Hmm, what to do what to do..

Bimmerboi128 · 10-01-2009, 01:46 AM

My poor baby has been craving a lot of attention lately and I feel bad for even thinking of doing this, but...

Should I spend the [roughly] $1000 to fix her up and all, or should I just take that $1000 + the car and trade it in?

I've been working on a couple E90's recently and they seem to have their fair share of problems... but I don't know if it'll be worth it, especially since I love her soo muchh.

Suggestions?

Chriztofor · 10-01-2009, 01:50 AM

What does it need?

Bimmerboi128 · 10-01-2009, 01:55 AM

-Front brake pads/rotors
-Sway-bar End links
-Front CA bushings
-New Xenon bulbs
-AT Oil change
-A/C Belt Tensioner
-Flex Steering coupling
-4-Wheel alignment
-Air filter/Cabin filter
-O2 Sensor precat 1-3
-DISA Valve [repaired before, but broke again]
-New Belts [Vegas heat killed them]

... a couple more but I'm lacking the memory right now =/

Chriztofor · 10-01-2009, 01:59 AM

Wow, but who is going to buy it with those problems?!
By the way, the list doesn't seem so bad and most of it appears to be easy diy and
regular maintenance.

issacsierra06 · 10-01-2009, 02:06 AM

wow you need to sell ur and get a bike ........ a bicycle with flat proof tires

Bimmerboi128 · 10-01-2009, 02:11 AM

bahaha. The list is very simple and I'm usually working on a BMW here and there about 4 times a week so I can pretty much do it blind-folded... but it's hard to get to my own when I work roughly 62hours a week.

Been delaying the repairs [bad bad owner, I know.] but now that I'm getting my money sorted out and all, I thought it might be a great time to upgrade? I'll most likely not do it, but I thought I'd see what suggestions I'd get to maybe sell me into it =P

omairkhanzada · 10-01-2009, 02:52 AM

how beautiful is SB man???

i effin loved it there bro!!

Bimmerboi128 · 10-01-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omairkhanzada

how beautiful is SB man???

i effin loved it there bro!!

I know man! I can't wait for the next Bimmerfest

Great time for an excuse to get away to Cali for a couple cruises and time off. lol

ejamin73 · 10-01-2009, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerboi128

bahaha. The list is very simple and I'm usually working on a BMW here and there about 4 times a week so I can pretty much do it blind-folded... but it's hard to get to my own when I work roughly 62hours a week.

Been delaying the repairs [bad bad owner, I know.] but now that I'm getting my money sorted out and all, I thought it might be a great time to upgrade? I'll most likely not do it, but I thought I'd see what suggestions I'd get to maybe sell me into it =P

C'mon man. Give your baby some TLC

Bimmerboi128 · 10-01-2009, 06:24 PM

*Sigh* you're right... how bad was I for even thinking of trading her in =// Now I feel guilty. lol

ChrisTKHarris · 10-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Almost all of those items are standard maintenance on ANY car, just suck it up and DIY.

three2slick · 10-01-2009, 08:48 PM

E46 looks better IMO, don't know why you would "upgrade" lol
Fix her up. Not too shabby of a list.

fibonacci00782 · 10-01-2009, 08:58 PM

Repairs + new front bumper = brand new set of shoes for your baby. You'd likely take a hit on this stuff anyway when you went to sell.

carcus · 10-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Fix the minor mx problems on it. If the car is paid off, keep that sucker. If not, you are going to go upside down on your trade. Bulbs, belts, stuff like that...cheap. Looks like a nice car and a 2004 is still pretty new. Put some Akebono pads on it, not too expensive. I say you have a keeper.

EDIT: And air filter, cabin filter....come on dude, do not even list those.....LOL.

miggynuez · 10-01-2009, 09:22 PM

Fix her up! lol... The list ain't so bad. Last month, my list of problems to fix was way longer and badder.

Now, I'm just left with fuel filter, spark plugs, air filter. Which I am going to do today.

Solidjake · 10-01-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerboi128

-Front brake pads/rotors
-Sway-bar End links
-Front CA bushings
-New Xenon bulbs $25 at DDM
-AT Oil change
-A/C Belt Tensioner
-Flex Steering coupling
-4-Wheel alignment
-Air filter/Cabin filter $30 max
-O2 Sensor precat 1-3 1 sensor? $55
-DISA Valve [repaired before, but broke again] $200
-New Belts [Vegas heat killed them] $17 at autohausaz

The others I'm not sure of.

I'd just fix it

cheech320 · 10-01-2009, 10:03 PM

Eventually every car needs some TLC (sounds like you work around cars so you would know)...I vote keep it

czechchamp · 10-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerboi128

My poor baby has been craving a lot of attention lately and I feel bad for even thinking of doing this, but...

Should I spend the [roughly] $1000 to fix her up and all, or should I just take that $1000 + the car and trade it in?

I've been working on a couple E90's recently and they seem to have their fair share of problems... but I don't know if it'll be worth it, especially since I love her soo muchh.

Suggestions?

