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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 15
The bimmer.org E39 Forum exists to provide all 1996-current BMW E39 5-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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5spd 97' 528i should I buy? - Dan Cip 23:14 4/16/2000 (10)
- Re: 5spd 97' 528i should I buy? - daveS 18:42 4/19/2000 (0)
- Re: 5spd 97' 528i should I buy? - Joe 15:04 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: 5spd 97' 528i should I buy? - E. Kurek 12:53 4/17/2000 (0)
- Call the previous owner! eom. - bib 97540i 10:33 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: 5spd 97' 528i should I buy? - Bruce Hallberg 09:49 4/17/2000 (0)
- See prior posts regarding negatives of 540 vs. 528 - james 09:13 4/17/2000 (3)
  - Well, kinda... - JEM 11:48 4/17/2000 (2)
    - Re: Well, kinda... - Mark OC 12:39 4/17/2000 (1)
      - Re: Well, kinda... - james 16:07 4/17/2000 (0)
- Pay little more and go for the 540/6 - Yu 02:48 4/17/2000 (0)
Scraping Noise at Front Wheel - Alan S 23:07 4/16/2000 (6)
- Stones : fix by reversing - Rich 19:29 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Scraping Noise at Front Wheel - T. Hart 16:21 4/17/2000 (0)
- It could be the sheild behind - your brake rotor-S5 12:43 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Scraping Noise at Front Wheel - Chris P. 10:49 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Scraping Noise at Front Wheel - Costin M 00:14 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Scraping Noise at Front Wheel - Marty Cohen 23:42 4/16/2000 (0)
OnStar system for BMW . . . possible? - chris reeves 22:33 4/16/2000 (3)
- Re: OnStar system for BMW . . . possible? - Chad 07:32 4/17/2000 (1)
  - Re: OnStar system for BMW . . . possible? Yes! - JCondMike 14:36 4/17/2000 (0)
- Alpine has something similar... - spacey 02:54 4/17/2000 (0)
E39 Rear Bumper Cover $100.00 - MIKE 21:56 4/16/2000 (3)
- Re: E39 Rear Bumper--you don't... - allenjdbimmer 17:04 4/17/2000 (2)
  - Re: E39 Rear Bumper--you don't... - Mike U 23:58 4/17/2000 (1)
    - Re: E39 Rear Bumper--thanks-- - allenjdbimmer 06:29 4/18/2000 (0)
'97 528i Premium Package For Sale or Trade for E39 - MIKE 21:52 4/16/2000 (1)
- Re: '97 528i Premium Package For Sale or Trade for - MIKE 21:58 4/16/2000 (0)
Pad soot on wheels - Mike 21:47 4/16/2000 (2)
- Re: Pad soot on wheels - Jack 12:39 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Pad soot on wheels - Craig 08:02 4/17/2000 (0)
Metric/English convert on OBC - Raul Ortiz 19:16 4/16/2000 (3)
- Re: Metric/English convert on OBC - DanS 00:03 4/17/2000 (2)
  - You're smarter than my dealer... - PJB 18:04 4/17/2000 (0)
  - Yet another reason to get the GPS... - spacey 02:57 4/17/2000 (0)
540 vs. new 528 (530?) - HG 18:24 4/16/2000 (0)
540 vs. new 528 (530?) - HG 18:14 4/16/2000 (5)
- Re: 540 vs. new 528 (530?) - Gregg 21:59 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: 540 vs. new 528 (530?) - S. DasGupta 21:22 4/16/2000 (3)
  - In Dash CD Player - dpom 09:14 4/17/2000 (1)
    - Re: In Dash CD Player - Gregg 10:16 4/17/2000 (0)
  - Re: 540 vs. new 528 (530?) - Norm 22:46 4/16/2000 (0)
should I buy 518i Touring? - mike 17:39 4/16/2000 (3)
- 518i is E34 - you're on wrong board - Richard Mitchell 19:32 4/17/2000 (0)
