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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 03
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.

Trunk space - Watcher 23:51 1/21/2001 (1)
- I suggest you take your tape measure down to the (nt) - dealer tomorrow Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:56 1/21/2001 (0)
Hard-wiring radar detector - Dangerous 23:45 1/21/2001 (2)
- DO NOT TAP INTO YOUR FUSE BOX! - Emission 01:31 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Ouch! Won't go there. (nt) - Dangerous 11:52 1/22/2001 (0)
Opinions: Good euro delivery price for midwest?? - EyesOnly 23:29 1/21/2001 (5)
- e-mail John Caruso at Ganley BMW (Cleveland) - Frank 19:53 1/22/2001 (0)
- Call Jeff Vinar @ 319-391-8300 (Iowa). Tell - him I referred you. Rex nt 07:03 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Call Jeff Vinar @ 319-391-8300 (Iowa). Tell - MA 07:49 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Opinions: Good euro delivery price for midwest - mikeM 06:14 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Opinions: Good euro delivery price for midwest - EyesOnly 13:04 1/22/2001 (0)
looking for 330ci OEM wheels - Albert 23:20 1/21/2001 (0)
Leatherette tears easier than leather..have proof! - Jelly Belly 22:58 1/21/2001 (11)
- At least no cows screamed... j/k (nt) - SteveMD330i 09:36 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Had steak last night. Yummy!!!!!! - Ed - 328Ci 13:07 1/22/2001 (0)
- Stop the silly ette vs. leather comparison... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 00:27 1/22/2001 (7)
  - I prefer my dead cow on a plate! $1450 buys a lot - of Kobi beef! ;-) (nt)Mike 325xi 11:23 1/22/2001 (6)
    - According to my calculation, Kobi beef... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 11:55 1/22/2001 (5)
      - Hey that's 21, 8 oz cuts of the most amazing(more) - Mike 325xi 13:41 1/22/2001 (4)
        
        I wonder why ette tries to imitate leather, and - not the other way around. Dave 16:52 1/22/2001 (3)
        
        Because those fat assed cows could never (more) - Mike 325xi 17:19 1/22/2001 (2)
        
        always my favorite since everyone fuels the issue - so much Dave 330i 5spd SP 00:43 1/23/2001 (1)
        
        I'm guilty as charged!!! (nt) - Mike 325xi 06:15 1/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Leatherette tears easier than leather..have pr - WAhoos3? 23:26 1/21/2001 (0)
Anyone in OR or WA know what I can expect on 330ci (nt) - Little less than MSRP? 1k, 2k, etc... 22:56 1/21/2001 (7)
- Centennial BMW, talk with Henry , he also good - CG 03:30 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone in OR or WA know what I can expect on 3 - Jim in Oregon 00:52 1/22/2001 (3)
  - And that fourth would be a THREE, I presume?! : ) - Tim in Mn 01:03 1/22/2001 (2)
    - MMMMMMMMM... THREE :) nt - Akakubi 01:09 1/22/2001 (1)
      - Oops...forgot that all-important M !!! /// (nt) - Tim in Mn 01:17 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone in OR or WA know what I can expect on 3 - Benjamin 23:08 1/21/2001 (1)
  - What dealer? (eom) - Amit 12:52 1/22/2001 (0)
Yielding to temptation... What do I do?!?!? - Jon Shafer 22:52 1/21/2001 (27)
- Wow, if you loved a '77 924 . . . - Carnac 10:51 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Wow, i loved 82 924 turbo . . . - Kevin J 07:59 1/23/2001 (0)
- Porsche = REAL sports car! Yield! - JFrench 10:44 1/22/2001 (0)
- Don't you have kids? (nt) - Izzy 09:33 1/22/2001 (0)
- Boxster with the new for 2001 Sport Exhaust kit. (nt) - Leif W. 07:54 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Yielding to temptation... What do I do?!?!? - Jim in Oregon 01:04 1/22/2001 (0)
- Boxster S..... or M3? - rootdown 00:29 1/22/2001 (0)
- I would settle with anything but a 911 .nt. - Dave 330i 5spd SP 23:53 1/21/2001 (0)
- P-Car P-Car P-Car... - JonM 23:23 1/21/2001 (2)
  - And another thing... - JonM 23:27 1/21/2001 (1)
    - And yet another thing... (url) - JonM 23:38 1/21/2001 (0)
- Hard call but, I've heard so many bad things re; - the Boxsters build quality and 23:21 1/21/2001 (0)
- Better yet, M3 (nt) - derek ( 325Ci ) 23:15 1/21/2001 (2)
  - That's the **other** option that I'm considering.. - Jon Shafer 23:21 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Whatever you do, stay away from Mercedes... - derek ( 325Ci ) 00:23 1/22/2001 (0)
- Z8 (nt) - derek ( 325Ci ) 23:15 1/21/2001 (0)
- Boxster - Benjamin 23:07 1/21/2001 (0)
- No question about it. Do it. - Emission 23:02 1/21/2001 (0)
- I vote for the P...time for a new brand...nt - arnolds 23:01 1/21/2001 (0)
- get a boxster S and.... - jAb 23:01 1/21/2001 (3)
  - You Bum! - Jon Shafer 23:06 1/21/2001 (2)
    - Re: You Bum! - jAb 23:12 1/21/2001 (1)
