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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by zadokokezie(m): 10:55am On Jan 08, 2018
hello beemers... am an intending beemer.....
I love German machine.... especially their cars... although am not financially capable right now 2 import 1 from germany..... I was considering BMW or AUDI......although BMW engine power is superb d problem I have with BMW is dat it is too low 2 d ground which is not good 4 Naija roads......
but all d same I love BMWs. my mom had 2 those day.... I just love d sound I hear when ever she warm dem up.... dat sound is Bae... have a lovely day my fellow beemers.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by deathwing(m): 3:29pm On Jan 09, 2018
I've actually been noticing this now. I intend to get an e46 but all the ones I've been seeing seem too low. I am coming from a b6 passat, and I know the way my stomach turned in fear whenever the bottom grazed the ground. Which way forward? I don't want to buy a car from Germany and end up ruining the lower spoilers on our roads and speedbumps cry cry

zadokokezie:
hello beemers... am an intending beemer.....
I love German machine.... especially their cars... although am not financially capable right now 2 import 1 from germany..... I was considering BMW or AUDI......although BMW engine power is superb d problem I have with BMW is dat it is too low 2 d ground which is not good 4 Naija roads......
but all d same I love BMWs. my mom had 2 those day.... I just love d sound I hear when ever she warm dem up.... dat sound is Bae... have a lovely day my fellow beemers.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 9:58pm On Jan 09, 2018
deathwing:
I've actually been noticing this now. I intend to get an e46 but all the ones I've been seeing seem too low. I am coming from a b6 passat, and I know the way my stomach turned in fear whenever the bottom grazed the ground. Which way forward? I don't want to buy a car from Germany and end up ruining the lower spoilers on our roads and speedbumps cry cry

you can upgrade your wheels,I did mine and I clear speed bumps no sweat

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by zadokokezie(m): 12:45am On Jan 10, 2018
erico2k2:
you can upgrade your wheels,I did mine and I clear speed bumps no sweat
sorry please Wat do u mean by UPGRADE WHEELS
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 1:04am On Jan 10, 2018
zadokokezie:


sorry please Wat do u mean by UPGRADE WHEELS
Bigger wheels
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by zadokokezie(m): 5:30am On Jan 10, 2018
erico2k2:
Bigger wheels
would that help in lifting the car above the ground
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 8:43am On Jan 10, 2018
zadokokezie:


would that help in lifting the car above the ground
Ofcos . Big er wheels =mote ground clearance
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by uboma(m): 4:49am On Jan 11, 2018
zadokokezie:


sorry please Wat do u mean by UPGRADE WHEELS



Hi.

I will not advise that you "upgrade your wheels" as someone here is suggesting. Using wheels not recommended for your car by the manufacturers has a lot of disadvantages.



Ensure that you use the recommended spec (factory fitted) of wheels for your car.

If the roads in your area are that bad, by all means you should consider other BMW models.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by osv4real: 7:30am On Jan 19, 2018
Good day my people......pls add me to the BMW whatsapp group. 08063720999
Thanks.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by shaiguy(m): 9:25pm On Jan 30, 2018
Please add me to the whatsapp group...deleted email... sent email to Bmwownersng@gmail.com
I am currently restoring a 7 series e66 and loving it so far.
Just changed the oil filter and engine oil myself....never did that for any other car before.
Bought a BM obd2 scanner and it returned a number of errors...na to dey fix am remain now
Need all the help i can get.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 10:29pm On Jan 30, 2018
uboma:




Hi.

I will not advise that you "upgrade your wheels" as someone here is suggesting. Using wheels not recommended for your car by the manufacturers has a lot of disadvantages.



Ensure that you use the recommended spec (factory fitted) of wheels for your car.

If the roads in your area are that bad, by all means you should consider other BMW models.
U can upgrade your wheels, there is clearance tolerance!, my E46 has 18" on them right now

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by danadam(m): 8:41am On Jan 31, 2018
shaiguy:
Please add me to the whatsapp group...deleted email... sent email to Bmwownersng@gmail.com
I am currently restoring a 7 series e66 and loving it so far.
Just changed the oil filter and engine oil myself....never did that for any other car before.
Bought a BM obd2 scanner and it returned a number of errors...na to dey fix am remain now
Need all the help i can get.

