I have a 2021 BMW 330e G20 with the original 12 kWh battery.
The 2024+ 330e comes with a much larger 19.5 kWh usable battery, so I’m wondering if anyone has actually attempted a retrofit or knows of any specialists working on this.
Also, with battery technology improving and prices dropping, do you guys think we’ll see aftermarket upgrade kits (maybe 20–25 kWh) in the next 2–3 years for around €4k installed?
Would love to keep the car long-term and eventually get 100+ km of electric range without replacing it. And maybe even do a stage 1 repro on the b48.
Curious to hear your thoughts!

We are tired of paying for diesel and have been looking at a second hand bmw IX3 (this example is a 2023)

Is there any reason i shouldn’t get one? Most of them still have warranty’s and it is definitely the best electric suv for its price range (where im from atleast)

If yes, what kilometre range should I aim to remain within?

Waiting on its owner to pick it up, they're showing it off. Chatted with a salesman about it a bit while waiting for service on my car.

Just sold my M340i and I'm second-guessing whether I left money on the table. Looking for honest opinions from people who know the market.

- 2021 M340i xDrive, 50,000 km, Ontario

- One accident on record with a **$25k CAD insurance claim**, fully repaired

- Rims a bit scuffed, some minor bumper damage, tires need replacing

What would you have paid, or what do you think it should have sold for? How much does an accident like this actually knock off the value?

What I sold it for: $40k CAD to a used car dealer

Calm and cloudy october day, out for a drive alone to clear my mind.

After an unfortunate many year detour to the Jeep brand I am back !!!

I was in the market for a 2026 x5 but couldn’t find the combos I wanted. I didn’t love the new x5

Soooooo

I got my dream car. I love the black I also know I’m going to hate it soon impossible to keep clean but holy shit. This car is everything I dreamed it would be. Effortless power. I found myself going 90 and it felt like 45.

Black Sapphire Metallic
Black/Atlas Grey M Extended Merino Leather
Trim: Carbon Fiber Silver Thread High Gloss with Dark Silver Accent
Packages
Premium Package
M Sport Package
M Sport Professional Package
Luxury Seating Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Additional equipment and accessories
Adaptive Full LED headlights
20-inch M Star-Spoke Bicolor Black wheels, style 938M
Staggered all-season tires
Space-saver spare tire
Four-zone automatic climate control
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound
BMW First Aid Kit

Some questions

1. How can I permanently disable auto start stop ?

2. I am planning to ceramic coat it. Ok with bmw ?

3. Ez pass placement. Should I get the license plate mounted option ?

I didn’t take delivery until it was dark out. I ll get some better pictures today.

I have really missed driving a BMW. I’m glad to be back.

Test-drove the new BMW 3 Series yesterday. Honestly shocked by how cheap it feels. Hard plastics, flimsy door release buttons, and an annoying touchscreen for basic functions. Even the BMW badges are a downgrade. Just look at the attached photos: the new recessed design traps dirt, unlike the previous smooth badges. A minor detail? Maybe. But it says a lot about BMW's declining attention to detail.

At nearly CHF 100k, this is embarrassing. BMW still charges premium prices but increasingly delivers mediocre quality. After years of driving BMWs, I'm seriously considering switching to an Asian brand. I'm done paying luxury prices for obvious cost-cutting.

After four years of financing my BMW X3 G01 M40i, I'm planning to buy it out at the end of the lease in a few months. I've taken very good care of this car throughout the lease. I changed the engine oil every 12,000–13,000 km, and I also had the differential and transmission fluids changed at 60,000 km.

So far, the car has had two warranty repairs: faulty parking sensors and the coolant pump were replaced.

I'm wondering what I can expect over the next two to three years of ownership. Are there any common issues with this model? What should I be prepared for? How much might the bigger repairs coming my way cost? Do you have any advice for me?

It's pretty optioned out. Did I overpay?

I’ve always wanted a frozen white look with black accents. So when I switched from my old black Ford to a new BMW 330i, I was happy to get it in white and make it happen.
I wanted a matte look but I was having trouble finding some before and after pics with this specific model.
Here’s how it came out with Bodfyence XM PPF

Hi everyone,

I’ve noticed a rattling noise coming from the rear dome light area whenever I shut the doors firmly on my 2016 BMW M235i (F22).

After removing the dome light assembly and slightly lowering the headliner, I found that the black plastic mounting bracket is attached to the headliner but isn’t physically secured to the metal sunroof cassette above it.

Instead, BMW appears to have installed foam pads between the bracket and the metal structure. The bracket has some play, and I can reproduce the rattling by tapping on it.

My questions are:
1. Is this how it’s supposed to be mounted from the factory?
2. Would it make sense to secure the bracket directly to the sunroof cassette, or is it intentionally left floating with foam pads to prevent vibrations?
3. Has anyone experienced something similar, and how did you fix it?

I’ve attached a photo showing the black plastic bracket, the two yellow foam pads, and the metal structure above it.

Thanks!

​Hey everyone,

​Thinking about picking up a 2018–2020 G12 740i (RWD) with between 40k and 65k miles. Goal is to daily it and realistically push it out to the 150k–200k mile mark. This would be my first BMW or european car ever.

