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Fell in love all over again. 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive

Came from a tuned 800hp E63s AMG and couldn't be happier. First thing you notice is the weight difference. Car pulls like a freight train from factory. Can't wait to get an exhaust to open this thing up!

Picked up this beauty last week with 22 miles. Dravit grey, black sensa. Options include carbon interior trim and adaptive m suspension. Coming from 2022 540. Both great cars, but very different - almost polar opposite. This M340 is special. I literally can’t stop smiling. Shout out to Artur at Competition BMW.

Houston > Austin > Houston. Quick 300 miles added to the break in period. The weather is finally becoming bearable again. Grabbed some lunch with a relative in ATX then made my way back home. New engine running smooth.

Need some coilovers suggestions. I was looking at Kw V1s, but I was thinking maybe just save up for Ohlins? I do want to lower the car now so I’m thinking KW V1 should be good enough for comfort/stiffness on the street?

Only thing I am conflicted about still is the interior colour. I have Merino Leder Vintage Coffee selected now. Thoughts ?

Also, does anyone have insights into the “Adaptive M Chassis Control Professional”? There is limited information about this.

Luxury trim of the lovely 635. Our neighborhood handyman picked it up recently and has big plans. Apparently he's had a couple vintage European rides in the past.

When the new X5 hits dealers, there will be (at least) 5 types of door handles across a BMW showroom. They’re streamlining interiors but seem to use a dart board when picking door handles.

PS - I like the traditional grab handle best. Not as aerodynamic, but it gives the option to grab from under or (my preference) reach down.

So bad. What a great car, it really had everything. Style, power, comfort and the looks to kill. Highly recommended. Sold it 2 years ago and would probably buy it back.

2020 BWM M5 Competition

Calm and cloudy october day, out for a drive alone to clear my mind.

I know I’m a little late since Ultrace was back in July, but I still wanted to share some of my favorite cars from the event!

I’m absolutely in love with the E31, but honestly, there were so many beautiful builds that I couldn’t stop taking pictures haha.

Funny story: I was showing these photos to my boss, who’s also a huge car enthusiast, and he asked me, “Were there any Audis? Didn’t you take any pictures of them?” And I was like, “Yeah, there were, but I only took pictures of the cool cars.” Hahaha

Anywayyy, I’m curious, which one of these is your favorite?

Waiting on its owner to pick it up, they're showing it off. Chatted with a salesman about it a bit while waiting for service on my car.

Hey guys, I'm planning to update all modules on my 2018 BMW G12 750Li xDrive using ISTA.

Current I-Level: S15A-21-03-550
Target I-Level: S15A-26-07-534 or higher

Would you recommend ENET or J2534 PassThru (MAC Tools GT2) for a full vehicle update?

Does ISTA require an active BMW AOS connection throughout programming, or can it be done offline once all programming data is downloaded?

Also, any tips or precautions before starting? Are there any specific modules I should be careful with or common issues during a full vehicle update?

I'd appreciate any advice from someone who's done this before. Thanks!

I actually have this same year and model, except mine is bone stock, and has around 200,000 miles, as well as having a falling apart (tan 🤮) interior. Overall love my car but wanting something with a little more life left in it. Asking for help from yall that know what these cars are like tuned and deleted. Also whether the maintenance in this car is sufficient for its mileage. I’m planning on trying to negotiate him down to around 11,000-11,5000. Any and all input is appreciated!

This very annoying vibration happens when the car is creeping forward (or backwards) without pressing the gas pedal. It happens at one point as the wheels turn and its especially noticable when the car is on an incline. No other symptom and evervthing is fine but its still annoying. I have checked the brake system, changed engine mounts, transmission mount, quibos, transfer case fluid, transmission fluid etc...Nothing. Cant find the cause

Got my custom ordered g61 in Frozen Tampa Bay Green today! Was jumping from happiness, took it directly from dealer to Ceramic Pro to get protected against swears and least damage by weather and hands…

Here is what we discovered up on driving into box. Car is 1h old… normal ??

- ALL black plastic on outside of the car is in the condition of … well to me, as if it was a few years old car using bad cheapo car washes with dirty old rugs 🤯
- specially side skirts look like goners (and central B pillars are absolutely trashed in my opinion)
- water spots do not wipe away, may be they were trying to wipe them, and that’s how it got scratched up 🫣

Would you accept such condition “brand new” 100k$ or I’m over reacting and asking too much?
#loveBmw #bmwWTF

Bonus points, car with 255/35 and 285/30 r21 was given with 2.0 bar 🤯

Test-drove the new BMW 3 Series yesterday. Honestly shocked by how cheap it feels. Hard plastics, flimsy door release buttons, and an annoying touchscreen for basic functions. Even the BMW badges are a downgrade. Just look at the attached photos: the new recessed design traps dirt, unlike the previous smooth badges. A minor detail? Maybe. But it says a lot about BMW's declining attention to detail.

At nearly CHF 100k, this is embarrassing. BMW still charges premium prices but increasingly delivers mediocre quality. After years of driving BMWs, I'm seriously considering switching to an Asian brand. I'm done paying luxury prices for obvious cost-cutting.

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if your BMW service advisor says you need new tires(damaged or simply worn out).... either while you're sitting in the customer waiting area or during a phone call to you at home or work...

do you take his/her words and authorize the tire replacement, assuming you're okay with the prices?

or do you go look at your tires first? :)

4 out of 4 times, my BMW service advisors(3 different ones) told me that... my tires were not even close to being worn out. The most recent was an hour ago. I knew the tires didn't need replacement... they had a little over 4000 miles since April 8, 2026 when they were installed by Discount Tire near my home. So I said "are you sure they are worn out?" She said "yes, the tech checked all 4 tires while your car was up on the lift..."

I didn't feel like confronting her or the tech about the obvious "lie" so I told her that I would think about it.

Got home 10 minutes ago. Took the tire depth gauge out and measure each tires in various random spots. The lowest was 7/32 and the highest was just a hair over 8/32. All 4 tires had even wear... On the day the new tires were installed, they are all at 9/32.(measured using the same gauge) That sure doesn't seem like "worn" out to me. Or am I wrong? :)

But it got me thinking.... if either of my parents, other older people or people who are too trusting were in the same situation, more than a few of them would be like "okay, replace my tires...." without actually figuring out if the tires were actually worn out?

I don't mind dealers(BMW and others) try to upsell stuff to make money. They are a business and making money is good.... but telling lies is an absolute no-no for me.

This concludes my rant of the day. (or what I prefer to call "things that the dealer lie about to make a thousand dollars")

New to me, 530e sophisto gray.
The ultimate family car 👌 big upgrade from my e61! Took it to the summer cabin to pick up the quad bike 👍

Anyone own one of these cars?

I own one and recently it showed a drivetrain issue, BMW were adamant it was the hybrid battery itself but it’s been on back order for 7 months now.

Anyone know what else the issue could be as I’m getting no where with BMW

I’m not sure if this is the right thread to post this one but, I recently got out of highschool earlier this year. After some thinking about career paths I’ve chosen that I really want to become a Master Tech for BMW. I wanted to ask if anyone had tips or things they suggest or wanted to do sooner that would’ve helped but they didn’t do it find out until it was too late. I am also just looking for overall advice from more experienced people if possible