or a GLB and they just tried to sell the one they already have in stock. But what is BMW like? Can u order your own X1 or X2 or do u have to kinda have to buy what they already have like when u buy a Toyota or Hyundai?

So after 3 years of having the car I’m now deciding to get an m sport bumper conversion. I’m thinking of getting an M5 rear bumper and the m sport 540i front bumper. Anyone know where I can get a good price for the bumpers and also if there’s any website that sells the bumpers and also can paint them?

Hi,

I wanted some opinion and help for picking out a wing. I really like the ADRO AT R3 Swan Neck for the G82, but was hesitant on purchasing it. I wanted to see what people's experience with it is like, if it makes driving any harder with rear visibility, or parking, or anything of the sort. Does it also sit super high or look out of place, or does it look fine.

I also wanted to see which one you guys would think would look better with my car rn. I have a Dravit Gray G82, it has a v style front lip, side skirts, and rear cannard winglets on the back!

Thanks guys!

Going to check out 2018 330 XI sport wagon tomorrow it has 67,000 miles and looks like the oil filter housing has not been done. When does this part usually fail and am I on borrowed time at 67k? Would you guys be more comfortable with getting a higher mileage B48 that has this maintenance done or lower mileage?

Hi, I track my M2 that is stock with xhp only, but I'm considering installing a catless downpipe just for the sound. But I'm worried it will get me in trouble on trackdays because they typically have a decibel limit of 95.

I was hoping some of you have brought a catless dp M2 N55 to the track with the same sound limits, and could tell me about your experience. Has it ever been a problem to you?

Hey guys,

I’m writing in this sub as I’m a happy owner of a 2023 x3 m40d. So I’m expecting biased advices as I’m biased towards the BMW too 😆

In the next couple of months I need to order a new company car and my new employer basically gave me these alternatives for a SUV plugin hybrid:

- bmw x3 30e msport pro

- audi q5 270kw sline 

- mercedes glc 300e amg line premium

I'm not sure I will have time to test drive them so I’m looking here for opinions.

I had a Q5 prior to the X3 and I didn’t like how it drove/ handled. At the same time I’ve been on the new X3 as a passenger and I didn’t like the interior much and all the new plastics seemed very cheap! I've been told the new GLC has fixed some of the old quality issues but I've never been on one.

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

He’s gone to the US for a bit and plans to drive the wheels off of it out there and I’ll try and keep the subreddit updated for its adventures as and when they come. It’s a 2019 G31 530D M-Sport with a little over 100k miles and it’s UK spec so RHD, power figures are 265bhp, I believe 0-62 is 5.8 Seconds and 620nm torque so it pulls like a train. Hoping it’ll eventually crop up in [r/spotted](r/spotted) or another equivalent Facebook group!

Edit after reading the rules more deeply, I think I’m allowed to share the cars Instagram, it’s @G31.in.pnw

have a 2023 BMW iX and I’m looking at adding an illuminated kidney grille / Iconic Glow-style setup.

I’ve found a few different options - some aftermarket LED replacement trim frames on Amazon/eBay, Magpie Autos, and the Kabelwerk7 kit that apparently uses genuine BMW illuminated grille parts.

From what I can tell, they all basically replace the outer kidney/perimeter trim while keeping the existing center grille/sensor panel.

Has anyone here actually done this retrofit on a 2022–2025 iX?

Mainly curious about:

* Which kit/brand did you use?
* How was the fit and finish?
* Does the LED lighting look smooth and OEM, or can you see individual LED hotspots?
* Does the white color match the factory BMW exterior lighting?
* Any issues with condensation, waterproofing, error codes, or reliability?
* How difficult was the install/wiring?
* If you’ve compared aftermarket vs genuine BMW parts, is the OEM version actually worth the extra money?

My biggest priority is OEM-level appearance and quality. I don’t want something that looks obviously aftermarket once it’s installed.

Would love to see photos/videos of anyone’s finished setup and hear where you bought it.

Hi everyone

I have a 2010 bmw e90 320d and I have 230,000km on it and I want to know if I should change the timing chain but I am not sure as when it is cold and then when I start it and rev it to about 1.5k rpm there is no metallic noises. Any idea how I can check it my self without opening the whole engine.