A friend of mine needs data what the dealers sold the then hot hot BMW M5 sold for in 2001. I need actual stuff I can see and send him. Any help is greatly appreciated..........Peter in Sacramento

I am planning to do some work on the car, (replace speaker, adjust conv top, replace microfilter), before which, everywhere I read, it seems advisable to disconnect the battery. After re-connecting the battery, a friend with another M3 said the engine did not run very well, but got better after a...

If you own a BMW or ever think you may ever buy one, you should get yourself a membership in the BMW Car Club of America. There are several benefits, but the best part is that you get a subscription to the club magazine, The Roundel. This has to be the best, highest quality car club magazine...

The other day -- I had a need to use the valet key, which we never had the need to do. I grabbed it; went to hte garage, and used it to start the car -- and drove off. luckily; I also brought the master key -- becuase the key fit, but did not turn the door locks. The cut of the key is different...

The weather's now starting to get icy, so it's time to fill up with antifreeze liquid (usual glycol solution) for the window washing system. Thing is, the reservoir's still almost full of the washing liquid they put in in the factory (car's only 6 weeks old). I don't want to have the lines...

My water ran out today during a long, foggy, dirty drive and now that I have re-filled the tank they are still not working. The squirters on the headlamps are working. Any ideas what's causing this / how to fix it...? TIA -- Shevek

recently purchased a bmw 320cd motorsport convertible and on random occasions when i open the car the drivers side window goes right down then when i shut the door it goes back up, very strange. Does anyone know the reason why this keeps happening??

In the newer BMWs, in the US at least, the car sends out info to the dealer that it is due for service or some malfunction requires it to be serviced. Does anyone know what technology is used to transmit this info? Is it an SMS sent out through a cell phone built in the car? Thanks, Pete

I am looking in to buying a used BMW 3 or 5 series. Any recomendations? John http://www.LuxuryCarForums.com

Just purchased a used BMW 91 735i. Immediately changed the heater core because of overheating problems. The car ran fine for almost exactly 1 week. Checked the coolant level and needed to add 1 gallon of antifreeze after week 1. Six days later, the same thing. Eventually, each time the car is...

I have a 525TDS which has done approx 130,000 miles and is approx 10 years old. (I believe this engine is also used in the 2.5 ltr diesel Range Rover ) It has become increasingly difficult to start on occasions, which seems time-related to when it was last run. About 3 months ago it was difficult...

I bought a new x5 this year and was told that everything was covered except the tires and gas under the extensive warranty. When I picked it up the steering wheel was off center about 3 degrees but the car tracked straight on so I did not worry about it... I did call service and they said...

I'm wanting to change the spark plugs in my 99' 528i as I recently got the car and not sure when it was last done. I pulled one out today and it has "Bosch Platinum +4"'s in it currently, I'm not sure if these are BMW installed or after market. Would you guys suggest replacing them with same said...

Chris Hornberger wrote: .. .. .. .. > I'm an *excellent* driver with a clean record for > 20 years. I learned to > drive on the race track (something I think every driver and biker should do, > btw), I have good awareness and 'read the road' skills as well as quick > reflexes. Combine those with...

Hi, My brothers bmw e36 325i hasn't been used for 6 weeks. The battery was flat and we've started the engine, but it just revs at it's maximum. The accelerator pedal feels loose. Any ideas what may have happened? Thanks, Andy

The one key remote I have for my BMW all of a sudden stopped working. I have only had the key for about a year and a half. Is there an easy way to determine whether the problem is with the key, or the receiver or whether the key is being charged while in the ignition? This is the key that I use on...

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Obviously the fan engages through centrifugal force but is there a cut out for temperatures too. I have had mine replaced and now every time I put my foot down I can hear the fan whirring away. Is this supposed to happen when the engine is cold as well as hot? pete

Hi all, I need to replace the coil springs on all four corners of my 1990 UK 320iSE as I have found a broken front and a broken rear coi. The question is whether the SE model was fitted with anything other than the standard E30 spring? I think the car looks a bit lower than non-SE E30s but maybe...

I just bought a used 2002 325i in like new condition, only 30,000 miles. I love the car except for the harsh ride. Every bump is felt unless I am on a very smooth highway. I notice the tires 225 45 ZR 17 are not very thick like other cars. Does this have something to do with the rough ride. ...