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#202 of 228 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by gmonkies Jan 08, 2009 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 08, 2009 2:45 pm) there's no doubt bmw is an amazing performance machine combine with comfort in a reasonable price. But I'm starting to wonder if the complain from others that is not as relaible with multiple electrical/mechanical issue is really true   Thanks for the info   if you ever finds any DIY diagram or photos of the air pump or relay, I would appreciated.
#203 of 228 Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [Mr_Shiftright] by jd1971 Jan 09, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 30, 2008 10:12 am) found this old thread as I am looking at purchasing m3. what is the problem with titles from NH? just curious as I am in new england Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 9:50 am)
#204 of 228 Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [jd1971] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 09, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: jd1971 (Jan 09, 2009 9:37 am) Oh some states in the past developed a bad reputation for being very loose with their title requirements, allowing out-of-staters to "launder" salvage titles for real ones.   I really don't know if these loopholes have been corrected or not. I'm just so used to being on alert with titles from New Hampshire and Alabama that I remain on high alert when I come across one.   Didn't mean to alarm you! Best thing for you might be something like   Auto Check
#205 of 228 2005 bmw m3 problems? by nickyc1974 Jan 13, 2009 (9:45 am)
I am thinking about buying a 2005 BMW M3 fully loaded with navigation with 48,100 miles. I was wondering if there are any known reported repair problems with this vehicle? The 2008 Consumer Reports Buying Guide saids it is a used vevicle that should be avoided. It reports transmission, electrical, power and suspension problems, but most of my internet research for the most part does not state anything like this. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 13, 2009 10:16 am)
#206 of 228 Re: 2005 bmw m3 problems? [nickyc1974] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 13, 2009 (10:16 am)
Replying to: nickyc1974 (Jan 13, 2009 9:45 am) Here's a checklist for you:   3 Series Bugaboos   However, with those low miles I wouldn't think too many items on the list would apply, so you may be okay. What I'd do if i were you is download this list of areas of concern and show them to the shop that checks out the car for you, and let them inspect these items.   Some are minor, like valve cover leaks, and some don't apply to the M3, like the oil separator. Others might apply to low mileage, like the BMW power steering hoses, which tend to leak and which cost an outrageous amount of money for some reason.   Anyway, I'm not sure Consumer Reports has much of a handle on BMWs.
#207 of 228 M-Coupe Alignment by Olds13 Feb 16, 2009 (12:07 pm)
I have 49000 miles on my M-coupe. I have worn out my rear tires twice (byproduct of my right foot) but my front tires are just now coming to the wear bars. I want to get an alignment, but fear not getting the M numbers right. Does anyone know the correct specs for an M-Coupe? Also, I've called the 2 tire shops that I typically send my customers to, and they both told me to see the dealer because of special tools etc. needed to perform the alignment correctly. Is that right?!?! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 17, 2009 8:33 am) roadburner (Feb 19, 2009 5:43 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 19, 2009 6:44 pm)
#208 of 228 Re: M-Coupe Alignment [Olds13] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 17, 2009 (8:33 am)
Replying to: Olds13 (Feb 16, 2009 12:07 pm) That doesn't make sense---well I mean indeed there may be special tools, but my experience has been that many many dealers farm out their alignments to specialists anyway. I don't see why a really talented alignment shop can't align just about any vehicle. My tire shop (who specializes in alignment) does Ferraris, Porsches, Bentleys, etc, as well as Hyundais.   A good alignment shop is not necessarily just a tire shop. Replies to this message: roadburner (Feb 19, 2009 5:43 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 19, 2009 6:44 pm)
#209 of 228 Re: M-Coupe Alignment [Mr_Shiftright] by roadburner Feb 19, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 17, 2009 8:33 am) BMW's alignment specs assume a certain weight in the passenger seat and the trunk. Some shops won't align them because they don't have any way to put the specified weights in the car. My indie tech uses a little Mom & Pop shop located in the back of an old industrial park. They don't charge much and they do absolutely first rate work. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 19, 2009 6:44 pm)
#210 of 228 Re: M-Coupe Alignment [roadburner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 19, 2009 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 19, 2009 5:43 pm) Oh that is SO German.

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