      - Re: You Bum! - Jon Shafer 23:14 1/21/2001 (0)
- The P-car for sure (nt) - Henry 22:54 1/21/2001 (3)
  - go for it ... is it a type S - JACOB NJ 22:56 1/21/2001 (2)
    - Not an "S"; can't get there for under $500/mo. - Jon Shafer 22:59 1/21/2001 (1)
      - still a porsche.. but i think i rather be in a ci - JACOB NJ 23:59 1/21/2001 (0)
Any word of a 330Xi Touring for '02 ?? - Peter 22:40 1/21/2001 (1)
- I'd love it if we got it, but if I had to bet, I'd - bet against it. Not going to happen.- TD 09:38 1/22/2001 (0)
Dinan air intake makes a whistle noise.... - cool 22:37 1/21/2001 (3)
- its normal. if anyone asks jsut say its the turbo (nt) - JACOB NJ 23:57 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Dinan air intake makes a whistle noise.... - Jack 22:58 1/21/2001 (0)
- The noise is normal. (nt) - Hobbes 22:52 1/21/2001 (0)
Replacing air dam, need advice. - Scott 22:35 1/21/2001 (0)
My short term fix until I get to Munich in March (pic) - Drew Childress 22:33 1/21/2001 (2)
- What year is the Boxster and how much did it cost? (nt) - Benjamin 22:46 1/21/2001 (1)
  - 2001 $51.7k (nt) - Drew Childress 21:03 1/22/2001 (0)
Can I get my 330ci drop shipped... - CS 22:27 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Can I get my 330ci drop shipped... - Al 23:32 1/21/2001 (0)
advice on lowering '01 325i - jason 22:26 1/21/2001 (0)
Rubber Floor Mats - Ray 22:10 1/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Rubber Floor Mats - shazam 00:20 1/22/2001 (0)
- heavy rubber, look just fine and very useful (nt) - MBC 22:24 1/21/2001 (0)
Picks of my new 325ci/steel grey (url) (pic) - Gabe | 325ci/steel grey 21:26 1/21/2001 (13)
- Alum Trim - DaveM 13:50 1/22/2001 (0)
- excellent i got similar, regret not gettin HeatedS (nt) - '01 325ci SteelGrey NJ 08:04 1/22/2001 (0)
- Am I crazy to get Type 44's for a 330Ci SP? - Kman 00:06 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Am I crazy to get Type 44's for a 330Ci SP? - Gabe | 325ci/steel grey 09:22 1/22/2001 (0)
- My personal thoughts. - Benjamin 22:54 1/21/2001 (6)
  - Personally I like the 7 spokes better and I think - silver is over done. (m) 23:53 1/21/2001 (3)
    - Re: Personally I like the 7 spokes better and I th - jim aller 14:13 1/22/2001 (0)
    - Re: Personally I like the 7 spokes better and I th - jim aller 14:10 1/22/2001 (0)
    - Re: Personally I like the 7 spokes better and I th - Gabe | 325ci/steel grey 09:25 1/22/2001 (0)
  - Gray looks great, Type 44 rims are sharp - Andrew99 22:58 1/21/2001 (1)
    - haha... yeah the spoiler won't work for that rear! (nt) - Benjamin 23:39 1/21/2001 (0)
- Great looking car! Snow makes for nice contrast - j 22:06 1/21/2001 (1)
  - must be nice - Gabe | 325ci/steel grey 22:19 1/21/2001 (0)
Cost to get a new plastic wallet key? (nt) - Phester 21:23 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Cost to get a new plastic wallet key? - Jupiter323I 21:30 1/21/2001 (0)
!!!!URGENT HELP NEEDED ON 1986 325e!!!!!!!!!!! - BMW INFO SEEKER 21:02 1/21/2001 (7)
- e=eta (scientific for effiency) (dog engine to us) - lk 21:24 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: !!!!URGENT HELP NEEDED ON 1986 325e!!!!!!!!!!! - BMW INFO SEEKER 21:24 1/21/2001 (0)
- You might post this on E30 board if you haven't (nt) - already. This board is for 99and up. 21:18 1/21/2001 (0)
- you might try the e30 forum instead of the e46 - forum -HW 21:18 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: !!!!URGENT HELP NEEDED ON 1986 325e!!!!!!!!!!! - BMW INFO SEEKER 21:14 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: !!!!URGENT HELP NEEDED ON 1986 325e!!!!!!!!!!! - SS 22:22 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: !!!!URGENT HELP NEEDED ON 1986 325e!!!!!!!!!!! - SS 21:09 1/21/2001 (0)
Which orbital buffer should I got with? - JawKnee 20:49 1/21/2001 (3)
- Porter Cable - Griot's Garage - TE Shea 10:14 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Agree Porter Cable, but u can find elsewhere - a lot cheaper than Griots. nt Paul 01:20 1/23/2001 (0)
- Gem 16Lb (url) (nt) - JB 21:59 1/21/2001 (0)
Computer System Info - Kevin Moonlight 20:46 1/21/2001 (0)
2001 325i/SP or 1998 M3 4-door? - Grendel 20:41 1/21/2001 (3)
- Depends on you - (M) TD 09:36 1/22/2001 (0)
- I'd get the M3, but M3 will depreciate w/ new one. - Stiff ride on bad roads too. (e) Chris 22:28 1/21/2001 (0)
- 325i/SP is safer (nt) - Ti323cic 21:31 1/21/2001 (0)
Is this a good deal? - firstTry 20:34 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Is this a good deal? - Grendel 20:46 1/21/2001 (0)
Can anyone recommend dealer in Boston Ma area (NT) - Bernie 20:04 1/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Can anyone recommend dealer in Boston Ma area - Mark 16:23 1/22/2001 (0)
