A friend of mine found someone who has an 87 BMW 325 (as in base model,
not an e or an i).  He claims that the car is in good shape, but will not
start (it drove fine before, but now it just won't turn over, the
assumption being its electrical issues).  Its got some damaged paint on

The blower on my 97 528 has stopped working.  There is air coming through
(low volume) but when I select the screen demister or select a high fan
speed nothing happens.  Any suggestions?  The fuses seem fine. Is this a
home repair job?

Read in this week's Autocar that BMW are at long last developing a twin
clutch SMG transmission. It will not be available for a couple of years,
though. Why has it taken them so long?

As I am now the proud owner of my very first BMW.
It's a 520i SE Auto with tiptronic (R reg 1998 UK), I
thought I would check-in and ask if anyone can tell me
what to keep an eye out for on this model.  It has done

There is a world BEYOND the US ??

My new 5 with CD changes should be able to play MP3 according to
the manual. I burned several CD's, but none of them works.
Anyone an idea?
Thank!

I'm curious what people think the going price for a 2001 M5 with the
Dinan S2 upgrade package is (mid 40's mileage on it, perfect
condition). I think sticker was in the range of $85 plus $40 for the
upgrades (including labor).

Anyone know of a web site with reasonably in-depth details and graphics
about  the 3.0 BMW six cylinder as fitted to 3,5,7 series + Range Rover?
Huw

Anyone know the best deal on this? Wired, but not equipped. Can this be
installed in the glove compartment?

I am considering the dvd entertainment system. Any suggestions?

anyway to get the Bluetooth on e46 to work with a nokia 6230, do bmw, do
kits?  and how much in the uk.
many tx

Can anyone tell me the correct way to enter the security code when I install a
new BMW radio in my E36 this weekend ?

Ive got a late 1997 323 E36 with a M52 engine. The wipers have gone
doolally, and so I want to replace the wiper control unit. Ive got a
new one and the Haynes manual says it should be in the dash above the
pedals. But it just isn't there.

What are the minimum thicknesses for an E46 brake rotor & pads?

On a related note: ever purchased knock-off rims for your Bimmer?
The steel wheels that BMW offers aren't the prettiest (if only trim rings
were available; why *don't* they make trim rings in 16" and 17" sizes?),
and BMW's OEM alloys are so darn expensive, at least as a winter set ...