Should be a no brainer....

hi its me alec · 10-01-2009, 10:36 PM

don't even think about it

323ci newbie · 10-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerboi128

*Sigh* you're right... how bad was I for even thinking of trading her in =// Now I feel guilty. lol

Now to repent go work on your car

10-01-2009, 01:46 AM	#1
Bimmerboi128 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 116 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	Hmm, what to do what to do.. My poor baby has been craving a lot of attention lately and I feel bad for even thinking of doing this, but... Should I spend the [roughly] $1000 to fix her up and all, or should I just take that $1000 + the car and trade it in? I've been working on a couple E90's recently and they seem to have their fair share of problems... but I don't know if it'll be worth it, especially since I love her soo muchh. Suggestions? __________________ -William M. Blue Painter's Tape Crew

10-01-2009, 01:50 AM	#2
Chriztofor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IL (Burbs) Posts: 816 My Ride: 2000 323i (Auto) View My Garage	What does it need? __________________ For most BMW problems start off by reading your codes using a peake research tool. Note, as mentioned by other members, although Autozone checks your codes for free they use a generic OBDII tool that does not have the BMW specific fault codes.

10-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#3
Bimmerboi128 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 116 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	-Front brake pads/rotors -Sway-bar End links -Front CA bushings -New Xenon bulbs -AT Oil change -A/C Belt Tensioner -Flex Steering coupling -4-Wheel alignment -Air filter/Cabin filter -O2 Sensor precat 1-3 -DISA Valve [repaired before, but broke again] -New Belts [Vegas heat killed them] ... a couple more but I'm lacking the memory right now =/ __________________ -William M. Blue Painter's Tape Crew

10-01-2009, 01:59 AM	#4
Chriztofor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IL (Burbs) Posts: 816 My Ride: 2000 323i (Auto) View My Garage	Wow, but who is going to buy it with those problems?! By the way, the list doesn't seem so bad and most of it appears to be easy diy and regular maintenance. __________________ For most BMW problems start off by reading your codes using a peake research tool. Note, as mentioned by other members, although Autozone checks your codes for free they use a generic OBDII tool that does not have the BMW specific fault codes.

10-01-2009, 02:06 AM	#5
issacsierra06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: visalia, CA Posts: 1,132 My Ride: bmw 325i View My Garage	wow you need to sell ur and get a bike ........ a bicycle with flat proof tires __________________

10-01-2009, 02:11 AM	#6
Bimmerboi128 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 116 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	bahaha. The list is very simple and I'm usually working on a BMW here and there about 4 times a week so I can pretty much do it blind-folded... but it's hard to get to my own when I work roughly 62hours a week. Been delaying the repairs [bad bad owner, I know.] but now that I'm getting my money sorted out and all, I thought it might be a great time to upgrade? I'll most likely not do it, but I thought I'd see what suggestions I'd get to maybe sell me into it =P __________________ -William M. Blue Painter's Tape Crew

10-01-2009, 02:52 AM	#7
omairkhanzada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Yurkkk Posts: 553 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	how beautiful is SB man??? i effin loved it there bro!!

10-01-2009, 06:24 PM	#10
Bimmerboi128 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 116 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325i View My Garage	Sigh you're right... how bad was I for even thinking of trading her in =// Now I feel guilty. lol __________________ -William M. Blue Painter's Tape Crew

10-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#11
ChrisTKHarris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 14,770 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	Almost all of those items are standard maintenance on ANY car, just suck it up and DIY. __________________ -Chris

10-01-2009, 08:48 PM	#12
three2slick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 1,826 My Ride: is stuck in traffic View My Garage	E46 looks better IMO, don't know why you would "upgrade" lol Fix her up. Not too shabby of a list. __________________ -do not park near me-

10-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#13
fibonacci00782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 576 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Repairs + new front bumper = brand new set of shoes for your baby. You'd likely take a hit on this stuff anyway when you went to sell.

10-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#14
carcus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,814 My Ride: 2004 325 Dinan S View My Garage	Fix the minor mx problems on it. If the car is paid off, keep that sucker. If not, you are going to go upside down on your trade. Bulbs, belts, stuff like that...cheap. Looks like a nice car and a 2004 is still pretty new. Put some Akebono pads on it, not too expensive. I say you have a keeper. EDIT: And air filter, cabin filter....come on dude, do not even list those.....LOL. __________________ 2004 Ci Dinan S 325 M56. TOW HOOK/WINTER USE;) PAID OFF!!!! Carbon fiber fun for everyone. SUPPORT THE TROOPS, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.

10-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#15
miggynuez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 94 My Ride: 2003 2.0L 318i View My Garage	Fix her up! lol... The list ain't so bad. Last month, my list of problems to fix was way longer and badder. Now, I'm just left with fuel filter, spark plugs, air filter. Which I am going to do today.

10-01-2009, 10:03 PM	#17
cheech320 OEM ///Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 228 My Ride: Is TiAg View My Garage	Eventually every car needs some TLC (sounds like you work around cars so you would know)...I vote keep it __________________ -Anthony

10-01-2009, 10:36 PM	#19
hi its me alec OEM ///Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 13,177 My Ride: e46 328i, M50tu e30 View My Garage	don't even think about it __________________ My e30 Project: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=569349

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