- I got best price from James Wong at Herb Chambers - Robo 325 XiT (NT) 16:05 1/22/2001 (0)
- BMW Peabody was nice - great website. Got my E36 - there. (e) Chris 22:29 1/21/2001 (0)
- Got best price and have been happy with service at (nt) - BMW Peabody 22:16 1/21/2001 (0)
- I bought from Foreign Motors West in (m) - Rich D. 20:08 1/21/2001 (0)
E46 - Dealer Required Key Programming? - Chris 19:47 1/21/2001 (3)
- Why weren't your preferences selected at... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 08:47 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 - Dealer Required Key Programming? - Dick 20:54 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 - Dealer Required Key Programming? - Larry in TN 20:53 1/21/2001 (0)
Q: Anybody know of 330Ci clear bumper reflectors ? (nt) - 01 330Ci Black/Black 19:39 1/21/2001 (1)
- Go to www.onestopsource.com (nt) - JoshB 21:09 1/21/2001 (0)
Clutch Delay Valve - TN 19:25 1/21/2001 (3)
- Go to www.uucmotorwerks.com, tech tips, E46/E39 - clutch valve. DanO 19:42 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Go to www.uucmotorwerks.com, tech tips, E46/E3 - TN 20:08 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Clutch Delay Valve - kempe 19:35 1/21/2001 (0)
Windshield Washer Fluid (m) - Rich D. 19:09 1/21/2001 (4)
- Re: Windshield Washer Fluid (m) - dch 23:09 1/22/2001 (1)
  - So who knows german dealer that will ship to USA - Brian - Fern 330cic 13:14 1/23/2001 (0)
- The air intake is at the base of the windshield (nt) - so you smell the fluid odor. Tronix 08:22 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Windshield Washer Fluid (m) - Derek Johnson 22:29 1/21/2001 (0)
M3 was awesome on Speedvision, what a car! (nt) - 11.5 comp. and 8000 rpm silver330 18:56 1/21/2001 (0)
330Ci 5,000 Mile report - George Wallerich 18:36 1/21/2001 (14)
- Sir, question about flying... - Benjamin 23:01 1/21/2001 (3)
  - And some answers... - George Wallerich 04:46 1/22/2001 (0)
  - Here is something to think about next time you fly - Emission 23:16 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Interesting tid-bits - Ausgang (m) 09:44 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: 330Ci 5,000 Mile report - TN 19:38 1/21/2001 (2)
  - No brake problems yet, but... (m) - George Wallerich 04:37 1/22/2001 (1)
    - Re: No brake problems yet, but... (m) - Nizar 12:46 1/22/2001 (0)
- Great! btw, I think Friemann does a better job - now. I was pleased in Nov. Rex nt 19:12 1/21/2001 (0)
- Excellent write-up! I also had the stall problem - w/ my 330Ci. SI 12-51-00 (e) Sean 19:08 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: 330Ci 5,000 Mile report - Dave 330i 5spd SP 18:59 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Why the attitude, Dave? - George Wallerich 04:34 1/22/2001 (1)
    - sorry, bad day....:( - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:46 1/22/2001 (0)
- Nice write-up. What do you fly? (nt) - Emission 18:59 1/21/2001 (1)
  - VIP B727 - George Wallerich 04:32 1/22/2001 (0)
E46 power steering complaints - David 18:32 1/21/2001 (3)
- Re: E46 power steering complaints - Dick 20:57 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 power steering complaints - TN 19:44 1/21/2001 (0)
- Shut up..this subject is old - Peta 19:32 1/21/2001 (0)
Purchase price in DC area - Marky 18:23 1/21/2001 (7)
- $1,800 over invoice for my 01 325ci, but ... (m) - Fungus 10:35 1/22/2001 (2)
  - Re: $1,800 over invoice for my 01 325ci, but ... ( - sandy42 13:00 1/22/2001 (1)
    - Re: $1,000 over invoice (long) - Kevin J 08:24 1/23/2001 (0)
- VOB is high volume, I bought 2 there and am ... - SteveMD330i 20:29 1/21/2001 (0)
- I'm in Md. - SS 19:31 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: I'm in Md. (url) - SteveT 19:58 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Yes...VOB (nt) - SS 21:11 1/21/2001 (0)
AAWD 3 series coupe - Ken 18:13 1/21/2001 (1)
- Not Likely anytime soon! (nt) - Marko 19:08 1/21/2001 (0)
What's this mercedes "direct injection" tech? - John Stevenson 18:09 1/21/2001 (2)
- Re: What's this mercedes "direct injection" tech? - Sean_328i(East Bay) 03:08 1/22/2001 (0)
- I believe they are... - KenC 22:53 1/21/2001 (0)
First Drive (long!) - DP 18:04 1/21/2001 (5)
- Why leather? - Trex 13:45 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: First Drive (long!) - PGP 22:42 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Field's - DP 13:16 1/22/2001 (1)
    - Re: Field's - PGP 13:22 1/22/2001 (0)
- Congratulations! And good writeup. (nt) - Rich D. 18:10 1/21/2001 (0)
I'm back...and I'm not amused! - jlewis 17:54 1/21/2001 (13)
- Dealership just called - jlewis 11:44 1/22/2001 (0)
- You definately have coolant in the car - Carnac 11:32 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: I'm back...and I'm not amused! - jlewis 08:30 1/22/2001 (1)
