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#10850 of 12737 andys120 by div2

Oct 12, 2005 (8:34 pm)

I changed the fluid on my 1997 at 99K miles, and I understand that Munich now calls for a change at 100K miles. My car has the four speed GM unit that was fitted up to 8/99 so I only have to pay for Dexron III; the dealer charged me just$110 to change the ATF and the final drive oil. Having said all that, many of the techs I trust recommend changing the ATF fluid in the 60K-80K mileage range, so it looks like you'll be in good shape. Since you have the five speed GM slushbox try not to stroke out when they tell you how much the special BMW/Texaco fluid costs...

#10851 of 12737 Re: andys120 [div2] by andys120

Oct 13, 2005 (3:11 pm)

Replying to: div2 (Oct 12, 2005 8:34 pm)
Thanks Div

#10852 of 12737 Can Premium Logic7 Sound play MP3 CDs? by freddybb

Oct 19, 2005 (12:48 pm)

I am trying to determine whether the "Premium" Logic7 sound system in my 2006 530xi can play MP3 CDs. The manual says YES, but when I tried to do so I could not get either the in-dash single CD player OR the glovebox-mounted 6-CD changer to play MP3 CDs. Please help if you know the definitive answer.
 
Also, I sent in a "Priority Customer Email" to BMW Customer Service via the BMW Owner's Circle SIX WEEKS AGO with this same question. Six weeks later, BMW is STILL researching the answer to this ridiculously simple question: "Does my new BMW play MP3 CDs or not?". Apparently BMW has to "research" whether a car that they built supports a feature that the manual says it supports!!
 
Here is the exact verbatim text from CustomerServicebmwusa.com:
 
Thank you for your reply. I apologize for your frustration and for the delay. I know this seems like a simple question, but actually has, in fact required some research. Please rest assured that when a definitive answer is available, it will be provided to you immediately.
 
Sincerely,
 
(Name withheld to protect the innocent)
Customer Relations and Services
Representative

#10853 of 12737 Rear side air bags and Active steering by rainmaker2

Oct 22, 2005 (12:36 am)

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and found it extremely helpful. I'm looking to purchase an 06 530 and have been going over options I want. I was told by a friend that the rear side air bags may be a problem, stating that if you have small children in the back it could injure them. I don't have kids now but would hope to at some point during the lifespan of having the car. So for now, I'd mainly be transporting adults in the back.
 
I did a search on these forums for air bags and gained some insight, but I'm still a little bit unclear. Why is it any more dangerous for a child to be hit with an airbag than an adult? I could envision adults sleeping with their heads against the side as well. Wouldn't this cause injury as well? Do the airbags deploy from the side panel? Or from above the window? If I do choose to get the airbags, is it possible to deactivate them at a later time if I have children?
 
Can anyone also please comment on active steering? Is it a worthwhile option? It's listed as a separate option in Edmunds, but if I get the Sport package, it should be included, correct?

#10854 of 12737 Re: Rear side air bags and Active steering [rainmaker2] by bdr127

Oct 22, 2005 (6:55 am)

Replying to: rainmaker2 (Oct 22, 2005 12:36 am)
Airbags can be dangerous to small children no matter what car and where they are located in the car. The reason for this is the size and speed at which they expand. For a small individual, this force can just be too powerful. Most documentation advises at least 80 lbs for exposure to airbags.
 
Regardless, since most people now know enough to put kids in the rear seats, you need to consider that when looking at rear side airbags. Remember, though that all of this is not exclusive to BMW... the rule applies to all cars.

#10855 of 12737 new bumper has the wave by cmr530i

Oct 22, 2005 (1:53 pm)

So...I get a call that my 530 is ready to be picked up. (It had been rear ended and needed a new bumper. The floor pan also needed to be fixed.) I turn in the rental, get a ride to the body shop only to be told then and there that the newly applied OEM bumper has a "wave" look to it. Basically it does not have a clean line against the line of the body of the car. "This happens once in a great while" I get told. I told the guy it was unacceptable. I want a new defective-free bumper. He says that BMW won't take the defective bumper back. Now the insurance co. is trying to figure out what to do. Has anyone experienced BMW not taking back a defective product it manufactured? Is there someone higher up the chain of command that I should contact? I also wonder at what point the body shop knew the bumper was wavy. Comments from anyone with body work experience would be appreciated.

#10856 of 12737 Re: Rear side air bags and Active steering [rainmaker2] by designman

Oct 22, 2005 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: rainmaker2 (Oct 22, 2005 12:36 am)
Can anyone also please comment on active steering? Is it a worthwhile option? It's listed as a separate option in Edmunds, but if I get the Sport package, it should be included, correct?
 
Active steering is now a stand-alone option and no longer included with the sport package. If you haven’t done so already, I suggest driving it because it’s only worthwhile if you like it. Personally, I hate it.

#10857 of 12737 Re: new bumper has the wave [cmr530i] by div2

Oct 22, 2005 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: cmr530i (Oct 22, 2005 1:53 pm)
My 5er had the same problem, but my bodyshop took some high density foam and corrected the fit.

#10858 of 12737 Re: new bumper has the wave [div2] by cmr530i

Oct 23, 2005 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: div2 (Oct 22, 2005 6:05 pm)
In your opinion has the foam fix held up over time? That's what I am most concerned about if the insurance co. decides to repair the bumper instead of getting a new one.

#10859 of 12737 Re: new bumper has the wave [cmr530i] by div2

Oct 23, 2005 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: cmr530i (Oct 23, 2005 2:34 pm)
It still looks good as new. In my case the insurance company guaranteed the repairs for life, so it will be their problem if the fix ever does go wonky.

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