10-26-2023, 09:41 AM | #5392 |
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Was Jonesing for a bit more interior space after my last trip to the Smokies, I took my M240 in last Friday for its last "free" service. They had a M4 Competition convertible on the floor and it felt much more roomy. It is the only larger BMW convertible that would at least match the 0-60 of the M240 with its 503 HP. The M440 only have a 40 hp gain over the M240 and 5.7 0-60.
I qualified for the $1000 loyalty bonus and they knocked off another $4000 if I bought the floor model (it had ugly orange seats). They only offered me $38000 for my car and the cost of money meant it would cost me $24,000 in finance charges to upgrade to the M4. Nope. Plus the convertible top is essentially a hard top covered in fabric so there is absolutely NO trunk space in that car. Time to love my M240 just a little bit longer. |
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10-26-2023, 10:23 AM | #5393 | |
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I had an M440i car for a loaner once when my car was in for service. I was really impressed by the acceleration from a dig with the x drive (compared to my RWD 240). If did feel much slower than my M240i when I was zipping around at higher speeds.
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10-26-2023, 09:33 PM | #5394 |
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Every year at the same period (September), I get a message of low coolant at cold start up. Every time, I add exactly 2 cups.
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10-27-2023, 06:07 AM | #5395 |
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10-30-2023, 08:33 AM | #5396 |
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After trying many options, I really like Gyeon Q2 Tire. Satin finish, lasts a long time, doesn't seem to run unless you really go overboard.
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11-05-2023, 07:34 AM | #5398 |
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^^^^. lol, we also have a CR-V and I live driving it. Does everything that a daily needs to with options available to make it your own. Will it will me “ man “ points, nope but at age 58 it’s too late for me save yourself.
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11-06-2023, 08:34 AM | #5399 |
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We had some great driving weather in MN on Saturday. A used G87 M2 popped up at my dealer and I was able to take it for a test drive. It had been about 10 years since I drove a manual but it came back to me pretty quick. At first I wasn't too impressed with the power until I realized I needed to get the revs higher-- still used to my 8 speed auto from the M240i. The steering response is incredible and the cornering is solid. Dang that is a nice car. I highly recommend driving one if you get a chance.
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11-06-2023, 01:46 PM | #5401 | |
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I'm very curious what differences the LCI will have, and especially interested in what the competition model will be like.
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11-08-2023, 03:59 PM | #5403 |
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I recently (last week) got a really clean 2015 m235i with 36k from florida. Every factory option except heated seats which sucks in NY haha. This week i did the M style mirror caps, wrapped some stuff in carbon fiber on the interior and today did a bms intake. Loving the car so much so far!
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I think the M240 actually looks better - but overall, the G series and their all digital dash are complete unappealing.
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11-10-2023, 08:37 PM | #5405 |
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New catted downpipe
Today (well 2 days ago really) I installed a MAD catted downpipes on my 2017 M240. Already had MHD stage 1 so now running stage 2. I like a more conservative sound and this is just the perfect amount of roar. Power of course is noticeable especially in 5-7k rpm range. I am super pleased so far.
Was really wanting to save for one of the brands that run about 1k or around there but finally just said screw it and bought this one. Quality seems VERY good. Fitment was perfect. VS the VSRF this one has a more gradual taper down to mid pipe which I think might help with flow. Watched a couple of install videos a few times through. Install took 1 1/2 hrs being careful. Only had to jack passenger front of car up. Last edited by Jonny86; 11-10-2023 at 08:39 PM.. Reason: photo |
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11-15-2023, 01:39 PM | #5406 |
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I need to hook the laptop up to Fuzzy (228i) to track down an issue the wife experienced. She went to pull out the parking lot and the car shut off. The starter just spun when she tried to restart it. Some fine citizens pushed her out the way. She tried starting it after 10 minutes and it fired up without any issues. The trip meter was reset and clock needed to be set.
The ODB scanner reported no issues. I'm thinking it may be battery related. After sitting overnight, battery reported as 12.3-12.4v and 14.1v while running.
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After many, many test drives. I may be coming home with an STI?
Amazing to go form 'I don't like it' to 'This is it'. Car enthusiasm is a fickle mindset. If it does come home, then look out for my 228 in the classifieds.
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11-16-2023, 03:37 PM | #5408 | |
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1) Don't really track it beyond auto-x 2) Don't do extended donuts 3) Don't go heavy throttle at a low rpm (below 3500rpms) in a tall gear (4th and above). 4) Don't go much more than a Stage 1 tune. These motors don't handle extra power very well. EJ25 blocks are readily available to any dealer within a day or so delivery. That's telling about the reliability and demand for short block replacements. I owned a 2012 WRX for 3.5 years. Loved it, but that turbo EJ25 always made me nervous. All my WRX and STi friends are on their 2nd or 3rd motors now. They all wised up and got built short blocks which aren't really expensive.
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It's from Carmax and I intend on getting the extended warranty if I bring it home tonight.
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Did you end up bringing home the STI??
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Installed colour changing LED footwell lighting and beyond super impressed. Considering the F2x 1/2 Series has little to no ambient lighting, this has made a huge difference in improvement and has livened it up big time for those night time drives. 🪩🤩
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