Mom car

Evansa22 · 05-04-2020, 07:57 PM

Added a new vehicle to sit next to the ZLE,
First BMW, always liked the m3's but have no experience with them. If any of you have past experience I'd love to here it.
42k miles and they gave me a 45k mile warranty. Primarily will be the wife's car, the look on all the sales guys faces when she said it was going to be her mom car was priceless

supersportss · 05-04-2020, 08:02 PM

Ive had two and never again, built well but to many glitches, the BMW mechanic told me my GT was a ticking time bomb, good luck.

TMD29 · 05-04-2020, 08:20 PM

I have a 17 competition and haven't had any issues at all, but I only have 20k miles on it. I would suggest checking the top mount inter-cooler fluid level once a month or each fuel fill because they have been known to leak internally. If modded, spun crank hubs are a real possibility too. Other than that the F80 is a great kiddo and grocery hauler. Enjoy!

Stevezx900 · 05-04-2020, 08:34 PM

Had an V10 M5. Great car but rod bearing issues and possible 30k replacement motor had me running back the Chevy!

TRZ06 · 05-04-2020, 08:47 PM

I came from an 16' M3. They are over rated and over priced. Mine was a disaster, if you search my thread history, you will see my many complaints.

In summary, the drivetrain is amazing, especially in DCT form, but the rest of the car sucks for anything over 7/10th driving. When hustling over 7/10th, the suspension has trouble keeping up (rebound), the stability control system is WAY over zealous and fights you, the brakes will vibrate from pad deposit build up, and it struggles with traction.

If you drive it under 7/10th, its a great daily, but IMO it is embarrassing for a //M badge at anything over that, the Ultimate Driving Machine, it is NOT!!

JamesNoBrakes · 05-04-2020, 09:52 PM

Yeah, I had some electronic glitches that were very worrying. They are smooth cars and you get a massive amount of torque. They don't make 400+hp at the crank, it's at the wheels, so it'll give the ZLE a run for it's money in a straight line for sure. There's a reason that many of these are let go around 20-40K, it's usually when a lot of service and tires are due, like brakes, rotors, transmission, filters, etc. At least with a 45K warranty you should be ok in the case of a significant issue.

JamesNoBrakes · 05-04-2020, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevezx900

Had an V10 M5. Great car but rod bearing issues and possible 30k replacement motor had me running back the Chevy!

I don't know if it's a great car, they were very high strung and the V10 required certain actions to "unlock" all of the power, etc. It's like everything is great when it's working right, but it's been made so complex and exotic that those conditions are hard to meet outside of when it came off the production line.

Evansa22 · 05-04-2020, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the replies guys, bummer to hear they can have issues. Hopefully any issues should be taken care of with only $100 deductible. Definitely no zl1, let alone zle, and noticed some handling inadequacies mentioned when we went on a little spirited drive. For the wife though, should work well like was said, she definitely doesnt drive like me haha

Joe Remi · 05-04-2020, 10:33 PM

I see you asked a Camaro forum about a Bimmer and got the expected response! Not a ZL1 and not expected to be driven like one, it should be fine for your wife.

The Manalishi · 05-04-2020, 10:48 PM

I have owned several BMW'S. Fine automobiles for the most part. The current generation M cars have been neutered. They are not as edgy or track capable as the previous cars. Only advice I can give that you should heed. If it starts having electrical issues get rid of it, fast. Once they start they do not stop, they just move around.

Evansa22 · 05-04-2020, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Manalishi

I have owned several BMW'S. Fine automobiles for the most part. The current generation M cars have been neutered. They are not as edgy or track capable as the previous cars. Only advice I can give that you should heed. If it starts having electrical issues get rid of it, fast. Once they start they do not stop, they just move around.

Right on, I appreciate the heads up and will keep and eye out.

Smokin19 · 05-05-2020, 07:25 AM

I can only give you second hand info, long story short. My neighbor had the exact same car, after so many trips to the dealer for reocuuring problems he traded it in. He cursed that car and vowed never to own another BMW.

Alponcho · 05-05-2020, 08:28 AM

I had an M3. The car had electrical gremlins and left me stranded several times. All covered under warranty, but quickly got sick of having to have the car towed out of my garage.

SirJangle · 05-05-2020, 08:33 AM

I've never owned one but came close. I almost bought an M2 Competition when shopping for my Camaro. I was down to those 2 out of like 7 different models from various manufacturers. My buddy (who's owned several BMW's) informed me that they're fun cars but be prepared to spend lots of money to keep them on the road. His opinion is that, for the money, they're the most unreliable cars on the road and that simple service visits can cost hundreds of dollars.

