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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 02
The bimmer.org E46 Forum exists to provide all 1999-current
BMW E46 3-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user... - Rex m 23:54 1/14/2001 (17)
- Re: WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user.. - Kevin J 13:04 1/15/2001 (3)
  - In addition... - Marcus 330I 14:52 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Let me make sure to clear this up.... - Marcus 330I 14:48 1/15/2001 (1)
    - Re: Let me make sure to clear this up.... - Kevin J 20:23 1/15/2001 (0)
- Thanks everyone!! - Rex nt 12:49 1/15/2001 (0)
- I burned my first cd with stuff that was @ - JP in TO 10:18 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Absolutely no conversion needed... Use Nero 5more> - Marcus 330I 11:03 1/15/2001 (0)
- A few answers about Napster - Drew 10:08 1/15/2001 (4)
  - Re: A few answers about Napster - Marcus 330I 11:07 1/15/2001 (3)
    - Re: A few answers about Napster - Drew 11:39 1/15/2001 (0)
    - Re: A few answers about Napster - Drew 11:37 1/15/2001 (1)
      - Answers to both questions... - Marcus 330I 11:50 1/15/2001 (0)
- If you have a fast connection, dont bother with(m) - Hobbes 00:27 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user.. - LM 00:19 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user.. - VinnyMac 00:16 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user.. - thrasher 00:02 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Re: WOT: A few questions from a new Napster user.. - Rich 08:53 1/15/2001 (0)
which handles better 3 or 5 series.... (nt) - bmwdude 23:48 1/14/2001 (6)
- I owned both....(m) - SS 14:17 1/15/2001 (0)
- Too subjective. (m) - Emission 00:59 1/15/2001 (4)
  - ok how about which steering has better feel 3 or 5 - bmwdude 11:22 1/15/2001 (2)
    - There are two types of steering on the E39 - Emission 11:48 1/15/2001 (1)
      - Thanx for info.... answered my question! - bwmdude 12:00 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Weight difference not very significant. (m) - Ed Watkeys 08:33 1/15/2001 (0)
330ci test drive - Seth 23:30 1/14/2001 (3)
- I test drove a 330Ci Steptronic and it was fast.NT - VinnyMac 00:20 1/15/2001 (0)
- WAS IT STEP OR MANUAL> - Bricks 00:13 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: 330ci test drive - Ken 00:07 1/15/2001 (0)
Weight of a stripped 330i - Ron 23:01 1/14/2001 (10)
- But your wallet will be heavier! (nt) - Dan in SD 10:08 1/15/2001 (0)
- Good question. One theory (m) - Emission 23:07 1/14/2001 (8)
  - I'd think moonroof was more like 30-40. No roof - also increases rigidity. Rex nt 23:20 1/14/2001 (7)
    - What is your authority on rigidity? - John 10:56 1/15/2001 (4)
      - Re: What is your authority on rigidity? - Sean_328i(East Bay) 21:05 1/15/2001 (2)
        
        Re: What is your authority on rigidity? - Sean_328i(East Bay) 21:06 1/15/2001 (1)
        
        The attributes of flexiblity are important, but... - John 23:35 1/15/2001 (0)
      - Re: What is your authority on rigidity? - cars, unfortunately 13:05 1/15/2001 (0)
    - No moonroof = More headroom too! - Emission 23:43 1/14/2001 (1)
      - really?? I didn't figure that!! LoL... :) - Rex nt 23:48 1/14/2001 (0)
330Xi vs. 325XiT - David (NJ) 23:00 1/14/2001 (8)
- 325XiT - Dan 14:04 1/15/2001 (2)
  - Re: 325XiT - alex 19:53 1/15/2001 (1)
    - Re: 325XiT - Dan 16:13 1/16/2001 (0)
- I'm in the same boat... - MarkMan 10:36 1/15/2001 (2)
  - Refinement? - paul 14:48 1/15/2001 (1)
    - No offense intended (m) - MarkMan 15:29 1/15/2001 (0)
- Different purposes - Alan 06:00 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: 330Xi vs. 325XiT - Lars Hedberg 01:10 1/15/2001 (0)
VRU For E46 Nav - David (NJ) 22:57 1/14/2001 (2)
- Re: VRU For E46 Nav - Laura 08:12 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: VRU For E46 Nav - Ken 01:18 1/15/2001 (0)
Automatic or Manual BMW 330i? - Chris 22:46 1/14/2001 (12)
- Re: Automatic or Manual BMW 330i? - Sean_328i(East Bay) 22:02 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Automatic or Manual BMW 330i? - Sean_328i(East Bay) 22:01 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Automatic or Manual BMW 330i? - Josh 13:15 1/15/2001 (0)
- I have some suggestions (more) - , David 12:06 1/15/2001 (0)
- The 5-speed will keep you off the cell phone, too! (nt) - Rich D. 12:04 1/15/2001 (0)
- I learned manual on my 325ci - more (long) - VA 325ci 11:30 1/15/2001 (0)
- Automatic is more practical but boring after - derek ( 325Ci ) 11:02 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Re: Automatic is more practical but boring after - Eric von Brockdorff 13:16 1/15/2001 (0)
- just my opinion - Ferdinand 23:39 1/14/2001 (0)
- I bought Steptronic after similar debate... - VinnyMac 23:05 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Automatic or Manual BMW 330i? - Ron 22:57 1/14/2001 (0)
- I don't recommend you start your training on the - Dave 330i 5spd SP 22:56 1/14/2001 (0)
M3 Waiting List? - Stewart 22:33 1/14/2001 (5)
- My dealer sells at MSRP but.................. - Stu B 00:21 1/15/2001 (0)
- Not to be rude, but ask the E46 M3 Board. - Emission 23:08 1/14/2001 (1)
  - why do you have to be such a jerk? - jk. Gym Towel 08:44 1/15/2001 (0)
- My Dealer will sell at List Price, but the list is - Dave 330i 5spd SP 22:47 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Consider the convertible. - Leo 323Ci 00:13 1/15/2001 (0)
How much does a new 330i cost in Germany? (nt) - Alex L 22:28 1/14/2001 (2)
- about 67000 DM plus all the extras you want ($33k) - Mark 01:52 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Thanks. - Alex L 16:12 1/15/2001 (0)
Porsche 911 GT2 has ceramic discs... - Ed Watkeys 21:53 1/14/2001 (7)
- Not Cheap. - Lazlo 09:57 1/15/2001 (0)
- I don't think it is just about unsprung weight (m) - Emission 22:13 1/14/2001 (5)
  - Agreed. - Ed Watkeys 22:25 1/14/2001 (4)
    - I'm going to put my 330i brakes to the test.... - Emission 23:04 1/14/2001 (3)
      - Any recommendations? - Ed Watkeys 23:24 1/14/2001 (2)
        