- Gonna be slow... - JEM 11:53 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: should I buy 518i Touring? - Gregg 22:05 4/16/2000 (0)
Parts needed at WWW.USEDEUROPARTS.COM - mike 17:17 4/16/2000 (0)
Manual for BMW Premium Sound System 528i - Warren 17:01 4/16/2000 (0)
BMW WEBSITE - Drew 16:15 4/16/2000 (3)
- Please remember to spell check - Rudegar 18:20 4/16/2000 (2)
  - You too Roger - . 22:26 4/16/2000 (1)
    - If you can't see the tongue in cheek... - Rudegar 17:20 4/17/2000 (0)
Corporate Discount Program and Euro Delivery? - Tony 14:41 4/16/2000 (3)
- Re: Corporate Discount Program and Euro Delivery? - ken 13:02 4/19/2000 (1)
  - Corporate Disc Program Facts - Robin 14:00 4/21/2000 (0)
- I'll take a shot at it and let others critique ... - BillP 15:37 4/16/2000 (0)
Front Bumper - E39 - Storm 14:38 4/16/2000 (1)
- Ours drags @ stock height - JEM 16:05 4/16/2000 (0)
DB-25 connector near rear amp - IK 14:21 4/16/2000 (2)
- Re: DB-25 connector near rear amp - Jim Cash 17:00 4/16/2000 (1)
  - Re: DB-25 connector near rear amp - IK 11:58 4/17/2000 (0)
Little Rubber Antenna - Scott (JD) 12:28 4/16/2000 (2)
- Re: Little Rubber Antenna - jep 07:41 4/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Little Rubber Antenna - Steve F 21:24 4/16/2000 (0)
540i Oil Consumption - Mannering 11:47 4/16/2000 (3)
- No oil loss in mine nt - Jim W 19:54 4/16/2000 (0)
- '97 540iA (Dinan)...No oil problems (e) - Alex Argyros 13:01 4/16/2000 (0)
- Not for the E39 versions. NT - BMleW 12:23 4/16/2000 (0)
M5 Spoiler Installed (**PICS**) OOps Look here! - Skinny 11:43 4/16/2000 (3)
- Another View of Spoiler - **PIC** - Skinny 09:20 4/17/2000 (0)
- I do like that spoiler...another pic of it would - helpful - (n/t) RR 09:01 4/17/2000 (0)
- LOOKS GREAT!! - William Wallace 01:17 4/17/2000 (0)
M5 Spoiler Installed on my 528 (**PICS**) Surprise - Skinny 11:42 4/16/2000 (0)
BMW inspections - Randy 11:33 4/16/2000 (0)
US DOT Converter Companies - dpom 04:43 4/16/2000 (1)
- Re: US DOT Converter Companies - Bob in Florida 14:24 4/17/2000 (0)
Help Needed: German wants parts for a '91 Caprice - dpom 04:16 4/16/2000 (0)
Taking the plunge! - Pete C 23:23 4/15/2000 (2)
- Re: Taking the plunge! - RichF 09:56 4/16/2000 (0)
- Hotels - dpom 04:46 4/16/2000 (0)
Unrealistic to expect 150,000 mi from 528i? - RickW 22:28 4/15/2000 (14)
- man,... if its taken care of you can hit 250k - thats what dealer says is average dann_5 22:12 4/16/2000 (2)
  - Re: man,... if its taken care of--just give it a.. - allenjdbimmer 14:31 4/17/2000 (1)
    - Re: man,... if its taken care of--just give it a.. - allenjdbimmer 17:05 4/17/2000 (0)
- Change the oil... - steve 20:29 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Unrealistic to expect 150,000 mi from 528i? - Dr. Nick 11:51 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Unrealistic to expect 150,000 mi from 528i? - allenjdbimmer 09:45 4/16/2000 (5)
  - Don't Panic - Andy O'Connor 19:32 4/19/2000 (0)
  - Don't entirely agree - BMleW 12:21 4/16/2000 (2)
    - Most Mercs/Bimmers have vinyl/cloth upholstery... - JEM 13:54 4/16/2000 (1)
      - Not at All - Ivan 23:29 4/17/2000 (0)
  - Material spec is fine, just complex - JEM 10:57 4/16/2000 (0)
- You have to be kidding me!!! (e) - Alex Argyros 09:39 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Unrealistic to expect 150,000 mi from 528i? - Marc 23:34 4/15/2000 (0)
