2021 BMW X5 — new tires are much louder than the old set
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 86,500 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound…
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2021 BMW X5 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to…
2020 BMW M2 — water spots keep coming back after correction
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you…
2022 BMW X3 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — anyone dealt with this recently?
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
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…
2024 BMW i4 — conservative tune feels great — what should I log? — Las Vegas owner question
I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or tem…
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…
2022 BMW X3 M40i — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 BMW X3 M40i, about 62,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel econom…
Physical buttons are disappearing again — good or bad?
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 37,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What co…
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterNov 26, 20252021 BMW X5 xDrive40iSalt Lake City11 replies0 helpful
2015 BMW 335i — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2015 BMW 335i, about 139,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually w…
2022 BMW X3 — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
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…
2020 BMW M2 — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 79,000 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic.
BatteryScout447Community StarterNov 19, 20252020 BMW M2 CompetitionNorthern Virginia11 replies0 helpful
2020 BMW M2 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2020 BMW M2 Competition, about 33,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consis…
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…
Question: Car hesitates once, then drives normally
Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No store…
2024 BMW i4 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — New Jersey owner
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
2015 BMW 335i — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
2015 BMW 335i, about 152,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you…
2018 BMW 340i — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
2018 BMW 340i xDrive, about 49,500 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving…
2018 BMW 340i — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…