  - They'll probably tell you the thermostat is not in - stock. Wish I had a Honda. 10:48 1/22/2001 (0)
- What you are experience is the faulty ...(m) - Nizmo924 21:40 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Just had the thermostat problem. Waiting to get - parts. E46 = Excel, in reliability 23:32 1/21/2001 (0)
- ME TOO!!!!!!!! - mike 20:18 1/21/2001 (0)
- Strange problem... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:08 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: Strange problem... - jlewis 20:29 1/21/2001 (1)
    - A thermostat is a mechanical device.... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 00:38 1/22/2001 (0)
- possible faulty thermostat - stale in days and (m) -HW 18:03 1/21/2001 (2)
  - bad waterpump as a result of a bad thermostat - Dave 330i 5spd SP 19:11 1/21/2001 (1)
    - it was my friend's car but according to the tech - HW 21:13 1/21/2001 (0)
Question for Mr. Shafer - AJ 17:32 1/21/2001 (3)
- AJ - Jon Shafer 22:30 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Thank you Mr. Shafer - AJ 18:52 1/22/2001 (0)
- I recommend Crown in Greensboro, that's where(m) - Kun Park 21:45 1/21/2001 (0)
Illum. Matte Chrome Knob on LeatherZ.com - When? (url) - JeremyR 17:14 1/21/2001 (3)
- Here's the story... - JonM 17:42 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: Here's the story... - monetteboy 21:21 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Very nice concept! Actually... (m) - cy 18:05 1/21/2001 (0)
Jon Shafer?....email address plz... - Medicaptain 16:59 1/21/2001 (2)
- jonshafer@cuttermotors.com - (nt) Jon Shafer 22:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- it hasn't even scrolled off from last time he was (nt) - asked. scroll down. -- Rich D. 17:14 1/21/2001 (0)
radar- where can one find a listing of which bands - oneformula 16:48 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: radar- where can one find a listing of which b - JeremyR 16:51 1/21/2001 (0)
So many used BMWs - JJ 16:42 1/21/2001 (2)
- Re: So many used BMWs - Frankie 16:54 1/21/2001 (0)
- Why dont you call some ads and low ball the - Dave 330i 5spd SP 16:52 1/21/2001 (0)
used BMWs - JJ 16:36 1/21/2001 (0)
Regarding Harman/Kardon on E46 coupes... - ??? 16:35 1/21/2001 (8)
- I'm thrilled not to have them. I guess this is - Jeff 09:57 1/22/2001 (0)
- My 330i has them in the back. Not good. - Emission 18:33 1/21/2001 (0)
- You coupees got cheated?.... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Regarding Harman/Kardon on E46 coupes... - 328Ci 17:08 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Nope, 2000 Coupes didn't have them either. - I had a 00 323Ci w/ HK (e) Sean 18:49 1/21/2001 (1)
    - My 2000 328ci does. but i purchased in sept 99. - Doo Wop 11:36 1/22/2001 (0)
- Coupes just have the HK emblems on the door - speakers (e) Sean 17:02 1/21/2001 (0)
- check in the trunk - chris 16:56 1/21/2001 (0)
Anything but Remote Radar Detector a waste - of money in a BMW?!? lothar 16:33 1/21/2001 (6)
- Nah... (m) - Bill Boyles 20:03 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Nah... (m) - jlewis 20:42 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Anything but Remote Radar Detector a waste - MG 18:14 1/21/2001 (0)
- Check out the V1 FAQ (url) (pic) - teo 17:50 1/21/2001 (0)
- If you like falsing and constant beeping, go - with the expert.....silver330 17:12 1/21/2001 (0)
- He may be feeding you a line. - Emission 17:04 1/21/2001 (0)
New 330i M-Wheels Ruined? - Wheelie 16:02 1/21/2001 (12)
- Re: Ruineed wheels - SOLUTION! - Ilan 01:34 1/22/2001 (1)
  - Don�t do it! - ARCHER 09:50 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: New 330i M-Wheels Ruined? - Dick 21:07 1/21/2001 (0)
- Same here--323Ci/Sport pkg---buy black wheels!! - POL 20:25 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Same here--323Ci/Sport pkg---buy black wheels! - mjs 21:19 1/21/2001 (0)
- My 330Ci 's wheels are the same,I'm too lazy to - constantly clean them (nt)Alan F 19:28 1/21/2001 (0)
- Try bug and tar remover,then wax(nt) - tony 18:43 1/21/2001 (0)
- What brake dust does -- m - TE Shea 18:15 1/21/2001 (2)
  - I may help to maintain them but, I didn't seem to - help mine. They were waxed.(e) 18:51 1/21/2001 (1)
    - It may help to maintain them but, I didn't seem - help mine. They were waxed.(e) 18:52 1/21/2001 (0)
- Same for me - 6mth old 330i w/SP (nt) - lothar 16:36 1/21/2001 (0)
- Mine are the same way. 6 mo. old 330Ci w/ SP - wheels. (more) Sean 16:19 1/21/2001 (0)
Who makes a High Flow Throttle Body legal in CA? - Tom 16:00 1/21/2001 (1)
- Try RMS (m) - Hobbes 23:54 1/21/2001 (0)
Xenon lights - Larry 15:56 1/21/2001 (2)
