2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum - General BMW News and Cars Discussion https://www.2addicts.com/forums/ Discuss BMW topics in general en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:30:05 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg 2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum - General BMW News and Cars Discussion https://www.2addicts.com/forums/ G99 M5 Touring rear ended/Need advice! https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244210&goto=newpost Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:16:45 GMT My 2026 G99 M5 Touring with 4,000miles, individual Color- Frozen Urban Green and Carbon ceramic brakes Plus most options has been rear ended. Looking for advice on decreased value if insurance company wants to repair. At this time they are tearing down the car to see how much structural damage and... My 2026 G99 M5 Touring with 4,000miles, individual Color- Frozen Urban Green and Carbon ceramic brakes Plus most options has been rear ended. Looking for advice on decreased value if insurance company wants to repair. At this time they are tearing down the car to see how much structural damage and to see what the cost to repair . I am devistated as the car took 6 months to order. The driver of the car who rear ended my wife insurance company has taken 100% responsibility but sure they will try and low ball. I have excellent insurance but not sure what to do.Any advice is much appreciated.Loss of use? decreased value plus the time to reorder and take delivery are issues I now have to deal with ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Sterno 23 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244210 Get 50% off most driving Experiences in Thermal, CA https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244162&goto=newpost Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:25:39 GMT Compelling deal for those 'on-the-fence' to give it a go...
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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion smokinjoe64 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244162 I love BMW....but....oil pans and valve covers https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244104&goto=newpost Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:55 GMT I already replaced the 320i valve cover at around 70K. Now at about 75k it is the oil pan. I am using a Uro aluminum one that my mechanic recommend. He tells me what to buy. Anyone else made the switch to aluminum. Anyone else switch to aluminum? Any other parts like that, that I need... I already replaced the 320i valve cover at around 70K. Now at about 75k it is the oil pan. I am using a Uro aluminum one that my mechanic recommend. He tells me what to buy. Anyone else made the switch to aluminum.

Anyone else switch to aluminum? Any other parts like that, that I need to replace. I have no idea why BMW does this. It may save a few pounds of weight. Please BMW. The B48 is a great engine but this plastic BS is annoying. You are doing so well on reliability. Toyota-Lexus are sinking cause the twin turbo V-6 disasters. Audi reliability is awful. Mercedes is only a little better.
]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion FrankL https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2244104 Trip to Classic Car House Copenhagen to visit the BMW Art Cars https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243849&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:29 GMT For the last year or so, the BMW Art Cars have been travelling the world on their world tour (https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2170795) and for the last couple of months or so, 11 of them have been displayed at Classic Car House in Copenhagen. This is the largest exhibition... For the last year or so, the BMW Art Cars have been travelling the world on their world tour and for the last couple of months or so, 11 of them have been displayed at Classic Car House in Copenhagen.

This is the largest exhibition of BMW Art Cars ever held in Northern Europe so a must see for me. Especially that 2 of my favourite ones were on display; #15 - Jenny Holzer / BMW V12 LMR / 1999 and #17 - Jeff Koons / BMW M3 GT2 / 2010 :cool:

The facility itself is set in some stunning grounds.
Classic Car House Copenhagen is much more than a museum though. It is a car hotel, meetings/event place, bistro, dealership and workshop; more photos on some of these later. In total, there are about 350 cars on site. If ever you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit! Super friendly staff too.

The 11 Art Cars on display here:
#2. Frank Stella / BMW 3.0 CSL / 1976
#3. Roy Lichtenstein / BMW 320 Group 5 / 1977
#4. Andy Warhol / BMW M1 Group 4 / 1979
#7. Michael Jagamara Nelson / BMW M3 Group A / 1989
#10. César Manrique / BMW 730i / 1990
#11. A.R. Penck / BMW Z1 / 1991
#12. Esther Mahlangu / BMW 525i / 1991
#13. Sandro Chia / BMW M3 GTR / 1992
#14. David Hockney / BMW 850 CSi / 1995
#15. Jenny Holzer / BMW V12 LMR / 1999
#17. Jeff Koons / BMW M3 GT2 / 2010


I hope you enjoy the photos!

I thought I would park my i4 next to a fellow BMW friend at the airport car park.



The selected chariot for the flight to Denmark was Scandinavian Airlines System "Una Viking".










Signed by Jenny.












Lots of scale models on display:




Amazing art work on the wall:
















































Even sitting still, it looks like it is in motion :love:




