Kindly drop your whatsapp digits here.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by danadam(m): 8:42am On Jan 31, 2018
erico2k2:

U can upgrade your wheels, there is clearance tolerance!, my E46 has 18" on them right now


True.... mine too.

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by shaiguy(m): 1:15pm On Jan 31, 2018
Work don start on my e66.
Chairs removed for a full makeover.
This car is a beast and cant wait to get this baby on the road.
The starter died on me this morning though..the position of the starter na die...need a mechanic/rewire for this baby just to ensure its in tip top shape.
Still waiting to be added to the whatsapp group.
Need to have the car on thr road soonest

Contemplating a custom paint job, something really standout for this bad boy

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by danadam(m): 6:05pm On Jan 31, 2018
Work don start on my e66.
Chairs removed for a full makeover.
This car is a beast and cant wait to get this baby on the road.
The starter died on me this morning though..the position of the starter na die...need a mechanic/rewire for this baby just to ensure its in tip top shape.
Still waiting to be added to the whatsapp group.
Need to have the car on thr road soonest

Contemplating a custom paint job, something really standout for this bad boy


how do we add you without a phone number?

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by shaiguy(m): 6:13pm On Jan 31, 2018
Sent email with my number to the email address provided in the group nau

Here it is 080********
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by MrEdimulo82(m): 9:04am On Feb 03, 2018
Almaiga:

Mine is a 2.5ltr 6 cylinder engine and it goes for 120k. But the seller has agreed to buy my bad engine for 20k, this means, I'll only pay him 100k for the engine.
While, the small engine of 1.8ltr, which is a 4 cylinder engine goes for 100k.

Hi, being following ur convo..interesting. We seems to drive d same Beemer type, E46, v6 with 2.5 lite engine. Transmission is auto, bro.. I love ds car die. My issues currently is to change the engine and the gear. I spoke to my mechanic of abt 3 yrs now is asking for 169k for engine and I made my own findings for the gear for abt 75k. These costs are huge considering my financial status right now but I need to do it as well as I am not enjoying my car as I want to.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Biggerbros234: 8:00am On Feb 05, 2018
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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Tennyrank(m): 1:40pm On Feb 05, 2018
danadam:


Kindly drop your whatsapp digits here.


08170076561
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Tennyrank(m): 2:00pm On Feb 05, 2018
KayT1:
I drive a BMW 3 series E90 (2007). It's low, when compared to other cars but that's because its designed to function as a sports car. I have the occassional scratching of the underbody with the ground but I'm usually careful about where I go with the car. For me, and just like you, I really cant drive anything else because of the power and control that comes with driving a BMW, you'd hardly find that in anyother car in its class (or lower). Treat a BMW right, and it'll take care of you, that's my motto.

Before the 2007, i used a 3 series coupe 93. It was the most beautiful car in the world to me, till I got the 2007 and I've kept the right maintainance culture/attitude up until now and so I really have no worries. One key thing is to identify an Auto Mechanic who has the right experience and technical skills on BMWs. I can recommend an auto service center, if you don't mind, and I'll encourage you to call them. Exclusive Autos and Parts, they are located in Lagos Isalnd. You can call me on 08055096969 for more information or call Seyi on 08136749727 to schedule an appointment. They have a diagnostic tool used for fault finding and their prices (for services) are very affordable.





Any idea how I can get fuel pump for e90 318i. I am based in Abuja but can't get it here. Any contact in lagos
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by mayor2013: 2:30pm On Feb 05, 2018
Tennyrank:






Any idea how I can get fuel pump for e90 318i. I am based in Abuja but can't get it here. Any contact in lagos

Inline 6 or 8 cylinders
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by IndigoGray: 11:03am On Feb 14, 2018
Hi guys.

Just wanted to put this out there if anyone is interested.

