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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 02-08-2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,056
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Checking in. Does anyone know if this project is...

Checking in. Does anyone know if this project is still alive? Was very interested in these.
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 05-07-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
In illinois you will be able to get your deposit...

In illinois you will be able to get your deposit back if the car comes and you don't want it. They just say that to weed out folks. But you SHOULD plan to follow through if you order.

For your...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 05-07-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 24,386
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I have owned both. Manual in my G87 and auto in...

I have owned both. Manual in my G87 and auto in my M4. It's manual hands down
. The auto is a torque converter auto and the shifting sucks, it's not fast and crisp when using the paddles. It will...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 04-13-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 24,096
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I am at 3.5k miles and I am stock except wheels...

I am at 3.5k miles and I am stock except wheels (Edelweiss), and I am having this grinding/ rumble break noise as I come to a stop. Has anyone dealt with this recently? I see...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 01-06-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,907
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I have a M2 in Chicago and I swapped to the all...

I have a M2 in Chicago and I swapped to the all seasons (Continential DWS 06 Plus) and they have done fine in the cold and today we had some light snow and i wanted to see how they would do. They did...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications 01-03-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Do you have concerns with the power and the stock...

Do you have concerns with the power and the stock clutch? I have been reading a ton and everyone says the auto can handle a ton of power but the MT is limited. Have you noticed anything at this power...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-30-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,813
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Right now BMW is going 5.29 for 60 months, and...

Right now BMW is going 5.29 for 60 months, and 5.79 for 72. Most dealers are tacking on 1% to the rate. but you could negotiate that. AND if you finance there is a 9900 credit from BMW

For...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-30-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,435
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I have both. In my case my M4 is a convertible...

I have both. In my case my M4 is a convertible comp xdrive and M2 a MT. I LOVE the M2, it's so much freaking fun and for the price there isn't anything close. But my love is deeply connected with it...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 12-26-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,328
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
PPF if you haven't already, at least on the front...

PPF if you haven't already, at least on the front end!
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-19-2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Normally they have parts ready for cars coming in...

Normally they have parts ready for cars coming in that have had them on their build for a while. I got a ton of M Performance parts and I was in and out of the port in a week. I don’t think you are...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-13-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 996
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Bowers & Wilkins vs HK

I am shopping XMs. Most come with the BW upgraded audio, but the one I like most doesn't have it. So I am left choosing between color and the sound system.

How much of an upgrade is it? Would you...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-13-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,530
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Let's keep this updated. I am at $20k off and...

Let's keep this updated. I am at $20k off and 9.9k for the finance credit, so 29.9k on a 2024 base XM. Going in tomorrow to try and get another 5-6k on my trade. I am in a high tax state, so the tax...
Forum: Photos / Videos / Builds / Journals 12-12-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,569
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
White all the way. Check out my IG...

White all the way. Check out my IG @TheDrivenGarage for a bunch of pics. The white also let's you do more contrast with the carbon parts and stuff. The red is nice too and was my second choice. But...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in | Oil & Fluids | Servicing | TSB | Recalls 12-10-2023, 04:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,845
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Interesting. I thought the oil from the factory...

Interesting. I thought the oil from the factory wasn't the standard engine oil, but made for the break in process to help surfaces wear together. Which was the reason why they needed to get it out at...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-10-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
If you don't have the radar system then you won't...

If you don't have the radar system then you won't have lane tracking. Do you have the radar unit in the center of your lower grill? If you have the manual it's not available, and its not option on...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-07-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,813
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Yeah I will run the numbers. I have been burned...

Yeah I will run the numbers. I have been burned before on the EV depreciation, so I am trying to avoid it this time around.

Yeah, I want a 2024 for the highway assist, so they won't be as...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-07-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,813
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I would love to lease, but in Chicago, we are so...

I would love to lease, but in Chicago, we are so disadvantaged. You pay sales tax, and then you also pay 9% on the monthly payments every month. But I will look into that as well when we run numbers....
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-07-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,813
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I am working on a 2024 XM Base with my home...

I am working on a 2024 XM Base with my home dealer. I just asked what they can do, they are at $29.6k off including the financing bonus. But I wonder if there is more to go? Do we think BMW is going...
Forum: General BMW XM Forum 12-06-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,813
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
This is great information. I am starting my...

This is great information. I am starting my search for an XM now.
Forum: Photos / Videos / Builds / Journals 12-05-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,934
Views: 270,964
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
It's $2800 installed and warrantied. And 5-20...

It's $2800 installed and warrantied. And 5-20 drop range and itis set at 10 MM
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-04-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,901
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I haven't noticed it on my wheels. I have been...

I haven't noticed it on my wheels. I have been using regular brushes and such on my wheels. How bad are your scratches?
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-04-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,586
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
It comes down to what you want from the car. If...

It comes down to what you want from the car. If this is your only car, you live in a city, and most of your driving is in deep traffic 90% of the time, then maybe you get the auto. But outside of...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 12-01-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I had HAS, Spoiler, Carbon bits, graphics and it...

I had HAS, Spoiler, Carbon bits, graphics and it all took just 5 business days
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 12-01-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,175
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I would think modding a leased car would be...

I would think modding a leased car would be great. You can drive it hard and then revert to stock and then on to the next one. Have there been any known cases where it's gone wrong?
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 11-28-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,550
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Amazing shots!!

Amazing shots!!
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 11-24-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,046
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I read a comment somewhere here and tried it...

I read a comment somewhere here and tried it today. When taking off don't use the gas at all. Just slowly come off the clutch, the car itself seems to apply a little gas and then you can get on the...
Forum: Interior Modifications 11-24-2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,831
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Any pics of the shifter installed? I have the...

Any pics of the shifter installed? I have the storm works in the box, but I like the looks of the Blackforest One!
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 11-24-2023, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6,760
Views: 777,059
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
With a down payment that large, you will be fine....

With a down payment that large, you will be fine. The other thing to consider is that if you have bad credit, try and borrow a larger amount even though you have the money and then pay it off.
...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 11-23-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,127
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
Niice! I like Toronto Red a lot. It was my other...

Niice! I like Toronto Red a lot. It was my other choice. The carbon bits still.have contrast and the red is rich. Your decals are all nicely done and straight. I love it! Nice build man!.

Are you...
Forum: BMW M2 G87 General Topics 11-22-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 54,397
Posted By TheDrivenGarage
I was going to post a classified ad at some...

I was going to post a classified ad at some point, but if anyone needs diff fluid let me know. I bought some for my M2 recently when the dealer in VA couldn't get it and I needed to get back to...
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