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#398 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [roadburner] by joe05 Feb 14, 2009 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 14, 2009 9:00 pm) Thanks Roadburner. I've also liked the timeless classic lines of the BMW.I have a friend who is a Audi mechanic and he says that you have to be wealthy to afford the upkeep on Audi, not a real ringing endorsement. I my hope is that BMW does not fall into that category.
#399 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [fedlawman] by joe05 Feb 14, 2009 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 14, 2009 9:19 pm) Don't forget to add control arm bushings, ball joints, rear shock mounts, subframes, radiators, power window regulators, and lifetime automatic transmissions.   Yikes! You would prefer a 5 speed tranny, or anything but a BMW? Replies to this message: fedlawman (Feb 14, 2009 11:21 pm)
#400 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [joe05] by fedlawman Feb 14, 2009 (11:21 pm)
Replying to: joe05 (Feb 14, 2009 10:06 pm) Manual tranny - absolutely.   All cars have their problem areas (yes, even the Japanese). BMW's aren't any worse than any other car. If you maintain it, it'll last forever.
#401 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [fedlawman] by roadburner Feb 15, 2009 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 14, 2009 9:19 pm) Don't forget to add control arm bushings, ball joints, rear shock mounts, subframes, radiators, power window regulators, and lifetime automatic transmissions.   I tend to forget about those items as my 1995 3er hasn't required any of those items in over 114,000 miles. And der slushbox ist verboten in any of my daily drivers.   As for my 3er, I think it's going to end up serving as my primary track toy once more; the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 is very close to being traded for a 2003 540i 6 speed. The 2003 540i SPs all have the European M Sport package with an even more aggressive sport suspension as well as a very sharp M Technic bodykit. I figure that at 52 I need at least one geezermobile in the garage... Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 15, 2009 11:08 pm) roadburner (Feb 16, 2009 8:25 am) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 16, 2009 8:40 am) fedlawman (Feb 16, 2009 9:35 am) roadburner (Feb 19, 2009 5:45 pm)
#402 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [roadburner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 15, 2009 (11:08 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 15, 2009 8:45 pm) You're really pushing your luck on the radiator. Replies to this message: roadburner (Feb 16, 2009 8:25 am) Mr_Shiftright (Feb 16, 2009 8:40 am)
#403 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [Mr_Shiftright] by roadburner Feb 16, 2009 (8:25 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 15, 2009 11:08 pm) You're really pushing your luck on the radiator.   For some reason the fours don't go through radiators like the sixes and eights do. Go figure... Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 16, 2009 8:40 am)
#404 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [roadburner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 16, 2009 (8:40 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 16, 2009 8:25 am) Maybe I'm radiator shy, having had a BMW radiator blow up in my face (1996 3 series) and another fall apart in my hand as I wiggled the top hose.   I've give it the "tug test". If you can wiggle the top hose and the radiator doesnt' crack right then and there, it has more life in it. If it does crack, better you know now than on the road.
#405 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [roadburner] by fedlawman Feb 16, 2009 (9:35 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 15, 2009 8:45 pm) "my 1995 3er hasn't required any of those items in over 114,000 miles."   I was going to make a wisecrack about your driving ability and manhood, but changed my mind at the last minute... I need to save my wisecracks for people who really need them (you know who ). Replies to this message: roadburner (Feb 19, 2009 5:45 pm)
#406 of 466 Re: BMW 3 Series (Common Problems) [fedlawman] by roadburner Feb 19, 2009 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 16, 2009 9:35 am) I need to save my wisecracks for people who really need them (you know who ).   You and me both!
#407 of 466 Buying used 325i - Help? by niteflite888 Feb 20, 2009 (7:39 pm)
Hi. I'm looking to buy a 2006 325i with anywhere from 20 to 36k miles. Can anyone offer me advice on   1. buying cpo versus non-cpo 2. buying from bmw dealer versus non-bmw dealer 3. a very aggressive price...so let's just say a 2006 325i automatic with prem package with 36k miles on it, cpo.   of course during my visit to the dealer they said a cpo is definitely worth the premium you pay over a non-cpo. but i bet if i was in a non-cpo vehicle they would've said it wasn't a must.   gracias!

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