        Check this site.... (m) (url) - Emission 23:50 1/14/2001 (1)
        
        Thanks for the info and tips. - Ed Watkeys 08:36 1/15/2001 (0)
how specific can you get when ordering? - alex 21:43 1/14/2001 (1)
- Finding out what BMWNA is only half the battle... - Ed Watkeys 22:04 1/14/2001 (0)
wind noise - hasan 21:43 1/14/2001 (6)
- Some insight ... - SteveG 09:21 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Agreed. The windows don't seal tight enough - Ed - 328Ci 10:43 1/15/2001 (0)
- Wind noise on my 325i is lower than my '96 Protege - Traveller 08:12 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Protege is one loud car! (m) - Ed Watkeys 09:56 1/15/2001 (0)
- Wind noise on my 325i is lower than my '96 Protege - Traveller 08:12 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: wind noise - Dave 330i 5spd SP 22:59 1/14/2001 (0)
325Xi review - 2000 miles - dan 21:43 1/14/2001 (4)
- Re: 325Xi review - 2000 miles - mjs 21:54 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: 325Xi review - 2000 miles - dan 22:19 1/14/2001 (0)
- tire questions... - alex 21:50 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: tire questions... - dan 22:21 1/14/2001 (0)
isn't there any way we can drop this steering thin - Samuel 21:33 1/14/2001 (2)
- No, and I'll give you 4 reasons why - Bob 09:49 1/15/2001 (0)
- ??????????? (nt) - Steve 03:37 1/15/2001 (0)
Door Lever Jammed - CPEman in CA 21:29 1/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Door Lever Jammed - Drew 10:11 1/15/2001 (0)
BMW Wheels (url) (pic) (nt) - JP in TO 21:21 1/14/2001 (6)
- I like #58 (nt) - derek ( 325Ci ) 21:25 1/14/2001 (0)
- and more! (url) (pic) (nt) - JP in TO 21:23 1/14/2001 (0)
- More Wheels (url) (pic) (nt) - JP in TO 21:22 1/14/2001 (3)
  - The 71s are awesome!!! - VinnyMac 00:21 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Re: More Wheels - billc 21:53 1/14/2001 (0)
  - Re: More Wheels - mjs 21:30 1/14/2001 (0)
Looking for pics of 330i (tit. silver) with (nt) - 35% tint. Thanks 21:15 1/14/2001 (2)
- Re: Looking for pics of 330i (tit. silver) with - sdog 23:28 1/14/2001 (1)
  - what type of tint film did you use?i.e. reflective (nt) - smoked etc.? 02:05 1/15/2001 (0)
Now THIS is a nice E46 interior... (pic) - Kris L. 21:04 1/14/2001 (7)
- Who was it? - SteveT 11:20 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Re: Who was it? - CYT 23:02 1/16/2001 (0)
- 240HP from 2.8L? How was his engine/intake/exhaus - setup? 22:58 1/14/2001 (0)
- 2 of those were racing on speedvison (took 3, 4) - lk 21:37 1/14/2001 (1)
  - No nav in it lol = ) - Dolomite 22:15 1/14/2001 (0)
- picture's not showing (nt) - dski 21:06 1/14/2001 (1)
  - It works for me. (nt) - DG2 21:31 1/14/2001 (0)
FS 01' 330ci Alpine white/black 2700miles in LA - BMW 330ci For Sale 20:39 1/14/2001 (2)
- link not working.. NT - r1x 06:05 1/15/2001 (0)
- Beware, I posted my 330Ci w/ 2800 miles for - $500. less and I got slaughtered. 21:41 1/14/2001 (0)
WTB: Coupe HK speakers (nt) - Neil 20:39 1/14/2001 (0)
Just curious, can you track orders now at - bmwusa.com?? Rex nt 20:31 1/14/2001 (1)
- Worked for me today (m) - mjs 21:17 1/14/2001 (0)
0-60 times steptronic - bimmerman 20:18 1/14/2001 (21)
- On my step 330Ci I got 6.8 for 0-60 (nt) - Alan F 20:48 1/14/2001 (0)
- depends who's driving... (m) - lk 20:44 1/14/2001 (19)
  - what a stupid statement hahaha. Hey no wonder ppl - in the M3 board dont like you. Gym Towel 14:15 1/15/2001 (0)
  - I fought lk on this before, you can't win, but he - is so wrong on this one, (more), David 12:16 1/15/2001 (3)
    - so why does 1000hp need auto, but 225 does not? - lk 12:22 1/15/2001 (2)
      - well... - DaveP 13:09 1/15/2001 (0)
      - OK, lk, (More) - , David 13:03 1/15/2001 (0)
  - say what? - DaveP 11:06 1/15/2001 (2)
    - Re: say what? - lk 12:34 1/15/2001 (1)
      - Drop clutch@6K = no tyres left in RWD 3series. - Rick B 14:50 1/15/2001 (0)
  - You are forgeting that auto trans eats up 10%+ of - the available torque 23:00 1/14/2001 (1)
    - ummm. no i don't think that i am. - lk 23:34 1/14/2001 (0)
  - I agree. (nt) - CMY 21:47 1/14/2001 (4)
    - Pointless point. - Ed Watkeys 23:16 1/14/2001 (3)
      - another fool who thinks he knows about fast cars.. - lk 23:44 1/14/2001 (2)
        
