just lurking - and e53 issues is far between.....
/Henrik
[e53 4.4iv8 - 2001]

hi All, Was wondering having a few problem with my  328i i just put a recon
engine into it im having trouble with it mis firing, now it only starts to
mis fire when it reaches operating temp and when i drive it an put the foot
door at low rpm it mis fires badly but as soon as it ...

*2001 M3 with only 13,000 miles.  Pampered & always garaged.  Az car--
6speed Coupe.  Silver with Blk leather.  Like new inside and out.
Original owner  $41,000 Ask for Dan*

For $15k to $20k (US) it's possible to buy a very nice E30 M3 or E34 M5.
Just curious how these compare with regards to cost to maintain.  I'm
thinking particularly about the engine, but am aware that there are other
parts that are specific to these cars as opposed to a regular E30 ...

My 328i 1995 model is due for a service.  What would need to be
checked/replaced apart from plugs, oil & filter?  All previous services has
been done by a BMW dealership.  It has now done 142,000 km and has been
serviced every 12 - 13,000 km.

My left turn indicator (1996 M3 Evo, UK) occasionally would click at a
faster speed. Is this some sort of a warning for an incipient bulb
failure or something like that? Thanks for your help.
Vijay

I've got a lady friend who has one of these....she says the manual instructs
her to use mid-grade gas, which obviously costs quite a bit at the pump
these days.
Will her using regular unleaded present much of a problem for her car?  And

The engine has been running rough at idle for a while and the tail pipes
have been a little dark as though it is running a bit rich. It failed
the smog test on NO.
I will be changing the plugs tomorrow and starting the check of the

Please, nobody bother bitching to me about how this problem
has been covered here before.  I know it has, as I remember
numerous threads on wacky Beamer climate control systems
misbehaving, but rather than hunting down the best thread

Just took my 1993 325IS to the gas station and can't get the door to the
fuel tank opened.  I've been going through a Chiltons manual and can't
find anything.  Ibeliev it's connected to the car electronics but not
sure.  If so, is there any type of manual bypass?

I borrowed this from a Bimmer E46 M3 web site:
The M3 sits on 18-inch M-style alloy wheels (8.0-inch wide front and
9.0-inch wide rear), with appropriately sized high-performance tires (225/45
ZR - 18 front and 255/40 ZR -18 rear).

Sister son wrecked his Paid off 2001 BMW 330 ci last week.
Hit in front end. For sale looking for $4,500.00 up or best offer in 10
days.
Houston, Texas car, one onwer. The BMW shop said $11,345.17 to fix.

I was driving home the other day (e36 93 325is) when suddenly the
power window on my driver side stoped working. I noticed I could hear
the click for going down but was getting no response going up. I used
a battery to hotwire the window into the up possition (motor works

I nedd cylider head for my BMW 535I 1989 E34. Please contac me by e-mail:
carlosdelriohernandez@yahoo.com

I am looking at buying a new 5 series (probably a 525d SE). Can any of the
following option be fitted aftermarket (and cheaper!) ?
1. Sav Nav
2. Parking Distance Control (PDC)