]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Mani59 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243849 This is why a PPI on an X5 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243846&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:39:57 GMT Could be any used car to be concerned when purchasing but this is a historic on going issue with the X5, coolant leak issues (attached pictures). A shout out to the team at Scotts Auto Repair in Greeley, Colorado for catching this, they are a really nice group of people to work with. Note, odd... Could be any used car to be concerned when purchasing but this is a historic on going issue with the X5, coolant leak issues (attached pictures). A shout out to the team at Scotts Auto Repair in Greeley, Colorado for catching this, they are a really nice group of people to work with. Note, odd that the dealership didn't catch this during their service check, hmm. Scotts are doing a pressure test on the engine today to determine what is taking place, one of the staff members felt it could be the residual of a bad water pump that may have been recently replaced but no history recorded on Carfax or other. Battery low and tires are cracking all around. Just wanted to share about the coolant leak hopefully the expansion tank is fine, not sure if there is a way they can determine how bad if at all, the condition is there. Thank you Bimmerpost for all your support on my search for the 2023 Xdrive 40i Unicorn!
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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion azmiller1976 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243846 Swap N52b25 to N52b30 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243732&goto=newpost Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:26 GMT I just swap n52b25 to n52b30 I’m using my b25 wiring all the same Map maf sensor and injector used from b25 are the part number are same When I crank the engine took long time to start and it stall a lots ,when try to accelerate like it going to stop Anyone can help me ? I just swap n52b25 to n52b30
I’m using my b25 wiring all the same
Map maf sensor and injector used from b25 are the part number are same
When I crank the engine took long time to start and it stall a lots ,when try to accelerate like it going to stop
Anyone can help me ? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion kamal251991 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243732 <![CDATA[Front & rear tire service]]> https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243408&goto=newpost Sat, 30 May 2026 18:49:25 GMT I just got a message in my BMW app saying that I should book a service appointment for my front and rear tires. It doesn't specify what the issue is exactly. I tried googling this last night and I came across a reddit post saying its just a money grab and be prepared to take out your credit card. Does anyone else know anything about these front and rear tire services and whether I need to do it or not. Nothing has popped up in my iDrive so far. ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion shawn91 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243408 Richard Hammond Reviews The G80 M3 COMP XDRIVE- Finally https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243046&goto=newpost Wed, 27 May 2026 17:20:19 GMT aRS3yzDBwZU
]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion JerseyM3 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243046 <![CDATA[BMW Turbo engines versus others & Lexus - BMW could be among the most reliable?]]> https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242910&goto=newpost Tue, 26 May 2026 17:42:07 GMT . . ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion FrankL https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242910 Storm Bay or Milano Blue 128ti https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242766&goto=newpost Mon, 25 May 2026 17:56:18 GMT Hi everyone, I’m struggling to decide between two 128ti’s and wondered what people’s thoughts are. One is Storm Grey with the red accents and the other is Misano Blue with the black accents. The blue feels a bit more special and stands out more, but the grey looks really clean and probably... Hi everyone,

I’m struggling to decide between two 128ti’s and wondered what people’s thoughts are. One is Storm Grey with the red accents and the other is Misano Blue with the black accents.

The blue feels a bit more special and stands out more, but the grey looks really clean and probably more classic 128ti.

Both are similar spec and condition from what I can tell.

Which would you go for and which do you think will hold value better long term?

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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Grant223 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242766 can putting wipers in service position cause wipers to scratch the windshield glass? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242665&goto=newpost Sun, 24 May 2026 21:14:36 GMT in order to put the wipers in service position, it's necessary to hold the stalk down and wait a few seconds. during those few seconds, the wipers are wiping the dry windshield glass a few times. can that cause scratches on the windshield glass in the long run?

I don't think most BMW owners will clean the windshield first, so the windshield probably has dirt, sand or other junk on it. Wiping it with dry wipers seems like a bad idea, no? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion decaf https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242665 BMW Speedtop Prototype spied testing at the Nurburgring https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242623&goto=newpost Sun, 24 May 2026 15:52:10 GMT The team from Car Spy Media catch the *Speedtop* (https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2185409) prototype testing at the Nurburgring. 9HQ-x2n2W0U The team from Car Spy Media catch the Speedtop prototype testing at the Nurburgring.

]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Mani59 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242623 New Battery https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242591&goto=newpost Sun, 24 May 2026 04:12:47 GMT Have a 2015 F36 with original battery. Starting to slow crank but no other issues. As a precautionary measure, may be time to replace the battery. Besides registering (will use BimmerLink), wondering if I'll lose my dashboard presets when I disconnect the battery. Also, saw a youtube video where someone also coded the battery in BimmerCode. Will likely replace with AutoZone Group 49 - H8 AGM. Thoughts? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion JLBMW https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242591 2017 F30 340 vs. New G20 340 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242566&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 22:29:58 GMT I have an 8 year old 340i xdrive with 47k miles. Have some repairs coming up that would be in the few 1000 range. Has anyone driven both (f30 vs g20 340) that could weigh in on the feel of driving? I also have a 2023 S3 that I hate to drive, feels way too far off the ground, the steering is not... I have an 8 year old 340i xdrive with 47k miles. Have some repairs coming up that would be in the few 1000 range. Has anyone driven both (f30 vs g20 340) that could weigh in on the feel of driving?

I also have a 2023 S3 that I hate to drive, feels way too far off the ground, the steering is not tight (even in dynamic) and I despise the turbo lag.

For someone that loves the mechanical feel of a 2017 340i, would I be disappointed in a new G20? I happen to love the current styling and would like to avoid any of the new redesigns (after this current model year) ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion F3034058392 https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242566 What does BMW NA offer its best customers? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2242497&goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 11:18:42 GMT Some people who post here are, I would guess, among BMW’s most loyal customers. And I’d also bet that BMW NA knows who you are and goes out of its way to coddle you more than “regular” customers. The company is also likely to keep these programs and offers quiet. But you don’t have to. I’d love... Some people who post here are, I would guess, among BMW’s most loyal customers. And I’d also bet that BMW NA knows who you are and goes out of its way to coddle you more than “regular” customers. The company is also likely to keep these programs and offers quiet.

But you don’t have to. I’d love to know what BMW has done for those on their fifth 3 Series, their third M3 or their fourth X5.

C’mon..share. Let the great unwashed in on the amenities BMW offers its best customers.
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