2025 BMW M3 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — Tampa owner
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 17,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting.
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2025 BMW M3 — should I tell the dealer I am paying cash up front?
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 21,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean t…
50k-mile ownership check-in
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 78,000 miles. Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel e…
WrenchGarageCommunity StarterApr 1, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDrivePennsylvania10 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: High transmission temperature after several hard laps
After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works normally again. Looking for data points on cooli…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 1,200 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Try…
PistonRider44Community StarterMar 28, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveNorth Jersey14 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 118,000 miles. Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pant…
PixelTraveler15Community StarterMar 23, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveNew Jersey1 reply0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 — factory order status has not moved in weeks — anyone dealt with this recently?
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 18,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered…
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive — question: Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull befo…
2025 BMW M3 — factory order status has not moved in weeks — second opinion before I spend money
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 20,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered…
Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
NewCarGuy10Community StarterJan 24, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveDMV / Maryland15 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Portland owner question
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
Need advice: What is the one maintenance lesson you learned the expensive way?
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 8,200 miles. Everyone has that one job they postponed because the car still 'felt fine.' What maintenance item taught you…
HybridMechanicishCommunity StarterJan 15, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDrivePhoenix8 replies0 helpful
2025 BMW M3 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 20,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the man…
2025 BMW M3 — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 14,500 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. Wh…
Need advice: 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…
Question: Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather…
Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 78,000 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage w…
2025 BMW M3 — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interva…
2025 BMW M3 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Raleigh / update
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
2025 BMW M3 — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No slipping at full throttle. What would you inspe…