I have read about the maintenance costs on the 740s, but I would like to
give my buddy a more specific answer. Any ideas about what services are
due in the near future and/or what is likely to fall apart ?
Here's the excerpt of the original email, privacy-protected.

I just saw an older BMW in the parking garage had leaked quite a large
volume of amber/brownish fluid (a quart or so). Quite a mess.
The question is this - what could this be? Engine oil? Power steering
fluid? Transmission oil?

If anyone is interested in my South African manufactured, German based,
right-hand-drive BMW 325 TDS, please check it out. The car is in very good
condition.
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15316&item=4550813872&rd=1

I need the color codes and how i need to hook them to a jvc deck like
asap i apreciate the help guys

I have a 1990 535i, how can I tell if I have a factory alarm?  I read
the owners manual and it says there's a blinking light on to of the dash
and that it is set when you double lock the doors.  I don't see any
alarm light so I'm guessing mine doesn't have it.  But to me this seems

I would like to buy a set of OEM M parallel wheels for my 535i, but I
really don't want 18" wheels. 16" or 17" is what I'm looking for. Did
BMW make a 16 or 17 inch set? Will the 18's fit my car if I had no other
choice? Offset the same?

My manual says that I might be able to play mp3 files from the CD player.  I
have tried but it doesn't work.  The car is approx 1 year old and has the
professional nav system fitted.

I am getting ready to rehab our 1993 525 (M50 motor) and need som
assistance so I can speed up the process.
I will be removing the interior, rear door panels to replace the windo
motors and regulators.

Does anyone know of a reputable extended warranty I can buy for my 330xi
with 48K miles on it ?
Who have you had experience with that gives decent coverage ? Service ?
Thanks

I am toying with the idea of picking up a '95 325i, 4 door with only
43K miles. Car is near mint and has new tires as of 3 days ago. Used as
a short commuting car to and from work, that's about it - hence the low
miles. Asking price is 10K firm.

Just rang around a few local BMW dealers (I'm in North Hertfordshire,
England) to get a quote for an Inspection II for my 1995 E34 M5. Also
asked for a price for Brake Fluid change.
The quotes (including VAT were):

I am getting ready to rehab our 1993 525 (M50 motor) and need som
assistance so I can speed up the process.
I need to replace a leaking valve cover gasket and would like some hel
on the process before I start?  Any Advice??

I bought this car acouple of weeks ago and everything was
perfect....................until I had the engine steam cleaned!
The problem is the key fob  turns the alarm on but the doors do not
lock. Its a bit of a pain because when you lock the drivers door with

I dont know what happened, but my trunk must not have closed all the way and
lights must have stayed on in the trun all night and run down the battery.
I have tried using my keys to unlock the doors so that I can pop the hood
and either jump the battery or replace it but the locks ...

2001 330ci cabrio with 12,000 miles. Batttery light stays on.  Manual says
it could be several things.  What's the best way to determine the true
fault?
Thank You