2005 BMW 3 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

335ix sports package.

Written by: rob34 on Aug 15, 2008 04:42 PM

The $1000 sports package. Does it change the suspension? Doesn't say anything on the BMW website, it just says sport steering wheel and sport seats when building the car online. If it does include a "sport" suspension, is it rough? Is it worth it? I would have it with the 17 in wheels and all season tires. I have a 2005 x3 with the sport suspension and I am a bit tired ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Service

Mechanic in Houston Needed

Written by: samina on Jul 31, 2008 10:25 AM

I need to get my 50,000 mile service done on my 2005 BMW 325i in Houston. I heard the dealer charges around $900. Is this true? Can anyone recommend a good private mechanic who can competently do this service maintenance for less than the dealer? Read More...

BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

Re: Tire not holding pressure [gbeckowski]

Written by: bobsap on Jul 01, 2008 11:21 AM

I have 4500 miles on my 2008 335xi coupe, with the Conti RFT tires...i keep 28psi in front & 30 in rear for a smoother ride...so far, so good, albeit as we all know, you feel the bumps, but at 75mph on a free-way, its smoother than my 2005 545... i have noticed a bit of air leakage, perhaps 1-2 pounds over a couple of week period...the BMW shop forman says its not unusual, ... Read More...

Re: bmw 2007 335i sports sedan [shipo]

Written by: bobsap on Jun 11, 2008 07:30 AM

I have a 335xi, with the Conti RFT tires and 3500 miles...although they are hard on potholes etc, on the road at 75mph, they are smoother than my prior 2005 545i GFT tires and I get 28mpg...to go to the GFT tires, get a spare & jack, does not seem worth the ride??? Read More...

Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [circlew]

Written by: mjbauer on May 05, 2008 08:16 AM

I did not let the Run Flats keep me form buying one, I picked up my new 335xi Friday and so far I am pleased with the tires, and love the car! . I am not getting the expected road noise, etc. In fact, the car is quieter than my 2005 Acura RL in similar road conditions. I did go far a ride in a 2006 325 and I noticed a lot of road noise in that, but the newer run flats in the 335 are ... Read More...

Re: What replacement tires do you recommend (non-RFT)? [emartinezdev]

Written by: dannys1 on Jun 09, 2008 07:19 AM

Urgent. Please reply. Would you buy the tire insurance if you had it to do all over again? I picked up my new 2008 BMW 328xi with the Brimstone runflat tires on Saturday. They put pressure on me to buy an $800 insurance policy for my RFT's my 39 month lease and I side stepped the sales pitch. They called me late Saturday and said if I wanted the run flat insurance I could ... Read More...

Re: URGENT. Insurance on Run Flat Tires [bmw33]

Written by: dannys1 on Jun 09, 2008 07:06 AM

Urgent. I picked up my new 2008 BMW 328xi with the Brimstone runflat tires on Saturday. They put pressure on me to buy an $800 insurance policy for my RFT's my 39 month lease and I side stepped the sales pitch. They called me late Saturday and said if I wanted the run flat insurance I could still get it today. I was shocked when I lost 2 GFT tires in the 1st month of my 2005 ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series 2005 and earlier

twoof - auf wiedersehen

Written by: vkwheels on Jan 30, 2003 09:22 AM

if you go through cars in 2 yrs (wow!) perhaps in 2005 you'll be buying bmw again. have fun in the g35. p.s. to Soverypoornow, that is one long commute! Read More...

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

looking for a new ride...

Written by: bfluegie on Apr 19, 2008 11:00 AM

I’m looking for a new (to me) ride. I don’t have to decide just now, but probably sometime in the next couple of months. I thought I’d post this here as well as on the “help me decide” forum because this seems to be a very active discussion. Some of the cars I am considering do fit this category, so it’s not too much of a stretch. What I am considering is a (probably) pre-owned ... Read More...

BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

X5 Leasing Craziness

Written by: nj_bmw_byer on Mar 26, 2008 09:21 AM

My lease for my X5 is about to expire. I called my dealer to start a new lease with the new 2008 X5. I explained to him I wanted the same options that I had with the last car, I was expecting the same or close to the same leasing price of my 2005 X5 (635.00), I was in for a shock. These are the prices he gave me. Is he trying to take advantage: X5 price 51,660.00 includes premium ... Read More...