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BMW 3-series (E46) Forum Archive, 2001 week 27
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.

Alee and Akakubi - How's the Zaino shine? - Parump 23:54 7/08/2001 (4)
- Stays on and shines. I've added a coat on after... - Akakubi 01:02 7/09/2001 (0)
- I saw Akakubi's car yesterday....simply amazing... - Jim in Oregon 00:06 7/09/2001 (2)
  - Ding Ding Ding!!! We've got another one! :) (nt) - Akakubi 00:59 7/09/2001 (1)
    - LOL (nt) - Jim in Oregon 01:08 7/09/2001 (0)
My car stalls when coming off the freeway - KromeX 23:51 7/08/2001 (7)
- Possible 3.0 stalling problem? - (e) Sean 10:40 7/09/2001 (0)
- put your OEM air box back on and re-check (m) - 31st330i 10:07 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: My car stalls when coming off the freeway - Chip 06:56 7/09/2001 (0)
- Could be a bad oxygen sensor?? (more) - Bimmer ese 04:52 7/09/2001 (1)
  - Service Engine Soon light does not come on. - KromeX 05:16 7/09/2001 (0)
- you - chris rock 01:47 7/09/2001 (0)
- Hmmm, check to see if the hoses haven't cracked - Sooty Pooh! 01:07 7/09/2001 (0)
clutch squeaks when shifting hard...is that a(m) - ChillyWilly 23:28 7/08/2001 (0)
Huh! Jym does not have buyers remorse. - Jym Barnes 23:13 7/08/2001 (0)
Navigation system question. - 3er 00' 22:54 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: Navigation system question. - Neil J. McRae 03:54 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Navigation system question. - deejay 23:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Navigation system question. - naiel 23:08 7/08/2001 (0)
How to Buff out scratches on Type44s? help! (long) - Wens 22:49 7/08/2001 (2)
- Look on car care on line - Pancho 23:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- Try 3M Imperial Hand Glaze (nt) - car some time! ///AYN 23:06 7/08/2001 (0)
325ci vs. new MB 230K C-Coupe - obscured1975 22:39 7/08/2001 (7)
- Re: 325ci vs. new MB 230K C-Coupe - obscured1975 21:16 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: 325ci vs. new MB 230K C-Coupe - obscured1975 21:16 7/09/2001 (0)
- Here's my take - Bee-Mer 07:07 7/09/2001 (0)
- the C Coupe compares with the 3er Compakt - HW (CDN) 01:53 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: 325ci vs. new MB 230K C-Coupe - naiel 23:14 7/08/2001 (0)
- bimmer, mb has been having quality problems (nt) - Jeff 325i 23:01 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: bimmer, mb has been having quality problems - James 08:02 7/09/2001 (0)
Applied one more coat of zaino---> (pic) - Bill97Z 22:36 7/08/2001 (19)
- how about this one? (url) - Bill Boyles 06:49 7/09/2001 (0)
- just curious, who has the most coats of Zaino?? :) - 323Ci_guy 01:08 7/09/2001 (1)
  - Follow each coat with Z6 for ultimate shine. more. - Akakubi 01:16 7/09/2001 (0)
- OK, I just have to join the party.... (pic) - Akakubi 01:06 7/09/2001 (0)
- Heres another, only other picture I got!! (pic) - frank325i 23:12 7/08/2001 (0)
- You guys are going "zany" over Zaino! - Wahoos3? 23:11 7/08/2001 (0)
- Be careful Zaino causes clouding!! (pic) - frank325i 23:11 7/08/2001 (9)
  - Re: Be careful Zaino causes clouding!! - bill 08:38 7/09/2001 (1)
    - Mirror like finish reflects whateve is in the sky - frank325i 09:03 7/09/2001 (0)
  - I hear ya, brotha' (url) (pic) (nt) - 323Ci_guy 01:01 7/09/2001 (6)
    - WOW..how many coats of zaino on that!?!? nt - Bill97Z 11:11 7/09/2001 (4)
      - actually, just two - 323Ci_guy 12:51 7/09/2001 (0)
      - I second that!! How many coats of z-5 and z-2?? - frank325i 12:23 7/09/2001 (2)
        
        Re: I second that!! How many coats of z-5 and z-2 - 323Ci_guy 12:52 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        Thanks, your car looks great!! - frank325i 13:47 7/09/2001 (0)
    - One more try... (url) (nt) - 323Ci_guy 10:26 7/09/2001 (0)
- looks great..... will order one tomorrow..hoho - UM 22:49 7/08/2001 (0)
- Another pic---> (pic) - Bill97Z 22:39 7/08/2001 (0)
- One more pic---> (pic) - Bill97Z 22:38 7/08/2001 (0)
Hey, how do I save Speedvision? - Domino 22:07 7/08/2001 (0)
any reason for service engine light at 5700 miles? (nt) - deejay 21:38 7/08/2001 (2)
- 6000 here. I have aux fan problem. It may be the (nt) - thermostat as well. KP 22:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- loose gas cap? (nt) - 31st330i 22:19 7/08/2001 (0)
How to remove E46 front bumper ?? - Sunapollo 21:29 7/08/2001 (1)
- It's easy(m) (url) - audikiller 02:03 7/09/2001 (0)
Toronto Tint shop? - CV 21:26 7/08/2001 (2)
- Where are you in the GTA? There are some shops - Stanley 22:37 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Scarb - CV 23:05 7/08/2001 (0)
2001 Oil Service Tool? - Blunted 21:18 7/08/2001 (4)