- Any blue bulb that is not HID is.... - KenC 22:49 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Any blue bulb that is not HID is.... - Larry 17:54 1/22/2001 (0)
Consequences of Oil Overfill ??? - Karl - Y2K Euro Customer 15:45 1/21/2001 (3)
- Make sure you check the oil level when engine is - COLD (m) BimmerSamster 08:22 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Consequences of Oil Overfill ??? - dano 18:05 1/21/2001 (0)
- Two bad things can happen... - CalVol 15:57 1/21/2001 (0)
Radar Detector Test Comparison Link (url) - Marko 15:33 1/21/2001 (0)
330Ci Rear Sunshade - JR 15:24 1/21/2001 (1)
- No Problems Here - I Love It - Shinobi 16:06 1/21/2001 (0)
2000 E46 Cassette radio to In Dash CD - Zandodad 15:07 1/21/2001 (1)
- I tried to do this... - JSE 17:24 1/21/2001 (0)
Will there be AUDIO changes for '02?? - proud owner 14:52 1/21/2001 (9)
- Personally... - SS 16:22 1/21/2001 (3)
  - As well... - SS 19:54 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Hmmm...GoGo....I presume? :-) (nt) - Arialex 18:19 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Haha...well.. - SS 19:35 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Will there be AUDIO changes for '02?? - Tom M. 15:07 1/21/2001 (0)
- I opted out of the NAV option cause of the tape.. (nt) - I wanted a reachable CD player. JB 14:57 1/21/2001 (3)
  - You can also hookup one of those cool MP3 (url) - players to the cassette deck. Tony 15:27 1/21/2001 (2)
    - Yeah, but .mp3 via cassette sounds TERRIBLE! - proud owner 16:59 1/21/2001 (1)
      - Damn! (nt) (nt) - Tony 17:23 1/21/2001 (0)
didn't inherit my dad's genes: M3 - Timothy 14:50 1/21/2001 (0)
For Sale: Breyton Magics,Hartge Nova 3's... - Eric S. 14:45 1/21/2001 (2)
- Re: For Sale: Breyton Magics,Hartge Nova 3's... - deejay 15:22 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: pictures of the rims??? - Eric S. 21:44 1/21/2001 (0)
test - Eric S. 14:39 1/21/2001 (0)
Alan: we need to have a separate forum for the - leather vs 'ette debate -HW 14:38 1/21/2001 (3)
- make sure you include the dead cow issue - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:26 1/21/2001 (0)
- How about a "Frivolous Debate" forum? - RonZ 16:26 1/21/2001 (1)
  - one only for leather vs. 'ette will make the topic - stale in days and (m) -HW 17:54 1/21/2001 (0)
Best price for 325Ci - RP 14:35 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Best price for 325Ci - John V 20:33 1/21/2001 (0)
*ATTENTION EVERYONE* E46 M3 CRAZY TEST DRIVE ON - SPEEDVISION TODAY (MORE) 14:01 1/21/2001 (3)
- Holy crap 11.5 compression and 8000 RPM!!!!!! - silver330 18:10 1/21/2001 (0)
- Thanks, I scraped the rust off the big dish and - signed up today. In front of tube now! 17:48 1/21/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the heads-up! (e) - CalVol 15:59 1/21/2001 (0)
3330i $2k under MSRP. I just got mine - Steve 13:54 1/21/2001 (6)
- $1500 under in West Los Angeles - Mr Macky 20:04 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: 3330i $2k under MSRP. I just got mine - murkul 08:38 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: 3330i $2k under MSRP. I just got mine - Prometheus 17:21 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: 3330i $2k under MSRP. I just got mine - Mark 14:48 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: 3330i $2k under MSRP. I just got mine - Steve 15:48 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Um, make that $150 over (I really CAN subtract...) (nt) - Mark 15:09 1/21/2001 (0)
Q: Anybody know of 330Ci clear bumper reflectors ? - 01 330Ci Black/Black 13:45 1/21/2001 (0)
agree/disagree? 325i is NOT a good snow car? - rick (frankfurt) 13:20 1/21/2001 (17)
- 325xiT is absolutely awesome in the snow - Max 10:26 1/22/2001 (0)
- My '95 325i works great w/ Conti Winter Contacts, - SUCKED w/ Sport Contacts. (e) Chris 22:36 1/21/2001 (1)
  - I use 205/60/R15 BTW, don't use wide snow tires! - (e) Chris 22:45 1/21/2001 (0)
- Have Toyo Garit HTs---no problems. - POL 20:30 1/21/2001 (0)
- I agree (330Ci with SP/ Pilot's) - Alan F 19:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- My 330 is pretty good with snows. - Rex nt 18:14 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Strongly Agree - GG 15:49 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Actually, my 328Ci is fine WITH snows. - Ed - 328Ci 16:00 1/21/2001 (0)
- Fine with snow tires. - Ed - 328Ci 15:32 1/21/2001 (0)
- 323i here with little problems and NO snow tires.. - Domino 15:12 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: agree/disagree? 325i is NOT a good snow car? - JeremyR 15:01 1/21/2001 (3)
  - 328+DSC+Blizzaks=just adequate - Alan 15:45 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Good point. - Ed - 328Ci 16:01 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Get Blizzaks they are much better in snow (eom) - Tom M. 15:10 1/21/2001 (0)