        Its not just about gearchanges or launches - Rick B 10:01 1/15/2001 (0)
        
        Let's see some evidence. (m) - Ed Watkeys 23:58 1/14/2001 (0)
  - You gave got to be kidding... - Andy 21:07 1/14/2001 (3)
    - Re: You gave got to be kidding... - Axl 21:17 1/14/2001 (2)
      - agree (m) - jet black 325ci 04:17 1/15/2001 (1)
        
        Your right, better launch in 2nd gear than 1st at - 6,000 RPMs, David 13:26 1/15/2001 (0)
bmw quality - BMW SUX 20:15 1/14/2001 (11)
- Take a peek at the Honda board man (more) - , David 12:47 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: bmw quality - gware@qwest.net 12:06 1/15/2001 (0)
- u think lexus doesn't have a poor reliability? - CG 02:18 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Lexus owners are just as vocal - markjenn 02:55 1/15/2001 (0)
- You must be bored or just plain frustrated...(m) - Anthony (BC) - 330i sport 01:24 1/15/2001 (0)
- BMW Quality really poor - jolson 22:13 1/14/2001 (0)
- Because I like the coffee at the dealership, (nt) - you dumb sh$t 21:48 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Actually, my dealer has excellent coffee ;-) (nt) - Stu B 19:09 1/15/2001 (0)
- You are correct - derek ( 325Ci ) 21:28 1/14/2001 (0)
- If you base your knowledge of BMW quality (more) - Stu B 21:07 1/14/2001 (0)
- what a quality post. you clearly know your stuff. (nt) - Rich D. 20:22 1/14/2001 (0)
How do you like my baby? - Blk/Tan 325ci '01 20:09 1/14/2001 (0)
Just Added An AC-Schnitzer Kit (Sedan) Kit To Our (url) - Kev@E46Fanatics.com 19:39 1/14/2001 (0)
Putting the top down from the remote? - BRED330CICman 19:18 1/14/2001 (2)
- Why don't you just try it, and post pics... - Cush325Ci 21:22 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Sure i will post pics of the modena ,but... - Ben330CIC 09:03 1/15/2001 (0)
New steering Vs. Camry steering - Ray 19:08 1/14/2001 (6)
- did same switch, read 325Xi review above - dan 21:22 1/14/2001 (0)
- Cars I have driven that are heavier & lighter (m) - Alan F 21:14 1/14/2001 (0)
- have 330i & maxima no comparison - sdog 20:07 1/14/2001 (1)
  - I have a 325 and a Maxima SE... - Mystikal in TO 21:20 1/14/2001 (0)
- Light steering does not equate bad handling... - derek ( 325Ci ) 19:16 1/14/2001 (0)
- Should have gotten the 323, but you could not - have known (more), David 19:15 1/14/2001 (0)
About to cancel my 330ci order - Chris K 18:48 1/14/2001 (3)
- But, will you cancel him if the price comes down - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:07 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Who's to say? (m) - Chris K 00:11 1/15/2001 (0)
- Do it! (nt) - Cush325Ci 21:22 1/14/2001 (0)
Vehicle / Key Memory options? - Mark 18:47 1/14/2001 (2)
- Try this (url) (nt) - mikeM 21:58 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Thanks - Mark 01:17 1/15/2001 (0)
Lemme try this again, What's 60-0 BRAKING for (nt) - 330i, 328i - BMWGuy 18:37 1/14/2001 (7)
- 330 is 112ft according to Mark below, I assume he - read it in some mag, David 19:05 1/14/2001 (1)
  - The number is from R&T test of the car - Mark 00:25 1/15/2001 (0)
- It is 121ft for 328i with sport pkg, Motor Trend - David 19:01 1/14/2001 (3)
  - Re: It is 121ft for 328i with sport pkg, Motor Tre - jet black 325ci 04:25 1/15/2001 (1)
    - It does have same brakes, so I would guess the - same too, but you never know, David 12:28 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Re: It is 121ft for 328i with sport pkg, Motor Tre - jet black 325ci 04:24 1/15/2001 (0)
- ~120 - 125 ft. excellent! (nt) - Steve - 325iT 19:01 1/14/2001 (0)
O.T.: How Much will the BMW MINI cost? (nt) - fred 18:30 1/14/2001 (1)
- I read that price is estimated at $18k - fuselier 18:57 1/14/2001 (0)
Is this offer realistic? - New 330ci 18:29 1/14/2001 (4)
- More importantly, why put $4000 down on a lease? - Ben 09:57 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Is this offer realistic? - Mike (WS9A) 19:25 1/14/2001 (0)
- yea...base for 330ci isnt under 32K..this is - BOGS 18:33 1/14/2001 (1)
  - it is for invoice (nt) - mikeM 22:11 1/14/2001 (0)
Please help with my 330Ci lease homework - basenjiguy 18:22 1/14/2001 (2)
- Real #s...(long) - Cush325Ci 21:17 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Thanks; knew I had a lot to learn. (More) - basenjiguy 22:55 1/14/2001 (0)
Is this offer realistic? (nt) - New 330ci 18:22 1/14/2001 (0)
CD Changer - RDS 18:21 1/14/2001 (2)
- Re: CD Changer - paul-in-oregon 01:55 1/15/2001 (0)
- You need the I-Bus for MY '96+ BMWs (eom) - MIkeSter G aka ///Mike G 19:53 1/14/2001 (0)
323iA mfg on 8/24/00 - Spence 18:19 1/14/2001 (0)
bumper knockout - Spence 18:02 1/14/2001 (2)
