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      02-26-2019, 07:35 AM   #23
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My 08E90 M3 is lowered slightly on H&R regular springs. Yes, it’s not a deep snow car or a car for unplowed roads, but it has gotten me everywhere I need to go. The front plastic/felt undertray and side wings cause trouble on stock cars. When yours are sufficiently broken, buy the flat aluminum plate replacement that deansbimmer sells. Turner sells a more complicated and expensive version.

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      02-26-2019, 12:04 PM   #24
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Will check out deansbimmers, but shifting to a used A4 for winter...
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I showed my 5yo daughter pictures of the Honda Accord, Infiniti Q50, and an e90 M3 and lo and behold, she said she liked the //M the best.

I couldn't have been more proud. I guess its time to start looking for a clean, well-maintained e90.
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      02-28-2019, 09:33 AM   #26
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I showed my 5yo daughter pictures of the Honda Accord, Infiniti Q50, and an e90 M3 and lo and behold, she said she liked the //M the best.

I couldn't have been more proud. I guess its time to start looking for a clean, well-maintained e90.
That's adorable! I have a 5 year old daughter as well and she loves riding in the m3. I used to worry whether the noise would bother her but she loves it. Part of me wants to get another e9x m3 and put it in a bubble until she gets older so she can experience driving these as well!
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I DD my e90 m3 and my commute is also very short, about 10 mins.

This is my second E90 M3 that I have DD'd, total of 5+ years between the two, and I have zero regrets aside from the occasional asking myself how much I spend on gas lol
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I DD my e90 m3 and my commute is also very short, about 10 mins.

This is my second E90 M3 that I have DD'd, total of 5+ years between the two, and I have zero regrets aside from the occasional asking myself how much I spend on gas lol
Yep...fill up, drive to work, look at the gauge. Empty.

Me and the attendant are basically best friends.
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      02-28-2019, 11:55 AM   #29
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That's adorable! I have a 5 year old daughter as well and she loves riding in the m3. I used to worry whether the noise would bother her but she loves it. Part of me wants to get another e9x m3 and put it in a bubble until she gets older so she can experience driving these as well!
My kids already get really excited when they get to ride in my car (just a 330xi). My 5yo actually said "I want you to get another car like you have, just get a different color." I'm no race car driver by any stretch of the imagination, but I would love to get them into my car hobby and take them to a performance driving school when they get older. I already plan to have them help me build a classic mustang, starting in 5 years or so.

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I DD my e90 m3 and my commute is also very short, about 10 mins.

This is my second E90 M3 that I have DD'd, total of 5+ years between the two, and I have zero regrets aside from the occasional asking myself how much I spend on gas lol
I'm pretty much set on doing this. I'm not in any rush, so I can take the time to find something perfect. I'd love a space grey e90 like yours, or Interlagos Blue.
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      02-28-2019, 12:34 PM   #30
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2.75 mile commute one way. I every-other-day daily it rain or shine. Rod bearings are replaced with BE, so not too worried about it not getting fully up to temp as I don't mash on it during the work week
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The fact that you commute is only 7 minutes is a good reason not to DD it. Your engine will not reach a safe operating temp in order for you to rev it. If you can't rev it, its pointless to drive it!
My commute is 4 miles and my car is warmed up within 1 mile away from my house. But it never drops below 50 degrees here
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Even if I had a short commute that I had to drive (as opposed to walking or biking or public transportation), I would still buy a fun car and not worry that the short commute does not let the engine get hot enough to burn off condensation or contaminants in the oil. I would try to drive the car at least once a week on a longer drive and maybe change the oil more frequently.

I see no point in driving a beater or economy car for most of my driving so the car I like most can sit in a garage. I don't worry that much about trying to preserve the car I like. Instead, I want to use it. That is why I bought it.
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Even if I had a short commute that I had to drive (as opposed to walking or biking or public transportation), I would still buy a fun car and not worry that the short commute does not let the engine get hot enough to burn off condensation or contaminants in the oil. I would try to drive the car at least once a week on a longer drive and maybe change the oil more frequently.

