2024 BMW i4 — buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method I can actually…
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2022 BMW X3 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i — need advice: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project bc the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability…
2024 BMW i4 — eV has plenty of main battery but shows a 12V warning
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 42,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but a low-voltage warning appeared after the car sat overnight. I know the small battery…
2021 BMW X5 — rolling negative equity into another car
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 85,000 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference i…
2025 BMW M3 — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
2021 BMW X5 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 38,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes…
2021 BMW X5 — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 74,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manuf…
2025 BMW M3 — rolling negative equity into another car
2025 BMW M3 Competition, about 13,000 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference…
Engine swap packaging: offset versus driveline angle
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 1,200 miles. Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it sligh…
2020 BMW M2 — single clunk over small sharp bumps — Seattle owner
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 23,500 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it.
2015 BMW 335i — blower works on some speeds but not others
2015 BMW 335i, about 112,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing t…
Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project bc the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability…
2023 BMW M340i — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2023 BMW M340i xDrive, about 63,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What dra…
2024 BMW i4 — how are owners measuring real battery degradation?
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 39,000 miles. Displayed range moves too much with weather and recent driving to be a useful health metric by itself. What repeatabl…
2024 BMW i4 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 37,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2024 BMW i4 — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more before…
2021 BMW X5 — extended warranty on a used luxury car
I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles…
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…
OldSchoolBuilder95Community StarterMay 25, 20262025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveFlorida6 replies0 helpful
2015 BMW 335i — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…