- For the towhook which is that - eyehook in the toolbox in the trunk 18:06 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: bumper knockout - RZT 18:05 1/14/2001 (0)
ALARM - Greg 17:55 1/14/2001 (1)
- Re: ALARM - RZT 18:06 1/14/2001 (0)
Know where they sell Aluminum guages? (nt) - Bricks 17:49 1/14/2001 (1)
- www.nrauto.com , but i wouldn't do it...alot of - work...i returned mine. nt.HM3SC 19:34 1/14/2001 (0)
330Ci vs. MB CLK320 - Dennis 17:38 1/14/2001 (7)
- take the BMW - JJ2 21:36 1/14/2001 (0)
- it's an image thing (more) - fuselier 19:03 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: 330Ci vs. MB CLK320 - William 18:11 1/14/2001 (0)
- 330Ci handles better, faster with Manual... - derek ( 325Ci ) 18:07 1/14/2001 (0)
- CLK 320 has no manual trans - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:51 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: 330Ci vs. MB CLK320 - David 17:45 1/14/2001 (0)
- because it looks better and it is actually - fun to drive!!! Russian Gym Towel 17:44 1/14/2001 (0)
M5 Engine (pic) (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:09 1/14/2001 (0)
Finding Forrester -- Bimmer scene - TEB 17:00 1/14/2001 (1)
- Speak English? - derek ( 325Ci ) 17:32 1/14/2001 (0)
M3 at the LA Auto Show (pic) (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:00 1/14/2001 (4)
- My kids liked that one too... {((( - (pic) - )))} Jon Shafer 23:12 1/14/2001 (0)
- I took that exact shot with my camera Thurs! - Emission 23:11 1/14/2001 (0)
- Cool Colour.... (more) - 1brocktoon 19:43 1/14/2001 (1)
  - it's laguna seca blue (nt) - mikeM 22:17 1/14/2001 (0)
Climate Comfort Windscreen - davanian 16:54 1/14/2001 (2)
- Re: Climate Comfort Windscreen - LG 03:44 1/15/2001 (0)
- Blocks IR light; not optional in USA so... - LMC 17:54 1/14/2001 (0)
What do I clean the dashboard with? (more) - Blk/Tan 325ci '01 16:51 1/14/2001 (4)
- For my concours cars I use Griot's - m - TE Shea 19:49 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: What do I clean the dashboard with? (more) - Joe 18:49 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: What do I clean the dashboard with? (more) - Joe 18:49 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: What do I clean the dashboard with? (more) - David 17:51 1/14/2001 (0)
OEM ALAM - Eric 16:26 1/14/2001 (2)
- Re: OEM ALAM - Hamann 16:44 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Hey thanks!! (nt) - Eric 16:54 1/14/2001 (0)
HELP HELP!! Clear corner install question.. - chops 16:11 1/14/2001 (8)
- Install instructions previously posted (link) (url) - 325XI - Steel Gray 08:44 1/15/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the help all!! A few more questions.. - chops 18:46 1/14/2001 (2)
  - Re: Thanks for the help all!! A few more question - chase265 19:10 1/14/2001 (1)
    - contact chris at bimmerspeed@aol.com to get them - painted------andy 323i 13:04 1/15/2001 (0)
- Look at the tab on the new lens! - George Wallerich 18:00 1/14/2001 (0)
- detailed instructions and pictures! - 325CiGirl 16:26 1/14/2001 (0)
- Push it down... - chase265 16:18 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: Push it down... - chops 16:21 1/14/2001 (0)
Good Alarm Systems? - 325CiGirl 15:53 1/14/2001 (2)
- Yes, it's called the BMW alarm system - from Cutter BMW!-more 16:53 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Good Alarm Systems? - Hamann 16:35 1/14/2001 (0)
Euro Delivery - Watcher 15:48 1/14/2001 (4)
- Re: Euro Delivery - dan 21:46 1/14/2001 (0)
- Saves at least $2k (m) - Steve - 325iT 19:15 1/14/2001 (0)
- Here is my take on it... - Blk/Tan 325ci '01 16:55 1/14/2001 (0)
- Check the archives for Euro-Delivery (url) - Frank 15:51 1/14/2001 (0)
OT: Life is cruel sometimes. (m) - ARCHER 15:40 1/14/2001 (0)
Woo-hoo! Passed 1,200 miles and... - Shinobi 15:33 1/14/2001 (0)
Spoiler Install - Mack 15:24 1/14/2001 (1)
- I have installed 2 on my e46's - m - TE Shea 19:53 1/14/2001 (0)
owners circle - Ryan 15:09 1/14/2001 (1)
- Re: owners circle - Rick 17:26 1/14/2001 (0)
Racing Dynamics R35 Body Kit for sale (url) (pic) - Samir 14:58 1/14/2001 (0)
what's up with the C240 - Timothy 14:57 1/14/2001 (10)
- Looks great in dark colours. Not so good in light - colours 17:40 1/14/2001 (0)
- Read Car Driver's article on the 325,A4,IS300,S60, - ortho01 17:30 1/14/2001 (0)
- Yeah a six speed - silver330 14:58 1/14/2001 (7)
  - Re: Yeah a six speed - Timothy 15:06 1/14/2001 (6)
    - a friend of mine got one for ~$39k - AYN330Ci 16:55 1/14/2001 (0)
    - The low cost of the C - Carnac 15:21 1/14/2001 (4)
      - i heard that the MBZ 6 speed is really pathetic - Russian Gym Towel 15:58 1/14/2001 (3)
        
