e90 USA vs UK

web99992002 · 01-25-2013, 10:46 AM

hello, i drive an e90 328i 2011 i bought new. i love it. only thing that disappoints me is build quality. within a month of ownership the car already had rattles in the rear, glove compartment, windows and door seals. last month i went to the UK and drove a friend's e90 2008 model with 100,000+ miles. it was great. not a single rattle, the noise of the diesel engine is the only sound i hear when driving. Are BMW cars made for the US market built with lesser quality materials?

BOBKUR · 01-25-2013, 12:06 PM

Same quality. Are roads are the problem.

will bleich · 01-25-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Same quality. Are roads are the problem.

so true, i used to live in cali and the roads there are amazing compared to pennsylvania. we have the worst roads in the country

and i have the same problem i have a rattle in my dash and drink holder and it pisses me right off

BOBKUR · 01-25-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowandslow115

so true, i used to live in cali and the roads there are amazing compared to pennsylvania. we have the worst roads in the country

and i have the same problem i have a rattle in my dash and drink holder and it pisses me right off

The roads in Cali are horrible now.

will bleich · 01-25-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBKUR

The roads in Cali are horrible now.

idk i was in socol and drove all over from sandiego to la all the time, and the high dessert and all and they were so good

inline6ix · 01-25-2013, 01:29 PM

With 18" wheels and run flats the ride sucks on 80% of all the roads where I live. I can begin to understand why everyone in America just wants an SUV.

90rr · 01-25-2013, 05:28 PM

my 2007 328 (US version ) is a rattle free.

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web99992002 Private First Class 46 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	hello, i drive an e90 328i 2011 i bought new. i love it. only thing that disappoints me is build quality. within a month of ownership the car already had rattles in the rear, glove compartment, windows and door seals. last month i went to the UK and drove a friend's e90 2008 model with 100,000+ miles. it was great. not a single rattle, the noise of the diesel engine is the only sound i hear when driving. Are BMW cars made for the US market built with lesser quality materials?
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BOBKUR Major 20 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: 2008 E 90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (2)	Same quality. Are roads are the problem.
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inline6ix Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Deep Green E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Range Rover 4. ... [0.00] 1997 BMW 528i [0.00]	With 18" wheels and run flats the ride sucks on 80% of all the roads where I live. I can begin to understand why everyone in America just wants an SUV. __________________ 18" Staggered Style 189 - BMS 15mm - CF Grilles - LCI Headlights - BMW Performance CF Intake - 12" Blaupunkt Subwoofer
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90rr Lieutenant 107 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton FL iTrader: (0)	my 2007 328 (US version ) is a rattle free.
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