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#1083 of 1317 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by michael14

Mar 24, 2005 (10:03 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2004 8:53 am)
someone can Help me? my 1994 BMW 740il the problem is the transmission when I put it in Drive it not run, but when I turn the switch to Manual position its run, then I turn the switch to Auto position its run normally but when the car stop it'll not run again untill I turn the switch back to Manual position, this problem happen when cold condition
someone here have experiments for that problems. may give me an advice
thank you.........

#1084 of 1317 Re: [michael14] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 25, 2005 (10:03 am)

Replying to: michael14 (Mar 24, 2005 10:03 pm)
I've never messed with this function but it really sounds like a component in the switching circuit--either the console switch itself or the servo or relay that controls the transmission. In other words, this seems to be electrical in nature, not the transmission itself. You'd need to study how it works and find out what controls the transmission and tells it that you've just switched from Auto to Manual and vice-versa. You might ask the parts department at the dealership to show you a diagram.

#1085 of 1317 Re: garage door opener [peaks] by mh5

Mar 27, 2005 (10:47 pm)

Replying to: peaks (Feb 15, 2004 8:25 am)
I have an "Intellicode" Genie opener (which uses the revolving code) and found no trouble getting the auto's opener to work. Just remeber, you first have to program the car's opener with your garage door remote, then sunc the car with your garage door unit. The procedure is outlined in the owners manual.
 
Hope this helps.

#1086 of 1317 BMW maintenance from a Non-dealer? by mevande

Mar 30, 2005 (11:18 pm)

Hello,
I have read posts here that seem to indicate that it's almost impossible to get service done on a BMW w/o going to the dealer. Is that true? I have a 1998 740i (awesome car, 2nd 740i) w/58,000 miles and the warranty just ran out (BMW certified). I would rather take it to a local foreign car repair shop, for they are much cheaper re: maint. Also, how likely is it to talk to a BMW tech and ask him to work on your car off of the BMW site (strait cash to him/her). Do tech's have anything that prevent them from "moonlighting"? My dealer has an outstanding tech I would like to ask the ? to in a "hushed" tone:). Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have only been getting 13MPG in city driving. I don't "baby" it in that the car is meant to be "driven". What are other 740 series owners getting in city driving? One last ? .. what grade of gas are you guys putting in your 740 series (1995 and newer). I always use premium. Am I wasting $$ there?
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Mike
 
mevande

#1087 of 1317 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] Expenses by mevande

Apr 01, 2005 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2004 7:33 pm)
Hello,
From my experience having owned a 1995 740i and my current car, a 1999 740i the "average" maintanance charges are no where near 300.00 per month. I have done the "math" and my average for both cars is 48.90 a month. I don't know where you get the high maint. #'s from.
 
Mike V

#1088 of 1317 2006 First Drive by pat

Apr 02, 2005 (9:14 am)

You folks might be interested in First Drive: 2006 BMW 750i/750Li. What do you think?

#1089 of 1317 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] Expenses [mevande] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 05, 2005 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: mevande (Apr 01, 2005 5:39 pm)
Who said $300 a month? I was estimating $125 or so.
 
If you are spending $48 a month on repairs & maintenance you aren't doing it all, I can tell you that, OR...you aren't driving very much. You can't run a Honda Civic on $48 a month and do everything the car requires. That's $575 a year or .05 cents per mile, which is way below any car in the world. Great for you but I'm wondering what you're doing with this car aside from possibly cutting corners or driving maybe only 5,000 miles a year? Not a criticism but it is astonishing that you are so far below the average cost per mile for all makes and models.
 
Are you including repairs AND maintenance? Tires, brakes, etc?
 
Have you taken out the warranty years when you spent little or nothing. I was advising people who bought used 740s out of warranty. So that might also skew the numbers.
 
I think anyone counting on spending $48 a month to keep a used 740 running is bound to be disappointed. You are way over on the extreme end of the bell curve of statistical probability.

#1090 of 1317 Re: 2006 First Drive [pat] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 05, 2005 (6:17 pm)

Replying to: pat (Apr 02, 2005 9:14 am)
I think I want one.

#1091 of 1317 Re: 2006 First Drive [Mr_Shiftright] by pat

Apr 05, 2005 (6:38 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 05, 2005 6:17 pm)
Heh, me too. Let me know when you get Edmunds to buy us one for the purposes of, um, research, yeah, that's the ticket, and then we can compare notes.
 
 

#1092 of 1317 Mevande by sysadb

Apr 06, 2005 (9:47 am)

I also have a 98 740i. Your question about who to service the car comes down to confidence in whomever you choose. For me, it depends on what needs to be done to the car . For simple repairs or service like an oil change or brake work then I might trust someone else; for more complex work such as engine or electronic repair I might choose the dealer. Everyone wants to save money by avoiding the BMW dealer, but if someone else screws up something the money "saved" might prove to be a mirage.
 
Your question about using a dealer mechanic "on the side" may not be workable, because the mechanic *probably* has an agreement with the dealer prohibiting him from doing this (especially with existing customers). It could get him fired. It doesn't hurt to ask, though.
 
I get about 16 mpg with mine knocking around town, and have gotten over 24 mpg on trips. It sounds like you may have a tuning isue. Premium fuel is not required - the owners manual recommends 89 octane, which is mid-grade fuel at most places. That's what I use. My car just turned 50k miles.
 
DB

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