Question: Delayed engagement into Drive when cold
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condit…
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2025 BMW M3 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — NYC / diagnosis
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 12,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the b…
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bet…
TorqueEnthusiast74Community StarterAug 24, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveUpstate New York6 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
2025 BMW M3 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 15,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal p…
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 62,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bett…
CityTech76Community StarterAug 13, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveOrange County12 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — anyone else: First HPDE — what actually needs to be changed?
Doing my first beginner track day in an otherwise stock street car. I'm not trying to chase lap times. Beyond fresh fluid, pad thickness, tires and torque chec…
2025 BMW M3 — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspec…
2025 BMW M3 — rough idle disappears just above idle speed
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 10,500 miles. Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would…
2025 BMW M3 — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 11,000 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in perso…
2025 BMW M3 — what changed after 100k miles?
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 21,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting fo…
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — new model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, r…
DetailDriver2Community StarterAug 2, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveDenver / Front Range11 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — need advice: Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 78,000 miles. Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling cha…
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
CleanPilot15Community StarterJul 28, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveOrange County1 reply0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
2025 BMW M3 — would a large MSRP cut make you wait before buying?
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 17,500 miles. Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you consider…
2025 BMW M3 — are cars becoming too dependent on one screen or module?
More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated…
2025 BMW M3 — factory order status has not moved in weeks
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 22,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered…
2025 BMW M3 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak — trying to narrow this down
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
Used truck versus new compact pickup
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 118,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bet…
FlatSixDriver66Community StarterJul 19, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveSan Diego5 replies0 helpful