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#51 of 115 Mods by riez Apr 18, 2003 (3:07 pm)
I'm a stock purist. Other than maybe changing tires and shocks. I wouldn't even consider buying a used car that had been heavily modified. And I can't imagine spending $10,000 or so in addition to the already high MSRP.   Nothin' more depressing to me than to see an old classic car saddled with heavy modifications. Nothin' prettier than a stock classic. And they are worth the most.   Took my '98 540i6 in for new tires (Continental ContiSportContact 2s). There was a near perfect stock '68 Shelby GT500 convertible w/428. Too bad it was automatic. All the exterior and interior trim pieces. Only 42,000 miles. Immaculate. Complete set of papers! Yours for only $75,000.   Probably just me. To each their own. (I prefer my cars like my women. No enhancements.)
#52 of 115 Add Xenon/Rear sun shade/ NAvigation to 525iA? by sambeam Apr 21, 2003 (10:33 am)
Hi:   If there is a 525iA , is it possible to add - XENON lamp system - Rear sun-shade (manual is fine) - Nav system to the car in after market?   preferably by auth. delaers?   Does anyone have experience? Pricing? suggestion?   THANKS A LOT. Sambeam
#53 of 115 RE: Add Xenon/Rear sun shade/ NAvigation to 525iA? by sambeam by snagiel Apr 21, 2003 (11:43 am)
You can add all of the above, but I suspect a dealer would shy away from these since they're not normally dealer-upgradeable accessories, but rather factory-installed ones. However, if you do find a willing dealer, expect the following prices:   Xenons: Parts of around $1300-1500, 1-2 hours labor Sunshade: Electric parts cost several hundred dollars, but labor would probably be 5-7 hours Nav: Parts around $2k, labor 3-4 hours(?)   Some other websites (e.g. BMWTips.com) offer detailed instructions on installing some of these, if you prefer to DIY and save some money.
#54 of 115 Aero add-ons by need4speed1 Apr 21, 2003 (11:47 am)
Does anyone know whether front air dams/chin spoilers, advertised for 1997-2000 5 series, fit on 2001-2003 models? Also, as far as quality goes, how does fiberglass rate? I've seen body kits on e-bay that are like AC Schnitzer or Hamman kits, but made out of multi-layers of "hand-laid fiberglass."   Does installation of roof spoiler and M5 deck spoiler require drilling?
#55 of 115 Xenon add-on by bmwguru Apr 21, 2003 (1:36 pm)
Actually it would be closer to $4k in parts. The headlight housings are different, the wiring harness is different, controllers, etc. Not to mention labor costs. Most dealers would probably avoid doing the install because of the amount of mods needed to make it work.
#56 of 115 Adding a CD changer to 530i by hasanas Jun 16, 2003 (6:08 pm)
I just bought a 03 530i. I want to put a CD changer in the back. Any advice on which brands will work? I heard as long as the changer is Apline I should be OK. Any comments?
#57 of 115 Help I had a BLOWOUT...bent chrome wheel! by blkmanwrkin Jun 17, 2003 (5:57 am)
I have 19" wheels on my 99 528. I have the Hartge Classics. They look great! I had a blow on the freeway last wk. My problem lies in the wheel itself was bent. The tire must be replaced. Does anyone know of a place in the Los Angeles area that repairs bent rims? They're chromed and if I can repair the rim rather than replace it with a whole new one then that's what I'd like to do. Email me at wasup_HBhotmail.com
#58 of 115 CD Changer - Purchase a BMW (Alpine) changer by srfast Jun 17, 2003 (8:42 am)
from www.eurobuyers.com. If you buy an aftermarket changer, you'll need an adapter. Using the BMW changer is plug n play.   Hope this helps....JL
#59 of 115 cd changer by hasanas Jun 21, 2003 (9:10 am)
Would any Alpine CD changer work with the BMW radio. I've seen an Alpine CD changer that can also play MP3s, but i want to make sure that its compatabile.   thanks.
#60 of 115 1995 525i is this a lemon year (i.e. cooling and electrical system) by jeffcannell Aug 23, 2003 (8:32 pm)
Help, have opportunity to buy '95 525i, 80k miles. Read some reviews,some not so good.Any thoughts, suggestions on what to look for. Warrenty. Yes or no, and where in NJ. Thanks for any help. Also, why is there no '96 model year?

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