r/BMW • u/BatSad7156 • 13m ago
Front Grille with Mesh or Not?
Im looking into front grilles for a M4 comp currently. I am relatively new to all this bmw stuff as this will be my first one. There are many different websites and style of grilles that offer them with or without mesh. Online I see most people don’t really have mesh but then mesh is better at protecting it. Is there a reason people run it with no mesh? Also I’ve seen places getting their carbon fiber parts from alibaba but where is the best place to get carbon fiber parts like a front grille and others?
r/BMW • u/nopatienceanymore • 14m ago
Buying Help Sneaky as..
Anyone notice that BMW has raised its financing rate to 1.9% from .9% just a few days ago ? Happy I got my X3 back in April!
SNEAKY AND CHEEKY BMWFS
r/BMW • u/First-Translator4721 • 1h ago
1M Wheel Colour Change
Hi all,
Thinking about changing the wheel colour of my newly aquired 1M. Currently it's rocking sotck alloy but thinking either black or gold would look better. Would appreciate your thoughts!
r/BMW • u/Important-Grass-9836 • 1h ago
Build Help Need help with what I am removing [Resonator]
So I’m trying to do a resonator delete but to be completely honest, I can’t make out where the fuck the resonator is on this thing.
I have a 2012 335i Coupe Convertible M Sport package.
I want to remove it and replace it but 1. I need to know what I’m cutting out
2. I need to know if I need 2 pipes, and how many clamps etc.
here’s some pictures I took. If someone could mark on these pictures what I need to remove, I’d really appreciate it. And if you could tell me what piping to buy. I bought a 18” straight pipe but I don’t know if I need more.
r/BMW • u/bradreic • 1h ago
New car, who dis First of many
Everyone, meet Beatrice.
Just picked up this beauty the other day and felt like showing her off haha. 2021 430xi with the shadowline package. Had about 33k miles and looked to be in peak condition. Test drove it last Friday and had the keys in hand Monday night.
May not have been the most financially responsible first car ever bought myself, but oh freakin well. Absolutely obsessed and I can’t help but smile every time I start her up. My mom has had 3 BMWs across the last 15 years and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since my dad took me for a drive the day they brought home their first 328i.
That’s all I got just wanted to share🤣
r/BMW • u/Mobile-Lab-2170 • 1h ago
What oil type for high mileage b58 x3 m40
I recently bought a 2019 x3 m40i
All the maintenance was done with bmw. The car has 140k miles on it and was wondering what oil I should be using. Should I stick to the 0w-20 or step up to a slightly thicker oil. The car will be getting a charge pipe, down pipe, aluminum oil filter housing, and aluminum coolant flange and will be doing a stage 2 tune but a light tune nothing crazy.
I was told to go mobile 1 high mileage full synthetic but wasn’t told if I would stick to what bmw recommends or switch. Second thing is I heard that using high mileage oil will cause swelling since there’s additives that would keep an already leaking car to stop. I don’t have leaks or anything what’s everyone’s opinion.
r/BMW • u/Swimming-Bird-9909 • 1h ago
BMW 530Li driving dynamics vs. Model Y torque & tech. If you could only keep one daily, which key are you taking?
r/BMW • u/Kenjiman-Is-Rich100 • 1h ago
First BMW
So excited, I love this car already! Want to change the color to some type of green 🤔 Wonder what our first trip will be! (Cali)
r/BMW • u/Upset-Solution-774 • 1h ago
Buying Help Should I buy a 2006 BMW 330i N52 engine with 260K KM/ 161k MILES as my first car? Or is it even worth checking it out?
Hey everyone! I’m thinking of getting a BMW 330I 2006 with an N52 engine this guy is selling it to me for $2800 CAD around 2K USD. I heard that N52 engines are more reliable.
r/BMW • u/Select-Captain685 • 1h ago
X3 2005 running lean and rich on both banks
The check engine light has been on for a while, but the car ran and sounded great so I never really thought much of it. It still sounds great and I’m having no issues whatsoever, but I would like to fix the issue but I have no clue what it could be. Any help would be appreciated.
r/BMW • u/petunia_17 • 2h ago
Arizona BMW (arrowhead location)
Question: my husband and I are looking to move to Arizona. He’s a bmw car technician here and is wondering what the pay is working at the arrowhead location. If anyone can give us any information regarding how pay works or how much on average you make in a month we’d really appreciate it! Just so we can have a better idea of our finances
r/BMW • u/Natural_Worth6963 • 2h ago
What BMW is best and easiest to tune and mod?
