Do any other manufacturers other than BMW not recommend tire rotation? >From the BMW shop manual: Tire rotation The tread wear patterns at the front end differ from those at the rear - the actual patterns will vary according to individual driving conditions. In the interests of safety and...

Hi I have put another post in the NG, asking about BMW warranties.... However, I am wondering what BMW's stance would be, if something went wrong with the engine / gearbox on my 745Li, if it were not under warranty. What would they do, with regards to 'Goodwill'?? I believe that an engine /...

What have you found are the worst kind of clothing stains you get (or have seen any friends or relatives obtain) while you're driving either fast or slow in your car (or in their car) ?

I am getting ready to rehab our 1993 525 (M50 motor) and need some assistance so I can speed up the process. I will be removing the interior, rear door panels to replace the window motors and regulators. What is the best method for removing the door panels without breaking any retaining clips or...

525i 1991. This morning it started, idled too quickly (about 1000RPM or just over, normally 600-700), and had a very jerky on-off throttle response. It's done that before but not in the last year and it's never lasted all the way to work before (20 miles). Starting up 9 hours later it again idled...

My wish list is the following: 1) BMW 330 covertible 2) Hardtop (no it will never happen) 3) Bluetooth to integrate my OWN cell phone into the car audio 4) An LCD interface-- I don't need the Navigation, but I would like an LCD interface, perhaps with satellite radio. 5) An input for mp3 players...

I've had the experience of driving a BMW X1 this week, as a loaner car. My own car was in the body shop for some damages, so the insurance company sprang for the X1 as my loaner. I was taken a little off-guard by the engine auto-stop feature when you come to an idling situation, like...

It seems like every year someone posts a message asking about how to make their 2WD car make it through the snows of winter, how much snow tires help, and the discussion veers to the supposed benefits of AWD vs. 2WD (front or rear) in such conditions. (Somebody trying to justify their purchase of...

Hi all, I'm looking for a good BMW specialist in Toronto, specifically the Mississauga region would be best. Does anyone have someone they use? Thanks, Deep

Hi, I'm an average Joe interested in buying a newer car. I have an '89 Volvo and I was thinking of buying something a little more modern. For someone like myself (looking for something of about $15K-$20K) would you recommend an older BMW (eg. a '97 5-series with less than 40K miles) or a newer...

hey everyone I'm from Croatia (europe) and I'm just wondering, what are the gas prices at where *you* live? here the average gas price is somewhat less than $1.50 per liter. and....they predict it's gonna be close to $2 a liter next year... I'm driving a bmw 320i e30 ....having avg consumption...

Hi I'm not a mechanice but... i've done this job before on nearly every car i've ever had. Just tried replacing a thermostat to my 1989 530. I bought the new unit from GSF but it's made in Brazil. water heats up and overflows from the expansion tank, steam hisses out from the bleeder bolt but...

Hi, The dashboard in my 97 E39 528 SE Auto has stopped working. That is the dials dont move, the computer is blank. The only think that is on is the current gear display. Additionally, the fan is not coming on for the blower, even though that part of the car is all lighting up correcly. Oddly,...

Does anyone have experience with a BMW service mechanic that they would recommend in the North Seattle/Shoreline/Lynnwood/Edmonds area?

I have an '01 740i whose warranty period will expire in June '05. BMW wants $3749 for an extra 2 years or 100K miles, whichever comes first. Sounds fairly expensive to me, but wanted to know from the group if they feel its worth it for this car and if there are known issues that will probably...

Hello everyone, I am posting this because I would like some feedback, details and opinions regarding the 1988 BMW 735i. I currently own a 1989 525i and have had it about a year. It is my first experience owning a BMW. Unfortunately (due to my own fault of not thoroughly checking the car first) my...

I was reading a newsletter from within the company I work for an noticed that we make parts for the BMW 1 series. I've never heard of these cars - indeed they are not shown on the North American websites. Any idea if BMW plans to bring these things to North America? Regards, Robin

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Sorry, but this needs to be said. No oil dip stick: Maybe this would be okay, if it were not for the fact that sensors seem to be BMW's weak spot. I know on my E46, the oil-level sensor is a bit flakey, as is the washer-fluid sensor. Pardon my language, but what the F$(% is one supposed to do if...

Any advice would be appreciated: I have a 1998 528i. The radio started going dead, even the time didn't show in the display area. Off/on switch did nothing. Periodically the time will reappear, then the radio works for a while. First dealer trip - radio is bad, ordered and replaced ($$$) and the...