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525 driver window control panel by e210s
Sep 16, 2005 (1:19 pm)
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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.
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Wagon rear window by noggin
Oct 05, 2005 (1:16 pm)
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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
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Re: Wagon rear window [noggin] by mguthrie
Oct 08, 2005 (3:45 pm)
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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
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BMW 5x or 3x Wagon Vs. Subaru Outback by smiththebest
Nov 16, 2005 (12:46 pm)
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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
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Re: BMW 5x or 3x Wagon Vs. Subaru Outback [smiththebest] by woodyww
Dec 01, 2005 (11:18 am)
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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.
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BMW wagon rear latch by wagonhead
Dec 05, 2005 (12:14 pm)
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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.
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Re: BMW wagon rear latch [wagonhead] by woodyww
Dec 06, 2005 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: wagonhead (Dec 05, 2005 12:14 pm)

Have you tried the rear hatch release underneath the dash?
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Re: BMW wagon rear latch [woodyww] by wagonhead
Dec 09, 2005 (6:34 am)
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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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Dual Sunroof repair on '94 525iT by view2mtn
Jan 06, 2006 (1:14 pm)
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Anyone know where I can get a new or used sunroof motor for my '94 525iT? I've had the car about 5 years now and I did have the tracks cleaned a few years ago and after that the sunroof started working. Six months later I went to a car wash in winter and I think water froze on the roof and I think I burned out the motor when I tried to open it again. It hasn't worked since. So I know the problem isn't the tracks, it could be either the switch or the motor, both which look fairly easy to replace. I can't find a motor anywhwere. Any suggestions?
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Re: Dual Sunroof repair on '94 525iT [view2mtn] by woodyww
Jan 07, 2006 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: view2mtn (Jan 06, 2006 1:14 pm)

Have you tried Bav Auto in NH? Also, I used to order parts from a place called Eurasian that adv. in the Roundel. Lots of parts places that adv. in the Roundel. You could also try asking on one of the dedicaticated bmw enthusiast sites.....

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