- will go 150k easy (more) - ean 23:23 4/15/2000 (0)
528i oil dran plug location - Dean 21:28 4/15/2000 (0)
FS: ALUMINUM NIKEN PEDALS - dee 20:16 4/15/2000 (0)
Off Topic - Tires for SUV? - JC 17:50 4/15/2000 (1)
- BFG All terrain! had 'em on 3 of my sub's (n/t) - rob 22:34 4/15/2000 (0)
bmw self importing - dwayne 17:15 4/15/2000 (3)
- Re: bmw self importing - dpom 04:25 4/16/2000 (0)
- Euro delivery = 7% savings and no hassle (more) - BillP 19:00 4/15/2000 (0)
- saves a LOT of $$$, specially if (m) - Jay S. 18:39 4/15/2000 (0)
"If you want driving, get a camaro"(longish) - Jay S. 17:05 4/15/2000 (3)
- you must have too much time on your hands - get a life! 18:38 4/15/2000 (2)
  - Hey, I'm a college kid. Whaddya expect??? (nt) - Jay S. 18:40 4/15/2000 (1)
    - Great Response! I guess he was never in college! - TRP 18:54 4/15/2000 (0)
Opinions/Comments **PICS** - Tariq 16:48 4/15/2000 (10)
- Just a thought, either get bigger wheels or lower - it. too much fender gap space(e) 11:36 4/17/2000 (1)
  - Re: Just a thought, either get bigger wheels or lo - Tariq 17:50 4/17/2000 (0)
- Tariq, what front spoiler is that? - Tommy 20:13 4/16/2000 (1)
  - Thanks, its RD. n/t - Tariq 10:38 4/17/2000 (0)
- Looks a big ricey... - Jamie 16:04 4/16/2000 (0)
- Looks good - shouldn't have de-badged though. - BrianZ24 10:52 4/16/2000 (0)
- Looks nice....clean. (eom) - William Wallace 02:49 4/16/2000 (0)
- looks good to me. is thas and ACS spoiler? (n/t) - rob 22:03 4/15/2000 (1)
  - Yes, and Thanks. eom - Tariq 10:40 4/17/2000 (0)
- Comment: You can't use Yahoo for pictures (nt) - BillP 19:02 4/15/2000 (0)
Sports Seats - Sam Fee 16:03 4/15/2000 (11)
- I for one would ONLY get sport seats (more) - Robin 17:43 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Sports Seats - T. Hart 16:50 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Sports Seats - Mitch 13:59 4/17/2000 (1)
  - You nailed it! (more) - Rudegar 17:23 4/17/2000 (0)
- Nice - Jim W 20:04 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Sports Seats - Scott R 19:53 4/16/2000 (0)
- Biggest let down are the sports seats on my 528i - Lennart 22:45 4/15/2000 (0)
- Same Decision -- Chose Comfort Seats (More) - I Parker 21:56 4/15/2000 (0)
- 90/10 rule? - Rudegar 21:07 4/15/2000 (0)
- I love 'em, wouldn't own the car w/o them. - JEM 19:33 4/15/2000 (0)
- My experience ... - BillP 19:10 4/15/2000 (0)
530i?? - Chris 14:58 4/15/2000 (1)
- Check the archives!!! (eom) - dpom 04:28 4/16/2000 (0)
Pre-owned 540 - Mahler 14:46 4/15/2000 (0)
Does any shop in Bay Area sell/install clears? - Bill 14:08 4/15/2000 (0)
Does any Shop in Bay Area sell/install clears? - Bill 14:07 4/15/2000 (0)
Need advice:buy 520i? - Riviera 12:07 4/15/2000 (0)
'98 528i Factory Warranty - Laura 10:27 4/15/2000 (4)
- Re: '98 528i Factory Warranty--it's OK - allenjdbimmer 10:54 4/15/2000 (3)
  - Re: '98 528i Factory Warranty--it's OK - Laura 11:20 4/15/2000 (2)
    - Re: Certified Preowned cars carry extra warranty - JL 12:59 4/15/2000 (0)
    - Re: '98 528i Factory Warranty--it's OK - Laura 11:23 4/15/2000 (0)
How do I take out the headlight's front ......... - Costin M 10:03 4/15/2000 (6)
