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#21823 of 30156 Brakes by abcnyc Feb 06, 2003 (7:13 am)
I thought the brakes (pads and rotors) would be covered by the 3 year/36,000 miles full maintenance program ?
#21824 of 30156 Roc50mg by shipo Feb 06, 2003 (7:16 am)
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
#21825 of 30156 abcnyc by shipo Feb 06, 2003 (7:20 am)
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
#21826 of 30156 MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE by wrjohnsonpghpa Feb 06, 2003 (7:42 am)
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?
#21827 of 30156 wrjohnsonpghpa by dave330i Feb 06, 2003 (7:54 am)
If you look at the manual, I believe it says 15k or 1 year. Which ever comes first.
#21829 of 30156 MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE by wrjohnsonpghpa by nerd Feb 06, 2003 (10:36 am)
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.
#21830 of 30156 Maintenance Oil Change by kdshapiro Feb 06, 2003 (10:45 am)
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.
#21831 of 30156 roc50mg by leenelsonmd Feb 06, 2003 (3:13 pm)
I bent the rim on my E36 325i about a year ago -- in a city pothole-- and the rim was repaired by a local tire dealer. They ended up doing it for free for various reasons, but the charge was supposed to be about $70.   Sometimes rims can be repaired like this, and other times they have to be replaced.   What kind of tires did you have? I am very impressed that with the bent rims you did not get a flat. Nevertheless, I agree with shipo that you should replace the tire (ASAP), particularly if you see a bulge in the sidewall.
#21832 of 30156 Brakes Covered In MY2000 by riez Feb 06, 2003 (5:09 pm)
My wife bought her '00 323ia CPO with 18,000 miles. Brake light came on at about 34,700 miles. According to the service order, she had the following covered under the free maintenance program: replace both front brake discs, replace sensors, replace rotors. Covered everything: pads, linings, sensors, discs, etc. And since this was the 2nd year in service anniversary, she also got free brake fluid change.

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