2007 BMW 525i for sale- Kindly contact Arinze on 08033880013 09090636609.

I also noticed there are not many 5 series owners here. I do see quite a few on the roads but it seems the general consensus is that the 3 series is a more popular choice. Any reason why the 5 series is not so favoured?

Re: BMW Owners' Forum by deathwing(m): 11:50am On Feb 14, 2018
You have pictures?
erico2k2:

U can upgrade your wheels, there is clearance tolerance!, my E46 has 18" on them right now
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by deathwing(m): 11:52am On Feb 14, 2018
I have always heard that the correct thing to do after increasing your wheel size is to calibrate your odometer/speedometer or brainbox or something to compensate, else you'll be having marginally wrong readings on your speedometer. For instance, 18inch wheels will cover more distance on one revolution than 17inch wheels. Has anyone every carried out this measure before? I am an intending e4 owner, but my issues already include the low clearance of the car (the slope to my gate is pretty steep, and it removed my bumper the first time i tried it on my Passat).

I dey fear, abeg, I need my future BMW to be in top shape at all times because I intend to use it for a while.

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 2:53pm On Feb 14, 2018
deathwing:
You have pictures?
2 cold to B out taking pictures of tyres
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 2:54pm On Feb 14, 2018
deathwing:
I have always heard that the correct thing to do after increasing your wheel size is to calibrate your odometer/speedometer or brainbox or something to compensate, else you'll be having marginally wrong readings on your speedometer. For instance, 18inch wheels will cover more distance on one revolution than 17inch wheels. Has anyone every carried out this measure before? I am an intending e4 owner, but my issues already include the low clearance of the car (the slope to my gate is pretty steep, and it removed my bumper the first time i tried it on my Passat).


I dey fear, abeg, I need my future BMW to be in top shape at all times because I intend to use it for a while.
Nothing like that . My speedometer reading is same.
I don't get speeding fine when I go past a speed camera at 30 on my clock

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Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 2:58pm On Feb 14, 2018
IndigoGray:
Hi guys.

Just wanted to put this out there if anyone is interested.

2007 BMW 525i for sale- Kindly contact Arinze on 08033880013 09090636609.

I also noticed there are not many 5 series owners here. I do see quite a few on the roads but it seems the general consensus is that the 3 series is a more popular choice. Any reason why the 5 series is not so favoured?

The 5 series is bigger and comes with biger engines .
PS are U selling this car @jiji as well?
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by IndigoGray: 3:12pm On Feb 14, 2018
Yes it is on Jiji as well. trying to get maximum exposure. Is the bigger engine the reason for its perceived unreliability? I much prefer the 5 series to a 3 series.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by IndigoGray: 3:13pm On Feb 14, 2018
erico2k2:

The 5 series is bigger and comes with biger engines .
PS are U selling this car @jiji as well?

Yes it is on Jiji as well. trying to get maximum exposure. Is the bigger engine the reason for its perceived unreliability? I much prefer the 5 series to a 3 series.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by erico2k2(m): 6:17pm On Feb 14, 2018
IndigoGray:


Yes it is on Jiji as well. trying to get maximum exposure. Is the bigger engine the reason for its perceived unreliability? I much prefer the 5 series to a 3 series.
Well 9ja nah follow folowed and most things are over hyped . Ie camry 2.2
PS always post price of car you are selling
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by IndigoGray: 11:30am On Feb 15, 2018
erico2k2:

Well 9ja nah follow folowed and most things are over hyped . Ie camry 2.2
PS always post price of car you are selling

The asking is 2.3M. If you call the number if you are interested and getting a chance to see it for yourself. Then you could make us an offer.

Thanks for the interest erico2k2.
Re: BMW Owners' Forum by jcflex(m): 2:23pm On Feb 15, 2018
IndigoGray:
Hi guys.

Just wanted to put this out there if anyone is interested.

2007 BMW 525i for sale- Kindly contact Arinze on 08033880013 09090636609.

I also noticed there are not many 5 series owners here. I do see quite a few on the roads but it seems the general consensus is that the 3 series is a more popular choice. Any reason why the 5 series is not so favoured?


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