bmw

  1. Jan

    Comparing carbon emissions of a diesel car to an electric vehicle charged from the Eskom grid

    Electric cars are worse for the environment than diesel in South Africa Electric vehicles are said to be environmentally friendly alternatives to petrol and diesel-powered cars, but this is not the case in South Africa. South Africa relies heavily on coal-fired power plants, which release...
  2. HAL 9000

    BMW removes touchscreen from a bunch of models due to chip shortage

    Popular BMWs like the 3 Series, X5, X7 and more will lose their touchscreens - Autoblog https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/05/bmws-losing-touchscreen-functionality/
  3. Jan

    Why new and secondhand car prices in South Africa are shooting through the roof

    Car prices in South Africa going through the roof Have you been on AutoTrader lately? If not, you may be surprised to find that South Africa’s already stratospheric car prices are even higher. This phenomenon isn’t exclusive to South Africa, though. Across the world, car prices have soared due...
  4. J

    BMW 2016 X1

    Hi MYbb Team, I have a BMW X1 2016... it doesnt have navigation in the menu. Is there any way to purchase the BMW navigation system/GPS installed through BMW? Any idea on cost behind this? I enquired but they've tended to take their time. Worried I'll lose the motorplan if i go the non-bmw...
  5. C

    BMW 116i 2011 3 Door Advice

    I'm looking to buy a new car and I managed to find a 2011 BMW 116i 3 DR Manual for R139k with only 85000km's on the clock. IT's from SMG (An approved BMW dealer) and is really in immaculate condition. However, I'm hesitant to even touch a second hand BMW and rather go for a used Ford Focus or...
  6. B

    To buy or not to buy: BMW 320i F30

    Hey folks Looking for some advice from the forum to help guide me on a purchase. I'm looking at buying a 2013, F30 320i (100 000/km) or 2012 320D (137 000/km) off of friends. Looking around I've seen a variety of sources making note of timing chain problems being an issue with earlier F30...
  7. M

    BMW SA signs new charge point deal with GridCars

    https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bmw-sa-signs-new-charge-point-deal-with-gridcars-2020-09-29
  8. J

    BMW kills off the i8

    BMW kills off the i8 BMW has announced that it will halt the production of its i8 hybrid electric vehicle in April 2020. "When production of the BMW i8 Coupé and the BMW i8 Roadster ceases, the plug-in hybrid sports cars will have long secured their place among the company's milestones," BMW said.
  9. J

    BMW unveils i4 electric car

    BMW unveils i4 electric car Once the go-to brand for upwardly mobile sedan buyers with a need for speed, BMW AG is facing pressure from Tesla Inc. and its Model 3. The German brand’s answer to the electric threat is a sleek battery-powered car called the i4. The i4 will slot in next to the...
  10. G

    Vehicle repair in Centurion or Midrand

    Hi wise people! Any of you that can suggest places where I can have an old car repaired in Centurion or Midrand? It is a 1994 BMW... just drum brakes to be fixed up that I know of. Looking for a place that's good value for money? The usual - quality work for a decent price.
  11. B

    Good BMW mechanic in Pretoria?

    Does anyone have recommendations for a good mechanic in or around Pretoria that knows their way around BMWs? This has been posted on here before but quite a while back
  12. J

    South Africans couldn't buy new BMWs due to IT problems

    South Africans couldn't buy new BMWs due to IT problems BMW South Africa has confirmed that certain customers were unable to purchase new vehicles due to a "technical glitch" in its invoicing system. This issue was brought to our attention by a MyBroadband reader who recently tried to purchase...
  13. Salt

    OEM BMW F30 kidney grilles

    Item name (be very descriptive): OEM BMW F30 kidney grilles (original) off an M Sport model. All clips are perfect. Age and condition: 5 years in good condition with two minor scratches. Do you include packaging: Yes Warranty: No Reason for selling: Changed to dual slat grilles. Price: R1000...
  14. C

    First sports car

    What do you guys think is the best sports car under a 100k? A friend of mine wants to buy his first sports car and doesn't really have an idea what to get. He likes the MX5 NA (1st gen) but can't seem to find one and he doesn't want anything "common" like a newer MX5 so that's out. SLK according...
  15. Doom5003

    BMW stereo aftermarket upgrade

    I have a E87 with the stock Business headunit and looking to upgrade to an aftermarket unit. Would the be any coding that needs to be done after the upgrade or should everything just work afterwards? Ill be doing the install myself, since it doesn't seem to be rocket science. And secondly, to...
  16. J

    Nissan and BMW could be bringing electric cars to South Africa

    Nissan and BMW could be bringing electric cars to South Africa Nissan Motor Co., BMW AG and Volkswagen AG are among carmakers in talks to bring the electric-car revolution to South Africa, as the nation’s auto-factory floors risk being left behind in the global switch to greener vehicles. The...
  17. J

    Tencent teams up with BMW on self-driving cars

    Tencent teams up with BMW on self-driving cars Tech-giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. will partner with BMW AG to help develop self-driving vehicles in China. The pair began collaborating on what they called BMW Group China High Performance D3 Platform, which is scheduled to begin operations by the...
  18. GipsyD

    Tuning shop that can enable burbles on a ActiveHybrid 3?

    This thread is just food for thought, so bear with me... I've recently thought about the idea of the BMW F30 ActiveHybrid 3 (AH3) . Now, AFAIK, the 335i and the AH3 share the same power plant, the N55 engine, which means that these two are fundamentally the same when it comes to engines and...
  19. HAL 9000

    BMW X1 Recalled Because It Doesn’t Meet Federal Safety Standards

    BMW is recalling 106,182 of its 2016 to 2019 X1 SUVs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the event of a crash where an occupant’s head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact, as required by federal safety standards. The...
  20. S

    For Sale - 2010 BMW 330d

    Item name: BMW 330d e90 Exclusive Automatic, Alpine White III Extras: Rear PDC, Sunroof, Xenon Headlights + High Beam Assist, Bluetooth, BMW HiFi Audio Age and condition: 2010, +-89000km, Excellent Condition, Brand new rear tires Do you include packaging: Paint? Warranty: Not...
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