theworkerbee Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hmm true, I just don't want to make a mistake, as I am the sole earner, have a daughter, another on the way and mortgage etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3NXN Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Day to day running isn't far different from a 330, it's the maintenance that is costly. Everything comes with M tax and costs about 3 times more. If you buy a s**tter then it'll cost you a fortune from the off. If you don't keep it maintained it'll cost you, if you do it'll cost you lol. Read the buying guide on cutters. Good history of servicing is paramount with them. There's a lot of dogs out there so choose carefully. But other than that, go for it Edited November 21, 2014 by M3NXN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hmm true, I just don't want to make a mistake, as I am the sole earner, have a daughter, another on the way and mortgage etc. In that case I woudn't buy one personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ahh okay, thanks guys. I have always wanted one, one day hopefully Do need more power though, lol as lovely as the 330 is, its missing that raw bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruesta Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Cheers Have a look on this sitehttp://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/ It will give you all the details of your car e.c.t Bluetooth will be as an option shown if you have it I checked mine with this link - came back with a few mistakes... For example, the site said my car was Titansilber Metallic and had a sunroof. Its Topaz Blue and doesn't. There is another site like this which is more accurate but I can't remember what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hey guys, Been tinkering with the idea of getting my car to autolock above XX mph, anyone near Watford who could help me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Strange one guys, had the rear arches done under warranty and since I have had it back there seems to be a creak from the rear of the car, on both sides. I will ring Spire BMW back on Monday, however, any ideas as to what it can be. I call it a creak, but it is a very difficult noise to describe, and is more prominent over bumps, especially when cold, but that may be a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Could be the subframe has ripped from the chassis - mine creaked when it went - cost £500 to get it welded up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Sh!t I hope not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Welcome to The Forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Do need more power though, lol as lovely as the 330 is, its missing that raw bite spend the extra £6k an M3 would cost you on a supercharger and keep the same running costs and reliability you have now, then when you've had enough strip it off back to stock and flog the charger to make some cash back Rebel and Chimp Choker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Haha as epic as your car is/is going to be, I don't think i'd have the patience Cannockwolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 The creak/knock is still here. Im going to ring BMW bodyshop today to see if they would look t it as they did ome rust/panel work recently and the noise wasnt there before that. Its strange, its noisy at speeds of 30mph+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hey guys, I know there has been alot of discussion on this, but I have 10250 miles until the next oil service, I have full BMW Service history, and the oil was dangerously low. Lower than the min mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Here is a video link for the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Between 14-21 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Rear arch after having some warranty work done: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 nice one mate did you sort your sqeaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Ok, thanks, I will do. Anybody recommend anyone in the Hertfordshire area? TBH.....Good Luck!!!! I'm struggling myself! There is "Finishline" in Stevenage, who are recommended, but wanted £2k to cut out my rusty rear arches, weld in new metal and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I went to BMW, they found a trim in the boot that was split and they think that was vibrating and making the noise. It seemed to get better but now I can hear it again, so I think I will start removing things to see if I can find it...very irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Nice progress on this mate, really nice tidy coupe. Love the Stomworks kit against those M stitched gaitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks Got a bit more planned, namely, alloy pedals, carbon skinned interior and seriously considering getting it supercharged... lloyd_330 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkerbee Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Did a motorway run, always pleased with how well it does on the motorway compared to urban driving, but the salt spreading did her no favours: And now the salt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
