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Had my 2020 m340i for a month and half and I need to finally register it. Need license plate ideas, only one I have is BABY M. She is stage 2 and pretty fast

Imo the panelgap in the front makes it look abit strange, they should have gone for an option without it. Still looks good tho.

1/50 CSL 3.0 and 1/300 M2 Turbo

BMW M3 - Silver Grey Metallic (A08)

Monterey, California, USA
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After almost 24 hours, across 1800 miles, with an average MPG of 22, and my pockets feeling a little lighter. I can say with certainty, that the reliability concerns which have become synonymous with the badge failed to hold merit.

Within my first year of ownership, I have added over 20k miles to the odometer. It has seen snow peaks to sandy beaches, from pot holes to dirt roads, border crossing, and state lines, all of which it has done without a hitch. The M3 feels as if it balances the fine line between a perfect Grand Tourer, and wonderful canyon carver.

That doesn’t mean my experiences haven’t been without woe. There is a common saying which I was ignorant too; “expect to pay 10k” which has seemingly rang true.

Just bought this 330i M Sport after weeks of test driving cars and I couldn’t be happier with it.

I think it’s a perfect balance of comfort and handling. The engine is just punchy enough to be dangerous and the interior is clean and classy. I figured this might be the last model year before BMW injects even more screens into their interiors, so I had to jump on it. I can still see that 3 Series DNA in here. Love it.

I drove a bunch of other cars but the highlights were the Audi S3 and Lexus IS350. I also spent a couple days with an M235GC. That was fun, but weird for a BMW.

This 330i has every possible option in it down to the glass controls and metal switches. A really weird spec for a 330i, but I dig it - it feels like a mini flagship.

And yes, before you ask, of course I drove the M340/440. The B58 is an amazing engine. However with the price I got on this I couldn’t justify the $20k premium when this specific 330 checked every box I wanted.

I got this new for over 10% off MSRP with no add-ons or fees. I paid cash and am very happy with the outcome.

This is my first BMW after driving GTIs and Audis for 15 years.

Hi all, my vehicle is a 2022 X5 45e xDrive with 68,720 miles on the odometer, broken down into 42,434 on electric and just 26,286 on the combustion engine.

Been having the slip/studder of the transfer case accelerating and turning at low speeds, especially when the car isn’t warmed up.  This has been going on for quite some time, I’m guessing around 10,000 miles.  Around 4,000 miles ago I had the fluid replaced but that did not resolve the problem.

I’m aware of the class action and filed a complaint with the NHTSA last week to help boost the pending case and push towards a general resolution.

In the meantime, I have a quote from an independent and trusted shop to replace the TC with a remanufactured TC for about $3,300.  He told me that before I do that, I should contact the dealers and see what they’re willing to do.  Has anyone had luck getting BMW and/or a dealer to acknowledge the problem and step up to the plate to remedy?  Any advice?

Decided to pull the trigger on matching Cerium Gray mirror caps and wheels to match my grille. Maybe I’ll get a new photo spot too one of these days 🤣

BMW 420i Gran Coupé (2024) – European Road Trip

Distance covered: 4,135 km
Average consumption: 5.8 L/100 km | 48.71 UK mpg | 40.55 US mpg
Terrain: Motorways, national roads, and mountain passes

The BMW Championship golf tournament in STL is in my hometown this year, got to take a look & sit in the all-new X5. I will admit 2 things, outside it doesn’t look as bad as the pictures, interior is very BMW but also very futuristic, I’m not a huge fan but what do y’all think? This prototype model was tanzanite blue metallic with the Kona brown interior. 3100 miles on it, this model basically travels the country for shows like this.

I've never had any German car, always been a bit scared to dip into them. But this 94 530i V8 5 speed popped up locally and I had to have it. I've always adored the E34 from the sidelines but never found one that was V8 and manual until now. I'm a little bit bummed it's the baby engine, but also somewhat excited for the pure weirdness of it, at least in the US.

I drove it home with no clutch (bad master) and one tire that was old enough to drink, but it made it without any hiccups and I'm over the moon to finally play with one of these things. It needs a lot of time and love put into it, but even during the less than ideal drive home I was smiling ear to ear in it! Should be a fun endeavor nursing it back to health! I hope at least...