        I heard that the E46 steering is really pathetic - Carnac 18:01 1/14/2001 (0)
        
        Special order only according to my dealer - Drew Childress 16:36 1/14/2001 (1)
        
        it looks OK. A little too narrow... I think that - makes it look cheap. Russian Gym Towel 16:50 1/14/2001 (0)
BMW Order Tracking Site? - Francois 13:57 1/14/2001 (2)
- Log onto the owners circle and use the prod # (nt) - instead of VIN (nt) 14:07 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: Got-it, needed to look at the US site, Thanks - Francois 14:15 1/14/2001 (0)
Unsafe boosted steering - Vienna 13:52 1/14/2001 (4)
- Your alignment might be off, exacerbating the prob (nt) - av 14:52 1/15/2001 (0)
- Right on! - Keith 09:59 1/15/2001 (0)
- which model (m) - Rich D. 18:10 1/14/2001 (0)
- I dont like either............. - Rick B 13:55 1/14/2001 (0)
Are Xenon's "speed sensitive"? - David325Ci 13:51 1/14/2001 (1)
- No, they are however selfleveling. (nt) - Lars Hedberg 14:53 1/14/2001 (0)
winter tires - Ryan 13:47 1/14/2001 (4)
- Re: winter tires - bikemike 15:21 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: winter tires - bikemike 15:21 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: winter tires - Joe 18:52 1/14/2001 (0)
- Perelli good & cheap... - 1brocktoon 14:32 1/14/2001 (0)
Anyone know when 5.9% expires and - Dave 13:42 1/14/2001 (9)
- Re: Anyone know when 5.9% expires and - jjj 02:21 1/15/2001 (0)
- Hmmm... my dealer said _6_.9% - Mark 17:39 1/14/2001 (0)
- 5.9% expires close of February business... (2/28) - Jon Shafer 13:48 1/14/2001 (6)
  - Wait so if I am approved on 2/27 I can have it for - 60+ days??Evan...(nt) 14:16 1/14/2001 (2)
    - Yes, but... - Jon Shafer 14:22 1/14/2001 (1)
      - Damn it!! - Evan...(nt) 15:38 1/14/2001 (0)
  - Re: 5.9% expires close of February business... (2/ - Dave 14:00 1/14/2001 (2)
    - Frustrating! - 325i Okie 20:11 1/14/2001 (1)
      - Interesting.... - mjs 21:37 1/14/2001 (0)
jon or fred, any truth to the X3 in 2002 (nt) - dam 13:40 1/14/2001 (5)
- Not instead of... but in addition to... - JP in TO 16:22 1/14/2001 (0)
- Would anyone here consider a X3 over an E46? (nt) - Mike A 14:21 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: X3 - Jon Shafer 13:44 1/14/2001 (2)
  - Re: X3 --- Thnx! cant wait (nt) - dam 15:16 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Any more info on it? Pictures? Baby X5 right? (nt) - JP in TO 16:23 1/14/2001 (0)
Old E46 steering sucks - so does new (323v330) - Rick B 13:36 1/14/2001 (4)
- Agree, Try a nissan 240sx, way great steering - bmwdude 18:47 1/14/2001 (0)
- I've driven a Miata M-edition and steering is good - but feels too loose at high speed for me 17:31 1/14/2001 (0)
- You forgot the E36. - bb 14:29 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Too right - E36 had great steering. (nt) - Rick B 15:24 1/14/2001 (0)
325Ci Euro Delivery Report (url) (nt) - David325Ci 13:36 1/14/2001 (4)
- Re: 325Ci Euro Delivery Report - Bryan 20:05 1/14/2001 (0)
- Great review...one nitpik... - Cush325Ci 14:56 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Are you sure about that?.I'm not positive, but I - Arialex 16:30 1/14/2001 (0)
- AWesome review!!! Thanks =) - John Stevenson 14:22 1/14/2001 (0)
Towing Question - kobo 13:32 1/14/2001 (0)
New Steering boost setup - Speedster 13:07 1/14/2001 (0)
2001 BMW 330Ci clear bumper reflectors front & rea - Fidel 13:02 1/14/2001 (2)
- www.onestopsource.com has them (nt) - JoshB 01:44 1/15/2001 (0)
- Maybe decided not to since they are illegal. - John 13:47 1/14/2001 (0)
Any way to add "cruise" after production? (nt) - 1brocktoon 12:58 1/14/2001 (3)
- Re: Any way to add "cruise" after production? - Proffesor Frink 21:32 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Any way to add "cruise" after production? - Adam 17:01 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Thnks, lots can but I thought 3 reqd new st. wheel (nt) - 1brocktoon 19:34 1/14/2001 (0)
Hey "r1x ",here's the Orient Blue 328Ci pics! (url) (pic) - Marko 12:41 1/14/2001 (1)
- thx a bunch menn (nt) - r1x 18:28 1/14/2001 (0)
FS: ITG AIR FILTER, HOSE, AND SPRAY - ENDS TODAY (url) (pic) - tenbelow 11:56 1/14/2001 (0)
Any news on upcomming E46 models?? - mdistel 11:32 1/14/2001 (0)
Information needed on how to tune up a 323i E46 - Joel 11:27 1/14/2001 (0)
What's 330i 60-0? 328i? - BMWGuy 11:17 1/14/2001 (8)
- I think he was asking about braking though.. (nt) - Rick B 13:38 1/14/2001 (0)
- 328=6.4secs,330=6.1secs,manual trans. (nt) - Marko 12:17 1/14/2001 (6)
  - 6.1 on a very very good day (more) - David 13:24 1/14/2001 (5)
    - Is gearing different between US and Euro cars? - Rick B 13:45 1/14/2001 (4)
      - Those almost look like automatic times over here - or maybe they don't (More), David 14:08 1/14/2001 (3)
        
