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  Firm car 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In 2007 I exchanged a SAAB 9-5 for a new BMW 3 Series SE model. Whilst BMW quality is unquestioned, the ride is uncomfortable due to firmer suspension...
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  Running on empty 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago you published a letter from a reader that gave details of a company that could supply runflat tyres for his BMW at less cost than a BMW...
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - BMW Deals on the Web 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  No BMW guarantee but they give a 1 year warrantee and you can purchase a further two years for a sum. What?s the downside you seem to get a great speck car for a big saving however even in retirement I will do about 20K miles a year so I need to know it will not let me down.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 05 2.0 diesel heavy clutch pedal 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Its been 9 months now since i own this 2005 BMW 320 CD. 74K Genunine Milage...perfect drive...excellent handling..in short its fun to drive... The only thing I am not happy about is the clutch paddle!!...its heavy.....fews days back I drove a 54 Plate Passat 1.9 TDI... 6 speed manual...also drove an Audi A4..2.0 TDI with 6 Speed manual transmission...if I compare these VW clutches with my BMW....they are very soft and smooth...I even got my car Inspected by BMW dealership in Surrey and they said that 'working' of my clutch is fine...i never said that i have some issues with the working of the clutch..it works fine....gears are engaging fine...no vibration but the paddle is HEAVY!...
• Mercedes E Class versus BMW 5 series basic models. 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have proof that Mercedes have now fixed their problems and I have also seen that BMW have fixed their problems with the 5 series. I have read that although very economical, the base 520 D BMW needs to be reved hard pulling away from traffic lights etc ( gearing may be too high)?I would definitely go for automatic with Mercedes.
• BMW X1 - Oil and Filter change 26 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Hi All   In the  USA on holiday I see shops that do drive in /out  oil and filter change I wish we had them instead having to wait the manufacturer 18-20 k miles change I want my MY18 BMW X1 doing in between services but I don't want to pay £100 for a small service
• BMW 3 Series Convertible - water leak 18 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Dear John, my 325i se convertible 2007 (hardtop), water collects what it seems to be above the back wheel driver side (UK). the car steams...
• BMW X3 - New engine 16 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Hi My BMW X3 needs a new engine. We have been totally ripped off by Direct Engines who have taken off with our old engine. We can hopefully get our money back from our credit card. I don't know who to trust or where to start.
• BMW E82 120dSE Coupe - Headlamp Converters 25 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I have not found any that really work - the last one I tried was from Halfords - a lot cheaper than from BMW. The instructions for fitting however were very vague. Anyone out there know of a good beam converter system?
• ZE 1997 - BMW Z3 Electrics 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Helo everyone, I have a chance to purchase a 1997 BMW Z3, looks great, red sitting on lovely fresh alloys, but electrics are a mess, electric windows etc don't work, is there a central control unit or is it just individual failures? if it is a black box, anyone any idea of how much we are talking, the car is going for about £1500.
• BMW 5-Series E34 - coolant flush 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Hello,   Please could someone give me advice on how to do a coolant flust on my BMW Ive had several different bits of advice but im totally confused. My car has a radiator mounted expansion tank. I just want to know if its a simple job to do and how to do it   Thanks
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 96 2.3i Reset of Service Indicator 11 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have my car serviced at my local garage who is not a BMW specialist.He dosnt have the necesary information to reset the Service Indicator. I would appreciate any help in respect of this. My e-mail address is mikeandjoan@sky.com LANCSLAD
• BMW 5-Series E34 (1987 - 1996) - 95 1800 metric tyres 2 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi i ahve 4 metric tyres fitted to my bmw due to the cost of the tyres was thinking switching to normal tyres but not sure what size to buy. Do I need new alloys as well tyre size is 230/55ZR390 please help thanks
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 98 2.5 ECU problem, need help 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have had to replace the ECU on my 1998 bmw 523, problem is the ecu is coded to the EWS system, can I recode it my self at all? If not can it be done on a normal diagnostic or is it a specialist job? Thanks {corrected typo in header}
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 00 3.0 hissing noise under the inlet manifold. 29 May 2009 (Forum)
  hi i have a bmw 2000 330i manual i have a hissing noise under the inlet manifold,somewhere in the front of the car, the idling of the car fluctuates aswell and there is loss of power can anyone help thanks
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 97 2.8 heater blower not working 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My heater blower in my BMW 328i SE '97 has stopped working. All the other climate controls seem to work fine. When i press the blower button nothing happens. Anyone any idea what could be causing this?
• BMW v Toyota 14 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Both have about 90,000 on the clock. Both in silver. Both have fsh. Both are auto's (which I need). 1: BMW 316i 16V auto, R reg. vgc... 2: TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8 GS AUTO, T reg vgc... If you HAD to buy one of these cars which one would you choose and why?
• BMW E36 radio removal method 15 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise on the technique for removing the original BMW 'Business' radio/cassette from an E36 3 Series? The radio has a little flap on each side covering what I guess are the removal clips, but after fiddling round for a while I can't see what I need to do with them to release the radio.
• BMW Air Conditioning 1 May 2003 (Forum)
  I have recently been quoted £750 to repair the air con on my BMW 523 se auto. The refrigerant gas has leaked out from the expansion valve which is aparently situted behind the dashboard. This seems rather expensive !! Has anyone any experience of this and does it seem reasonable or should I get a second opinion from an indepenant specialist?
• BMW 520 E39 Cat failure? 4 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if this is normal atthis age, and if the diagnosis sounds right? Also is this worth getting done at a BMW specialist? Anyone know a good one in Berkshire? Thanks, PB.