- no tool needed... (m) - Jeff 325i 22:08 7/08/2001 (3)
  - makes sense.... - BluntedBM 06:55 7/09/2001 (2)
    - there is a port though.....(m) - Jeff 325i 08:32 7/09/2001 (1)
      - "OBD" on cover - BluntedBM 09:51 7/09/2001 (0)
Does BMW manufacture their own wheels? - TSB 21:17 7/08/2001 (4)
- Actually most BMW wheels are made by Hayes-Lemmerz (url) (nt) - LG 03:45 7/09/2001 (0)
- my stock wheels are from Germany's GoFast (tm) :) - Mark M 22:01 7/08/2001 (0)
- Most mfr's alloys are made by others. - Kaz325iT 21:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Definitely outsource to BBS most probably.. - VinceTopazBlau325i 21:24 7/08/2001 (0)
325i owners..engine question--> - Bill97Z 20:53 7/08/2001 (4)
- torque band very narrow, near the redline (nt) - Jeff 325i 22:09 7/08/2001 (0)
- Oh yeah, baby! (m) - fuselier 21:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Sounds like a jet engine above 4500, as long as - Tim in Mn 21:17 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: 325i owners..engine question--> - Nelson 21:14 7/08/2001 (0)
Engine Noise - zoom 20:33 7/08/2001 (1)
- I've noticed that mine is. A droning sound above - mx5 20:56 7/08/2001 (0)
anyone drive between SoCal and NorCal often? - 31st330i 20:29 7/08/2001 (1)
- Re: anyone drive between SoCal and NorCal often? - Don 20:40 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone wanna group order Zaino in Australia(more) - baz 20:23 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: Anyone wanna group order Zaino in Australia(mo - Andre 05:04 7/09/2001 (0)
- Is that new brand BEER in Australia? (nt) - MEINE NAME IST JOJO AUF- BMW ENTHUSIAST 20:29 7/08/2001 (1)
  - ITS CAR polish made in USA - baz 22:18 7/08/2001 (0)
Vibration when braking - Andy M 20:04 7/08/2001 (5)
- Re: Vibration when braking - Mike C. 14:09 7/09/2001 (0)
- Shouldn't have to change wheels to stock. I didn' (nt) - dme328i 21:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- If it is a consistent vibration (more) - dme328i 21:24 7/08/2001 (0)
- Warped rotor (nt) - Henry 20:13 7/08/2001 (1)
  - There is more to it than rotors (m) - Andy M 20:50 7/08/2001 (0)
FS: 2001 M3 18" rims/tyres - M3 in S. TEXAS 20:01 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone run 255/35-18's with Hamann HMII's in rear? - NL 19:53 7/08/2001 (4)
- Re: Anyone run 255/35-18's with Hamann HMII's in r - Ben Chou 13:20 7/09/2001 (0)
- have 255/35/18 on rears with Alpina softlines (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 20:13 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Thanks! What is your wheel's offset? - NL 20:27 7/08/2001 (1)
    - 38mm i believe. ;) (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 20:33 7/08/2001 (0)
extra beeps when i start my car - Rick 19:49 7/08/2001 (3)
- Someone posted earlier that... - PPS-325xiT 09:07 7/09/2001 (0)
- nerd alert perhaps? (url) - 31st330i 22:37 7/08/2001 (0)
- is your seatbelt on? (nt) - shazam 21:43 7/08/2001 (0)
Door Leaks-HELP!!!!!!!! Dealer can't fix it!! - JLR 19:47 7/08/2001 (3)
- i had the same problem......dealer did fix! - sik 12:24 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Door Leaks-HELP!!!!!!!! Dealer can't fix it!! - ACSBMW 00:53 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Door Leaks-HELP!!!!!!!! Dealer can't fix it!! - D 20:42 7/08/2001 (0)
Link to the 02 v 01 pics. - Notwen 19:33 7/08/2001 (1)
- link from M3 forum... (url) (nt) - LNA 05:21 7/09/2001 (0)
OT: LA County Octane changed? - Dizzy Ver. 2 19:11 7/08/2001 (7)
- Yes, it's true - here's why. - Parump 23:08 7/08/2001 (0)
- I notice the same thing in SF Bay Area last week (nt) - 31st330i 19:16 7/08/2001 (3)
  - I drove to a different 76 and filled up with 92 (m - 31st330i 19:19 7/08/2001 (2)
    - higher octane gas gives less power...... (nt) - Jeff 325i 20:41 7/08/2001 (1)
      - ROTF, I hope yer joking - Chris Blessing 20:56 7/08/2001 (0)
- Haven'tUsed76ForAwhile,ButThink91IsMaxForThem (nt) - harry jet black 330Ci 5spd 19:14 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Bought 76 on Wed. and it was 92 - Kaz325iT 20:05 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone have trouble posting to the M3 board? - Imadriver 18:54 7/08/2001 (4)
- you've hit the non-M-E46 deflector shield (nt) - 31st330i 19:20 7/08/2001 (3)
  - But my 17" "M" Double spokes have "///M" badges... - Imadriver 19:53 7/08/2001 (2)
    - yes but make sure (m) - 31st330i 20:28 7/08/2001 (1)
      - Thanks! ;) (nt) - Imadriver 20:53 7/08/2001 (0)
Gotta flat-toasted the Pilot (RightRear) Need - harry jet black 330Ci 5spd 18:50 7/08/2001 (2)
- close to TJ? ;-) (nt) - 31st330i 19:06 7/08/2001 (1)
  - I want buy 1 tire, not get 4 stolen ;-> - harry jet black 330Ci 5spd 19:08 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: Hahahaha....pretty cool even if it is Audi (url) - Domino 18:46 7/08/2001 (0)
