Touring, Cabriolet, Convertible, Saloon, Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon,
Roadster.  Did I miss any?
Could someone cross-reference the European terms with the U.S. terms?
The only one I think I know is Cabriolet = Convertible.  I think

I have a NEW (well 8 months old) E65 730d SE UK version with the 238BHP turbo
diesel + Auto.
The power and torque is phenomenal compared to my old E38 740i but there is a
persistent flat spot or hesitation when pulling away from a rolling start.

BMW convertible still has the magic
If you take the best BMW has to offer - spot-on handling, gutsy
engines, refined interiors - and distill all of these elements down
into one compact package, the result is the 3 Series.

The charge light came on while driving yesterday. Went to the local auto
parts store and had them check the battery and voltage output from the
alternator. Battery is fine (for now) but am getting barely 12 volts at 1500
rpm from the alternator. Don't know what the spec is but ...

I believe it's a triple switch package: (1)front window, (2)all windows,
(3)rear window
Is there any place online that shows how to replace it and who sells it? All
I've found is the double switch package.

normally, my engine idels really loud, and hurts small dogs ears. I
put some diesel fuel injection cleaner into my 300d t-diesel and its
ideling allot quieter. is this a sign of a problem or does this sound
normal? i have noticed a decrease in start time and an increase in

Looks pretty darned good:
"after a 24 yr old BBB (Blind Bleach Blond),traveling west,
made a left turn into my car that was headed east at
about 50 MPH Thursday evening.

I have a 2002 525i sport.  All stock.
the tires are making lots of road noise so I brought the car in for
repairs (I figured car needed alignment or something minor).  Car has
about 48k miles.

I have a 2006 Porsche 997C2S, which I have had from new.
I have heard a strange rattling noise within the drivers side door for the
last couple of weeks.
Taking the car to my dealer, they telephoned me to say that they had

I've heard that BMW in South Africa produced a limited line of E46s
with 4 litre engines. i.e a 340. Any truth to this and if so anyone
got any pics?
J

Are they easy to do on BMWs?
Is the oil drain plug easy enough to get to or do you have to "jack
the car up"?  On my car (non BMW) there is about 6-8 inches between
the plug and the ground which is enough space to stick an arm in there

Are wheels from E36, E39 and E46 interchangeable? I am looking to buy some
used wheels for an E46.

Say I'm trying to drive the car at 60kmnh, the car speeds up great and
gears down great, but I have a problem with keeping the speed at one
level. The car either wants to speed up or gear down. In order to do the
speed limit I have to let go of the gas slightly, let it gear down ...

I am out for another car.
I have a Volvo 740 GLE non-Turbo and I really love it but it is a SW
and I need another smaller car.
Is there any year and model recommendation for a BMW that is

I need a drivers side external mirror for my 323i E36 Coupe 1998. I am told
that the Cabriolet and Coupe had the same mirror / fixing plate. There are
some on ebay with the number 8130373 on the fixing plate. Does anyone know
whether this is likely to fit correctly?