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  1. GipsyD

    What is BMW's stand on 3rd party body modifications?

    Building on from the 335i post I created some time back... So my same friend is looking at getting an extended warranty with BMW South Africa on his second hand 335i Luxury Line. But like I said in the last post, he wants to upgrade it cosmetically (i.e. add a more "aggressive" M Style Body...
  2. GipsyD

    OEM M Sport Body Kit for F30 3 Series?

    One of my very good mates recently got a 335i Luxury Line (second hand, of course). He is more than pleased with the performance of the car, and especially the sound it makes from the rear end, but he feels that the Luxury Line body kit is too dull and subdued, and that it is hiding the car's...
  3. J

    Prototype charging station lets you drive 100km on a three-minute charge

    Prototype charging station lets you drive 100km on a three-minute charge BMW AG and Porsche unveiled a charging station that can jolt electric vehicles with enough power to drive 100 kilometers (62 miles) in less than three minutes, pushing ahead of Tesla Inc. in the race to make...
  4. J

    BMW unveils new iNext electric SUV

    BMW unveils new iNext electric SUV BMW AG unveiled the latest iteration of its planned electric-car flagship, morphing what started out as low-slung cruiser into a sporty SUV, as the German luxury-car maker scrambles to keep pace with rivals. The iNext concept -- revealed inside a cargo plane...
  5. HAL 9000

    South Korea bans driving BMWs under recall due to fires

    South Korea will ban driving recalled BMWs that haven't received safety checks following dozens of fires the German automaker has blamed on a faulty exhaust gas component. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday the ban taking effect Wednesday affects about...
  6. TheBoyBlue

    Low Cars / Modded car thread.

    Hi guys, I thought I'd start a car thread ( unintentionally ) I currently drive a BMW M135i, stage 2, 300 wheel
  7. B

    Motor Vehicle Repairs - BMW 1 series

    Hi, I am a female and what I know about the workings of a car engine is scary to say the least, so after I heard a noise coming from the front of the engine, I stopped the car immediately after the noise started as I was not sure if it was serious or not. I drive a 2009 BMW 120i Convertible. I...
  8. T

    Who offers best 'Trade Assists' deals on vehicles or does it depend on your car....

    Hiya, Hope all well. just asking as learning here :) So for example VW offers 50k trade assist on a new gti (correct me if i am wrong) but dont offer nada on the 'R' premium hatchback. Other dealers like bmw offer 'cashback' deals etc. Who or what or where is best if you want to...
  9. T

    2018 M2 Manual yay or nay ? for the purpose of resale perhaps in 10 years :p

    Hi All, Under consideration now I am looking into buying a M2 (manual) , The Blue one ;). Its prob gonna cost me about 950k and yes its a 2018. optional almost everything except for the Heated seats and Light Package but has most other options available including M-package and seat belts etc...
  10. Nod

    [ArsTechnica] BMW’s offices raided by Munich police in search of diesel cheating

    Source: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/03/bmws-offices-raided-by-munich-police-in-search-of-diesel-cheating/ Rest of article at the link above ...
  11. HAL 9000

    BMW R1200GS recalled in India for stanchion separation issue

    BMW Motorrad India has issued a recall of the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles over a stanchion separation issue. According to media reports, models K50 and K51 built during November 2013 and June 2017 are affected by the issue. BMW has notified owners of these bikes about...
  12. C

    BMW DVD/Video in motion Coding

    Does anyone know where i can unlock the speed limit dvd in motion settings for my bimmer? I dont know anyone is SA who has done it... I did check online and some sites are asking for a ridiculous amount (160 USD).. JHB / PTA Areas.
  13. BBC

    Need some advice on purchasing a BMW

    I'm currently in the market for a new car and found a secondhand 2012 F20 118i M Sport 103000KM so out of Maintenance plan Steptronic 8 speed Auto Leather seats iDrive Full service history My question, is it worth buying this car for 200K? Any known issues with this model? What...
  14. Kevin Lancaster

    BMW found guilty of misleading fuel consumption claim

    BMW found guilty of misleading fuel consumption claim The ASA has ruled that a BMW fuel consumption claim is misleading and that it should be withdrawn with immediate effect.
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    BMW motorcycle of the future unveiled

    BMW motorcycle of the future unveiled The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 promises a “pure, unbounded ride experience”, and removes the need for helmets.
  16. K

    Bmw 118i or Audi A3 2L

    I am looking at these two cars as options to buy a sporty hatch. I like both the bmw 118i and the Audi A3 both 2010 models but im not to sure which to choose. I would like to know which out of the two cars is the better buy with regards to cost of spares as well as which car is more reliable...
  17. Kevin Lancaster

    BMW i NEXT autonomous car here in 2021

    BMW i NEXT autonomous car here in 2021 BMW will launch its i NEXT vehicle in 2021, offering autonomous driving, digital connectivity, and an intelligent lightweight design.
  18. Kevin Lancaster

    BMW i8 getting more power, extended range

    BMW i8 getting more power, extended range The BMW i8 is set to receive more power, an increased range, and new lightweight components as part of a facelift.
  19. 3

    Rough Rider 325i

    Hi peeps Thought I would share my latest project I have always liked modifying my cars, but until I could earn enough to splash on to a car I was rocking it with old auto mercs and as for a car guy that was really **** My Previous cars 1984 Honda Prelude - currently in pieces plan is to build...
  20. M

    BMW Car Advice

    I hope someone can assist. I have had a spite bad runs with buying cars. I'm probably mostly to blame, but still need to come up with a solution. Currently I have a 2011 BMW 320i. I bought the car 2 years ago. When I purchased the car it had around 26 months left on the motor plan. At time...
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