I am considering buying a 1996 750il with 200000 km.  The car is from a
dealers auction and I had a friend look at it, he told me the car
doesn't appear to have been in an accident but it underwent some
vandalism.  Mainly, it has some wholes in the leather seats and the

This is a plea for help...
I totaled my beautiful car (89 325is), and in between the tears I'm
trying to get some comps. As it turns out, the insurance company
slipped in an endorsement recently that limits what they will pay on

   Who's got the better system, Honda or BMW? Variable timing on intake and
exhaust cams with the same duration and lift vs. switching to a higher
duration and higher lift cam at a fixed RPM?

My husband has a 2002 325i. Our son has outgrown his infant car seat
and he's only 4 1/2 months old- so we purchased a Graco Comfort Sport
convertible car seat since I know that will fit in my car (I have a VW
Beetle). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work in his car rear facing

Hi Gang,
I have a 2000 528i.
Last week I got in the car to go to work. I noticed a big crack in the
plastic "woodgrain" trim that covers the cassette player. I was confused as

I am looking for a gearbox for a 525 IX year '93

Just picked up an e34 520i SE touring this morning.
Drives well only two glitches have popped up
the computer says it -37C outside (which it isnt) and the heater does'nt
seem to heat the footwells.... clears the screen ok though.

I have a 530d that has problems starting sometimes.
This has happened a few times recently, particularly when I have
recently been driving it (i.e., up to 1 hour before hand).
I have had it checked by a mechanic but it does not show any faults

Selling my 1992 M5. Wonderful condition, runs strong with only 104k
miles. Its on ebay now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4524562708
Local buyers are welcome to inspect the car. I live in Newport Beach.

For '91 750IL, it was diagnosed that 2 rear shock absorbers( in my
terminoloy but others electronic stablizer) were leaking.  It costs US$4500.
Someone says just nonelectronic stablizer/would be cheaper and OK. Does
anyone has any advices? Thank you.

Does anyone know if there are plans for the BMW sat nav system to alert to
speed camera locations??
There is an abundance of systems which alert drivers to speed camera
locations, from PDA / IPAQ systems, to dedicated Sat Nav systems.

Does any in this group have any experience with 540 4,4  with any type of
kompressor?
I?have one with a Rotrex, and it does not performe what?s promissed.
So I look for something for comparison, Hp, torque, pressure etc.

In about a year, I'm going to possibly be replacing my 1994 325is.
However, I hate the new body style in comparison.  AFAIK, the 2000 is the
last year they made the 2dr. coupe of the old style in the 3series (4dr.
stopped the year before).

    I'm looking at buying a used 330i tomorrow and have read that you
can purchase an extended factory warranty for a fee if the car passes
muster. How much do these run and should I have the inspection done at
the dealership I'd like the work done at (I'm thinking Perillo BMW in

anyone know of one or have one they want to sell ? prefer auto but will take
manual..
post here if you do -- thanks