I'm considering purchasing an X5 and I was just curious if anyone can
recommend a site that discusses when the next body style change to the X5 is
expected?  Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,

I get an error message that my license plate light is out.  Both were
working but were very dim. I replaced both that they are just as dim as
before.  I noticed that when I removed one (while lit) the other lamp got
much brighter.  Error message remains w/ new bulbs.

I have just baught a new E46 Convertable, my first convertable.
I wanted some advice on cleaning the hood from out side and inside?
Any help? our there any websites where I can read up?
Thanks.

I have a 2004 330i. It had its first oil change at the dealer about
three weeks ago at about 13k miles. I checked the oil level right after
they changed it, and it was at the correct level.
Today, three weeks later, I noticed a large puddle of oil on the floor

any comments appreciated
530 se i auto. drives in reverse but nothing in forward gears. answering my
own question but want to make sure before i consider scrapping the car -
gearbox or something else? i get a trans program warning on the dash. more

I have a 2001 325ci and for some weird reason whenever the car is cold
and I turn on my right turn signal it blinks very quickly for a few
seconds and then blinks normally.
It has never done it with the left turn signal.

I've just purchased a 1997 528i. Very nice car, and I'm most pleased
with my purchase.
Two the the climate control buttons (up/down arrows, one above the
other, on the right hand side of the central panel) are broken. By that

I really wanna treat myself to a new M3, as a big guy, Im embarassed that I
might not be able to fit into one so dont wanna go for a test drive in case
it all goes horribly wrong lol
Current car is an E39 which I can fit into etc no probs with the seat about

BMWCCA member with three past BMW's in my history including a 1983 533i,
1993 325i, and a 1997 528I.
My question is this. My 528i was a wonderful vehicle and saved my life in a
bad accident however the other drivers insurance company fixed the car for

I heard a whisper that details of the facelifted 7 series have been given to
BMW dealers today. Anyone got any details?
Cheers

I am seriously considering purchasing a 1998 (S) Z3 2.8  in the next few
days and have found one that might be suitable.
Please can you advise me of anything on this car that I should check before
I lay out my hard-earned cash.

My understanding is that the X5 can't handle chains. I've been reading
about the Spikes-Spider (http://www.spikes-spider.ch/) with great
interest. A few questions.
1) Has anyone purchased these? If so, where did you order them from in

Anyone have any recent experience as to how long it takes to get a title
transferred in Illinois for a used car purchased from a dealer? Does 6+
weeks and counting sound normal?  The dealer says it is and that
Illinois's secretary of state office is extremely slowwww nowadays. I

hello, i need some info's about modification bmw coupe e36 on bmw e46 coupe.
I mean, front and rear. If somebody know any links about this please
publicate it :)
Something like

Okay, I've read about SMG and know that it stands for Sequential Manual
Gearshift (or so I've read) but what exactly IS SMG?
Also, why is it that in the 7 series if the engine is a 4 liter or less
it's called the 7xxiL but if the engine is 4.5 liters or bigger it's