Just picked up a very clean '99 323i Convertible w/CPO warranty.  At around
35mph the car has a slight shake then goes away.  Mechanic friend of mine
says it's the tires.  It currently has BF Goodrich G-Force T/A KDWS tires
(225/50ZR16) and I'm looking for a tire that performs good ...

My local independent cannot seem to find a motor for the rear left side
window. It blows fuses every three to five operations and appears to be
drawing too many amps.
Any suggestions for sources? I am located in Texas but that makes little

Need to replace the gas tank, has leak on the top..... Looking at the tank it
looks like I have to drop the exhuast system... What level of toughness is this
to do for a basic menchanic????
Thanks in advance

I have read off and on regarding different headlights, specifically
the xenon.
However, because of their cost, I did not install them.
owever, there is an article in the 9/16/04 Wall Street Journal

So I live in the Bay area, and I just bought a 1990 535i. I'm so blown
away with this car. I've always had beaters. It only cost me $2500.
Woo hoo! Do all of these things have remotes? It mentions it in the
manual, but it seems that there are certain things in the manual that

Where can I find a definition of the "Exx" designations so that I can follow
the discussions with a bit more comprehension?
I just started reading this news group because I'm planning on buying a
325xi after driving one.  It had been years since I drove a BMW and after

for a 1998 328i ??
have seen some posts ect that some car
manufacturers dont want it in the engine .
i'm thinking of using Gastrol GTX .

The range on my 1995 BMW 540I key fob has decreased with time, given the age
((6+ years) of the key fob battery I suspect it is time to change it.  The
owner's manual and the Bentley BMW 5-Series service manual does not appear
to cover key fob battery replacement procedure. Is ...

Hi all, are there some of you who use Bentley repair manuals?
I have no experience as a mechanic, but I want to start doing the
ordinary maintenance by myself. Are these manuals good also for a
beginner?

I have been all over this thing and I think I found the plastic door leading
to the hex wrench plug for the tranny fluid but not the oil and please don't
tell me I have to remove that huge black plastic cover in the front. Thanks!

The E39 that I just bought was supplied with manuals in German, which is
kind of hard for me to read.
I found the English version of the Owner's manual as a PDF download, but
does anyone know if I can also find the manuals for the

I have a '99 323i convertible which uses the 170bhp 2.5 ltr engine, I
believe the previous 2.5's and later both had about 193bhp, and the 323 is a
restricted version. The questions are :
1/ is it possible to de-restrict the engine, if so what is involved and at

Howdy,
I live near Toronto, and I'm shopping for a winter tire&rim set for my E46
coupe.  My local dealer should be getting in packages assembled by BMW any
day now, and I'll probably check with some of the local tire specialty

is Gastrol GTX  10W-40 ok to use on a 328i 1998 ??
thanks

1996 318IC
everytime i make a right or ajust bear right my car makes a rattling
noise on the left side. the rattling noise is getting worse and worse
everyday. i sent the car to a mechanic, he checked it on the lift and