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Replying to: wax_71 (Sep 02, 2008 6:33 pm) Swope BMW in Louisville, Ky only charged $382 to perform an Inspection II on my wife's 2004 X3 2.5- and that figure included a brake fluid flush as well as the cost of repairing a bit of curb rash on the RF wheel. I brought my own Mobil 1 0W-40 so the grand total was $424. As for indie shops, I'm sure that members of the local CCA chapter(Windy City) would be happy to provide recommendations. And let me echo what Andy said; enjoy your 5er. The E39 is still one of the best sports/luxury sedans out there. |
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Guys I need help. I tried to look in the past discussions to see if I find something on my problem but found nothing. Anyway I have a 2002, 530i BMW 5-speed stick that has been a great car except for one thing. When I turn on the fan to get some air in the car (or even with A/C) the speed of the fan suddenly goes high and then low as if someone just arbitrarily changes the fan speed, quickly. If I shut the fan off completely I still can hear it run. The bad thing is that even when I shut the engine off and take the keys out, the fan still runs and it typically stops after about 5-10 minutes. But apparently last time it must have been running longer than usual so it drained the battery. One other electrical snafu that I have with this car is that sometimes when I put a CD to play it says “no disc” but after about 5-10 minutes of driving it starts to play. I just need some guidance so when I take it in for repair then I have some ideas. Thanks a bunch.
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Replying to: jhox85 (Sep 16, 2008 6:13 pm) The problem is almost certainly what BMW calls the Final Stage Unit. It's an extremely simple DIY fix. The how-to can be found here. You should be able to find the part for under $90. As for the CD changer, you might try a different CD magazine to see if the problem persists. Failing that, you will have to take it to an auto sound shop.
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 16, 2008 7:33 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 17, 2008 7:33 am) As I understand it, the FSU is essentially a somewhat complex resistor pack- which explains the strange HVAC fan behavior when it goes bad.
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 17, 2008 9:22 am) Leave it those German engineers, the Ashtray in my Bimmer has like 20 parts. 
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Nowadays, a V8 BMW could be around the same price as a V6 BMW. I have a question. Consumer report said the V8 was unreliable but I didn't know whether they were based on 545i or 550i. I saw quiet a number of V8 5-series on the roads. Any comments?
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Replying to: r34 (Sep 18, 2008 12:40 pm) There is no such thing as a BMW V6. Consumer report said the V8 was unreliable but I didn't know whether they were based on 545i or 550i They require a bit more maintenance than the sixes, but most owners believe that the V8's power and torque characteristics outweigh any additional service/repair costs. In any event, Consumer Report's ratings do not provide conclusive evidence of a vehicle's overall reliability. I saw quite a number of V8 5-series on the roads. Any comments? See above.
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 18, 2008 4:05 pm) More maintenance? Does it mean more repairs or it means it will cost more for the same kind of maintenance? For Consumer Report, I am ok with their consumer electronics reviews but I don't really trust their car reviews. It seems that they were looking cars for A to B drivers. |
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Replying to: r34 (Sep 18, 2008 5:17 pm) The V8s valve covers tend to leak, and the eights also will usually require a new radiator at  60K-70K. You might check out BMW Tips.com for some specific information- at least as to E39 5ers.
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