Great looking car, though! Good luck!

05-04-2020, 07:57 PM	#1
Evansa22 Drives: HBM ZLE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In the garage Posts: 809	Mom car Added a new vehicle to sit next to the ZLE, First BMW, always liked the m3's but have no experience with them. If any of you have past experience I'd love to here it. 42k miles and they gave me a 45k mile warranty. Primarily will be the wife's car, the look on all the sales guys faces when she said it was going to be her mom car was priceless Attached Images

05-04-2020, 08:47 PM	#5
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,020	I came from an 16' M3. They are over rated and over priced. Mine was a disaster, if you search my thread history, you will see my many complaints. In summary, the drivetrain is amazing, especially in DCT form, but the rest of the car sucks for anything over 7/10th driving. When hustling over 7/10th, the suspension has trouble keeping up (rebound), the stability control system is WAY over zealous and fights you, the brakes will vibrate from pad deposit build up, and it struggles with traction. If you drive it under 7/10th, its a great daily, but IMO it is embarrassing for a //M badge at anything over that, the Ultimate Driving Machine, it is NOT!! __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

05-04-2020, 09:52 PM	#6
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,313	Yeah, I had some electronic glitches that were very worrying. They are smooth cars and you get a massive amount of torque. They don't make 400+hp at the crank, it's at the wheels, so it'll give the ZLE a run for it's money in a straight line for sure. There's a reason that many of these are let go around 20-40K, it's usually when a lot of service and tires are due, like brakes, rotors, transmission, filters, etc. At least with a 45K warranty you should be ok in the case of a significant issue. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

05-05-2020, 07:25 AM	#12
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,584	I can only give you second hand info, long story short. My neighbor had the exact same car, after so many trips to the dealer for reocuuring problems he traded it in. He cursed that car and vowed never to own another BMW. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

05-04-2020, 08:02 PM	#2
supersportss Drives: 2019 SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Texas Posts: 259	Ive had two and never again, built well but to many glitches, the BMW mechanic told me my GT was a ticking time bomb, good luck.

05-04-2020, 08:20 PM	#3
TMD29 Drives: 19' ZL1, BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: OH Posts: 24	I have a 17 competition and haven't had any issues at all, but I only have 20k miles on it. I would suggest checking the top mount inter-cooler fluid level once a month or each fuel fill because they have been known to leak internally. If modded, spun crank hubs are a real possibility too. Other than that the F80 is a great kiddo and grocery hauler. Enjoy!

05-04-2020, 08:34 PM	#4
Stevezx900 Drives: Buick Grand National, BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suffolk County NY Posts: 175 View My Garage	Had an V10 M5. Great car but rod bearing issues and possible 30k replacement motor had me running back the Chevy!

05-04-2020, 10:18 PM	#8
Evansa22 Drives: HBM ZLE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In the garage Posts: 809	Thanks for the replies guys, bummer to hear they can have issues. Hopefully any issues should be taken care of with only $100 deductible. Definitely no zl1, let alone zle, and noticed some handling inadequacies mentioned when we went on a little spirited drive. For the wife though, should work well like was said, she definitely doesnt drive like me haha

05-04-2020, 10:33 PM	#9
Joe Remi Drives: '17 Impala V6 LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Novato CA. Posts: 323	I see you asked a Camaro forum about a Bimmer and got the expected response! Not a ZL1 and not expected to be driven like one, it should be fine for your wife.

05-04-2020, 10:48 PM	#10
The Manalishi Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Plano Posts: 139	I have owned several BMW'S. Fine automobiles for the most part. The current generation M cars have been neutered. They are not as edgy or track capable as the previous cars. Only advice I can give that you should heed. If it starts having electrical issues get rid of it, fast. Once they start they do not stop, they just move around.

05-05-2020, 08:28 AM	#13
Alponcho Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 98	I had an M3. The car had electrical gremlins and left me stranded several times. All covered under warranty, but quickly got sick of having to have the car towed out of my garage.

05-05-2020, 08:33 AM	#14
SirJangle Drives: 2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD Advance Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 480 View My Garage	I've never owned one but came close. I almost bought an M2 Competition when shopping for my Camaro. I was down to those 2 out of like 7 different models from various manufacturers. My buddy (who's owned several BMW's) informed me that they're fun cars but be prepared to spend lots of money to keep them on the road. His opinion is that, for the money, they're the most unreliable cars on the road and that simple service visits can cost hundreds of dollars. Great looking car, though! Good luck!

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