1993 BMW 3 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 335i 2007+

Re: Interesting Myth [circlew]

Written by: roadburner on Aug 12, 2007 08:06 AM

Let's get real please. My tongue was only partially in cheek. I have never lost a "speed contest" by underestimating the driving ability of the typical US vehicle operator("driver" being to generous a term). At CCA drivers schools I've seen stock a E30 M3 nearly lap an E39 M5. I've also seen an E36 325i give a C5 Corvette fits. I once ran off and hid from a Subie WRX ... Read More...

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

Still...

Written by: plekto on Mar 04, 2007 11:08 PM

Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, BMW is gouging a TAD for that image? I mean, there's just no way a Porsche SUV is worth what they charge, either, yet they seem to have no problem jacking up the price because of that little logo on the hood. The current CTS is already better than the 525i, so something's just not right considering the price difference alone. ... Read More...

2007 3-Series

Re: div2 [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: div2 on Jan 01, 2007 09:08 AM

There is a misconception that it's a lack of maintenance that does in ATs, but really, the enemy is HEAT... Well, yes and no. Excessive heat breaks down the ATF and the lubricated/moving parts in the transmission suffer accordingly. If the transmission isn't running all that hot, a change of the fluid at 50K-60K intervals will be sufficient to keep it running ... Read More...

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

Slow?

Written by: plekto on Nov 28, 2006 04:39 PM

1987 Porsche 928 S4 5.5 1992 Porsche 968 5.9 2001 Porsche Boxster S 5.6 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 5.3 2004 Mazda RX-8 5.8 1982 Lamborghini Countach S 5.7 2000 Jaguar XKR 5.6 2006 Honda S2000 5.5 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 5.3 1970 Ferrari 330 GTS 6.9 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.8 1987 Buick Regal GNX 4.7(just to prove old doesn't mean slow) ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

330 xi rft tires & suspension advice

Written by: jfdiamond on Aug 28, 2006 07:06 PM

3 questions: (i) how receptive have others found the dealers being to switching the tires from bridgestones to conti's? (ii) if not receptive, what is the addt'l cost (and model number would be great too), and (iii) is there any other people out there with a 330xi with the SPORT PACKAGE?! i happen to live in NYC and use my beautiful car to escape the city most weekends. ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series 2005 and earlier

Used 1993 325i sedan

Written by: thel on Dec 18, 2002 06:10 PM

Its got an automatic (yuk) and about 110,000 miles. How reliable are older BMW's? If it was an Accord with this many miles I wouldn't worry, but I don't know much about BMW. Read More...

2006 BMW 3-series vs 2006 Lexus IS

Re: OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS [primetime79]

Written by: kominsky on May 31, 2006 00:48 PM

ummmm... did you bother looking at any of those posts? At a glance, looking over the last few pages, I'm seeing one or two related to new BMW's. I'm also seeing that the majority of posts are for M.Y. 1993-2002. And for every post raising a problem, there appear to be many responses. I doubt many people would argue with the fact that Lexus is a more reliable brand, but ... Read More...

Re: brightness [ivan_99]

Written by: brightness04 on Feb 21, 2006 02:49 PM

As I recall the NSX engine itself did not make the car competitive. It was the complete package and particularly the handling that caused the car to be rated high in comparison tests. Only the engine was brought up in this discussion because I was replying to a post about engine. The rest of the car is quite out of the scope of this forum. I know you meant JUST the engine…the ... Read More...

Re: brightness [brightness04]

Written by: ivan_99 on Feb 21, 2006 02:36 PM

Engines As I recall the NSX engine itself did not make the car competitive. It was the complete package and particularly the handling that caused the car to be rated high in comparison tests. If I remember correctly…it was usually slower on timed specs than the competition. I know you meant JUST the engine…the 1993, 270hp and 210 lb-ft (at high rpm) of torque does ... Read More...

Re: Biturbo BMW 3 series? [kdshapiro]

Written by: brightness04 on Feb 21, 2006 07:29 AM

That's because BMW tunes their engines incredibly well.. It's still a 3L engine that produces over 300 hp and doesn't have to be redlined at 9K to do it Let's see, Toyota accomplished that in 1993 (Supra Turbo, 320hp on 3L), Nissan in 1991 (300ZX, 300hp on 3L), and Mitsubishi in 1991 (3000GT, 300hp on 3L). If you meant the "incredibly well" tuned description for ... Read More...