Bye bye to my IS
07-01-07, 03:55 PM
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Cool, have fun with it. Also stop by now and then and let us know if you suffer any of the dreaded problems with the 335 series.......the fuel pump fiasco and oil temp problem. I think they have solved the oil temp problem, but still hearing nasty things about the fuel pump.
07-01-07, 04:07 PM
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Cool, have fun with it. Also stop by now and then and let us know if you suffer any of the dreaded problems with the 335 series.......the fuel pump fiasco and oil temp problem. I think they have solved the oil temp problem, but still hearing nasty things about the fuel pump.
07-01-07, 05:50 PM
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Good luck on the "free" maintenance after it expires in 4 years. You're going to need the $$$.
Unless you trade it in before it expires, of course.
Unless you trade it in before it expires, of course.
07-01-07, 08:57 PM
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BMW Parts aren't really more expensive than Lexus parts. The accessories though, are much, much less.
07-01-07, 09:21 PM
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After nearly 10 months, I decided to trade in my IS for something more fun to drive... I truly enjoyed the vehicle but after ~9700 miles, a new coupe has found its way to my garage. I still have the 01 GS430 in the family and I will try to visit the forum as much as possible. Be safe guys. 
I still have the Tanabe exhaust, Fujita intake & Eibach spring available if anyone want to pick them up from me. They have been installed on my car for about 4 months w/approximately 4K miles. PM me if you are interested.
I still have the Tanabe exhaust, Fujita intake & Eibach spring available if anyone want to pick them up from me. They have been installed on my car for about 4 months w/approximately 4K miles. PM me if you are interested.
07-01-07, 10:16 PM
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The 335i has an edge in twisties and it's a bit more fun to drive and I have heard that BMW has fixed the oil temp issue w/all production after March 31st. I will probably wont keep it longer than my lease term so I am not worry about it.
Also, all PMs have been answered.
07-01-07, 11:29 PM
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E55 vs 335i? Hmm... As of right now, it's NO comparison. The E55 is a beast from a dig & a roll, however, Im planninng to mod up the 335i with ProCede to get up to 80rwhp once the break-in period is over.
The 335i has an edge in twisties and it's a bit more fun to drive and I have heard that BMW has fixed the oil temp issue w/all production after March 31st. I will probably wont keep it longer than my lease term so I am not worry about it.
Also, all PMs have been answered.
The 335i has an edge in twisties and it's a bit more fun to drive and I have heard that BMW has fixed the oil temp issue w/all production after March 31st. I will probably wont keep it longer than my lease term so I am not worry about it.
Also, all PMs have been answered.
you never answered my pm about exhaust and springs
07-02-07, 04:19 AM
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More bad information. If you are worried about maintenance cost after 4 years/50,000 miles, you can pay for the extended maintenance program ANY TIME before it runs out. It is currently about $1,100. Which if you think about it, is quite cheap. You can extend it to 7 years/100,000 miles.
BMW Parts aren't really more expensive than Lexus parts. The accessories though, are much, much less.
BMW Parts aren't really more expensive than Lexus parts. The accessories though, are much, much less.
It's not "bad information". That's fact. The boss and his wife both drive BMW's. A 2005 X5 4.4i and a 2007 650i. Both have been in and out of the show numerous times for a variety of issues that shouldn't be happening. Lexus doesn't need the free maintenace program for obvious reasons.
IMO, BMW HAS to have the free maintenace program. Otherwise, people wouldn't be tolerating the numerous electronic issues that have plauged the brand for decades. It's unfortunate. That's why I was chased away from the brand. Along with the lack of a spare tire, oil dipstick and water temperature gauge.
07-02-07, 06:54 AM
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It's not "bad information". That's fact. The boss and his wife both drive BMW's. A 2005 X5 4.4i and a 2007 650i. Both have been in and out of the show numerous times for a variety of issues that shouldn't be happening. Lexus doesn't need the free maintenace program for obvious reasons.
IMO, BMW HAS to have the free maintenace program. Otherwise, people wouldn't be tolerating the numerous electronic issues that have plauged the brand for decades.