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30156 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:41 AM
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topspin, I have no experience with the SMG. Currently it is only available in Europe and will be available this year in the U.S. From what I have read, it is lurchy. I think the fastest shift is 0.15 sec. This is significantly slower than SMGII, which is used in the M3 and similar to the BMW-Williams F1 cars. Bottom line, it is a manual without a third pedal, so it will not feel like an automatic. Personally, I would buy an SMG car. Partly because I hardly drive my 3er slushbox now. Due to shorter distance that I now drive to work and that my speed stays in the 30 to 35 mph zone. I am used to driving a manual everyday and don't care about the shifts on a manual. I can sometimes shift smoother with a manual than what an auto does. Sorry for the digression. |
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| I thought the brakes (pads and rotors) would be covered by the 3 year/36,000 miles full maintenance program ? | |
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I found your wheels at BMWWheels.com for $299.00 each. They also sell used wheels; however, you have to fill out a form so they can "Verify Availability". You can reach the page for the new wheels by clicking the following link: http://www.bmwwheels.com/detail.asp?ws=79&Series=E46 As for your tires, I would replace them NOW, if not sooner. I don't know how far you have to go to get home, but I would not drive over 30 MPH until I got those tires replaced. I would also put your spare on the front, as it most likely suffered the worst damage. I am aware that there is a way to have NYC pay for damage (stuff like bent rims and cracked wind shields) to a vehicle due to road conditions (I heard about in on the radio "News Radio 88" or "1010 WINS" a few years ago, AM-880 and AM-1010 respectively), however, I cannot remember the specifics. You might want to call the City for any information. I guess that in the final analysis, you need two new wheels and tires. Good luck, let us know how things turn out. Best Regards, Shipo |
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I am not sure about 2000 and later cars, however, the "Free Maintenance" program for my former 1999 328i did NOT include brakes. I have heard that BMW enhanced the program in either 2000 or 2001, however, I am unsure about whether the brakes are covered under the newer program. Best Regards, Shipo |
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| Does anybody know if I have to wait for 15K miles, or if BMW will change the oil under their maintenance program after one year (but < 15K)? There's no way I'll have 15K at one year (probably will be about 8,500) and I really hate to wait much longer (I also hate to pay $100+ for an oil change, though). Thoughts, anyone? | |
| If you look at the manual, I believe it says 15k or 1 year. Which ever comes first. | |
| The dealer changed the oil in my wife's 2002 325Ci at one year and 6500 miles and charged it to BMW. Also checked tire pressures and checked other fluid levels. The mechanic reset the maintenance monitor. | |
| The dealer will do an early oil change at the year anniversary, at your request. I called the dealer to verify. The service interval will not be reset and you will be required to bring the car in for the regular service interval maintenance. | |
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