        All stick times.. - Rick B 14:15 1/14/2001 (2)
        
        It's the first aid boxes you guys over there get, - weighs car down too much, lol, David 14:20 1/14/2001 (1)
        
        Not needed to buy a bandaid in 18 months...LOL (nt) - Rick B 15:27 1/14/2001 (0)
anyone else on the Hual Triton? (m) - Steve - 325iT 11:10 1/14/2001 (0)
I NEED SOME ADVICE - Need Help 11:08 1/14/2001 (46)
- OK THEN READ THIS - Need Help 20:38 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Ford Focus - SiennaRed330Ci 09:19 1/16/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - SiennaRed330Ci 17:10 1/15/2001 (0)
- 4.0? Your command of English suggests not... - Lance Jones 15:54 1/15/2001 (1)
  - Really... - Need Help 20:35 1/15/2001 (0)
- SOME REAL ADVICE... TURN OFF CAPS LOCK!!! - Marcus 330I 14:56 1/15/2001 (0)
- PLEASE READ THIS!! - NEED HELP 13:44 1/15/2001 (8)
  - Cars are bad financial investments (more) - av 15:08 1/15/2001 (5)
    - OH MY GOD!! - Need Help 15:44 1/15/2001 (4)
      - You aren't listening to us. - Larry in TN 18:06 1/15/2001 (2)
        
