"jonny11quest" (jonny11quest)
06/19/2019 at 17:59 • Filed to: None
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"jonny11quest" (jonny11quest)
06/19/2019 at 17:59 • Filed to: None | 3
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I bought another N52! This time wrapped in a smaller, lighter, and prettier package!
The details: It’s a 2010 BMW 128i in Crimson Red with gray leather interior. This is nearly a no-option car. I think the only options not standard on US spec cars is the leather and black dash trim.
The good: It’s a naturally aspirated straight six rear-wheel drive coupe with a six-speed manual transmission painted in a color not on the grayscale. It’s also about as simple as a modern BMW can get with no options, which is perfect to me. It was a great price at least in my opinion at $7200, most likely because of...
The bad: 133,000 miles, at least a couple previous owners, and not much service history as I picked it up from a dealership (who seems to have no interest in providing history or second set of keys). Right rear wheel bearing is BAD. Bad like I could hear it womp-womping before we left the parking lot for the test drive bad. Valve cover gasket leaks pretty good. Decent dent on the back left fender. Tons of touched up paint chips on the bumper and hood. High-pitched feedback or something coming from speakers even with radio off. 1-touch window feature only works on driver’s side when going down. Rear-view mirror is all loosey-goosey due to a broken plastic piece in the ball-socket attachment. Blinkers don’t click off after making a turn meaning I have to flick the stalk after the turn (annoying, but I’ll just join the faithful and stop using them).
The why: I went to another HPDE in June in the 328i and really enjoyed it which had me wanting to tear into the car. Problem is I specifically bought the 3 series as a sporty DD that can still haul coworkers, family, kids, stuff, etc. So even though we were in the middle of buying and selling houses, I started car searching. This one popped up in my area, wife said absolutely not with us trying to close on a new house, so I bought it 3 days after closing. Woohoo!
E90M3
> jonny11quest
06/19/2019 at 19:25 |
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That almost looks like sensatec. Good purchase, makes me wish I could’ve found a decent manual 1 when I got my 3.
subexpression
> jonny11quest
06/19/2019 at 19:40 |
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Not long ago I poked around to see what I’d have to spend to buy a 1-series locally . I’m not picky on color, so it seemed like the hard part for me would have been finding one without iDrive . I definitely prefer the plain radio like yours has .
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jonny11quest
> E90M3
06/19/2019 at 20:02 |
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You know it could be. I though it said leather when I checked VIN but it's been a while. I'll have to double check! Thanks!
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E90M3
> jonny11quest
06/19/2019 at 20:03 |
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Just to have no options and have leather seems pretty rare. That said, I actually really like the Sensatec in my 3.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> jonny11quest
06/19/2019 at 20:20 |
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That’s going to be a great weekend warrior.
IF I could have a 1er to accompany my 328 is take that chance. Altho my hearts been wanting an e93 real bad lately.
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jonny11quest
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
06/19/2019 at 20:40 |
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Yeah I think it’s going to work out great for track days. Bonus that I know my way around the engine and I can buy fluids and filters in bulk now haha
PG; the scalpel wielder
> jonny11quest
06/19/2019 at 21:29 |
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Get a ZHP gear knob. (I forgot the part n umber). Makes a massive difference to the entire driving feel. Stock suspension isn’t great on these, especially at your mileage. Highly recommend ST XTA coilovers for ultimate bang for buck. Rear subframe bushings should also be upgraded once you remove the runflats. Then next would be m3 front control arms. Beemers are great because you can mix and match parts very easily. Enjoy!
superdave847
> jonny11quest
06/20/2019 at 08:08 |
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Sweet new ride. I agree these are great cars.
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jonny11quest
> PG; the scalpel wielder
06/20/2019 at 09:37 |
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Yeah I’ve done the ZHP knob, clutch stop, and clutch delay valve delete on the 328i and love the shift feel. All the same will be done to the 128i. Thanks for the suggestion on coilovers! For mods I’m thinking: 17x9 square setup with sticky summers, coilovers/m3 arms/camber plates, oil cooler, sport front bumper and run brake ducting, n54 intake manifold, afe headers/midpipes/muffler, rear seat delete... eventually rear subframe bushings, 3.73 gears, and LSD. Probably take me 5 years to get to all of that though.
Edit: Also, I love that blue! Wish I had that on my 3.
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Jordan
> jonny11quest
06/20/2019 at 15:42 |
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Your example must have not been treated well, if it feels tired at just 133k miles.