Someone was asking abt M3 spoiler lip on Sedan(m) (url) - VinceTopazBlau325i 18:45 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: Someone was asking abt M3 spoiler lip on Sedan - Evan 21:13 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Yup! - Andre 05:36 7/09/2001 (0)
  - Re: Someone was asking abt M3 spoiler lip on Sedan - PaulV 22:11 7/08/2001 (0)
Guys...WAAAH...does NE1know what washer fluid - comes from the factory? -- aj 18:39 7/08/2001 (2)
- I posted the other day about this. I think the... - RascalE 09:06 7/09/2001 (0)
- I said the other day it smells like ammonia so (m) - Kaz325iT 20:09 7/08/2001 (0)
Creaking, clunking, banging ---- HELP - JR 18:34 7/08/2001 (2)
- Did you upgrade sway bars? (m) - BmrBro 19:08 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Haven't upgraded. It just happened !!!!! - JR 07:45 7/09/2001 (0)
[PDX] Any e46 tuners in the area? - Nicole 18:32 7/08/2001 (6)
- We tune ourselves in OR. :) Haven't heard of any. (nt) - Akakubi 18:38 7/08/2001 (5)
  - Akakubi, i heard Rasmussen BMW do (m) - CG 20:12 7/08/2001 (4)
    - Yeah, Kuni is also set with A/M stuff... - Akakubi 20:30 7/08/2001 (3)
      - I haven't got that invitation, what is it about? - CG 00:16 7/09/2001 (2)
        
        Come to the dealershp and sign up... it's for... - Akakubi 00:58 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        New owner and new name, i see, cool (m) - CG 01:21 7/09/2001 (0)
OK dumb newbie kind of question - Nav330Ci 18:25 7/08/2001 (4)
- Answer - cwiklee 04:42 7/09/2001 (3)
  - Re: Answer - Chip 07:28 7/09/2001 (1)
    - Your idea for 2d gear test is better. (eom) (nt) - cwiklee 07:57 7/09/2001 (0)
  - Re: Thanks. - Nav330Ci 07:17 7/09/2001 (0)
OT: Audi A4 - JPR 18:09 7/08/2001 (2)
- here... (url) - LNA 18:15 7/08/2001 (0)
- www.audiworld.com - ..........Dhan........... 18:13 7/08/2001 (0)
Just finshed 6 mo European Delivery - David325Ci 18:00 7/08/2001 (0)
Any Authorized Zaino distributor in Toronto Area? (nt) - UM 17:59 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Any Authorized Zaino distributor in Toronto Ar (url) - 323Ci-TiSilver-toronto 21:16 7/08/2001 (1)
  - thanx (nt) - UM 22:31 7/08/2001 (0)
Power Steering Reservoir Leak ? - Chris in Detroit 17:58 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Power Steering Reservoir Leak ? - Roy 23:36 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Power Steering Reservoir Leak ? - Chip 18:00 7/08/2001 (0)
Picked up my car (330Ci) today! (m) - Logic Bored 17:48 7/08/2001 (1)
- am glad that you finally picked up!! (m) - VinceTopazBlau325i 18:47 7/08/2001 (0)
330i 36/36k lease 0 down = 517? (url) - lakeman 17:23 7/08/2001 (17)
- Re: 330i 36/36k lease 0 down = 517? - caraddicted 15:37 7/09/2001 (2)
  - Re: 330i 36/36k lease 0 down = 517? - caraddicted 15:38 7/09/2001 (0)
  - Re: 330i 36/36k lease 0 down = 517? - caraddicted 15:38 7/09/2001 (0)
- my lease deal - TSB 20:20 7/08/2001 (4)
  - current bmwfs money factors for 330i and 325i? - lakeman 22:35 7/08/2001 (3)
    - RIGHT NOW, it's... - Chris Blessing 07:47 7/09/2001 (2)
      - anyone know the residuals 330i for 36/36k? - lakeman 15:21 7/09/2001 (0)
      - also... - Chris Blessing 07:48 7/09/2001 (0)
- here's what I got... - Chris Blessing 19:56 7/08/2001 (1)
  - I meant 54k (18k/year), not 48k (nt) - Chris Blessing 08:05 7/09/2001 (0)
- MSRP $42k, 0 Down, 10SDs, 3y/45k, $458/mo (b4 tax) - Dan 19:38 7/08/2001 (0)
- 330i $42k MSRP $0 down/0 security $545 with tax - Randy 18:06 7/08/2001 (0)
- My lease=MSRP $42K, 3y/30K, $2500/$625 (incl. tax) (nt) - Emission 17:58 7/08/2001 (0)
- Dealer fees, and/or padding the interest - Fladriver 17:44 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: 330i 36/36k lease 0 down = 517? - NaplesTopaz 17:37 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Naples FL? (nt) - Jano 20:30 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Re: Naples FL? - NaplesTopaz 08:44 7/09/2001 (0)
Is there a copy or fake Hamann wheels? - Jun 17:08 7/08/2001 (1)
- Mutec..It's not a copy, but a Hamann wannabe rim! - Ci Fly 01:23 7/09/2001 (0)
Yokohama or Goodyear For 2000 323i? - Jack 17:05 7/08/2001 (2)
- I'd stick with YOKOHAMA----------->more - JOJO 17:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- I have Goodyear NCT5. GREAT tires (nt) - Domino 17:16 7/08/2001 (0)
330i sport kit - abc 16:30 7/08/2001 (0)
Baron BMW in KC...any opinions? [Repost] - Slider 16:24 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: Baron BMW in KC...any opinions? [Repost] - pughmat 10:58 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Baron BMW in KC...any opinions? [Repost] - jflottman 22:41 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Baron BMW in KC...any opinions? [Repost] - Raymond-325ci 18:59 7/08/2001 (0)
