BMW M3 sedan

Watch this video to understand BMW’s brilliant DCT gearbox

Premium E98 petrol only please - NOT diesel

Contact Ben on 0420 279 495 - mobile or WhatsApp - after hours ring twice to bypass my Do No Disturb

NB she rides very low so please mind front lip around carparks and speed bumps

  • Close-up of a car's gear shift lever and control panel with buttons, set in a modern car interior.

    Driving Tips

    Blue M1 and M2 buttons on steering wheel have Sport and Sport Plus settings pre-set. These significantly boost engine noise, so please don’t use in my driveway!

    Use M buttons around gearstick to cycle between Comfort, Sport and Sport+ for throttle response, steering sharpness, and suspension stiffness'. M button on gearstick selects 1-2-3 for gear change speed - 3 can be jerky.

    I strongly suggest NOT switching off traction control - much riskier for minimal extra speed, especially if wet.

    Press and hold M2 to store your preferred M settings.

    Press button 8 on CD for Sports dials - Horsepower and Torque.

  • Car dashboard touchscreen displaying vehicle settings and Bluetooth connectivity options.

    Phone Pairing - also ask me to help!

    Select Bluetooth tile on touchscreen, switch on your phone’s wifi and Bluetooth.

    Tap the Search button (magnifying glass icon) in top centre to initiate device search

    Open Bluetooth settings page on your mobile and pair with BT9642

    On your phone, enter pairing code when prompted, using password 0000 or 1234 if needed.

    Confirm permissions by Allowing each request - when CarPlay authorisation notification appears, tap Connect

    Launch CarPlay or Android Auto via the touchscreen’s Phone Link tile

    After first successful connection, previously paired devices should connect automatically

    If not, open Phone Link app (or your designated CarPlay application) from touchscreen’s ‘All Apps” menu

    To access BMW’s original iDrive system, select Car Device on touchscreen or hold iDrive’s Menu button – as backup, phones can be paired there via Telephone, Bluetooth Devices, Add New Device

    Touch screen to return to newer menu – Dashboard tile gives cool, customisable driving dials

  • Punctures & Flat Tyres

    If you see Tyre Pressure warning, feel loss of air, or even steering pulling one way. please pull over and call me.

    Tyres are NON-runflats. There’s can of tyre goo in boot, allowing slow drive to nearest Bob Jane for smaller punctures.

    Larger holes or sidewall damage will need towing as BMW don’t supply a spare. Turo’s (included) towing’s usually pretty quick.

  • Guidelines

    To store your preferred driving position - press Set then 2 side of driver’s seat.

    No smoking at all in the car!

    Prefer no vaping, but if you must then please all four windows down and sunroof wide open, ie not just tilted - exhale out the window, otherwise leaves a sticky film inside.

    No track use or unsealed roads - these violate Turo’s terms of service and they may ban you!

    Please don’t ride shirtless and if possible use the supplied clear sunscreen - the white ones stain the seats!

    Car’s location and speed is tracked and this data shared with Turo to help them monitor the above usage.

  • Accidents & Incidents

    Don’t panic! Sh*t happens. Call me!

    For accidents or damage, there’s a Turo incident card in glovebox with instructions.

    Take lots of photos - close up and wide angle to show the whole scenario. Get details of any other cars involved - number plate essential and ideally driver contact details.

    Don’t hesitate to call the police on 000 or your local station if you feel the need.

    Submit damage report in the trip in Turo app. I’ll then reviews this, do further images, then suggest best path for repair.

    If there’s the slightest chance of mechanical damage, please do not drive, else you risk further damage and extra costs.