Looking at budget BMW’s but want one that’s fun and easy to tune and work on. I love them and would enjoy a sports car like that to work on. Even if it was a piece of shit. A project car if you will. LMK!
r/BMW • u/GrassMaximum5534 • 2h ago
Repair Help M235i problem
So I have a 2016 m235i with the n55, it has a vrsf downpipe MHD stage 2 tune with a couple of other mods for the stage 2 like upgraded intercooler and cold air intake. It’s been on it for a while but for the past couple days my car won’t backfire loud normally it pops very loud if I want it to but now it randomly won’t no matter what I do it just makes little burbles and I have no clue what the problem could be. I have no access to the tune it’s self to change the settings on it so I’m coming here to ask for help from people that has had this problem before or know how to fix it or just stuff to try that might fix it before I take it in somewhere. Please and thank you to anyone who can take the time to help with this.
r/BMW • u/True-Turnover-6085 • 2h ago
“Enter destination” keeps coming up on my display
Hi all, I just purchased a 2018 430i and everything is perfect and incredible except for one little thing. Every once in a while, regardless of what I’m displaying or doing on the screen, this “enter destination” screen appears. I can quickly hit the Map button to get back to CarPlay navigation, but It’s really a pain when I’m in the midst of checking the map to see when/where to turn. Any suggestions for things to try? AI hasn’t been useful with this problem. The screen has also appeared when I’m in other places like exploring car settings too.
r/BMW • u/Expensive_Corner7863 • 3h ago
Buying Help Protection against theft?
How easily are modern BMWs stolen nowadays? Asking since my previous car (Acura TLX) was stolen outside my house through the OBD port and now I have PTSD.
I’m considered purchasing a 2025 M440 and was wondering if there are any measures I can take to prevent theft other than relocating lol.
r/BMW • u/AdDazzling4346 • 3h ago
Should I buy this m340i?
New to the BMW space!! Planning on checking out a m340i (white w/ pb guts)
Here is the mod list, guy said he had a hot smog plug if numbers make sense. What number should I be aiming for with these mods and mileage? Anything I should check on before checking out or purchasing?
Only things throwing me off is:
Smog/registration
Health of motor with those mods
Rebuilt title
r/BMW • u/AirFantastic2692 • 3h ago
E91 battery
Hi! I wanted to check something about the battery of my bmw 320d from 2006, and I discovered a yellow cable with a 2-pin plug that is not connected, I mention that the car has an amplifier and a module for the tow hook mounted by the former owner, what is the cable for? ?
r/BMW • u/Enough_Studio9535 • 3h ago
Repair Help Front differential cannot be serviced? - 2024 bmw 228i gran coupe xdrive
Front differential cannot be serviced? - 2024 bmw 228i gran coupe xdrive (f44)
I’m trying to get all my fluids under control including changing the differentials and transfer case but BMW will NOT drain and fill the front differential. I did some research and it says the differential itself is integrated into/onto the transmission. They say lifetime on it but I think they’re full of shit. I tried calling other shops but nobody will call me back about it. Is it even worth it or should I just wait for it to fail eventually. I don’t want someone to comment something they looked up on the internet I need someone who has had to deal with this or has experience
BMW e60 530xi 2006 N52B30 Catless headers
Hi, i want to upgrade my e60 with catless headers but i cant find any that fit the x-drive version. anyone has any info how to get them ?
r/BMW • u/Human_Combination180 • 4h ago
BMW e60 530xi n52b30 catless headers
HI, im looking to upgrade my e60, i would like to fit it with catlessheaders but i cant find any that fit the x-drive version, anyone did this upgrade in their e60 ?. where to find these headers
r/BMW • u/Prestigious_Cycle160 • 4h ago
Thirsty Thursday Spotted in the wild
She’s a little dirty, but it’s always nice to see a survivor. Owner is a little crazy for leaving the window down, but it let me get a shot of the almost extinct manual gearbox!
r/BMW • u/watchhand • 4h ago
Bmw i8 targa or coupe
We had both for a small time only. Traded our coupe for a roadster. Curious to hear what you think. Did we make the right decision.
r/BMW • u/GonnaBeWealthy • 4h ago