got rear ended - abc 16:09 7/08/2001 (4)
- Re: got rear ended - Ottavio 23:19 7/08/2001 (0)
- it will never be the same..... (nt) - Jeff 325i 22:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- You shouldn't have dropped the soap. - ESS 20:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- E46 lowering spring advice? - Richard 16:14 7/08/2001 (0)
Definitely too many BMWs in SoCal - Kaz325iT 15:52 7/08/2001 (20)
- Saw 3 coupes driven by women at one intersection! - tankertoad 00:47 7/09/2001 (0)
- But our wagons are still pretty rare... - PPS-325xiT 18:16 7/08/2001 (7)
  - Took a little drive down PCH just now... - Kaz325iT 19:36 7/08/2001 (5)
    - That's Mercedes territory, more BMW's must be a - sign of the times (i.e. ression). 20:15 7/08/2001 (3)
      - No lack of MBs. Just don't pay attention to em :) (nt) - Kaz325iT 20:28 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        Sold my BMW Cabrio and bought a CLK Cabrio..... - it turns a lot more heads. 21:35 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        Sold my BMW Cabrio and bought a CLK Cabrio..... - it turns a lot more heads. 21:31 7/08/2001 (0)
    - I drove PCH yesterday to Long Beach from (m) - 31st330i 19:46 7/08/2001 (0)
  - both must have been hiding when I was there ;) (nt) - 31st330i 19:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- r u 4 years old kazz - Waylen 16:17 7/08/2001 (8)
  - Re: r u 4 years old kazz - Chip 17:24 7/08/2001 (7)
    - Poll: I bet $10 that Kaz325iT and Chip is the (nt) - same dude . TD 18:03 7/08/2001 (6)
      - Re: Poll: I bet $10 that Kaz325iT and Chip is - Chip 07:37 7/09/2001 (2)
        
        That wasn't me. Really. Check the IP. - (M) TD 07:52 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        Re: That wasn't me. Really. Check the IP. - Chip 10:10 7/09/2001 (0)
      - And you are outta' here... - (e) TD 21:35 7/08/2001 (0)
      - That wasn't me. That was the guy pretending to be - Kaz. (e) TD 19:08 7/08/2001 (0)
      - IP addresses are not even close (nt) - 31st330i 18:13 7/08/2001 (0)
- The new generation Civic - Time to rice-out our bimmers 16:05 7/08/2001 (0)
- Here in MA too...one on every cormer...has become - the common mans choice 16:02 7/08/2001 (0)
In dash CD sound jumps when HOT??? - M-Fahrer 15:32 7/08/2001 (7)
- Re: In dash CD sound jumps when HOT??? - 323Ci-TiSilver-toronto 21:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- no problems in Miami, Fl - DS (325i) 19:14 7/08/2001 (0)
- No problems with CD player in Houston, Texas - frank325i 15:39 7/08/2001 (4)
  - What part of Houston Frank? - WRS 20:27 7/08/2001 (1)
    - The Galleria area. Look for the German plates. (pic) - frank325i 21:29 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Re: No problems with CD player in Houston, Texas - M-Fahrer 15:41 7/08/2001 (1)
    - I'll try a CDR tomorrow and see what happens - frank325i 15:50 7/08/2001 (0)
Anybody selling their in dash CD player? (nt) - Samir 15:21 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: best place 2 finance a new car? (nt) - RO 330i 15:05 7/08/2001 (8)
- E-loan was perfect for me. Best rate/no hassles - spngd 15:51 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: best place 2 finance a new car? - Jimmy Toucoynes 15:38 7/08/2001 (4)
  - Dude, you're on AOL....... - Chip 17:27 7/08/2001 (1)
    - So True! I fully agree Chip - RO 330i 18:53 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Wow... calm down! No need to be hostile! (nt) - Ottavio 16:49 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Chill my bro, My lil sister wants a car..and - RO 330i 16:36 7/08/2001 (0)
- credit union, eloan.com, mom and dad - 74Eight 15:29 7/08/2001 (1)
  - BMWFS was great too, bmw.com and follow the links - 74Eight 15:31 7/08/2001 (0)
Any tricks or pics to painting the calipers? (m) - Mark M 14:55 7/08/2001 (1)
- http://www.boxsey.com/projects/calipers/index.html (nt) - JOJO 16:33 7/08/2001 (0)
where can i find one? - joe newby 14:51 7/08/2001 (3)
- Just buy a Hummer and put an M3 badge on the back! - Ci Fly 01:26 7/09/2001 (0)
- Is this a joke? It doesn't exist. (nt) - Domino 15:18 7/08/2001 (1)
  - I think it's a weak attempt at a troll. - (e) TD 15:58 7/08/2001 (0)
FS: 95 E36 M3 Blk/Blk 5 spd 56k perfect cond (m) - JA 14:41 7/08/2001 (0)
POLL: V1 VS. Passport 8500..cross country trip - about to buy 14:40 7/08/2001 (12)
- Just did X-country trip. V1 saved my ass. 8500 - would not have...details inside...rg 21:24 7/08/2001 (1)
  - 8500 Shows multiple signals too - Geoff 10:30 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: POLL: V1 VS. Passport 8500..cross country trip - naiel 20:55 7/08/2001 (0)
