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#53 of 115 "check engine" light problems?!?! thermostat? by jjohnjohn Jan 04, 2003 (7:39 pm)
HELP please! Thanks for anyone taking your time to read my plea for help....well, my "check engine" light comes on every now and then, sometimes for days or weeks, but always goes away..according to the manual, the light is supposed to be related with emissions, but I recently passed my emission inspections, could the light be related to other problems?? I also recently had problems with my thermostat/gauge - it never warms up, its always at the cold/blue range, so then the heater is not even really hot in this cold weather...and the 'REST' function (heated air after car is turned off)doesn't work anymore...could it be related to the thermostat and "check engine" light??? thanks!!
#54 of 115 Unbelievable price for 1999 528i CPO series by billytong Jan 04, 2003 (8:25 pm)
Hi cdndriver, Where is your location? This is a really great deal if you can get a 1999 528i at Can$32,900. You mention that the car is around 36K too. Good luck!!!
#55 of 115 Any experience with Long Beach BMW? by spyderred Jan 16, 2003 (6:54 am)
Body shop or service dept? Thanks in advance,   Spyderred,
#56 of 115 525I, 1995, 72,000 miles. Any idea on extended warrenty cost? by jeffcannell Aug 26, 2003 (7:14 pm)
Will be buying '95 525I. Can you even get an extended warranty on a '95? Anyone have any experience on average costs for minor body damage, rotor replacement? Appreciate any advice.
#57 of 115 Good Tint Shop by bigpig426 Oct 28, 2003 (12:34 pm)
Anyone knows a good tint shop in the San Gabriel Valley area (California)? I want to have black tints on my 2003 525iA. Also, can anyone recommend specific tint brands? Thanks.
#58 of 115 Extension of 4year/50,000mile warranty by 330iii Nov 04, 2003 (5:55 pm)
This question has probably been asked before but, does BMW offer an extension of the 4yr/50k mile factory warranty on 03's and 04's?
#59 of 115 Need independent shop recommendations in Houston by dds540 Nov 07, 2003 (10:01 pm)
My BMW is out of warranty. Can anyone recommend any independent BMW repair shops in Houston, TX?
#60 of 115 Premium and Sports Packages?? by rodx Nov 12, 2003 (3:22 pm)
Loyal BMW guy here. Currently have a 1994 525. Ready to pull trigger on a 2002 525ia or the 2002 530ia.   What is : 1. Premium Package 2. Sports Package 3. Premium Sound System 4. Navigation System
#61 of 115 Looking at getting into a 5 series by rchrist2003 Dec 07, 2003 (7:20 pm)
Looking for some honest opinions on the purchase of a 525i. I have been a long time admire of the BMWs and think it's about time I take the plunge. I am looking at purchasing a used one to get my feet wet. I have been cautious on purchasing one due to what I have heard as hefty maintenance and repair charges. Can anyone share with me what the normal expected cost of maintaining a 525i? I am looking at an immaculate 92, with 110k on the odometer. This vehicle appears to be well maintained. As you can guess, there is no warranty with this vehicle. I appreciate any help you can provide.   Thanks! Replies to this message: isthisall (Jun 13, 2005 11:10 am)
#62 of 115 rchrist2003 by div2 Dec 07, 2003 (10:27 pm)
The E34 Fives are great cars. You want to see a complete service history. Was the coolant changed every two years with BMW coolant? Was the brake fluid flushed annually with a DOT4 fluid? How about the transmission and final drive? Equally as important is a thorough pre-purchase inspection by an experienced BMW mechanic. A lot of the stories about expensive BMW stories come from people who run to the dealer for every little problem, not to mention the envious know-nothings who can barely spell BMW-but who know a friend who had a cousin whose boss had a nephew who knew a guy who had a BMW. On my 1997 528i the Insp. I(16000 mile service) runs around $150, while the major Insp. II service at around 32000 miles costs $400. I use an independent BMW tech-double those prices for dealer work. I have a friend who ran a 1989 5er to over 250,000 miles. You can easily achieve a similar mileage with a 525i; FWIW, the manuals are much preferred to the automatics. Don't let the jealous morons scare you off.

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