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#31 of 2418 High pitch noise by rkt88 Nov 24, 2001 (10:55 pm)
Reply to K message #21 and Rich #22; I too have a high pitch noise in my 20K mile 2000 528i at 70+MPH and I can vary the sound by getting on and off the accellerator. It sounds like gear whine from the rear end. Mine is an automatic 4 speed with 4:11 rear axle ratio according to the facts book. I have not mentioned it to the dealer yet but plan to and next service. If it is what I think it is it could be an expensive fix.  Lar
#32 of 2418 Dust covers for 16 inch wheels by bowink Dec 02, 2001 (6:40 am)
Question is it possible to purchase dust covers to go behind the wheels to keep the disc brake dust off the rims ???????   Ty Bowinkcfl.rr .com
#33 of 2418 Tires by rockypaul Dec 12, 2001 (6:54 am)
My dealer cautions that if you get the sport suspension you must get 4 snow tires to drive in the winter here (Rochester NY - 130 inches of snow annually).   I found the sport suspensions I have driven have increased cornering ability and are confidence inspiring. However, while not harsh, they are in a word abrupt. In handling interstate road imperfections it can be annoying and not as enjoyable on long trips as the standard suspension.    My 2001 525iat sport wagon has a perfect 50-50 weight distribution and handles like a sports car. The all season COntinential H rated tires are a great compromise and handle very well in snow and ice. In fact it is all but impossible to lose control on solid ice due first and foremost to the skid control program. This would no be true with the sport suspension standard summer tires.   Hope this helps.
#34 of 2418 Trade in Value by cheeks Dec 26, 2001 (7:50 am)
How much would I expect to receive from dealer in the event I trade in my 01 530ia? The car has most major options (prem. sound etc.)and only 6800 miles.
#35 of 2418 Cheeks by spyderred Dec 26, 2001 (2:05 pm)
What would you trade your 530ia for? Where are you and why do you want to sell it? I am looking for either a 2000 or 2001 with low miles. If you want, you can e-mail me with the specific options your car has to Hayawan2yahoo.com.   Thanks, Spyderred
#36 of 2418 by kirstie_h HOST Dec 27, 2001 (6:36 am)
cheeks, you should definitely use the TMV Used Vehicle Appraiser to get a general idea of what to expect. Nothing (except an actual buyer!) can give you an exact price, but you'll at least have a ballpark.   kirstie_h Roving Host Edmunds.com
#37 of 2418 530i Battery problem by cl3inco Dec 29, 2001 (9:35 pm)
I recently bought a 2002 530i. The battery will not hold its charge longer than 4 days without running the vehicle. The battery runs dead, and needs to be jumped started. Interesting enough, the dealer said the exact same thing happened to another 2002 530i owner who bought the same model at the same dealership I bought mine. They tested his battery and it held a charge in the shop. But when he took it home a second time, the exact same thing happened again to him. Now, my 530i is in the dealership today (12/28/01) to review the exact problem. Something is running the battery down. Any clues?
#38 of 2418 2001 - Confused about Key Memory Ref:#26 by gerry18 Jan 01, 2002 (5:25 pm)
klevey wrote Sep 2, 01, "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 was told the same thing by my salesman with my 2002 530i. I never saw a response to klevey's note. Is the salesman correct? If so, any ideas on what we could possibly be doing wrong?
#39 of 2418 Re: Confused about Key Memory by lgross Jan 01, 2002 (7:14 pm)
My 2002 530i was programmed by the dealer to operate the way you describe, but it too has never operated that way. However, we decided it was safer to just press the memory button on the door (no need to hold it if the door is still open) since we avoid problems if something is on the floor in the back. Therefore, we didn't take it back to "fix" it.
#40 of 2418 lgross by gerry18 Jan 02, 2002 (3:06 pm)
Thanks for the advice. I will try to remember to ask first time the 530 goes in for normal service. But until then we, too, will just use the memory buttons.   Gerry

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