- Why not buy both and test them out........... - ESS 20:44 7/08/2001 (0)
- I had the 8500 - returned it and got a V1. (nt) - sbisordi 18:18 7/08/2001 (2)
  - please explain why - we really do want to know. (nt) - 31st330i 19:08 7/08/2001 (1)
    - I did the same. Here's why....... - ESS 20:42 7/08/2001 (0)
- V1 is the best detector by far!!! (nt) - Trauma 16:59 7/08/2001 (0)
- There is no comparison. V1. End of story. - Domino 15:51 7/08/2001 (0)
- I've got both. I wish I had two 8500's. (m) - Emission 15:22 7/08/2001 (1)
  - "refurb" V1 costs ~$40 less (m) - 31st330i 15:39 7/08/2001 (0)
- read my response below (m) - 31st330i 14:45 7/08/2001 (0)
Even more great options for UK but not US - RonZ 14:34 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: Even more great options for UK but not US - TSB 18:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Even more great options for UK but not US - Chad 14:40 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Wagons have 3rd 3point belt too. (nt) - Kaz325iT 15:49 7/08/2001 (0)
Electric folding exterior mirrors - RonZ 14:29 7/08/2001 (7)
- Re: Electric folding exterior mirrors - Neil J. McRae 04:05 7/09/2001 (1)
  - What I really want is to get it for my car! (nt) - RonZ 19:28 7/09/2001 (0)
- Can they be ordered from British dealership? (nt) - Irv 16:09 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Electric folding exterior mirrors - Alex Baumann 14:45 7/08/2001 (0)
- it is, and has been available in the us... - alan 14:45 7/08/2001 (2)
  - do you mean the collapsing toward... - alan 14:47 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Re: do you mean the collapsing toward... - Chad 15:02 7/08/2001 (0)
Door Ding removal - jimbethesda 14:28 7/08/2001 (4)
- Yes, i used a company called Dent Masters. - Mike 16:53 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Re: Yes, i used a company called Dent Masters. - Glen 22:05 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Re: Yes, i used a company called Dent Masters. - Glen 22:05 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Where is Dent Masters located? - I'd appreciate a recomm. Edgar 19:13 7/08/2001 (0)
When I can get the new facelift 330? (nt) - Nadu 14:22 7/08/2001 (1)
- In model year 2002; probably Oct 01 - LMC 16:21 7/08/2001 (0)
when you get to old to drive... (pic) - 330eye 14:20 7/08/2001 (0)
What is a BMWFS Performance Loan ? 6.5% ? - BMWOnOrder 14:10 7/08/2001 (0)
Stupid question - anyone have the BMW wallet? - RonZ 14:10 7/08/2001 (0)
FS: 17x8 BBS RKII w/Bridgestone S-02 Pole Position - (more) founders 14:08 7/08/2001 (4)
- I have a price of 2350 USD brand new with Yokos - VR 06:55 7/09/2001 (0)
- What did you pay for them? (nt) - JP in TO 16:29 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Re: What did you pay for them? - (more) founders 20:38 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Those are expensive wheels for 17"-enjoy! (nt) - JP in TO 08:03 7/09/2001 (0)
Hyundai just as good as BMW (m) - 31st330i 13:50 7/08/2001 (3)
- Better warranty than BMW in USA, yes? - LMC 16:22 7/08/2001 (0)
- cheap, small tires are fun - 74Eight 15:55 7/08/2001 (0)
- Drove a Accent when car broke down(m) - JNg 15:16 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: Volvo S40 - dirk 13:43 7/08/2001 (9)
- Had a V40 T4 - Roger 01:02 7/09/2001 (0)
- We have an S40 - Fladriver 17:51 7/08/2001 (0)
- very reliable but a nightmare to drive frustration - Ashoek 16:59 7/08/2001 (0)
- It's a rebadged Euro Mitsubishi, y'know. - John Stevenson 14:28 7/08/2001 (1)
  - thats not correct-only shares main chassis (m) - cpick 15:37 7/08/2001 (0)
- We have the V40 (wagon version of S40) and have - had zero problems 14:23 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Are you sure you heard the wife right? (nt) - =P 21:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- Well, our 2000 V70 Sucks. P.O.S. (m) - Emission 14:20 7/08/2001 (0)
- All I needed to know was slushie-only. - No stick, no sale. (e) TD 13:50 7/08/2001 (0)
"buyer's remorse robert" sold his car (m) - 31st330i 13:42 7/08/2001 (3)
- expensive testdrive (nt) - HW (CDN) 13:46 7/08/2001 (0)
- Bought E36 for, what, 65,000? - LMC 13:46 7/08/2001 (1)
  - nah.... he learned. he'll hold out for $64,988 (nt) - 31st330i 13:48 7/08/2001 (0)
Trunk Release - Willi 13:28 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Trunk Release - Chad 14:24 7/08/2001 (0)
- I have one in my 330Ci - jimbethesda 14:19 7/08/2001 (0)
WOW - the 2002 3's are FUGLY!!! - OOF 13:24 7/08/2001 (7)
- Subjective, but the new suspension and steering - rack will make a better car. nt Paul 02:26 7/10/2001 (0)
- Wonder if that sport package will hit USA? - Scott 14:20 7/08/2001 (0)
- Agree: I dont like the 330 New look . (nt) - JOJO 14:07 7/08/2001 (0)
