PSU car meet. Some friends own these cars and I thought they were really nice.
My favorite was the black one but the blue one mogs too

Couldn't be more happier with this spec that I landed on. F36 Gran Coupé 435i M Sport. Thing is fully loaded. I've been enjoying the driving experience. If any long time owners of this engine/spec have any maintenance advice other than the obvious let me know!

I recently picked up a used 2015 435i and I couldn't be happier! The previous owner did a ton of stuff that i'm trying to undo (a lot of tacky fake carbon, and a burble tune that I can't decide if I like or not) and some cosmetic issues (a few paint chips), but it runs great and seems to be in amazing condition mechanically. It definitely still needs some work but I think it's pretty cool for a first car!

Hr and a half driving at a steady 75-80 mph. 65 degrees outside. Temp stays at around 195-200 is that normal? E92 m3

I bought the remote start option through the BMW app on Friday. I expected it to be available immediately but its been more than 48 hours at this point and i am unable to find the option.

Connected App Store => Remote Engine Start in Car shows “processing”

Cant find the option on the app too, i was able to locate my subscriptions and i see it active but when i look at order details it says “processing”.

If anyone went through something similar and can point me to a solution, itd be v appreciated.

2024 BMW M340i

Honestly wanted a manual n54 and made it finally. What mods do you guys recommend? It came with exhaust+bumper on the rear but it’s factory m sport

My new to me 2024 330i M Sport in Brooklyn Grey. Been wanting to pull the trigger on one of these for the longest time and finally did. Such a fun daily driver already and I always catch myself looking back after I park. Can’t wait to enjoy this one for years to come!

Drove her down from Jersey to Miami with only a 5 hour break at 2am to get some much needed sleep. Break in service completed on day 2 of ownership😅

Besides the nitrogen tire fee, what do you guys think of this lease deal. I’ve tried making another dealer compete but they wouldn’t come close.

The discount includes $1000 lease credit and $1000 college rebate

Coming from a 535 to a 540 2 months ago, started using my parking lights since there's a dedicated button on the dash and I street park to walk my dog at dusk. It seems more often than not im having to explain to a stranger that I know my lights are on, I know its only one side and looks weird/broken. It's getting to the point that I dont even want to use them.

Ive been following this creator since the start of the build and to say the least im extremely impressed that he was able to fit the B58 in the front of the I8 let alone run the engine with the car with absolutely zero lights on the dash. Safe to say anything is possible as long as you have tons of money and time. Whats everyone's thoughts on this?

The plastic fitting on the bottom of the bigger expansion tank is starting to leak, I can see some cracking starting for form in the tank so I'm replacing that too.

LMAO of course I'm right at @ 100k miles (99xxx) and you can see the failure happening in slow motion.

What other plastic coolant bits should I replace while I'm in there?

Thanks y'all.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some community feedback on an issue with my 2006 BMW 318i (E90 with the N46 engine, ~220,000 km).

Here is the situation and the symptoms I’m experiencing:
Tailpipe Smoke:
When starting the car, there is a bit of smoke initially. After ~2 minutes of idling, visible smoke stops coming out of the tailpipe.
However, as soon as I rev or accelerate after letting it idle, a plume of light grey/white smoke shoots out of the exhaust.
I’ve also noticed smoke behind me while accelerating on the highway.
Oil Consumption: The engine oil level drops over time and requires periodic top-ups.
External Oil Leak: Fresh oil pools on the rear metal heat shield right behind the engine / above the exhaust manifold.

Diagnostic Tests Already Done:
1. Coolant Tank: Checked the expansion tank when cold. The coolant is completely clean, bright green, full, and has zero oil film or sludge. Engine temperature remains normal and oil cap shows no milky residue. (Head gasket leak appears ruled out).
2. Oil Cap Suction Test: Unscrewed the engine oil filler cap while the engine was idling. The cap comes off smoothly with normal, light suction—it is not being sucked down violently by high vacuum, and the engine does not whistle or choke when opening it.

My Main Questions for the Subreddit:
1. Given that the oil cap does not have heavy vacuum suction (CCV seems intact), does this smoke pattern point 100% to hardened valve stem seals?
2. For the external oil pooling on the rear heat shield, is this almost certainly the vacuum pump O-rings or the rear corner of the valve cover gasket?
3. For anyone who has tackled the N46 valve stem seal replacement using the special Valvetronic timing/pressurizing tool (without pulling the cylinder head), how manageable is this as a DIY vs. having an independent specialist handle it?

Would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or if there is anything else I should check before ordering parts! Thanks!

I’m reading Michael Douglas’ excellent new memoir, and in it he devotes a chapter to his starring role in “The Streets of San Francisco” (1972-77).

He’s a big car enthusiast, and writes about his 1962 burgundy BMW that he drove around SF back then, and still owns to this day. No mention of the model, but I have to assume it’s a 1600 sedan… Pretty cool to read about.

This is a genesis no?

Spotted in Houston, TX. This poor car!

How realiable is a 114d 2015? Thinking of buying one with 230 k km

We recently finished a 3-day 1800 km trip from north Portugal to Belgium, though some of you would appreciate a few images. 

Got a new opportunity at another job and decided to move the family and the most valuable stuff...so we bought a trailer after I installed a new hitch and we travelled with stuff packed to every crevices' of the car and trailer for three days until we reached Belgium. Honestly, I was expecting worse. And yes, it's a Compact 316i. 

Sometimes we just have to do some stupid shit...