BMW 3-Series 2005 and earlier

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#14938 of 30250 gs4rx3 by div2

Mar 15, 2002 (11:09 pm)

I have a 1995 318ti I have owned since new. At 68000 miles the only non-scheduled maintenance has been a set of front pads and replacement of the serpantine belts. The fuel senders and keyless entry/alarm module were replaced under warranty. The E36 3er was pretty well sorted by 1996 so there really aren't any chronic problems. I would want to see a full service history as poor maintenance will REALLY kill a BMW. Was the DOT 4 brake fluid changed every two years? Was the coolant changed(using BMW coolant) every three? The 318i isn't a rocket sled, but a five speed can be a lot of fun if you don't mind using the geabox to keep the engine "on the boil"(above 3000 rpm).

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#14939 of 30250 shipo, millerro3 by 530bmw

Mar 16, 2002 (6:16 am)

Thank you for your detailed instruction on brake job...better than than Chilton. Are still having a problem with your brake light?

On MACO, I wish someone could shed some light on this for ED. Just like you said it could depend on locality which I think it is legit. However, an unscrupulous dealer may try to use that as an excuse for making more profit when in fact MACO is not applicable for ED. I wonder if anyone or millerro3 can share his wisdom on this.

MILLERRO3, if you have information on ED MACO please tell us so we know how to deal with this in the future.

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#14940 of 30250 Does anyone know by cecilt

Mar 16, 2002 (6:42 am)

if the 3-series will have the valvetronic engine for the 2003 model year or is it coming out in 2004.

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#14941 of 30250 postoak, map by derprofi

Mar 16, 2002 (7:22 am)

We limited our driving to Germany and Salzburg so we got by very well using a combination of the little road atlas that BMW includes in the ED information package and an ADAC map of Germany that we picked up at the Delivery Center. The only time I ever recall being lost was when trying to locate the Schloss Hotel Lisl in Schwangau at 10PM on a rainy night. Never had any other problems. Great place to drive and very logical signage.

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#14942 of 30250 Polishing Cloths by mschukar

Mar 16, 2002 (8:08 am)

I'm getting ready to order some Klasse All in One and was thinking about ordering some polishing cloths as well. Any recommendations? Or should I just go down to Target and buy some 100% cotton towels?

Thanks
-Murray

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#14943 of 30250 Anyone tried to play MP3 disc in HK system yet ? by jluftig

Mar 16, 2002 (9:47 am)

Many CD players, even though not marked as having such capability, can play CD-R disc with MP3 files. Has anybody tried this in thier '02 BMW yet ? Also, sometimes the decode for MP3 is in many changers ? Anyone with a changer tried yet ? A CD-R with MP3s is 10 hours of music, so it is a capability worth knowing about.

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#14944 of 30250 jluftig by derprofi

Mar 16, 2002 (9:54 am)

I don't know of any CD decks that play MP3 files and don't advertise it. The '02 BMW Business CDs will, however, play CD-RW discs which is not something that a lot of car players support.

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#14945 of 30250 Anyone tried to play MP3 disc in HK system yet ? by jluftig

Mar 16, 2002 (10:03 am)

Many CD players, even though not marked as having such capability, can play CD-R disc with MP3 files. Has anybody tried this in thier '02 BMW yet ? Also, sometimes the decode for MP3 is in many changers ? Anyone with a changer tried yet ? A CD-R with MP3s is 10 hours of music, so it is a capability worth knowing about.

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#14946 of 30250 mschukar by cnorthrup

Mar 16, 2002 (10:21 am)

I've used Field Crest towels bought at Kohl's.

I have got a lot of advice over at the
"Store Bought Waxes Part II (No Zaino Posts)" in Town Hall-Maintenance & Repair.

CNorthrup

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#14947 of 30250 Nobee . . . by alan927

Mar 16, 2002 (4:29 pm)

Your aren't correct about the sticky pedal issue, It is not normal and in fact is a very common problem.
Check out the link below as proof, you could also do a search on that website under 'sticky pedal' and you will find many responses.

BTW my 330Ci does not have this problem. It is smooth sailing all the way !!

http://beemerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3512&highlight=sticky+pedal

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