- Honestly? FWD easier & safer in snow, 4WD best - bb 14:08 1/21/2001 (0)
- without snows it's a little rough - nuke 13:35 1/21/2001 (0)
- You'll be fine w/ snows... - CalVol 13:28 1/21/2001 (0)
330i vs C320 vs 9-3 vs S60 T5 Link (url) - Marko 13:17 1/21/2001 (5)
- I appreciate all the article posts Marko (nt) - italia 23:04 1/21/2001 (0)
- Though I have that issue, that's awesome that you - post them!! Thanks! (e) Chris 22:47 1/21/2001 (0)
- Nice write up, thanks for posting it (nt) - Alan F 21:13 1/21/2001 (0)
- thanks. i appreciate all the articles you post. (nt) - Rich D. 14:42 1/21/2001 (1)
  - You're all very welcome!! - Marko 10:47 1/22/2001 (0)
Help. Lease question.... - CraigT 328i 13:12 1/21/2001 (1)
- Money factor, not interest rate...(m) - Cush325Ci 17:42 1/21/2001 (0)
Jon is the 5.9% rate posted anywhere as fact? (nt) - Thanks silver330 13:09 1/21/2001 (3)
- Here is a semi-official posting...... (url) - Lazlo 13:36 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, I'll have a print out with me! - with the expert.....silver330 17:20 1/21/2001 (0)
- Unfortunately, no. It is available only @ - Jon Shafer 13:17 1/21/2001 (0)
bmw articles in harvard bus. rev. and barron's - ivan, jet black 330i 13:08 1/21/2001 (1)
- Thanks (nt) - Marko 13:18 1/21/2001 (0)
Has anyone gotten their car off the Don Pasquale (nt) - recently? silver330 13:07 1/21/2001 (0)
Questions on my new 325Ci... - Benjamin 13:05 1/21/2001 (2)
- Check www.circlebmw.com for CD-Changers - StevenK 13:44 1/21/2001 (0)
- By the way, there are two Benjamins in here now.. - Benjamin 13:10 1/21/2001 (0)
Just got our 325XI Sport Wagon - snow tires? more - Tom M. 12:58 1/21/2001 (6)
- Have Snows on my 325xiT - Max 10:33 1/22/2001 (1)
  - ... - test 11:04 1/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Just got our 325XI Sport Wagon - snow tires? m - CTDrew 15:56 1/21/2001 (0)
- what size tires did you get? - alex 13:27 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: what size tires did you get? - Tom M. 15:02 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Thanks for the reply! (nt) - alex 19:09 1/21/2001 (0)
extended service and maintenance warrantee - afg 12:51 1/21/2001 (0)
Couple of ? from a future 330ci owner.... - Craig 12:51 1/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Couple of ? from a future 330ci owner.... - Larry 15:38 1/21/2001 (0)
- real or fake ??? how to find out (m) - in the car wouldn't it -HW 14:24 1/21/2001 (0)
- Get leather! Plastic is just plastic (nt) - Steve 13:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- save a cow, get the 'ette - schwett 12:56 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Eat the cow, honor it by having you car wear its (nt) - skin. Beef, what's for dinner! DanO 14:06 1/21/2001 (0)
Headlights - black323i 12:42 1/21/2001 (0)
My baby has arrived home!! - Benjamin 11:57 1/21/2001 (3)
- i have the power inside of me (nt) - james r 12:15 1/21/2001 (2)
  - ???? (nt) - Benjamin 12:35 1/21/2001 (0)
  - hehe - james r 12:17 1/21/2001 (0)
**WAXING**(need help) (pic) - Eric 11:50 1/21/2001 (1)
- 3 Simple step to detailing - Alex 19:34 1/21/2001 (0)
Haggling? how far should I expect them to go? (url) (pic) - K Best 11:14 1/21/2001 (10)
- Re: Haggling? how far should I expect them to go? - M3Z 00:19 1/23/2001 (0)
- K Best, get your deposit back, tell the dealer - you decided 24,500 is more than . . . 13:40 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Haggling? how far should I expect them to go? - Rich 11:54 1/21/2001 (4)
  - I don't think he's getting robbed at 23-24K (more) - hattie 12:12 1/21/2001 (2)
    - comments - K Best 12:30 1/21/2001 (0)
    - car that is... - hattie 12:13 1/21/2001 (0)
  - hmm - K Best 12:06 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Haggling? how far should I expect them to go? - John V 11:22 1/21/2001 (1)
  - how low though - K Best 11:49 1/21/2001 (0)
- I meant 1997 328is -nt- (nt) - K Best 11:14 1/21/2001 (0)
OT: Dodge Consumer Affairs - 330i_Owner 10:40 1/21/2001 (0)
Anyone with car on the ISOLE, Port Hueneme, 1/17? - CalVol 10:13 1/21/2001 (0)
Need photo of light yellow touring...?NE1 (nt) - john UK 10:11 1/21/2001 (0)
Hey Jon, what is Cutter's process in getting a M3? (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:42 1/21/2001 (1)
- Sad, but we're sold out for 2+ years.... I apolog - Jon Shafer 10:19 1/21/2001 (0)
NEED ADVICE - Best Body Shop in Dallas area? - Dr330CiC 09:13 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: NEED ADVICE - Best Body Shop in Dallas area? - Mel 20:26 1/21/2001 (0)
Anyone driven an X5? - John Stevenson 09:12 1/21/2001 (7)
- saw one at the last sears point drivers school... - mike 20:40 1/21/2001 (0)
