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Re: Oil Changes [ferland] by vvk
May 05, 2006 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: ferland (Jul 02, 2001 4:40 am)

Oil analysis has shown that 15k miles is quite concervative for a BMW engine. Oil samples have shown very low wear, good TBN retention and stable viscosity. No problem at all. BMW owners who driver their cars on regular basis can safely follow their maintenance computer's indication when to change the oil.
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Trunk volume by vvk
May 05, 2006 (7:33 am)
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According to Edmunds, trunk volume for E46 is only 11 ft3. According to the owner's manual and some other web sites, the volume is 440l/15.5 ft3. I just converted 440l by hand and came up with 15.54 ft3. That's bigger than both new Camry and Accord. Can this be true? I have always thought that 3-series has pretty small trunk. Can it really be so huge? It does not look that big...
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Rims and Tires for 330Ci w Sport Package by mdenero44
Jun 19, 2006 (7:52 pm)
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I am looking at a CPO 2004 330Ci with the Sport Package. I love ths car! Titanium Silver with black interior/aluminum trim. It has 25K and is in fantastic condition. The price is $29,995.00 The only hang up is the wheels and tires. I think the 68M wheels are gorgeous on this car, but of course with the SP it has the 17X7.5 fronts and 17X8.5 rears with Performance rubber.
  
However, I really want to run good all-seasons instead of performance. Where I live we get enough snow to make performance rubber undriveable, but not enough snow to make going to winter tires worthwhile. My preliminary plan is to buy two more 17X7.5 68M rims and go with 225/45s on all corners. Any ideas on how that might work on the 330Ci with SP? Will it cause any problems with the suspension? I realize the handling won't be the same, but if it goes down to excellent from superb I will be happy. I am sorry if I sound like an idiot, but truth is I am when it comes to these things! Any advise is appreciated.
  
MD
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Re: Rims and Tires for 330Ci w Sport Package [mdenero44] by kyfdx HOST
Jun 21, 2006 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: mdenero44 (Jun 19, 2006 7:52 pm)

If you are familiar with how a 3-series handles on all-season tires, and are happy with that, then there is no problem with your plan.
 
Personally, I think there is a big difference in handling between summer and all-season tires, and wouldn't want to make the sacrifice, but that is just me..
 
Also, even if you go with all-seasons, why not just keep the staggered set-up? While it doesn't have any real handling advantage, you already have the wheels and it does give the car a more aggressive look. If your selected tire doesn't come in the 245/40-17 size, you can can substitute 255/40-17 with no problem on the rear.
 
If you do get two more wheels, then you won't have any problems with 225/45-17 all the way around, but the look may be a little jarring at first, if you are used to seeing those fat tires on the back.. Also, if you have a spare, it should also be a front wheel.. You could buy one more front wheel and a steelie for the spare..
 
Regards,
kyfdx
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1997 BMW 328i by meccai
Jul 11, 2006 (11:28 am)
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i need someone honest opinion if is should buy a 1997 bmw 328i that has 100,985 miles, the cost is 10,350.
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Re: 92 325i life expectancy [kyfdx] by meccai
Jul 11, 2006 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 06, 2005 7:38 pm)

HEY, MAYBE U CAN HELP ME IM LOOKING AT THIS 1997 328I THAT HAS 100,985 FOR 10,350 IS IT WORTH IT, DO U THINK I WOULD HAVE THE CAR FOR AT LEAST 3-5 YEARS?
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Re: 1997 BMW 328i [meccai] by pat HOST
Jul 11, 2006 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: meccai (Jul 11, 2006 11:28 am)

Hi meccai, welcome.
 
Try posting in our BMW 3-Series: 2005 and earlier discussion. There are a lot of folks there who can probably give you some advice.
 
But I have a tip for you ... don't post in all caps. It looks like you are yelling at us, it's hard to read and for that reason a lot of people will just skip it.
 
Again, welcome - enjoy the Forums!
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325i Timing belt or Timing chain? by bmw_123
Jul 11, 2006 (7:31 pm)
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Hello fellows, I must begin with by saying that this car is truely awesome!!..
 
My question is, how can one find out wether his car is having a Timing chain or a Timing belt..?? Also when should one think about replacing it (after how many miles).
 
My car's model is : 2001 BMW 325i Preminum package.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
(Long live BMW.. )
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Re: 325i Timing belt or Timing chain? [bmw_123] by kyfdx HOST
Jul 12, 2006 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: bmw_123 (Jul 11, 2006 7:31 pm)

Timing chain
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Re: 92 325i life expectancy [meccai] by meccai
Jul 12, 2006 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: meccai (Jul 11, 2006 11:49 am)

thank you for the advice

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