- I like it,for a midlife makeover coulda been worse - 74Eight 13:43 7/08/2001 (0)
- I think the new SP looks awesome - (m) 13:43 7/08/2001 (0)
- I think the rear lights look much better than old (nt) - SS 13:43 7/08/2001 (0)
- the differences between the rear tail lights are - slight -HW (CDN) 13:27 7/08/2001 (0)
can some one post the link to the TV on nav site - jacob nj 13:06 7/08/2001 (1)
- Re: can some one post the link to the TV on nav (url) (nt) - Chad 13:12 7/08/2001 (0)
Poll:Your Preferred Sway Bar Settings - BmrBro 12:56 7/08/2001 (6)
- RD = Front @ Medium, Rear @ Hard - Emission 14:23 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Thx...any probs w/RD since the replaced bushings? - BmrBro 18:11 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Do settings apply to 330xi ? Thanks! (nt) - EJKrew 14:49 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Xi may have different weight bias. Dunno. (nt) - Emission 15:23 7/08/2001 (0)
- Settings will not affect body roll, just... (M) (url) - TD 13:00 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: Settings will not affect body roll, just... (M - BmrBro 13:05 7/08/2001 (0)
M3 lip spoiler - Maximus330I 12:54 7/08/2001 (1)
- It'll fit, it on my car - M-Fahrer 15:39 7/08/2001 (0)
Is the 330i really this bad???? - NaplesTopaz 12:46 7/08/2001 (32)
- the 2001's have more problems than '99 or 2000's - lk 18:49 7/08/2001 (0)
- 10 months, 15k miles, 0 problems. Love it. (nt) - sbisordi 18:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- 4 months, 7k miles, not one problem. (nt) - mike 16:48 7/08/2001 (0)
- No problem with mine, just got it in May - M-Fahrer 15:48 7/08/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the input. - NaplesTopaz 15:36 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 330i really this bad???? - kenboi 14:44 7/08/2001 (0)
- No, it isn't. You are more likely to hear of(more) - Ottavio 14:44 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 330i really this bad????..NO - audikiller 14:38 7/08/2001 (0)
- This board is a bunch of babies. (m) - Emission 14:27 7/08/2001 (1)
  - why dont we see your name posted?? - VR 06:59 7/09/2001 (0)
- Every car have problems--MERCEDES TOO--more-> - JOJO 13:47 7/08/2001 (0)
- You will be happy with the BMW (m) - Rich 328 13:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- Every manuf. has problems... - bol 13:27 7/08/2001 (0)
- Would Pontiac have retroed steering? would Ford? - Don 13:20 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 330i really this bad???? - Chad 12:53 7/08/2001 (9)
  - If utter reliability and peace of mind is more imp - Fouad 14:11 7/08/2001 (0)
  - If utter reliability and peace of mind is more imp - Fouad 14:10 7/08/2001 (0)
  - More - Chad 12:59 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Re: Is the 330i really this bad???? - NaplesTopaz 12:57 7/08/2001 (5)
    - Exactly (m) - Chad 13:11 7/08/2001 (4)
      - Re: Exactly (m) - NaplesTopaz 13:22 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Exactly (m) - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 13:52 7/08/2001 (0)
      - Re: Exactly (m) - NaplesTopaz 13:22 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Right, but . . . (Very Long) - Chad 14:01 7/08/2001 (0)
- Have you ever been to a Pontiac or Dodge message - board? (M) TD 12:49 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Re: Have you ever been to a Pontiac or Dodge messa - NaplesTopaz 12:53 7/08/2001 (2)
    - We could speculate as to why, but (M) - TD 12:56 7/08/2001 (1)
      - Re: We could speculate as to why, but (M) - Faris 19:36 7/09/2001 (0)
- yes, just ask "buyer's remorse robert" (nt) - 31st330i 12:48 7/08/2001 (3)
  - You missed it. Robert been replaced by Jym Barnes (nt) - Kaz325iT 12:49 7/08/2001 (2)
    - Huh! Jym does not have buyers remorse. - Jym Barnes 23:11 7/08/2001 (0)
    - "jipped Jym"? (nt) - 31st330i 12:50 7/08/2001 (0)
Weekend Poll- Post pics of the worst looking BMW (nt) - -braker 12:39 7/08/2001 (9)
- Can someone tell me what this is? '04? (pic) (nt) - Jack 17:03 7/08/2001 (1)
  - 2 series? - LNA 18:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- '03 X3 (pic) (nt) - Jack 16:56 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Slightly different shot (pic) (nt) - Jack 17:00 7/08/2001 (0)
- ugly but loveable (pic) (nt) - 31st330i 12:49 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Isettas have personality! - Kaz325iT 12:53 7/08/2001 (0)
  - more pics here.... (url) (nt) - 31st330i 12:49 7/08/2001 (0)
- We have a winner-this one is for production too! (pic) - -braker 12:44 7/08/2001 (0)
- Too easy... X-coupe in a landslide (pic) - TD 12:43 7/08/2001 (0)
Steering retrofit - is it free of charge? (nt) - George 325iSE 12:32 7/08/2001 (2)
