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#21 of 2418 Noise in 2000’528iA at 75-80Mph by avl2001 Jul 10, 2001 (2:46 pm)
Some time ago someone posted a message about whistling noise in their 2000’528iA at the speed of 80Mph when the gas pedal was lightly pressed. The message author was advised to check his car and some time later he said that the car was diagnosed.   I too have the same problem in my 2000’528iA. The noise appears at speeds between 75-80Mph only when the gas pedal is lightly pressed. If I release the pedal or press it harder, the noise goes away. The noise doesn’t appear at any other speed and it doesn’t affect the performance of the car in any way.   I scheduled a service appointment to have the problem fixed; however, the caveat is that I had already taken the car to service before I saw the aforementioned post and sure enough they hadn’t found anything wrong with the car. This time though I mentioned to them that somebody else had had such a problem and that it had been fixed. They said it would be useful if I could find out what exactly had been fixed. So, I’m wondering if somebody had this problem, if it was fixed, and if so then what exactly was fixed.   Thanks in advance. K.
#22 of 2418 whistleing noise by mickmick Jul 17, 2001 (11:39 am)
Hi. I too have a 2000 528 that also makes the noise at 75-80 mph. If you get any info please get back to me mickmick.   My car also has very noisy brakes. see my no. 13 post.   THanks    Rich   you can email me directly at luckyman6777hotmail.com
#23 of 2418 Auto transmission in 528iA by twinner Jul 19, 2001 (9:50 am)
I recently purchased a certified 1998 528, and have noticed a very hard, jolting shift when the car reaches about 20 or 25 mph. I have also noticed that, after I stop and put the car in park, the car jolts and jerks backwards. I took it to the dealer, who told me this is perfectly normal and I shouldn't worry about it. I'm not sure I trust his response....? Replies to this message: willyt (Dec 26, 2005 8:55 am) div2 (Dec 26, 2005 10:01 am) dklaiss (Jan 10, 2006 8:31 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 10, 2006 9:48 am)
#24 of 2418 Squeaks and rattles by twinner Jul 22, 2001 (3:52 pm)
I've noticed a couple minor squeaks and rattles when going over bumps in my 98 528iA. I believe they may be coming from inside the rear door panels, or perhaps from the rear sunshades. Only a mild annoyance, but an annoyance nonetheless. I'm not sure how to strategiclly apply WD40, without taking apart the rear door panels.   Anyone encountered this before? Any good advice?
#25 of 2418 whistling noise-mickmick by jccssc Jul 23, 2001 (10:07 pm)
mickmick - please see my posted message to avl2001 about the "whistling" noise at 75-80mph problem in "sedan - 5-series" section. Good luck.
#26 of 2418 2001 - Confused about Key Memory by klevey Sep 02, 2001 (7:40 pm)
Ok this isn't earth shattering but as my friend and I both have the same problem I thought I'd ask. We both have a 2001 525. I went to the dealer (as did he) and had them program two of my keys. This would hopefully allow both my wife and me to be able to open the door and have the seat in the correct position. The dealer said that the key remembers the last person to use the key and would put the seat back in the position it was when that key was used. This has never worked. I thought I was going nuts until my friend said the same thing happens to him and his wife. Does anyone have a good explanation of how this works. Thanks
#27 of 2418 Sport Suspension/Winter Driving by pok1 Sep 21, 2001 (10:37 am)
I have two questions on which I hope someone can provide some advice. I'm presently looking to purchase either a 2002 530 or 540. While I've test driven both cars, neither had the sport suspension.   Question #1 I live in the Midwest and snow is a problem. Both dealers have told me I will have to replace the 17" tires with 16" all weather tires in winter. One dealer also indicated that the car still will not handle very well, even with the 16's, because of the sport suspension.   Question #2 If all of the above is true, does the suspension make enough of a difference in performance to warrant the additional expense involved with a second set of tires and rims?
#28 of 2418 pok1 by davv62 Sep 30, 2001 (11:23 am)
A guy I know has a Mercedes C43 AMG with the sport package. It performs abysmally in the snow, and one solution he is considering is the purchase of an additional set of tires to be used in the winter.   We went on a ski trip last April, and his was the only car that could not make it up the mountain to our condo. Even my RWD 5-series BMW made it up with no problem. Even getting his car moving on a flat surface, with some pushing, was a problem in the snow. The traction was terrible.   I therefore think that based upon where you live, a set of winter tires is necessary at a minimum to make sure that you can get around. Try to find out if others have used them and how effective they are. That I don't know, but I do know that with a sport suspension and regular tires, you will go through hell in the winter in snowy areas of the midwest.
#29 of 2418 Audio System by moose26 Oct 15, 2001 (12:53 pm)
has anyone else found the standard audio system a bit subpar. If so, what recommendations do you have on upgrading?
#30 of 2418 Free Maintenance by rkt88 Nov 24, 2001 (10:04 pm)
I have a 2000 528i wagon I bought used at 12k miles. BMW did a service at that time but now at 20K three green dots appear on the dash which BMW says approx 6K more until service. Isn't this too long between oil changes? (14K) And is the "free maintenance really free for A and B service?  Lar

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