- Its a truck.. no way around it (m) - Dakar95 18:43 1/21/2001 (0)
- I have '01 X5 4.4 and '01 325iT- - both are great - Kevin in LA 14:43 1/21/2001 (0)
- I have one; it handles like (as) a BMW should... (pic) - Jon Shafer 13:05 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone driven an X5? - Prometheus 12:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone driven an X5? - boxer325xi 09:15 1/21/2001 (1)
  - It is awesome (more). - Leo 323Ci 09:49 1/21/2001 (0)
Almost crashed due to a Pontiac Aztek yesterday! - John Stevenson 09:04 1/21/2001 (6)
- According to Autoweek... - Akakubi 12:52 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Almost crashed due to a Pontiac Aztek yesterda - D 11:16 1/21/2001 (0)
- LOL!! There oughtta be a law - against lookin' like that 10:52 1/21/2001 (0)
- Thanks for another story Y we should band it. :) (nt) - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:29 1/21/2001 (2)
  - ban that is...nt - Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:30 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Amen! I coulda died from shock! =) - John Stevenson 18:04 1/21/2001 (0)
OT: Thoughts on a 1988-93 nissan 240 SX? - John Stevenson 07:58 1/21/2001 (8)
- Handles great!... make sure timing chain is ok - bmwdude 12:07 1/22/2001 (0)
- Horrible: Look it up in consumer reports. - KNOCKOUT 06:56 1/22/2001 (0)
- E30 wouldn't be bad. Also try Toyota MR2 - bb 13:40 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: Thoughts on a 1988-93 nissan 240 SX? - Louisiana Greg 09:05 1/21/2001 (0)
- I hit one once. - RonZ 08:32 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: I hit one once. - John Stevenson 08:53 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Re: I hit one once. - RonZ 09:22 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: Thoughts on a 1988-93 nissan 240 SX? - Scott R. 08:23 1/21/2001 (0)
Golf clubs compatible w/ CD changer in 330CiC? - PatMan 07:28 1/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Golf clubs compatible w/ CD changer in 330CiC? - JAGMAN 15:00 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! - PatMan 16:16 1/21/2001 (0)
- Clubs get priority over a CD player - rick (frankfurt) 12:10 1/21/2001 (0)
- BMW makes a set that curves around the CD changer (nt) - JK nt Dave 330i 5spd SP 09:31 1/21/2001 (1)
  - I wonder if they would help my nasty slice!!! ;-) - (nt)Mike 325xi 11:24 1/21/2001 (0)
Login BMW Service-Net - Beef 07:17 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Login BMW Service-Net - Mark 11:34 1/21/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 2001 330Ci-all options, 1.3k miles - Anthony 330Ci 05:42 1/21/2001 (2)
- Why are you selling? - Rex nt 08:47 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Why are you selling? - Anthony 330Ci 08:04 1/22/2001 (0)
DIY oil change - riaz (UK) 03:33 1/21/2001 (19)
- Re: DIY oil change - Dick 21:44 1/21/2001 (0)
- I recommend a much easier method: - John 11:12 1/21/2001 (17)
  - Yep...I use the Topsider MVP and it works great! - nt Paul 01:42 1/23/2001 (0)
  - IMO gravity works better in draining than a pump - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:10 1/21/2001 (7)
    - I've used both methods, dude-- - John 22:38 1/21/2001 (6)
      - John, you have to remember... - Dave 330i 5spd SP 00:08 1/22/2001 (3)
        
        Dave, you are being anal-- - John 07:31 1/22/2001 (2)
        
        Sorry John, that word is not in my vocabulary - Dave 330i 5spd SP 11:13 1/22/2001 (1)
        
        Sorry you are linguistically challenged--lol! (m) - John 12:16 1/22/2001 (0)
      - u're telling me that pump doesnt suck? get real - Dave 330i 5spd SP 00:02 1/22/2001 (1)
        
        I said nothing of the kind. Read my posts. - John 12:44 1/22/2001 (0)
  - Thanks John but (m) - riaz (UK) 13:57 1/21/2001 (3)
    - Riaz, I was told that all you need is to raise the - Dave 330i 5spd SP 17:07 1/21/2001 (0)
    - Send me your email address - John 15:51 1/21/2001 (1)
      - can you send me name and number to my email? - wlazo 16:21 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Re: I recommend a much easier method: - Chris 13:02 1/21/2001 (2)
    - I only can vouch for 3 series (m) - John 13:45 1/21/2001 (1)
      - Thanks for answers. I may have to try that! - (e) Chris 22:49 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Re: I recommend a much easier method: - objectivity - they trash bad cars too 13:02 1/21/2001 (0)
DIY oil change (message for Drew) - riaz (UK) 03:27 1/21/2001 (0)
Getting BMW from parents...refreshing change(m) - FSB 03:12 1/21/2001 (15)
- Amazing how no logic can justify not buying a BMW - RonZ 16:30 1/21/2001 (0)
- Sounds like a nice kid (NT) - Edmidiman 13:20 1/21/2001 (0)
