I am very close to making a decision to buy a new X3.  I am strongly
considering getting an extended warranty.  I am skeptical that a dealer
will offer me something attractive, so I was wondering if I'd be better
off buying extended warranty ( to 6 years/100K miles ) later, before

I'm looking at buying an E36 318i SE and would like some advice. It's a
1998 R with 102k miles and has been owned by my father for the last
year.
I'm going to be paying £2,700 for it - sound fair?

I took my '05 automatic 645 in for its first service, and in addition to
getting the oil changed, I went over a list of issues.  One of them was,
when accelerating from a complete stop, there will (often) be a
hesitation.  It is as if the car does not take all the gas I give it.  ...

Good afternoon,
I recently purchased a '96 E34 540i A/T with 170,000 km and a FSH.  I drove
the car from Johannesburg to Cape Town, a distance if 1,500 km ... it went
extremely well, averaging 10.4 l/100km at 140km/h.  However, each morning

Hi
I have a 96 bmw 316 which has been giving me grief for a few weeks now
When i go to turn ignition i just get this clicking noise with the odd
wurr for about a minute, all the lights on the clock face start going

My E34 has about 129k, I replaced the front Struts at 100k but my
mechanic said he rarely replaces the rear. I think there is some noise
(squeeking) coming from the rear right. Any adivise on when to change
these shocks, or what type would be helpful, thx..

Does any one know of any good diagrams on the internet of bmw engines
so I van find where parts are.  I realy need this 'cuz i need to
replace my hoses.  Where's that pesky vacuum hose at?

hi just purchased a 91 320i bmw and i cant change the clock on the computer
bit on the dash where the engine check and everything is.  have a friend with
a 95 318i with the same display bit and he cant change it either its the
model with the long screen and a set of 4 buttons to the ...

Where is the switch that makes the back-up lights come on?
My car doesn't power the Parking Brake light on the dash -- it comes on for
the Self Test cycle when the key is turned on -- and the back up lights do
not work. I was thinking there was someting in common, so I have set ...

I know i'll get some laughter out of this, etc.  My apologies for a
silly question.
Just got my first bmw, love it, 2001 330i.  best thing i have ever
bought.  My passenger side, front directional went out and I need to

my 1990 bmw 535i was running great until it acted like it was out of
gas. Then it shut off the same way. I could start it up for a while but
it would start to smoke black exhaust then shut off again. everyone
says its getting to much gas. does anyone know whats realy going on or

Earlier today, after running perfectly for months, my 1991 318is died.  It
would not turn over but all the power items (windows, etc) worked... if a
little slow.  Jumped it and it started right up and drove the 1/4 mile home.
haven't had it back out.  I of course suspect the ...

   My 1991 325i (6 cyl.)has a problem with the clutch. When I left a
friend's home, I quickly noticed that I was unable to shift gears after
leaving the driveway. I had to let the vehicile stall or place into neutral
in order to stop. Then, to start, I needed to place the gear ...

I have noticed a lot of you in here own jeeps, some of your names I even
recognize from eyars of mostly lurking in the jeep groups.  So I have a
question.  I have a '91 YJ four banger that is really tired... was thinking
of doing the often discouraged conversion to the six cyl... ...

        my temperature read-out on my 318i has seemingly + automatically
defaulted from Celsius to Fahrenheight.Anyone know how to get "C"
back?Regards.