        Not really - Need Help 20:44 1/15/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Not really - Larry in TN 02:24 1/16/2001 (0)
      - The 25k would be the wiser financial decision (nt) - av 16:53 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Financials - Larry in TN 14:03 1/15/2001 (0)
  - OH AND........ - NEED HELP 13:50 1/15/2001 (0)
- Be happy you are getting a car at all... - Marcus 330I 09:45 1/15/2001 (0)
- Man, back in MY day... - SiennaRed330Ci 09:40 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - new325i 00:43 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - jon 23:01 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - paul-in-oregon 02:01 1/15/2001 (0)
- Let me clarify - Need Help 20:16 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Get an insurance quote first (more) - av 13:33 1/15/2001 (0)
- From a 17 year old with a 325i - John 19:33 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: From a 17 year old with a 325i - Need Help 19:58 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - Steve 16:01 1/14/2001 (0)
- Do Euro Deliv, or buy a low end for ~29k - John Stevenson 14:25 1/14/2001 (1)
  - What is Euro Delivery - Need Help 20:04 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - SAKO 13:32 1/14/2001 (0)
- One of the Safest cars in the world to crash in - , nuff said, David 13:27 1/14/2001 (1)
  - But alsovery tempting to crash for a young driver. (nt) - av 13:24 1/15/2001 (0)
- Why not get the V6 Accord as a first car?No slam + - Ed - 328Ci 13:26 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED SOME ADVICE - mr tl 13:16 1/14/2001 (0)
- save your parents 10k and get the Accord. - blue 13:06 1/14/2001 (0)
- Push Safety - rick (frankfurt) 11:55 1/14/2001 (0)
- Why not fork up the extra $10k yourself? - RonZ 11:26 1/14/2001 (5)
  - Re: Why not fork up the extra $10k yourself? - Need Help 11:32 1/14/2001 (4)
    - Re: Why not fork up the extra $10k yourself? - Larry in TN 14:18 1/14/2001 (1)
      - Nice write up. - Ed - 328Ci 17:15 1/14/2001 (0)
    - Re: Why not fork up the extra $10k yourself? - Nick 12:14 1/14/2001 (0)
    - be a man and buy you own car. wuss - Russian Gym Towel 11:47 1/14/2001 (0)
- As a parent myself, I'd suggest: - Alan 11:15 1/14/2001 (5)
  - Pride? You gotta be kidding! - paul-in-oregon 02:06 1/15/2001 (0)
  - When does #4 happen? I've got 2000 miles on mine - rick (frankfurt) 01:42 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Re: As a parent myself, I'd suggest: - week 50 325ci 15:29 1/14/2001 (1)
    - Re: As a parent myself, I'd suggest: - av 13:21 1/15/2001 (0)
  - Re: As a parent myself, I'd suggest: - Benjamin 13:14 1/14/2001 (0)
TE Shea-Please read this ! ! !(non-bimmer related) - Alan F 10:58 1/14/2001 (1)
- Thanks Alan - I appreciate it. - e - TE Shea 19:55 1/14/2001 (0)
~~ QUESTION ~~ (url) - BIMMERSPEED.COM 10:25 1/14/2001 (1)
- UBB has that feature...we dont have UBB here :( - lk 12:30 1/14/2001 (0)
Tanin RED leather? - Russian Gym Towel 10:24 1/14/2001 (18)
- Very happy with the Tanin, I previously had a ... - DFF 19:51 1/14/2001 (0)
- Merc did it best back in the 60's and 70's.... - basenjiguy 18:39 1/14/2001 (0)
- Don't you want to be nationalistic? Red! - Mao Tse-Tung 17:48 1/14/2001 (0)
- Ask your mom to help you decide. - Benjamin 13:15 1/14/2001 (1)
  - this coming from a fool who cant decide between - 330ci, 325ci and s2k? LOL Gym Towel 15:30 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Tanin RED leather? - randy 11:32 1/14/2001 (0)
- Tanin Red is great... - SteveT 10:30 1/14/2001 (11)
  - do you have pics? gray/tanin or carbon blak/tanin - is what i wana get. Russian Gym Towel 11:48 1/14/2001 (7)
    - Here are the pix...hope they help out (url) - SteveT 18:50 1/14/2001 (3)
      - Steve... - Russian Gym Towel 19:27 1/14/2001 (2)
        
        Re: I'll have to look. - SteveT 13:40 1/15/2001 (1)
        
        Website is now updated.... (url) - SteveT 16:33 1/15/2001 (0)
    - You don't even own a 3-Series but, yet you were - making smart@ss comments 13:34 1/14/2001 (2)
      - yes, do you have a problem with that? - Russian Gym Towel 15:29 1/14/2001 (1)
        
