| Author | Message | ||
     Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 336 Registered: 01-2003 |
Ron and I are thinking about getting an '04 5 series & I wanted to know if any of you know of any Discoweb like sites for BMWs? I've found a couple sites, but nothing too great. Makes you really appreciate what an incredible site DWeb is. Of course, we are already thinking about new wheels, a rear seat cover for puppy, etc. We were both amazed at how INexpensive dealership prices were on some genuine accessories. For instance, the front PAIR of seat covers is only $89! and... a quart of synthetic oil is only $4. BMW also includes brakes and wipers under warranty. Gotta love that. I'll still be getting a new Discovery once they get much cheaper (once the redesigned '05 is near release), but maybe this BMW thing will start a whole new obsession. | ||
| Karl C. (Eurocarnut) New Member Username: Eurocarnut Post Number: 19 Registered: 02-2003 |
Try www.roadfly.org They have some the best forums for BMW. Here's a direct link to the BMW index: http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/ | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 533 Registered: 02-2003 |
www.dtmpower.net ?? havent looked there in a while. perhaps it may be of use to you | ||
| Jeremy Katka (Jkatka) Senior Member Username: Jkatka Post Number: 279 Registered: 02-2002 |
Check out BMWCCA, I believe you get 10% off at the parts counter. They put out a monthly magazine and have local chapters and such. They also have some rebates for buying a bmw up to $1500 that you get after purchase. http://www.bmwcca.org for more info. JK | ||
| Walter Dent (Walter) New Member Username: Walter Post Number: 16 Registered: 11-2003 |
One more decent one: www.bimmerforums.com I loved my BMW's They're great cars that you will love to drive. Unfortunately the prices for some of these models have gone down (ok not really a bad thing) and have gotten into the hands of "Tunerz". I got sick if all the "Will my car beat a new civic" questions. And "Can I fit 18" wheels?". One day When I can afford 2 vehicles I'll get another BMW. | ||
| Jack Quinlan (Jsq) Senior Member Username: Jsq Post Number: 495 Registered: 10-2002 |
the roadfly.org bmw forum is really good. i've had a lot of good help particularly with technical DIY repairs. sadly, the bimmer was sold two weeks ago. sniff. happily, it's getting replaced by a Porsche Boxster!!! | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 337 Registered: 01-2003 |
Yeah. I took a look at roadfly. It looks pretty good. We're going to get the car tomorrow. I'm so psyched! | ||
| Rick Neff (Lostinboston) Member Username: Lostinboston Post Number: 209 Registered: 06-2003 |
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/board/list heres one for bikes on their site. | ||
| Glenn Guinto (Glenn) Senior Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 783 Registered: 02-2002 |
Congrats Alyssa. Are you going to put a lift and MTRs on it?  -Glenn | ||
| Dan Armbruster (Dan_armbruster) Member Username: Dan_armbruster Post Number: 244 Registered: 04-2003 |
The new 5-Series are awesome. It must have been hard for them to improve on a car that was already perfect. Just don't be the typical bimmer driver and baby your car. Drive the hell out of it like I do. | ||
| Ray Wallace (Rayd2) New Member Username: Rayd2 Post Number: 18 Registered: 05-2003 |
Alyssa, be sure and join the BMW Car Club of America (only about $35/year), autocross it, and take it to a few high-performance driving schools in your area (2 drivers can share a vehicle at most of these events). You'll love it, and learn how to be safe and to use it the way it was designed to be driven. Enjoy! Ray | ||
| Ray Wallace (Rayd2) New Member Username: Rayd2 Post Number: 19 Registered: 05-2003 |
Alyssa, I forgot to give you the BMW CCA site: http://www.bmwcca.org/ . Also lots of links to local chapter, other BMW sites and forums, etc. Ray | ||
| Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco) Senior Member Username: Offroaddisco Post Number: 1583 Registered: 04-2002 |
Lots of Bimmer drivers here. Congrats on the new 5-er. | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 341 Registered: 01-2003 |
I figured there would be lots of BMW owners around here. And Glen, yes there have already been mentions of a lift and a custom designed Rovertym steel bumper/brush bar for it. That front spoiler is AWFUL close to the ground. I've never had anything but a LR, and I guess I'm going to have to start paying attention to things like speed bumps, curbs, potholes, etc. Those little rubber band tires are freaking me out. | ||
| Glenn Guinto (Glenn) Senior Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 785 Registered: 02-2002 |
What a day to pickup a new bimmer eh Alyssa? It just started snowing here (around 11:30) and so far, we have about an inch on the ground and I don't see it letting up yet. How is it by you? Glenn | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 342 Registered: 01-2003 |
Oh, I guess about 10 inches are supposed to fall. There's already 5 on the ground. We pushed off delivery until monday. There's no point in having it just sit there getting dirty. It started snowing around 4:30 this morning (I couldn't sleep thinking about the new car). | ||
| Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco) Senior Member Username: Offroaddisco Post Number: 1586 Registered: 04-2002 |
I refuse to take my E39 out of the driveway if there is snow on the ground. The 255/40x17 Y rated tires won't let me get very far ;) Good choice on waiting. It will be worth it. |
