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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series: FAQ
389 messages, Last post on Mar 04, 2008 at 6:59 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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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 06, 2005 7:38 pm)
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Replying to: meccai (Jul 11, 2006 11:28 am) 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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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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Replying to: bmw_123 (Jul 11, 2006 7:31 pm)
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Replying to: meccai (Jul 11, 2006 11:49 am)
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I've been jockeying back and forth on an '06 330i "automatic" and an '06 IS 350. Bot some questions on the BMW side of the ledger. I now the car comes with synthetic oil. I also know there are no pre-described oil change intervals....just what the computer designates. Anyone have any experience with the typical oil change intervals via tha computer? Anyone know how those intervals affects long term longevity? Observations..... Saw the discussion on the "run flat" tires. After extensive test driving (some of it very spirited on bad roads), I don't feel they detract from the ride, nor the handling of the 3 Series. Longevity may be a different story. I drove a model with I-Drive. I know this option has been much maligned in the press. But, coming from an Acura TL with Nav, which is generally thought to be one of the best Nav systems out there, I gotta say I prefer the I-Drive. It boots up almost instantaneously (certainly much faster than the Acura). It allows you to view a map, as well as another function (like stereo opreation) simultaneously (one function displayed at a time with the TL). Voice recognition is much better with I-Drive over the TL. And, probably the biggest advantage, you can operate the I-Drive without taking your eyes off the road (TL uses a touch screen....you have to avert your eyes off the road to use it). I don't know how this I-Drive version compares to earlier versions, but I like it. Wasn't thinking of getting the I-Drive option, but am reconsidering. The rest of the car is as good or better than all the trade rags say.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jul 12, 2006 6:34 am) The E90 calculates an OCI of  15K. I'm not too impressed with BMW's synthetic so I use Mobil 1 0W-40 and I change it every 7.5K(it's an easy DIY job, and costs less than $50). I also change the "Lifetime" final drive and transmission fluids every 50K. Note that I tend to keep my Bimmers for 130K miles or more. If I was dead certain that I was going to flip the car in 3-5 years I'd just follow the BMW maintenance schedule.
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Replying to: div2 (Jul 12, 2006 6:48 am) I'm certain BMW doesn't refine it's own synth oil. So, they have to buy it from someone and slap their name on it. It may be Mobil 1 for all I know.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jul 12, 2006 7:09 am) It's Castrol. |
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