E91 Straight Six Bearding
Discussion
ATM said:
Oooof. What's the reliability like compared to the na engines? phil_cardiff said:
ATM said:
Oooof. What's the reliability like compared to the na engines? 
most things on the engine will have been replaced by now and at that mileage though. I really like that for sure. 
cerb4.5lee said:
phil_cardiff said:
ATM said:
Oooof. What's the reliability like compared to the na engines? most things on the engine will have been replaced by now and at that mileage though. I really like that for sure. ATM said:
cerb4.5lee said:
phil_cardiff said:
ATM said:
Oooof. What's the reliability like compared to the na engines? most things on the engine will have been replaced by now and at that mileage though. I really like that for sure. E91 2009 LCI 325d SE ex BMW management car with about £5k extra icluding Nav, Auto, 18" full heated leather but no sport seats---------------------------------------------------------------
Until Now
Fitted this today like for like replacement passenger Sport seat has base tillt and bolster width adjustment.(not sure if working)
Drivers seat may have to wait until new year.
Looks as if door cards and back seat are the same as existing so no need to change. Just need to work out how to swap map pocket from SE seat onto sport seat.
Until Now
Fitted this today like for like replacement passenger Sport seat has base tillt and bolster width adjustment.(not sure if working)
Drivers seat may have to wait until new year.
Looks as if door cards and back seat are the same as existing so no need to change. Just need to work out how to swap map pocket from SE seat onto sport seat.
Edited by twokcc on Friday 15th December 20:01
ATM said:
Lads
My mate has the big blue brakes on his m135i and needs new discs and pads. Any recommendations on where to buy new discs for these?
Ta
Are OEM Brembo? If so, whoever is cheapest for the right part number disc. Pads depends on whether he wants an upgrade or if the standards are good enough.My mate has the big blue brakes on his m135i and needs new discs and pads. Any recommendations on where to buy new discs for these?
Ta
crankshaft said:
On Autotrader there's a manual 330i SE saloon with 1 owner, FSH and 24k miles. It's a late N52.
Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
IMO yes. It's an SE and it's not like the engine is ruined at high mileages. That money would be better spent on refreshing suspension etc on another example. Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
Yeah that is far too much for an old 3 series. It won't be a collectable or greatly sought after down the line, not like an M3 or even an E36 328i. For that kind of money you are well into LCI models which are generally more desirable.
If you want a keeper and have 11k, how about a Z4 Coupe 3.0si?
If you want a keeper and have 11k, how about a Z4 Coupe 3.0si?
Mike335i said:
Yeah that is far too much for an old 3 series. It won't be a collectable or greatly sought after down the line, not like an M3 or even an E36 328i. For that kind of money you are well into LCI models which are generally more desirable.
If you want a keeper and have 11k, how about a Z4 Coupe 3.0si?
Yep, thinking about it, it's not a good idea. Although I don't really see why in years to come it'll be any less sought-after than an E36 328i when they are both 25+ years old.If you want a keeper and have 11k, how about a Z4 Coupe 3.0si?
Re Z4 - I like them, but I want a back seat. Also fancy a 130i.
crankshaft said:
On Autotrader there's a manual 330i SE saloon with 1 owner, FSH and 24k miles. It's a late N52.
Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
I think so, yes. I can see how a nice six pot E9X could be a keeper but if all of the perceived value is in the low mileage then you can't use it.Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
You could get a perfectly usable nice one for half the spend.
Can't see many E9X variants being appreciating assets.
ferrisbueller said:
I think so, yes. I can see how a nice six pot E9X could be a keeper but if all of the perceived value is in the low mileage then you can't use it.
You could get a perfectly usable nice one for half the spend.
Can't see many E9X variants being appreciating assets.
Yes, I think you would if you plan to use it much. You could get a perfectly usable nice one for half the spend.
Can't see many E9X variants being appreciating assets.
If you would only use it for less than average mileage it may be worth it though.
As for an E9* being an appreciating asset, I'd say a good one will but you'll need to keep it some time!
After all, 20 years ago who would have said an E36 would be an appreciating asset? But they are now!
ferrisbueller said:
ATM said:
Lads
My mate has the big blue brakes on his m135i and needs new discs and pads. Any recommendations on where to buy new discs for these?
Ta
Are OEM Brembo? If so, whoever is cheapest for the right part number disc. Pads depends on whether he wants an upgrade or if the standards are good enough.My mate has the big blue brakes on his m135i and needs new discs and pads. Any recommendations on where to buy new discs for these?
Ta
phil_cardiff said:
crankshaft said:
On Autotrader there's a manual 330i SE saloon with 1 owner, FSH and 24k miles. It's a late N52.
Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
IMO yes. It's an SE and it's not like the engine is ruined at high mileages. That money would be better spent on refreshing suspension etc on another example. Price? Eleven grand! I know that's an awful lot for a ten-year-old 3-series, but I've been slightly tempted to get it as a keeper. As they say, 'find another'...
Would I be mad?
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