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292 messages, Last post on Apr 28, 2007 at 11:40 AM
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A 2001 525 wagon caught my eye. I've owned Bimmers from the 70's and 80's. Any advice on owning a (for me) almost new one? Is this year / model a good bet? Thanks.
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Hi, Is it normal for BMWs to have stiff power steering? It feels like it's semi-automatic steering. I realize it's rwd however it's hard to believe a luxury sport car would take two hands to make u-turns, not fun to drive. Please advise. Thank you
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Replying to: 1wisdom (Mar 15, 2006 8:19 pm)
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Replying to: cmybimmergo (Mar 16, 2006 6:18 am) 99 540i not sport package I understand stiffness is good when we (me) performance drivers like to feel every move we make. However, it's way to stiff! 2 hands to make U-turns,not cool.. The records if this car indicates the steering pump hose had(has a leak) no record of replacement. and fluid stays at the correct level. Another thing the car is now doing is it lunges forward on it's own when almost at a complete stop. Perhaps the throttle sensor is out. I'm the second owner. Has only 53k miles. Please advise Thanks again wisdom |
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Just bought an 01 525i sport wagon with 15k original miles. It has a steptronic trans. I have a few questions, if anyone can help. 1. My insurance calls it a 525iT. What is the "T" and could it raise my insurance rate? 2. What are the common mechanical problems with this model? 3. Does anyone run 91 instead of 93 octane without spark knock?
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Replying to: gooseman (May 02, 2006 5:52 am) I believe the recommended octane rating for most BMWs is 91, so you should be fine there.. |
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Replying to: cmybimmergo (Mar 16, 2006 6:18 am) Sorry for delay mom had open heart surgery. Anyway I have a 99 540i. Steering is way too stiff. Not a one hand handling car. I like the feel of the road too. I see people much older then myself driving these cars thinking there is no way they would want to work this hard to get car to perform. Please advise Wisdom
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Hello all...the tailgate on my 1999 528I just stopped working. The window does open & works just finde, but the tailgate motor just starts & stops (almost sighs.) The fuses are good...any ideas? Will I need a regulator? Or does it just need to be reset and cycled? 
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Replying to: sailracer (Mar 07, 2006 9:43 am) One issue my wife had was hooking the front air dam over parking curbs. The car is very low as in sporting. No trouble in 4 years of ownership. Great motor and trans. Traded to an S-430 4-Matic sedan. |
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