- In the US, YES. - (e) TD 12:33 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: In the US, YES. - George 325iSE 12:37 7/08/2001 (0)
How long is the break in period?? - russ325 12:24 7/08/2001 (2)
- 1200 mi @ under 4500 rpm, 100 mph (nt) - alee 12:32 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Thanks for the help and quick response - russ325 12:34 7/08/2001 (0)
Creaking in steering... help! - Popfart 12:19 7/08/2001 (1)
- check your power steering fluid level (nt) - Chip 17:47 7/08/2001 (0)
2002 330i sport package question... - Techno Violent 12:11 7/08/2001 (1)
- Nothing is confirmed (nt) - JP in TO 13:16 7/08/2001 (0)
*Weekend Poll- Post pics of the best looking BMW - ever built, in your opinion- TD 11:52 7/08/2001 (29)
- 840 / 850 Series (nt) - Ed - 328Ci 13:28 7/08/2001 (4)
  - Re: 840 / 850 Series - JF 13:53 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Hmmm. I thought about voting for it as "Ugliest" - To each his/her own. (e) TD 13:32 7/08/2001 (2)
    - Me too. Or for "Looks most like a Supra" - Carnac 13:34 7/08/2001 (1)
      - I think it's medication time for you two. - Cat 17:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- the E30 M3 -the one that made me want to get a 3er (url) (pic) - HW (CDN) 12:47 7/08/2001 (4)
  - Good God! - Bark like a dawg! (j/k) (pic) - Deemo 13:52 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Very Attractive...but feed her will ya! :^) (pic) - -braker 12:56 7/08/2001 (1)
    - hehehe...I'll "feed" her! (pic) - HW (CDN) 13:29 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Check out that rear end! (nt) - Kaz325iT 12:55 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: *Weekend Poll- Post pics of the best looking B (pic) - lk 12:42 7/08/2001 (1)
  - that's where the new e46 sedan front apron comes (nt) - from! -HW (CDN) 12:56 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: The first 328 - Nav330Ci 12:27 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Another pic of the 328. (pic) - TD 12:51 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Re: The first 328 (pic) - lk 12:38 7/08/2001 (0)
- anyone seen this 507 ? (pic) (nt) - Alex Baumann 12:26 7/08/2001 (4)
  - looks like an old 'vette (nt) - HW (CDN) 13:03 7/08/2001 (0)
  - I came across that pic doing a Google search for - the pic I posted. (M) TD 12:28 7/08/2001 (2)
    - Yup. Roundel Jan '01. Pages 39-40. - (M) TD 12:32 7/08/2001 (1)
      - okay, so mods do increase value ;-) (nt) - 31st330i 12:38 7/08/2001 (0)
- The original supercar (pic) - -braker 12:10 7/08/2001 (2)
  - I was deliberating between the 507 and the 328. - Beautiful car. (e) TD 12:23 7/08/2001 (0)
  - the first 328 - -braker 12:12 7/08/2001 (0)
- Hmm, 507 is nice. But here's a couple others. - Carnac 12:08 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Yep. Here is a 3.0CS. I also like the M1. (pic) - JST 13:35 7/08/2001 (0)
- My fav - BMW M1 (pic) (nt) - Alex Baumann 12:08 7/08/2001 (0)
- My vote- BMW 507 (pic) - TD 11:53 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Simply, Art in Motion... (nt) - Mark Seattle 12:32 7/08/2001 (0)
  - I have that pic!! beautiful car!! (nt) - 31st330i 12:11 7/08/2001 (0)
FAQ for Parking rules to stay dentless? (m) - Keith S 11:46 7/08/2001 (7)
- Re: FAQ for Parking rules to stay dentless? (m) - Richard 21:10 7/08/2001 (0)
- Try these (m) - egruber 15:57 7/08/2001 (0)
- Rule #99 - Never leave home for fear that your - mode of transportation 14:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Here's a few more - DG2 13:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Heh, posted about this yesterday (m) - Kaz325iT 12:11 7/08/2001 (0)
- Solid rules. I adhere to most of those when - possible (M) TD 12:06 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Rule #10: If optimal spots do not exist, turn (nt) - around drive home! ;-) JP in TO 13:19 7/08/2001 (0)
Euro Tuning Shop in KC - Euro Technik 11:30 7/08/2001 (0)
2002 330i sport package question... - Techno Violent 11:09 7/08/2001 (0)
Production hold on AWD components - Alex 11:02 7/08/2001 (2)
- OK Mr. Rumor, care to elaborate? (nt) - Topaz330xi - Status 112 14:53 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: OK Mr. Rumor, care to elaborate? - Alex 18:42 7/08/2001 (0)
Any special BMW loan finance rates? 5.9%? thx! (nt) - Greg in AZ 10:59 7/08/2001 (0)
POLL: Best radar detector? (nt) (nt) - brave1heart 10:51 7/08/2001 (11)
- V1 found every cop this week on my run to SoCal(m) - 31st330i 11:09 7/08/2001 (10)
  - Thanks - good stuff (m) - brave1heart 11:27 7/08/2001 (8)
    - answers (m) - 31st330i 11:45 7/08/2001 (7)
      - Disagree with 3 - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 13:27 7/08/2001 (3)
        
