I have a 1987 325i with an ongoing problem.  As long as the weather is
warm, there are no problems with starting the engine.  Once the temp
drops below 45 or 50 degrees Farenheit, I get a rough idle and/or the
engine will not go above roughly 2000 RPM.  If I try to accelerate

Have anybody used the European delivery option?
I goto Europe at least once per year and if you can get the car cheaper
and have some fun it might be worth it.
Any exeriences of it and how would you buy the car, from a US dealer or

Whenever I switch my headlights on, I get two error messages on the CC
Tail Light and Lic Plate Light
All the bulbs are working correctly, and I have even replaced them to double
check, but the problem still occurs.

Thumping Sound When My Car Comes to a Stop
Remember all my posts last yr about the clunking sounds from the
rear/back of my car.
I have spent a few thousand changing amongst others the

2001 525 manual 23K - the clutch clicks periodically about 1" from full
travel.  Nothing snagging inside It is quite loud when stationary with a
noticeable knock when the bonnet is lifted.  I can also feel it slightly
through the gear lever.  My earlier 523 had the same.   Any ...

i'm planning to escape Australia for 1 year as an economic refugee.  we pay
far too much for decent cars (ie - BMWs) here, because of our stupid
government's over-protectionist policies.
my question is : where is the best (cheapest) place in europe to buy a new

Anyone know where I can get roof racks for a 2002 318ti Compact in Europe?
Just want to see if I can avoid BMW's huge profit margin for such a low
tech item.
Thanks

I installed Euro style (German Spec) heated mirrors on my '04 M3.  I like
them because of the increased field of view.  They were purchased them from
www.bm24.de, the part numbers are 51 16 7 893 557 and 51 16 7 893 562.
I've posted some photos and a crude description of the ...

The door handle/opener lever is about to come off the door. I will need to
repair this pretty soon.
Does anyone know what I will need for the replacement?
thanks in advance

My 330ci was serviced (Inspection 1) recently and needed new tyres. I
changed from Bridgestone Potenzas to Dunlop SP9000's. The handling of the
car seems much different. The steering is really light and the front
suspension seems softer.

I just recently purchased a 1994 325i convertible.  The rear plastic
window is cracked but i purchased the car anyway, as I never thought
it would be that big of an expense.  I found out today the window is
$450 plus labor to install for a simple piece of plastic [and Yes, i

Hi folks - I have a UK 1998 540. The SatNav has a male voice. The software
version is SW 2-1/28. I've checked a few sites and I reached the conclusion
that this is a MarkII system. These sites say the voice for MarkII should
be female?!?

Hey all,
I have a crazy idea to take my mint 2001 BMW 330cic Convertible
(amazing color:  sea green with green top, loaded with every
conceivable accessory) on a major road trip across the US and then

I got a great web site suggestion on how  to do this :
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html
I made the device... even checked it for continuity and got 433 OHMS (close
enough  for government work) Plugged it in the #7 pin position ,grounded it

If anyone gets Roundel there is a review of this car in this months mag.
They love the way it drives, have some peeves about portions of it's
styling, kind of do and kind of don't like I-Drive and have some serious
problems with it's interior door handles. Strange review, but ...