- what a loser. what year is it in the chinese - calendar anyways? Gym Towel 13:19 1/21/2001 (0)
- stupid rationale - Sunil 12:59 1/21/2001 (3)
  - I don't feel like defending anyone but(m) - FSB 13:11 1/22/2001 (0)
  - Re: stupid rationale - paul 17:35 1/21/2001 (1)
    - Re: stupid rationale - Sunil 20:52 1/21/2001 (0)
- No problemo my Funk Soul Brotha! - Jon Shafer 12:58 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Trust me, that I WILL NOT flake on. :) (nt) - FSB 13:07 1/22/2001 (0)
- Wow. Sounds like a very level headed young guy. - Ed - 328Ci 11:46 1/21/2001 (0)
- He's not as smart as i would have thought.... - lk 11:31 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Getting BMW from parents...refreshing change(m - D 11:22 1/21/2001 (0)
- Just as I was losing faith in this image-driven - world... Rex nt 08:49 1/21/2001 (0)
- an unusual young man - Alan 05:07 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Good press->job offer->smart kid! - Mike-Italy 02:20 1/22/2001 (0)
Split Form Euro Mirror - Karl G 02:36 1/21/2001 (6)
- Re: Split Form Euro Mirror (url) - eugene 16:22 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Split Form Euro Mirror - robert a 11:27 1/21/2001 (0)
- I rented a 318 in Frankfurt, and it had split mirr - CalVol 10:09 1/21/2001 (3)
  - split mirror, what does it do? pics? (nt) - Zorro 12:55 1/21/2001 (2)
    - The far 1/4 of mirror is at a wider angle, which - CalVol 16:08 1/21/2001 (1)
      - Re: The far 1/4 of mirror is at a wider angle, whi - Chris 23:23 1/21/2001 (0)
Has everyone seen the M3 brochure? It' here... (url) (nt) - silver330 02:03 1/21/2001 (0)
Is there a link somewhere that states the 5.9% - rate as a fact?.... silver330 01:56 1/21/2001 (0)
Help! how much is new front bumper for 330ci? - racer 01:54 1/21/2001 (0)
Anybody using 6-disk Nakamishi changer in Glove bo (nt) - StevenK 01:15 1/21/2001 (3)
- Been using in dash Nak MB-75 for 3 months, no prob - and great sound. (e) Chris 13:03 1/21/2001 (0)
- Works great, less filling. (more) - LeeB 09:12 1/21/2001 (0)
- My dealer talked me out of it.......... - Stu B 01:29 1/21/2001 (0)
Any Comments OEM "Rear Manual Sunshade" - Dave 01:09 1/21/2001 (6)
- I ordered a power rear sunshade for my 330I - about $300.00 Tony 15:33 1/21/2001 (0)
- Im waiting for one of those LED glass windows - RonZ 09:27 1/21/2001 (1)
  - Embedded LCD In Glass - Karl G 13:34 1/21/2001 (0)
- it is cool, hip, & doesn't cost too much.. (nt) (pic) - Jon Shafer 01:58 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: it is cool, hip, & doesn't cost too much.. - Sean_328i(East Bay) 02:11 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Thanks Jon. But I meant the MANUAL one $89-Circle (nt) - Dave 02:06 1/21/2001 (0)
Interesting article on BMW web site. (url) - Ed Watkeys 01:03 1/21/2001 (6)
- On the topic of weight... - RonZ 08:37 1/21/2001 (0)
- Hmm, so a 5000lb SUV will squash me easier? great. - lk 01:52 1/21/2001 (4)
  - dumbass! (nt) - Will 11:32 1/21/2001 (0)
  - Not necessary, squashing would depend on...(m) - (.!) -HW 02:15 1/21/2001 (2)
    - But still worse for the people inside (m) - Ed Watkeys 10:09 1/21/2001 (0)
    - Agree w/ LK (m) - John Stevenson 07:55 1/21/2001 (0)
Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - sarah 00:59 1/21/2001 (11)
- Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - erik 16:01 1/21/2001 (2)
  - Erik, a question please...(m) - WannaBimmer 15:23 1/22/2001 (0)
  - Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - gayle 12:10 1/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - erik 16:00 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - gayle 13:20 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - Laura 11:56 1/21/2001 (4)
  - CPT8000 phone - Drew Childress 16:48 1/21/2001 (3)
    - Re: CPT8000 phone - Laura 17:20 1/21/2001 (2)
      - Re: CPT8000 phone - Drew Childress 22:28 1/21/2001 (0)
      - Re: CPT8000 phone - Dick 21:52 1/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Updates on phone and alarm for 330cic - Laura 11:49 1/21/2001 (0)
Satellite Radio?? - Nside 00:43 1/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Satellite Radio?? - chet 09:18 1/21/2001 (0)
Franco Does It Again! (pic) - Jon Shafer 00:15 1/21/2001 (7)
- Re: Franco Does It Again! (pic) - DavidS 12:37 1/21/2001 (1)
  - And may I say... :-) :-) :-) (more) (pic) - paul 17:44 1/21/2001 (0)
- How come.................. - Stu B 00:37 1/21/2001 (4)
  - Okay, you asked for it! (pic) - Jon Shafer 02:31 1/21/2001 (3)
    - Thank you. I feel better ;-) (nt) (pic) - Stu B 17:36 1/21/2001 (0)
    - Re: Okay, you asked for it! - Jay Wheeler 05:19 1/21/2001 (1)
      - I think it's a space monster from Germany - RonZ 08:40 1/21/2001 (0)
Got Laid Off...Can I cancel my lease? - NetworkDude 00:01 1/21/2001 (