        LEDs by RV mirrors? what about E30 computers? :) (nt) - 31st330i 13:37 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        Re: LEDs by RV mirrors? what about E30 computers? - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 14:00 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        I was only joking (m) - 31st330i 14:51 7/08/2001 (0)
      - Sounds good (m) - brave1heart 11:56 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        can't answer that (m) - 31st330i 12:09 7/08/2001 (0)
      - pic of cheap laser pointer and level (url) (pic) - 31st330i 11:50 7/08/2001 (0)
  - oh and... (m) - 31st330i 11:11 7/08/2001 (0)
True/false: K&N reduces engine life (M) - John Stevenson 10:46 7/08/2001 (12)
- I use to have a Corrado with a K&N filter (more) - Bennett 09:31 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: True/false: K&N reduces engine life (M) - Just a 328i 06:25 7/09/2001 (0)
- What about filters like ITG?? - any money off of selling it. Evan... 13:12 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: True/false: K&N reduces engine life (M) - Mike T. 11:49 7/08/2001 (1)
  - so post a link to the MB discussion (nt) - 31st330i 11:54 7/08/2001 (0)
- No, they are not like steroids. - Carnac 11:32 7/08/2001 (2)
  - No Brabus just does NOT make a filter to make - any money off of selling it. Evan... 13:10 7/08/2001 (0)
  - excellent! "...junk science...." I like that :) (nt) - 31st330i 11:48 7/08/2001 (0)
- K&N claims no but there are no independant (m) - 31st330i 10:47 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Actually, K&N admits they don't filter as well. - Carnac 11:34 7/08/2001 (0)
  - furthermore, someone "in the know" told me that(m) - 31st330i 11:23 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Well... - mattldm 11:36 7/08/2001 (0)
Post the five things most hate about the E46. - Jym Barnes 10:44 7/08/2001 (24)
- Well, 'hate' is too strong a word, but... - skw 00:52 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Post the five things most hate about the E46. - SS 13:31 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Oh yeah...low quality paint (nt) - SS 19:05 7/08/2001 (0)
- After 2wks of ownership: - Kaz325iT 12:43 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Post the five things most hate about the E46. - Maximus330I 12:40 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Post the five things most hate about the E46. - Cwiklee 12:16 7/08/2001 (2)
  - ED assures VPC Priority #1 (m) - EJKrew 15:06 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Great News. Thanks. (eom) (nt) - Cwiklee 16:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- Nothing to hate. E46 is a perfect car !!! - Aaron 11:27 7/08/2001 (6)
  - You need to get out more. Maybe drive some older - BMWs. It's far from perfect. (e) TD 11:29 7/08/2001 (5)
    - TD is a BMW Luddite. (nt) - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 11:36 7/08/2001 (2)
      - Re: TD is a BMW Luddite. - MJS 12:02 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        jk TD! (nt) - MJS 12:10 7/08/2001 (0)
    - You better learn about cars !!!! - Aaron 11:33 7/08/2001 (1)
      - LOL. Too funny. - (e) TD 11:40 7/08/2001 (0)
- From the home office in Sioux City - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 11:22 7/08/2001 (0)
- Come on, give me some REAL complaints - RonZ 11:13 7/08/2001 (0)
- 1- Too soft 2- Too big (M) - TD 11:07 7/08/2001 (2)
  - On the topic of size.... - RonZ 11:18 7/08/2001 (1)
    - True, but all cars getting bigger by the year (m) - John Stevenson 11:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Post the five things most hate about the E46. - j 10:52 7/08/2001 (0)
- price, rear seat, trunk, cup holders(existence),?? - -braker 10:49 7/08/2001 (2)
  - wagon has decent rear seat, trunk, cup holders! (nt) - Kaz325iT 12:22 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Rear seat + trunk? Maybe you want a 7. (nt) - RonZ 11:18 7/08/2001 (0)
Post the five things you most like about E46? - Jym Barnes 10:37 7/08/2001 (4)
- From the home office in Sioux City - Ryan - 330i SP - Step 11:32 7/08/2001 (0)
- E46 is a perfect car !!!!! - Aaron 11:31 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Post the five things you most like about E46? - CG 11:12 7/08/2001 (0)
- steering, brakes, engine, suspension,build quality - engineering-braker 10:48 7/08/2001 (0)
Either Italy needs more germans or visa versa (pic) - braker 10:30 7/08/2001 (1)
- damn.......this car is fxxking nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (pic) - BBS 3er 11:59 7/08/2001 (0)
I BET THE ti WOULD SELL IF IT LOOKED........ (pic) - braker 10:23 7/08/2001 (7)
- Many Alfas are beautiful - but that one is ugly - RonZ 11:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- Love the Peugeot 307 too Pic