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12737 messages, Last post on Feb 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM
You are in the BMW 5-Series Forum.What is this discussion about? BMW 5 Series, Sedan
#5132 of 12737 Thanks For The Review... by srfast
Nov 29, 2002 (3:13 pm)
because it reinforces my decision. I am replacing a 1993 325i/E36 with a soon to be delivered 2003 530i (5spd/SP/PP/CWP/Xenons/PDC/RAB). The 325i was picked up new in 12/92 and has performed flawlessly. I am hoping for a similar experience with my 530i. I am selling (giving ?) the E36 to my nephew for $6,500, so I will see it often. If you're interested, here are the specs:http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/classifieds/cars/detview.php?view=10209
I wish you continued good luck with your 530i and hoping I am as lucky.
JL
#5133 of 12737 Light Adjustment by bmw323is
Nov 29, 2002 (6:30 pm)
tigertown - on the 3 series the headlights can be adjusted vertically with adjustment knobs (little wheels) under the hood and above the headlights. A few rounds of a screwdriver in the middle of the wheel does the trick. When I bought my car the headlights were pointed wayyyy too low so I had to raise them. Perhaps the 5 has the same adjustments.#5134 of 12737 Or just... by idletask
Nov 30, 2002 (4:12 am)
go for the xenon headlights. They have an automatic height adjustment system.#5135 of 12737 RE: In A Word...Delightful! by musher2 by snagiel
Nov 30, 2002 (3:58 pm)
Good review. Regarding the wind buffeting, it's an effect that's found in practically all cars. It's not an "issue," but a natural phenomenon that results from the spiralling and inefficient windflow through the car.#5136 of 12737 snagiel re: wind buffeting by musher2
Nov 30, 2002 (7:43 pm)
An effect that's found in practically all cars? If that's so, I've defied the odds over the past 30 years with all the cars I've owned (an eclectic collection of ~16 American, Japanese and European vehicles), as I never encountered the phenomenon until the two BMWs I've had most recently. An interesting theory, though, and one that should be easy enough to examine simply by polling various friends who own a broad sampling of car makes and styles. I'll report back later. Regards...#5137 of 12737 RE: wind buffeting by musher2 by snagiel
Dec 01, 2002 (10:11 am)
Perhaps the body, window, and interior shapes and sizes of some cars mask the effect better on some cars, but it's definitely not unique to BMW's, nor is it a symptom of some problem that can be corrected. I find it's most noticeable when opening just one of the rear windows; I've noticed this phenomenon in all the cars I've owned (my 530i, a '98 Passat, an '88 Accord, and an '87 Taurus), as well multiple other cars I've ridden in or driven.#5138 of 12737 Wind buffeting by kdshapiro
Dec 01, 2002 (1:40 pm)
I've had it in a number of cars, definitely not unique to BMW.#5139 of 12737 Question about warranty coverage... by spyderred
Dec 01, 2002 (8:16 pm)
Does anyone know if BMW has a longer warranty coverage on emissions or Safety components(i.e. seatbelts, SRS system components,). I am in Southern California if that makes a difference. This is for '98 model year.TIA,
Spyderred,
#5140 of 12737 RE: Question about warranty coverage... by spyderred by snagiel
Dec 01, 2002 (9:24 pm)
Emissions components are covered by the Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty and/or the Federal Emissions Performance Warranty, which--if memory serves--are covered through 7 years or 80k miles. Often, replacing the catalytic converter (plural for the 540 and M5) is replaced under one of these warranties. There's also a separate California Emission Control System Limited Warranty, but you should contact your dealer to find out more information.I don't think safety components fall under their own extended warranty outside of the standard New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4/50), although SRS problems--at least ones not symptomatic of other electrical problems--are fairly rare, as are seatbelt problems.
#5141 of 12737 Snagiel, thanks for the info. by spyderred
Dec 01, 2002 (10:17 pm)
Interesting. I just bought an older Honda Accord, '93 w/103,000 miles. The rear setbelt wouldn't retract. Took it to my mechanic. I have dealt with him for almost 10years. He is someone you can really trust. He said just take it back to any Honda dealership. It is covered for as long as you own the car. I was truly surprised. I took it back to a Honda dealer, the service advisor stated that if it is a failed part then it would be covered. If the seat belt is tangled then it wouldn't be covered. The mechanic checked it and sure enough the retracting mechanism is not functioning. They special ordered the part and this week it should arrive and will be installed at no cost to me.Amazing Honda.
I hoped that BMW would have something similar, I should have known better.
Oh well, Tomorrow I will find out what is wrong with my '98 528ia.
Spyderred,
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