I've got an interesting conundrum.  My car is registered in
Massachusetts, where it just failed its emissions NOx.  I took it to the
BMW service station in NYC (57th st.) where they ran a NY inspection on
it, and found there was nothing wrong with it.

I've owned various German cars in the past: assorted VW's, '84 944, '87 MB
190, and '91 MB 300e.  Now I want to get a BMW, but I know very little about
their various models.  What I'm looking for is reliability foremost,
followed by fun to drive, and fuel economy.  I like a stick ...

I have just bought a C320 se which is a flat 6 2.2 litre engined car.  I
noted the perf data to be around 8.2 secs for the 0-62mph however my car
takes around 9.5 secs.  Is this because mine is an auto?

Trying to find possible causes for why my Check Engine Light goes on and
off.  Car is 1991 525 with 149,000 miles.
Non mechanical BMW lover, who is hoping for some friendly advice in layman
terms.  

Can anyone tell me (preferably supply pictures) of how to remove the
front fog lights from an E36.
The only "diagram" I have seen simply says "remove lamp with aid of a
screwdriver" it makes no mention of where this magical removal

I have just bought a 320ci se which is a flat 6 2.2 litre engined car.  I
noted the perf data to be around 8.2 secs for the 0-62mph however my car
takes around 9.5 secs.  Is this because mine is an auto?

Do the auto boxes on the 325ci (and indeed all BMW's) have the steptronic
function as standard or is Steptronic an option?
I'm looking at one but haven't had the chance to get to the dealer yet. It's
on the website as having an auto box but don't fancy the traditional auto.

My dealer sold me tire insurance.  I had a flat tire and tried to put
through a clain to the company - safe guard which handles the claims.
First they told me I had to fax them the original agreement.  I thought
this was strange as I wondered why they would not have a copy - and

on dashboard temperature indicator somethimes start's to go left-right and
after few second's stop's and somethimes dont show any temp or show's max
temp what is wrong?

I bought a new x5 this year and was told that everything was covered except
the tires and gas under the extensive warranty.  When I picked it up the
steering wheel was off center about 3 degrees but the car tracked straight
on so I did not worry about it... I did call service and ...

My 318ci convertible is supposed to have the soft top open by holding down the unlock key but this does not always work. I have been back and forth to the dealer and after replacing the switches and locks etc they now say that the problem is interference from local radio waves as ...

    I recently had the service engine soon light come on in the Z4
after a fill-up. I took it to the nearest service center and the error
code was (as you might have guessed) a loose gas cap (though the
"check gas cap" light didn't come on, and I don't see it when I first

about twice a week when I start my 2004 318 i it makes a strange noise, the
dealer can not find anything wrong.
could it be the startermotor ??

I have recently aquired a 735i in great shape.  The only downside is a very
slight oil leak coming from the front of the engine.
I saw a few other (same era, e32) recently in parking lots & talked to on
gentleman; they all appear to have the same very slight oil leak.

Are there any fitment issues when using wheels intended for a 2001 M3 on a
2001 330ci Sport (2-door if it makes any difference)? I know the brakes are
larger on the M3, so smaller brakes on the 330 shouldn't be an issue?  No?
Here's why I ask: TireRack has the wheels I want but ...