Guys 1994 325 convertible. When braking I can feel a small 'jerk' through the wheel for the first second then all is fine. If I take my hands off the wheel and press the brakes I can see the wheel kick around to the right by about 1 inch then it kicks back to the original position. Braking after...

As I took my car out of the barn this morning I saw a mouse run across the driveway. I didn't think anything of it until I got to work and opened the glove box. Inside was a shredded package of tissues and some paperwork is slightly damaged. I'll put a mouse trap in there tonight, but I was...

Here's my second thread. I've gotten some good bites on my two Volvos I am selling, so I am expediting my research in hopes of acquiring my first BMW sooner, rather than later. I don't believe in you aficionados doing all the work, so I thought I'd layout what I think I should do, and hopefully...

Hi, I have just inherited my mums 325e and the service departmetn I took it to said it needs to have the universal joints, however they also said you can not just replace the uni;s and that you need a whole new drive shaft. Is this true? I live in Australia, but I guess that should not make any...

When I bought my 2000 735i it came with two remote keys. One works fine, but the other won't work the remote only the locks. I tried the recommended method of using the key on a long drive to recharge it to no avail. The battery is presumably dead, but appears inaccessible. Is there any way to...

Hi, Can the airbag be easily switched off on a 2001 325ior is it some thing that an authorized dealer / garage can only do? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks sqm.

I had both of my windows down on my '03 325ci today. I close the passenger side door in a normal fashion (not excessively) and I hear the rattle of the window down in the door frame. I do the same thing to my driver side and dont hear the rattle. loose window on the passenger side? how does one...

I've checked the coolant level and it's full. The temperature gauge shows good reading...and the car runs great. 99 M3 with 136K....always serviced. The car is going in tomorrow because the heating/cooling fan motor will not stay on...it will not come on when weather is hot. There was steam...

Hi, I have had a 2004 M3 Coupe for a couple of years now and have decided to get rid, problem is I don't know what to go for! The main reason is the age of the car and no warranty anymore, I know repairs bills are going to be expensive when they start. I don't know if a 335i Coupe would be...

I'm considering either trading in my BMW or selling it for parts/ working vehicle. I've had to replace the radiator twice due to a bad head gasket, usually likes to blow hoses or separate the plastic part of the radiator from the aluminum. Anyway I need to know if these cars more valuable for...

Hello, Just acquired my first BMW, 633CSI 1) Can anyone tell me where to find the built date on the car, where is the ID plate?. Any comments on the 633CSI, is it seen as an important part of the BMW family? Many thanks for your input. Regards, Allan Australia

hi am considering buying a 318ti (E36) and wondered IS THE "T" FOR TURBO???

My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door window does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window works otherwise. I suspect the switch. I took the door card off at the weekend to look inside, but I don't want to disconnect anything mechanical just in case...

Can anyone describe the path the alternator chassis takes to ground on an e30 325ix? I'm having continuing charging problems and I'm pretty sure I've narrowed it down to a bad ground. This came shortly after a head gasket replacement, and I want to make sure I've wired everything back up...

Dear All I am toying with buying a c. 2001/2002 325ci or 330ci. Plan to go to a dealers and do some tests drives over the xmas period. In the UK (where I am) they seem to come in two spec levels, SE and Sport. Does anyone know the suspension setup, I know the Sport has 'sport' suss, but does...

I just did my own front brake job on a '95 525i. At 105k rotors had to go. Worst part was breaking the carrier bolts loose. There appears to be some shimmy in the front end and I can see why - apparently the rotors have to be centered on the hub. Why would they have so much play? I'll remove the...

I just picked up this ancient 1982 528e, for nothing. it has these little 14" wheels and tires on it. the car handles and stops pretty good, but i feel like the little tires are holding it back. i just want to step up to 16, 17 inch wheels maybe. at least some 15's would be better my friend has a...

I'm female and 55 and plan to drive alone 600 miles over a span of 2 days to see my daughter in my 1994 325i w/111K miles on it. Easy warm terrain. Those around me (non-BMW's) are having a fit. I'm the original owner of the car and it has had impeccable maintnance. A safety inspection by the...

i've sold my old '96 318iS, now looking to buy to an E46, 2000 - 2002 would fit price range. looking at 320i and 318i motorsport, i really liked the sports suspension on my old iS and missed it when test-driving the 2.2 6cyl 320i, it was a 'nice' ride but not as fun to drive. (heh being a jap...

My wife owns a 2005 330xi with about 45000 miles, so we have about 5000 miles remaining on the factory warranty. I am interested in purchasing a bumper-to-bumper extended warranty that would cover up to at least 100,000 miles and 4 additional years. Coverage to 125,000 with 5 years would be even...