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#50 of 59 Re: How's this... [fedlawman] by circlew Mar 31, 2007 (10:01 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 31, 2007 9:37 am) That is some of the best driving I've ever seen!!   4 sleeves, really? That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! The sound was awesome as well. Taking turns like that are only in MY dreams! Balance and intuition at it's best. Patrick was vacuuming up the Manx! How the heck can you ever pass a guy like that??   Let me see...there is 10/10ths and then I would rate this as 100/10.   Outstanding!   Regards, OW
#51 of 59 Re: Catching up... [shipo] by brightness04 Apr 02, 2007 (11:44 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Mar 28, 2007 2:26 pm) Girth is not the samething as length. Length is what's on short supply in a 3 series using I-6. They have already gone to run-flats to save length (reduce trunk length without reducing trunk volume). Boring out the cylinders would certainly have been much less costly than changing aluminum block to steel block or turbocharging . . . if they could have done that.   Well, many diehards thought E46 was a step back from E36, which was a step back from E30. None of their opinion matters unless they are punking down the money to buy new cars in large numbers.   BMW has to sell cars in a given market place, and make sure their products do not become massive warranty liabilities. US carmarket being the largest in the world, blaming fuel quality here is not going to prevent heads rolling for failing to account for that. If the US gas stations pumped peanut oil, BMW would be well advised to make their engines run well on peanut oil
#53 of 59 1997 BMW 740iL Transmission Problems with Reverse by weaz08 Oct 19, 2008 (7:07 am)
has anyone had a problem with their bmw not wanting to go in reverse? my car does go in when you first start the car but after will not engage in reverse.   i have been told it could be a control module...does anyone know what could it be?
#54 of 59 by gardis Nov 22, 2008 (6:36 am)
Shipo, my Gosh, you are an encyclopedia of information! I have learned so much from reading these forums.   I am looking at a 2007 530i (CPO) with 27K miles, and a 2008 535i with 28K miles. I am very skeptical of the twin turbo on the 535i, I am driving a 328i (1996) and the engine has been wonderful for me. All repairs have been for peripheral stuff like computer lights, water pump went at 96K miles, stuff like that. But the engine has as much pep and energy today as it did when I got it (also CPO program). Am I right to be skeptical of the 535i? I am not into high powerered vehicles, but I sure do love that 535i that I saw. I just feel having twin turbos is another technical issue I don't need, and I don't understand them anyway.   What can you tell me about it. Thanks, warranty runs until 2013 on the 2008 and 2012 on the 530i. Gardis in Connecticut Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 22, 2008 9:35 am)
#55 of 59 Re: [gardis] by shipo Nov 22, 2008 (9:35 am)
Replying to: gardis (Nov 22, 2008 6:36 am) Hmmm, wow, lots of stuff to cover here.   Personally I'm quite a fan of turbocharged motors; however, depending upon the application, they do require a bit more care and feeding than their normally aspirated brethren. As an example, anecdotal reports on the twin turbo 3.0 liter mill that BMW is putting in a few of their cars suggests that oil changes should be done every 5,000 miles (instead of the 15,000 miles recommended by BMW).   What should you do? Well, since you like the 535i, get it with the CPO warranty, and if it proves to be a reliable car through the warranty period, keep it even longer, however, if it seems to like more than its fair share of maintenance, then you have a decision to make by 2013.   Best regards, Shipo
#56 of 59 No Reverse - Trade In by dede43 Dec 02, 2008 (2:34 pm)
I've read all the posted messages regarding 2000 BMW reverse failure. It happened to me last week. Was in the market to purchase a Mini Cooper now the is worthless. Do you have any information on this problem being recalled or any suggestion on what I should do? Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 02, 2008 2:44 pm)
#57 of 59 Re: No Reverse - Trade In [dede43] by shipo Dec 02, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: dede43 (Dec 02, 2008 2:34 pm) Your best bet is to have the transmission replaced and either keep the car or trade it in then. The good news here is that aftermarket rebuilt units are now becoming available at a relatively reasonable cost (the link below shows an automatic unit for a 2000 323i for $2,220).   http://market.autopartsfair.com/bmw-transmissions/find_product.html?make=bmw&mod- - - el=323i&year=2000   Best regards, Shipo
#58 of 59 Going in Reverse by dede43 Dec 15, 2008 (8:57 am)
Thank you for the response. Now my 328CI is going into reverse. It drives the same as if nothing happened. I have not taking it to the shop as of yet want to sell it or tade in. Going to a Honda no more BMWs for me. Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 15, 2008 9:47 am)
#59 of 59 Re: Going in Reverse [dede43] by shipo Dec 15, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: dede43 (Dec 15, 2008 8:57 am) Going to a Honda no more BMWs for me.   Kind of an interesting comment, especially so given that Honda has had WAY-WAY more problems with their automatic transmissions over the last ten years compared to BMW. Before you make the jump, you might want to do a little research on their transmission problems (which are allegedly fixed, yet problems are still cropping up).   Best regards, Shipo

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