BMW and M Power Owners
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BBS RC's on now. 
They're going to be sprayed gold centres, not keen on black on black but the old wheels had borderline illegal tyres.
They're going to be sprayed gold centres, not keen on black on black but the old wheels had borderline illegal tyres.
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Man of Honour
Got told the i8 waiting list is pretty huge so I will be waiting a while to test drive one 
On the upside, got the i3 for 2 days instead of 1. Initial thoughts? Weird! I like the cool technology feel to it though and it is pretty funky and seems well built. The steering in motion is weighty and throughout the whole seat and wheel you can feel the road surface.
I don't like the lack of noise, it makes my ears pop and the re-gen braking gives me the feeling of slight nausea, it feels rubber band like when it activates and de-activates. Power is plenty, it picks up speed real quick and traction control even lit up a couple of times when accelerating from standstill.
I don't like the position of the transmission control stalk, it's awkward to press the start/stop and park buttons. I also don't like the door window controls, you need T-Rex hands to operate them comfortably (see pic below).
Boot space in the back seems fine, "frunk" space is luls though.
The rear doors have no windows that can go down and can only open if the front doors are open.
I like the upgraded HK audio in this one, sound is plenty detailed and loud and bluetooth streaming works brilliantly.
Gonna drive it some more but overall I'm impressed with the tech and the performance and toys but I would definitely need to make big adjustments to how I approach driving an EV on a daily basis I reckon. By the time I get one I am sure the tech will have matured too.
On the upside, got the i3 for 2 days instead of 1. Initial thoughts? Weird! I like the cool technology feel to it though and it is pretty funky and seems well built. The steering in motion is weighty and throughout the whole seat and wheel you can feel the road surface.
I don't like the lack of noise, it makes my ears pop and the re-gen braking gives me the feeling of slight nausea, it feels rubber band like when it activates and de-activates. Power is plenty, it picks up speed real quick and traction control even lit up a couple of times when accelerating from standstill.
I don't like the position of the transmission control stalk, it's awkward to press the start/stop and park buttons. I also don't like the door window controls, you need T-Rex hands to operate them comfortably (see pic below).
Boot space in the back seems fine, "frunk" space is luls though.
The rear doors have no windows that can go down and can only open if the front doors are open.
I like the upgraded HK audio in this one, sound is plenty detailed and loud and bluetooth streaming works brilliantly.
Gonna drive it some more but overall I'm impressed with the tech and the performance and toys but I would definitely need to make big adjustments to how I approach driving an EV on a daily basis I reckon. By the time I get one I am sure the tech will have matured too.
Caporegime
Stop start isn't working on mine and have no clue why. Means another trip to the garage which is always just a chew on!
Caporegime
Given NVP has an e60 M5, it's understandable he found the i8's performance a little meh by comparison...
Man of Honour
It's a weird combination of a lot going on yet at the same time there's a lot of minimalism too. the stylng is busy but there are very few buttons around the dash or knobs. The lack of centre dash console probably amplifies that more.
Been driving it more since my last post and I've gotten used to the regenerative braking system, now I think. You get into the swing of not using the brake pedal but simply allowing the regen to brake for you instead and I've found myself lifting off the throttle a while before a stop and the car gently cruises to a stop all by itself the perfect distance from the car in front or lights etc.
Loads of people looking and saying to the person next to them "oh that's that new electric i3", few people already chatted through the window etc. Immediate public opinion seems to very very positive.
I said earlier I thought the transmission stalk was in an awkward place, I think it still is but the more I've used it for forward/reverse manoeuvres the more I appreciate that it's up there right next to my right hand.
I think it's a perfect town car with some A road usage thrown in. It's easy to get in and out of, easily comfortable, warm hatch performance and the boot is reasonable. At least it's put some doubt aside that I had for small EVs and a plus point for when I do get a 2nd car that is purely electric.
Been driving it more since my last post and I've gotten used to the regenerative braking system, now I think. You get into the swing of not using the brake pedal but simply allowing the regen to brake for you instead and I've found myself lifting off the throttle a while before a stop and the car gently cruises to a stop all by itself the perfect distance from the car in front or lights etc.
Loads of people looking and saying to the person next to them "oh that's that new electric i3", few people already chatted through the window etc. Immediate public opinion seems to very very positive.
I said earlier I thought the transmission stalk was in an awkward place, I think it still is but the more I've used it for forward/reverse manoeuvres the more I appreciate that it's up there right next to my right hand.
I think it's a perfect town car with some A road usage thrown in. It's easy to get in and out of, easily comfortable, warm hatch performance and the boot is reasonable. At least it's put some doubt aside that I had for small EVs and a plus point for when I do get a 2nd car that is purely electric.
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![[TW]Fox](/data/man-of-honor/2009.png){kind=avatar}
Is it the regular business radio? You can't really 'update' it and about the only setting you can change is the clock into 24 hour IIRC.
Soldato
Bought a 325ti msport. Seems a lot of car for 2 grand and am averaging 32mpg so far which is a pleasant surprise.
Its due an oil service and needs front pads and I will do the discs at the same time.
Just picked up 2x 4 litre castrol edge 0w30 from Costco for £52. This is the correct oil for an M54 engine isn't it?
For oil filter I will just goto BMW as I'm sure it won't be much but for discs and pads are OEM equivalents available cheaply or should I just grab some pagid from ECP?
Its due an oil service and needs front pads and I will do the discs at the same time.
Just picked up 2x 4 litre castrol edge 0w30 from Costco for £52. This is the correct oil for an M54 engine isn't it?
For oil filter I will just goto BMW as I'm sure it won't be much but for discs and pads are OEM equivalents available cheaply or should I just grab some pagid from ECP?
You can skip through your music using these buttons .. just need to keep your finger pressed on either forwards / backwards
Got told the i8 waiting list is pretty huge so I will be waiting a while to test drive one
Really, I have friends that have got them for a day and weekend within a few days of asking? I drove one last week, impressive in many ways, less so in others but quick.
Soldato
Had the first guy around to look at my 335i convertible (09), it's up for £14999 which seems pretty reasonable, he offered me £13500 which I turned down.
I've been offered £13K in PX from a dealer so I thought that offer was a bit too low
I've been offered £13K in PX from a dealer so I thought that offer was a bit too low
Soldato
[TW]Fox;27897486 said:Oh no you didn't, you bought a 325Ti Sport
Many apologies but I'm sure you know what I meant you pedantic ****
Had the first guy around to look at my 335i convertible (09), it's up for £14999 which seems pretty reasonable, he offered me £13500 which I turned down.
I've been offered £13K in PX from a dealer so I thought that offer was a bit too low
Link?
Soldato
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Man of Honour
Caporegime
The one you looked at a few weeks back (assuming I'm thinking of the right car / member...)
Soldato
Yes I found out why the seller was being an arse, his wife was forcing him to sell it for a diesel and he really didn't want to sell it
He ended up sticking an MOT on it which it passed with an advisory on front brake pads, it had 4 new matching decentish tyres on it, he had been topping it up with Castrol Edge, it's never missed a service and has no bodywork issues or faults.
Any help with my original questions anyone