My 2002 325CI goes off warranty next month. Has anyone picked up an extended warranty, most likely third party, for their car. Any satisfied customers? It seem BMW doesn't accept most 3rd party payment plans.Thanks, Joe

Anyone got a source in SE England for a nice estate (preferably) 530d SE. I have decided to consider switching from my VW obsession to BMW - or at least to give it a go! Thanks David

Looking to buy this car, but I want to be sure of it. What should I look for besides common water bump and belts aswell as suspension and oil leaks around engine? Going to have the tranny checked out also. Gus

How hard is it to install a muffler on E30 325? I understand I'll need a dremmel tool for the bolts, which are likely frozen beyond removal. What else? Do I need to do any bending? Should I expect problems separating the mulffer piece from where it joins the cat? What about the install?

What could be the most suitable motor for E34 5-series touring from year 1993-1995? Thanks Jukka

I have taken everything loose out of the trunk and it still rattles in the rear when you ride over bumpy pavement or speed bumps. I've read where this model might have premature problems with something in the rear suspension. Any ideas are much appreciated!

Can anyone tell me the pad thickness on new, OEM, BMW front pads for my 97 328? I'm trying to estimate how many miles on the remaining pads (~7mm) before I have to change them. Planning a 4000 mile trip this summer and don't want to run too low, but changing now seems like a bit of a...

I have a strange problem with a driver side door on a 91 735i. Scenario: 1. Lock doors using the key 2. Unlock doors using the key 3. Driver side door won't open from the outside. I can open it from the inside and then it will open fine from the outside. But once I lock it it won't open from the...

My door seal squeaks while slowing down or riding over bumpy roads. The body shop looked at it and somewhat adjusted the door lock - how tight it is. They said to regularly apply a water-based rubber dressing and it will eventually stop squeaking. I have read on the net to apply talcum powder...

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today the 92 735i has driven me over the edge. I got in the car, radio, clock -- everything; looked good... Car wouldn't start, in fact, only the odometer & SRS light went on. what should I look at? -j

At first I thought it was the performance chip I put in on cold mornings... but it's not rough on all cold starts. By rough; I mean -- Rough; like it's missing on 1 or 2 cylinders. 2 minutes of driving, and it appears cleared up. Should I go back to the stock chip? This morning it was sub 32 --...

Have an '04 325xi, 10K miles, driven daily. Brake friction noise has always been audible since new, just a rubbing sound seemingly from the pads. Dealer checked them and said the were fine, and just changed the fluid. Has anyone else noticed this?

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I had previously read multiple accounts of people finding that the 3 fasteners that mount the oil pump (1 bolt and 2 nuts actually) have a habit of coming loose on the M60 engines. M60s are the V8 engines found in some of the mid 90's 5 and 7 series cars. I knew that my 1994 540i has had the...

Did any one see that car chase in Houston today, im currious was that a 3 or a 5

I have E30 316 4-cyl carb. BMW with 45000km (yes only less than 30000 miles). It was not in use for 7 years, and coolant was changed some three years ago. Now (I think) I have problem with choke on my carburetor. I got it cleaned (ultrasound) in a local carb shop, and for a while it worked OK. My...

It started out several months ago with slipping between first & second gear. Today, it was slipping between all gears then just stopped going forward altogether. The guy at the shop said he didn't think it was worth dropping the pan but was investigating other options. Should I scrap the car? ...

I would like to set my 2006 325xi to honk its horn when I lock it from the key fob. I can see how to that in the manual, but when I follow the programming for that feature I find my car only shows flashing the lights or no function when the car is locked. No where do i see anything that says that...

Power seat backrest not working on '98 M3. Motor runs but backrest does not move. Other forums tell of broken nylon gear (either on motor shaft, or gearbox). Is that a replaceable part?