I see no point in driving a beater or economy car for most of my driving so the car I like most can sit in a garage. I don't worry that much about trying to preserve the car I like. Instead, I want to use it. That is why I bought it.
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My commute is 4 miles and my car is warmed up within 1 mile away from my house. But it never drops below 50 degrees here
With 10w60?
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My commute is 4 miles and my car is warmed up within 1 mile away from my house. But it never drops below 50 degrees here
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no chance... unless he's redlining it in first the entire mile.
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I can't believe this is even a question.

OP, it is a car. Change the bearings, enjoy:
1) the short commute,
2) the long weekend drives,
3) life
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I can't believe this is even a question.

OP, it is a car. Change the bearings, enjoy:
1) the short commute,
2) the long weekend drives,
3) life
I'm sold. I'll get an e90 m3. I have to fight the impatient side of me and take my time to find a good match. I saw a nice one on the classified forums here that even comes with a Carmax warranty for another 3 years, but I don't really want another black car. I'd like something like Alpine White, Interlagos Blue, or Space Grey. I guess I could get it wrapped, but I'd rather not.

So if you guys see anything that meets the following requirements, let me know.

1) DCT
2) Less than 80k miles or so. I'm flexible on this, but would rather not have 100k+ miles.
3) White/Blue/Space Grey exterior
4) Black or Fox Red interior
5) Less than $30k
6) Good maintenance history

Nice to have but not required.
1) Recent TA replacement
2) CIC iDrive
3) Rod bearings

I check here, autotrader, cars.com, ebay, and some local metro craiglists daily.
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      03-01-2019, 05:48 PM   #39
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I can't believe this is even a question.

OP, it is a car. Change the bearings, enjoy:
1) the short commute,
2) the long weekend drives,
3) life
I'm sold. I'll get an e90 m3. I have to fight the impatient side of me and take my time to find a good match. I saw a nice one on the classified forums here that even comes with a Carmax warranty for another 3 years, but I don't really want another black car. I'd like something like Alpine White, Interlagos Blue, or Space Grey. I guess I could get it wrapped, but I'd rather not.

So if you guys see anything that meets the following requirements, let me know.

1) DCT
2) Less than 80k miles or so. I'm flexible on this, but would rather not have 100k+ miles.
3) White/Blue/Space Grey exterior
4) Black or Fox Red interior
5) Less than $30k
6) Good maintenance history

Nice to have but not required.
1) Recent TA replacement
2) CIC iDrive
3) Rod bearings

I check here, autotrader, cars.com, ebay, and some local metro craiglists daily.
You won't be disappointed. Get a PPI regardless. odds are there are some things minor that come up that you can you negotiate price.
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I think a 7 min commute would frustrate me too much with this car. You can't rev past 5k so what's the point.

If you're going to get one, look at Carmax for warranty option.
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I dd my M3. Life is too short to not drive a car when it is still relevant.
Salt and snow don't worry me, I just try to get the car washed quite often.
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Any thoughts on how Silverstone II looks in person? From the pictures, I like the contrast between the paint and the black trim, and I like how it shifts to a light blue in certain light.

Seems like a lot of the cars I see are Jerez Black. How easy is it to see the blue tint in that color?
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Any thoughts on how Silverstone II looks in person? From the pictures, I like the contrast between the paint and the black trim, and I like how it shifts to a light blue in certain light.

Seems like a lot of the cars I see are Jerez Black. How easy is it to see the blue tint in that color?
Silverstone is great color. A friend has an e90 in that color (w red interior at that). I prefer it on e92 but it's a great color. I also have a friend with a Jerez e90; nice color but tough to maintain imo. IB would be nice and different so would MR (the color I have now). Next to my friend's Silverstone, my MR looks exotic for sure. lol
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As the car ages and accumulates mileage from use, black leather interiors are easiest to keep looking good. Light colors are hardest. Red is not great. They can look good if lightly used.
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