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#22 of 31 Re: Oil change [bemer] by shipo Oct 19, 2007 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: bemer (Oct 19, 2007 6:12 pm) Thanks.   Regarding my question and your answer, I actually called BMW dealer and apparently is still 15K or one year, whichever comes first. They told me to bring car around one year anniversary – "doesn't even have to be exactly one year".   Hmmm, interesting. I'm quite sure that some sort of a service bulletin of some sort was issued a year or two back that stated that the one year oil life age requirement had been rescinded. I'll dig around and see what I can find.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: bemer (Oct 21, 2007 7:51 pm)
#23 of 31 Re: Oil change [shipo] by bemer Oct 21, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Oct 19, 2007 11:35 pm) Thanks,   I am not sure if I want to challenge my dealer on this one…? I forgot to mention that I did talk to the salesperson, the one that sold me this car (actually I was sold on it before I came to the dealership -?. The story could be different when I talk to service manager.
#24 of 31 Re: Bumper Door? [shipo] by broiler1 Oct 22, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: shipo (Oct 19, 2007 9:42 am) Thanks, cdnpinhead and shipo. One other question; I've got a dent in mine and wanted to get a new one. Do you know if you are able to buy these or you need to buy a new bumper? Replies to this message: fedlawman (Oct 22, 2007 9:52 am)
#25 of 31 Re: Bumper Door? [broiler1] by fedlawman Oct 22, 2007 (9:52 am)
Replying to: broiler1 (Oct 22, 2007 9:00 am) 2007 BMW E90 335i "painted towing eye flap" part #51120034445   http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=VB73&mospid=49550&btnr=51_5828&hg=- 51&fg=15
#26 of 31 Re: Oil change [bemer] by cotmc Oct 23, 2007 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: bemer (Oct 19, 2007 6:12 pm) They told me to bring car around one year anniversary – “doesn’t even have to be exactly one year”.   I've been getting similar feedback from service advisors at two different local BMW dealerships. They both will provide oil change services at one-year anniversaries, if the service indicator is not yet down to zero.   However, I think your sales guy is incorrect regarding his "doesn't even have to be exactly one year" advice he gave you. From what I understand, BMW is very strict now regarding these terms. I've been told BMW will provide this complementary service only if the service indicator is all the way down to zero, or if a full 12 months have passed since the previous oil change.   Earlier this year, I wanted to bring in my 2005 325 for its 1-year oil change service. (The indicator still showed about 2000 miles.) I asked if I could bring it in on Feb 10? The service advisor said "no"; I needed to wait until at least Feb 16, because that was the exact date of the previous year's service. So, I ended up bringing it on the 17th, instead.
#27 of 31 Cricket like squeak/Mosquito whine in Front by vickikech Nov 20, 2007 (1:24 pm)
Hi, I have a 2002 325i sedan with Auto trans. My car's developed a chirping cricket-like sound in the area of the driver's side front area. My mechanic says it's not mechanical. It comes and goes, and it's gotten a lot more annoying. It's not tied to speed, AC/fan operation, or anything I can tell. Has anyone else experienced this? Thank you. Replies to this message: bspecht (May 23, 2008 5:15 pm) vickikech (May 23, 2008 6:34 pm)
#28 of 31 Follow up to Cricket Chirppy Noise question (posted 11-10-07) by vickikech Nov 28, 2007 (4:06 pm)
According to the dealer, the fan control unit needed to be replaced. Just fyi.
#29 of 31 Re: Cricket like squeak/Mosquito whine in Front [vickikech] by bspecht May 23, 2008 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: vickikech (Nov 20, 2007 1:24 pm) I have a 2002 325i and am experiencing the same high-pitched buzzing, chirping sound, it seems to be coming from my dashboard. It sounds more electrical than belt-driven. I've tried to turn on/off the AC and the radio, but neither of those make it go away. It's very annoying, but typically it goes away after two or three minutes of driving. It it's intermittent, and starts after I start the car, mostly in the afternoon or evening. Anyone else having this problem? What's the solution. Replies to this message: vickikech (May 23, 2008 6:34 pm)
#30 of 31 Re: Cricket like squeak/Mosquito whine in Front [bspecht] by vickikech May 23, 2008 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: bspecht (May 23, 2008 5:15 pm) Hello Bspecht, the dealer replaced the fan control unit and that fixed the chirpping, buzzing problem. Am very glad, because it was really getting on my nerves.
#31 of 31 Mechanic in Houston Needed by samina Jul 31, 2008 (10:25 am)
I need to get my 50,000 mile service done on my 2005 BMW 325i in Houston. I heard the dealer charges around $900. Is this true? Can anyone recommend a good private mechanic who can competently do this service maintenance for less than the dealer?

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