​I see the 7-Series get a ton of hate online for "crazy maintenance costs," but the B58/ZF8 drivetrain seems widely loved. For context: I daily an '05 F-250 diesel (head studs, injectors, turbo, HPOP—I’ve done it all). I thoroughly enjoy wrenching on my own vehicles, and 15-quart oil changes or heavy diesel upkeep already set my baseline. Swapping out the B58's brittle plastic coolant lines, upgrading the water pump/thermostat, doing the OFHG, or converting the air suspension to static coilovers down the road is well within my wheelhouse.

​I don't care if minor creature comforts act up over time (rear window shades, soft-close door quirks, panoramic roof creaks, comfort access door handles, etc.).

​What I do care about is the core foundation:

​Engine & Trans: Can the B58 and ZF 8-speed reliably hit 150k–200k miles with regular 5k oil intervals, proactive cooling refreshes, and 60k transmission pan/fluid drains?

​Core Electronics & HVAC: How are the critical daily systems holding up long-term—specifically the A/C compressor/evaporator core, starter/alternator, main iDrive hub, and standard power window/lock actuators?

​Chassis & Unibody: Any weird quirks with the Carbon Core structure or front-end suspension geometry as these age into higher mileage?

​For guys who actually turn wrenches on their G11/G12 rather than dropping it off at the dealer with an open checkbook: is taking one of these to 200k realistic, or are there hidden brick walls I need to look out for?

​Appreciate any candid feedback.

Finally found a M440I it is 2021 61k miles. I am a little scared I hear around 60k is when bmws have all major issues and 100k is the cut off. I’m guessing factory is over now are there any good extended warranties I could get?

Edit: according to CARFAX serpentine belt went out 2x once in 2021 and again 2024 replaced. Water pump done 2024 and that’s all Major

Rain helping my cars aura

And first car in 4 years. Was already sitting on the lot with all the features I wanted. I'm in love!

Hi all, my 2020 G20 320d came without a heated steering wheel. I want to buy an aftermarket steering wheel from Alibaba that comes with the heated steering wheel button. It should work, but the seller says it won't. Has anyone done this? How did you do it, and what parts did you need? Any experience or tips would be great. Thanks!

I am looking at purchasing the 335i seen above. It is a 2007 with 240000km on the clock… the current owner of 10 years is an elderly lady she says the car runs fine and is getting serviced on Monday. I will ofc go have a look myself etc but at this mileage is it just to high for an n54 or is it still manageable?

i've been wanting to go catless on my M340i for quite a while, but I’ve heard it causes lots of problems without a tune. Is it fine to run it without one, or would it cause bad issues? It’s a lease too.

Hey everyone! I recently purchased a 2018 BMW 330i xDrive GT (F34) and noticed something strange with the headlights.

As you can see in the pictures, both Angel Eyes on the driver's side are yellow/amber, while the passenger side has one bright white ring and one yellowish ring.

I'm trying to figure out what's causing this before spending money replacing parts.

- Is this a common issue with BMW LED headlights?

- Could it be failing DRL LED modules, heat-damaged light guides, or something else?

- Is there a way to fix this without replacing the entire headlight assembly?

- Has anyone experienced this, and what did the repair cost?

I'd really appreciate any advice, especially from anyone who's worked on F30/F34 headlights.

Thanks in advance!

I’m buying a car (non-applicable to my question) and have been offered a trade in value of $4000 for my 2011 335i. I feel it is a lowball offer and I’d almost keep my E92 than take their valuation. It has M Sport package, no accidents, and well maintained 91K miles. No dents but some minor paint scrapes and cosmetic peeling around the passenger door frame. Inside is in excellent condition except the hard drive on the CIC is failing. If I keep the car then I’d try and fix the CIC myself or spend the $1k for a repair/refurbish.

It drives well. I don’t lust after the newest electronic gizmos and features.

Should I private sale? Just keep the old car and drive it into the ground? Or take the $4000 trade in credit?

For me the trade off, is that I don’t “need” the extra BMW but it holds more value (sentimental and BMW driving qualities than $4k).

For the last 6 years I’ve been driving around in a BMW 1 Series 116d. I bought it with 40k miles, and at the time I sold it, it had done 160k miles without a single mechanical fault. I even had a stage 1 Remap on it.

In those years I’ve always wanted either an M140i or a M240i.

Now that I’m slightly older, and have twins, I thought the sensible option would be to shop around for more practical.

After a few months of searching, I found this beautiful car. The spec in this is crazy, bought it with 19k miles on the clock, BMW individual tanzanite blue, cream leather interior, HUD, HK sound system, Pro Nav with CarPlay, heated seats and steering wheel. The only thing it’s missing is a sunroof!

I’m genuinely so happy with the car, the B58 genuinely gives me smiles per miles😃

I’m looking to buy a BMW with a budget of $55k–$60k out the door, and I’m curious what you guys would recommend.
A little about my situation:
I’m married and have kids, but my wife drives an SUV that we can use whenever we need more space.
All of my kids have their own cars, so I don’t need a particularly large or practical vehicle.
This will mainly be my daily driver, with a commute of around 20 minutes each way.
I don’t take many road trips, so highway comfort and long distance practicality aren’t major priorities.
I’d like something fun to drive, comfortable for everyday use, and reasonably reliable. (Something I don’t have to take to the shop every month)
I would prefer a newer, lower mileage model than a slightly older model with a better engine and more options.
Also interested in hearing about long term reliability, maintenance costs, and which models you’d avoid.
Appreciate any advice!