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#261 of 292 Re: Tires for a 528i? [janetk] by e39_touring Jul 22, 2005 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: janetk (Jul 08, 2005 5:59 pm) I use Bridgestone Potenza RE950's for year-round driving and am very happy with them. Quiet ride (compared to the OE Dunlops), good rain tread (important here in Seattle), and OK all-weather capability (not so important here in Seattle).   Where do you live? If you have heavy snow, I'd use dedicated snows on narrower wheels for the best bite.   .
#262 of 292 Re: Tires for a 528i? [janetk] by woodyww Jul 29, 2005 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: janetk (Jul 08, 2005 5:59 pm) I had Michelin Artic Alpin Snows for a season on my 528iT. Pretty darn good snows; night & day compared to the OEM Conti's on the car. But after reading the snow tire report in the Nov. '02 Consumer reports, I sold them & ordered a set of Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3's from the Tire Rack (I talked to Jim there). I got the same size as the orig. 16" tires (not narrower), & scored a set of like new BMW Style 33 wheels off a '99 540i for $400 out of a local "want-ad" publication to mount them on. (Now I just have to figure out whether to mount the snows on the new rims, or on my kind of beat stock rims, & use the new rims for summer).   Anyway, after reading CR, reading the owner ratings on Tire Rack, & talking to Jim, getting the Dunlop WS M3's seemed like a No Brainer to me. I also disagree with those who say that RWD bmw's are fine in snow with the summer tires--mine is almost undriveable in even 2-3 inches of snow w/the OEM Conti's.....
#263 of 292 525 driver window control panel by e210s Sep 16, 2005 (1:19 pm)
I have a 2001 525i. The driver door electric window control panel is not working properly. I am told that the panel for the '00, '02, '03 and '04 models will work as a replacement. Does anyone know whether one from an '08 will also work? Thanks.
#264 of 292 Wagon rear window by noggin Oct 05, 2005 (1:16 pm)
I am on the hunt for a used wagon (tough in Arizona) and I have decided this is the wagon for me, no question, after a lot of research...after all this, the answer to one minuscule question continues to perplex. I'm curious if the rear window is completely stationary or if it rolls down or pops out. Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks Replies to this message: mguthrie (Oct 08, 2005 3:45 pm)
#265 of 292 Re: Wagon rear window [noggin] by mguthrie Oct 08, 2005 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: noggin (Oct 05, 2005 1:16 pm) Hi Noggin--On the '95 525iT, there are two release buttons beside the license plate lights, one for the rear door and one for the rear window. They are electrically operated. The rear window "pops up" just as the back door. Mine, however, has a tendency to drop on my head when I'm not looking.--Michael
#266 of 292 BMW 5x or 3x Wagon Vs. Subaru Outback by smiththebest Nov 16, 2005 (12:46 pm)
I am on the look out for a 99/00/01 BMW wagon (preferebly 5x) or Subaru Outback due to its AWD. Can anyone give their valuable suggestion with pros and cons? In Jersey we have ~3+ months of snow time and so inclining for AWD car and everyone say Subaru is the Safest of all. This will be for my wife (I drive an ML)   I am looking at things like like Maintaince expenses, reliability and drive. Thanks all Replies to this message: woodyww (Dec 01, 2005 11:18 am)
#267 of 292 Re: BMW 5x or 3x Wagon Vs. Subaru Outback [smiththebest] by woodyww Dec 01, 2005 (11:18 am)
Replying to: smiththebest (Nov 16, 2005 12:46 pm) With all due respect to Subarus, BMW's are from a totally different planet. I have a 2000 528i Wagon. It's built like a tank, awesome road car, beautiful interior, great seats. And superb safety. You WILL NEED snow tires if you buy a RWD bmw. And Maintenence may be more. However comparing a Subaru to a bmw is like comparing a Seiko watch to a Cartier.   The last person I knew with an AWD Subie slid into another car on a snowy road when trying to brake. They had no snow tires--which you really should have even on an AWD vehicle. And if you do buy a used bmw wagon, try to get as low mileage one as possible is my advice.
#268 of 292 BMW wagon rear latch by wagonhead Dec 05, 2005 (12:14 pm)
I just picked up a 2001 525iT and they had lost the main key. The valet key got me home and dealer will pay for a new key if they cannot find it. However the rear latch is not "hooked" and lid is bouncing. Anyone know how I can get it open? or shut tight? They also have agreed if it needs a new latch to replace it. Replies to this message: woodyww (Dec 06, 2005 1:33 pm) wagonhead (Dec 09, 2005 6:34 am)
#269 of 292 Re: BMW wagon rear latch [wagonhead] by woodyww Dec 06, 2005 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: wagonhead (Dec 05, 2005 12:14 pm) Have you tried the rear hatch release underneath the dash? Replies to this message: wagonhead (Dec 09, 2005 6:34 am)
#270 of 292 Re: BMW wagon rear latch [woodyww] by wagonhead Dec 09, 2005 (6:34 am)
Replying to: woodyww (Dec 06, 2005 1:33 pm) Tried that first, but without manual had no further direction. I ended up crawling in to the back and took off rear panel, where I found a "pull" and opened it up. As this is my second wagon and third E39 I was simply caught off guard.   Thanks anyway...   kb

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