        Well, apparently I do. And further more learn to - spell correctly if you're going 21:46 1/14/2001 (0)
  - IT IS A $1,200 OPTION CORRECT? (url) - BIMMERSPEED.COM 10:36 1/14/2001 (2)
    - It's a standard color. Leather costs more... - SteveT 18:54 1/14/2001 (0)
    - What teh color? NO it is a standard color. - Evan...(nt) 11:54 1/14/2001 (0)
? for Ed Malone - military sales - Mike-Italy 09:14 1/14/2001 (0)
Ginger invention a scooter maybe (m) - sdog 09:08 1/14/2001 (0)
Pleasures of Bimmer Ownership in Germany (url) - rick (frankfurt) 08:54 1/14/2001 (7)
- Re: Pleasures of Bimmer Ownership in Germany - Mike(Stuttgart) 01:12 1/15/2001 (0)
- Where are you located Rick? (nt) - Skydoc 14:46 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Skydoc: I'm 15 kms west of Aschaffenburg - rick (frankfurt) 01:33 1/15/2001 (0)
- "Position of a tin can...Move!" ha ha. (url) - Nice pix (eom). hts 09:32 1/14/2001 (0)
- Bimmer in Deutschland.. - rick (frankfurt) 09:00 1/14/2001 (2)
  - Can't wait, mine comes in 10 days. (Ramstein) - Seadawg 14:33 1/14/2001 (0)
  - the sunday drives are awesome...m - arnolds 09:12 1/14/2001 (0)
Source for E46 Wiring diagrams? - Laura 08:51 1/14/2001 (0)
OT: Thoughts on Toyota's new Highlander? - Looks like a great value. hts 08:20 1/14/2001 (3)
- I bought my wife a RX300 last year and (m) - Larry 14:19 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Big surprise, eh? ;-) I understand that the new - RX will be based on Highlander (e). hts 15:40 1/14/2001 (0)
- Should be a good package - DG2 13:34 1/14/2001 (0)
I find the whole steering debate to be moot now - Timothy 08:19 1/14/2001 (1)
- Re: I find the whole steering debate to be moot no - bobc 08:40 1/14/2001 (0)
euro delivery - buying parts - randy 07:50 1/14/2001 (4)
- Re: euro delivery - buying parts - Jim 11:06 1/15/2001 (0)
- Re: euro delivery - buying parts - WAM 09:42 1/14/2001 (0)
- Plates shipped with the car...m - arnolds 09:30 1/14/2001 (0)
- Parts are still a fair bit cheaper than Circle BMW - However the $ is weakening... Rex nt 09:11 1/14/2001 (0)
Why not to buy BMW in Scandinavia - JSE 07:35 1/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Why not to buy BMW in Scandinavia - WAM 10:40 1/14/2001 (0)
FS: (Toronto)Myrtle Wood Trim for E46 coupe (more) - founders 06:17 1/14/2001 (0)
2001 318i SE - Millsy 06:16 1/14/2001 (0)
Test drive -330Xi - Alan 05:51 1/14/2001 (0)
E46 M5! :) (pic) - dsr 05:41 1/14/2001 (3)
- OMG!!! :) Monster E46 coming up! (e) (pic) - Axl 21:32 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 M5! :) - david 10:06 1/14/2001 (0)
- That car's the BALLS !!! - Marko 10:03 1/14/2001 (0)
17x8 BMW/BBS Cross Spoke Composite Rim for Sale (url) (pic) - Randy '72csi 05:28 1/14/2001 (1)
- Hmm, 600 for that or for a 19 - mark 09:31 1/14/2001 (0)
17x8 BMW/BBS Cross Spoke Composite Rim for Sale (url) (pic) - Randy '72csi 05:26 1/14/2001 (0)
17x8 BMW/BBS Cross Spoke Composite Rim for Sale (url) (pic) - Randy '72csi 05:25 1/14/2001 (0)
Everyone I hope your car never breaks down! - Treyy 04:47 1/14/2001 (3)
- Engine Control Unit (m) - Treyy 14:52 1/14/2001 (0)
- That's not good, but don't assume that all parts - are backordered. 13:25 1/14/2001 (0)
- What Broke? - Tom 07:26 1/14/2001 (0)
Poll: Which would prefer? 325i or 328i? more!! - GQ 04:19 1/14/2001 (0)
Great DRIVE.. Thanks SDGCC and SCAC. Pictures up!! (url) - Johnny Bravo (audi) 03:29 1/14/2001 (0)
m3 steering wheel - f 03:09 1/14/2001 (8)
- Which airbag does the M3 wheel use? - SteveT 09:42 1/14/2001 (1)
  - late 2000 & 2001 sport wheel, with round center NT (nt) - chrisA 10:57 1/14/2001 (0)
- Yup (M)... - chrisA 08:26 1/14/2001 (2)
  - Can you post install directions? - Alpine White 330Ci 10:32 1/14/2001 (1)
    - will do it this evening or tomorrow (nt) (nt) - chrisA 10:56 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: m3 steering wheel - MK 04:27 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: m3 steering wheel - Ed Malone 03:13 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: m3 steering wheel - f 16:08 1/14/2001 (0)
How do I remove wood trim panels? - Steven330ci 02:06 1/14/2001 (2)
- slowly pry trim away from the car (url) - teo 07:57 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: How do I remove wood trim panels? - Ed Malone 03:06 1/14/2001 (0)
Why does everyone want coupes? - Karl G 01:23 1/14/2001 (32)
- I prefer (and I got) a wagon.. - Dan 15:22 1/15/2001 (0)
- Slight difference in stance... - SiennaRed330Ci 09:57 1/15/2001 (0)
- Practicality sucks, coupes rule! get over it.. (pic) - JonnyB 20:51 1/14/2001 (0)
- Sedan here...need e46 M3 SEDAN! Please BMW... - (nt) Howard 19:43 1/14/2001 (0)
- Is that a rhetorical question? - basenjiguy 18:57 1/14/2001 (0)
- This board represents .00000001% of BMW sales (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:18 1/14/2001 (2)
  - But 99.99999999% of the complaints - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:19 1/14/2001 (1)
    - Hey this board got the fag steering fixed that you - have on your 330 Dave, lol, David 19:08 1/14/2001 (0)
- Chocolate Vs. Vanilla - ortho01 16:56 1/14/2001 (0)
- Thanks Everyone... - Karl G 15:15 1/14/2001 (0)
- Majority on this board are young, young people - tend to not want 4-door, David 14:12 1/14/2001 (1)
  - and they tell you how much faster their 323ic is - to 330i 17:33 1/14/2001 (0)
- Sedan outsells coupe 3 to 1. - John 13:54 1/14/2001 (0)
- More leg room - David325Ci 13:09 1/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: More leg room - chrisk 17:06 1/15/2001 (0)
- Sales figures don't support your statement - jolson 11:36 1/14/2001 (0)
- LOL! I'M 22yrs. old --> SEDAN OWNER! =) (url) - BIMMERSPEED.COM 10:27 1/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Why does everyone want coupes? - Craig 10:26 1/14/2001 (0)
- Coupe feels younger - PBN 10:18 1/14/2001 (0)
- I didn't want the coupe. Sedan is prettier. - RonZ 10:06 1/14/2001 (0)
- I got the sedan because it came with 2 extra doors (nt) - free of charge. nt. Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:38 1/14/2001 (0)
- I prefer sedan myself.. - Rick B 04:39 1/14/2001 (0)