- Same problem in my $60k BMW as my $24k SHO n/t - No excuse for it BMW - FIX IT! T. Hart 20:16 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: How do I take out the headlight's front ...... - Jim Cash 11:20 4/15/2000 (4)
  - Thanks a bunch for the detailed description !!! :) - Costin 02:03 4/16/2000 (0)
  - Re: How do I take out the headlight's front ...... - bobcool 00:58 4/16/2000 (0)
  - Jim. Thanks for the post =) - JIMMY 13:57 4/15/2000 (0)
  - Jim, you da' man! Nice complete response (nt) - BillP 12:49 4/15/2000 (0)
*Poll*: How many of you hate stupid polls ? - Bob L. 09:55 4/15/2000 (3)
- Don't waste bandwidth with stupid polls. (m) - JL 13:44 4/15/2000 (1)
  - Indirectly U calling people whoparticipate stupid - NW 19:07 4/15/2000 (0)
- Polls provide oppurtunity for all to participate - NW 11:34 4/15/2000 (0)
Enthusiast cars are problematic (long) - Ivan 09:38 4/15/2000 (3)
- Re: Enthusiast cars are problematic (long) - Gwynne Spencer 20:03 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: Enthusiast cars are problematic - Not - Alan W 14:26 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: Enthusiast cars are problematic (long) - Joe 14:10 4/15/2000 (0)
CD changers/preferences - Brian 08:39 4/15/2000 (2)
- Re: CD changers/preferences - Ron 14:21 4/16/2000 (0)
- You have more than two choices (more) - Rich 09:52 4/15/2000 (0)
528i- ECU upgrades worth it? - John H 07:43 4/15/2000 (0)
540Ia - Hitch for bike rack - Brett 01:35 4/15/2000 (0)
Rednecks , Please read and Reply ASAP - US Govt 01:12 4/15/2000 (3)
- I'm sending copies to friends - I like it - southerner 18:52 4/15/2000 (0)
- THAT WAS GREAT! - Bobby-Beth Ann Sue 15:00 4/15/2000 (0)
- hahahaha, sad but true... - Billybob 02:04 4/15/2000 (0)
possible sensor problem - andy 00:21 4/15/2000 (2)
- Had same problem!! - Steve F 08:50 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: possible sensor problem - Eric 02:07 4/15/2000 (0)
e39 headlamp out and repair manual - bobcool 00:01 4/15/2000 (1)
- Soultions! No Repair Maunal needed! *(Picture)* - JIMMY 02:32 4/15/2000 (0)
Debadging advise - Nick 22:46 4/14/2000 (4)
- Heat, lube, clean, wax. See details - EJM 13:19 4/17/2000 (0)
- Does it work? - Bill 09:21 4/17/2000 (0)
- Dental Floss..(eom) - William Wallace 00:15 4/15/2000 (1)
  - Good for teeth too :) (eom) - NW 02:56 4/15/2000 (0)
DRL-daytime running lights - JCondMike 22:23 4/14/2000 (3)
- Re: DRL-should be highlight only, no parking lite - davidKL 13:56 4/15/2000 (0)
- Hmmm... it should only be the headlamps... - spacey 00:17 4/15/2000 (1)
  - Re: Hmmm... it should only be the headlamps... - awong 10:06 4/15/2000 (0)
Eibach Springs - BillT 21:23 4/14/2000 (3)
- I have the same setup and am - very happy w the Eibachs-S5 12:47 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Eibach Springs - Jerrod 11:28 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: Eibach Springs - KJ 07:46 4/15/2000 (0)
Photos from my euro delivery - BillP 20:24 4/14/2000 (12)
- Re: Photos from my euro delivery - Bob in Florida 14:28 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Photos from my euro delivery - dwayne 17:37 4/15/2000 (0)
- Now I know what my car will look like - wheels, color, sport, thks for pics!! RR 11:27 4/15/2000 (0)
- Most excellent, Bill! (eom) - Kris L. 10:51 4/15/2000 (0)
- Beauuuutiful! Love the wheels!-(eom) - Rich 09:45 4/15/2000 (0)
- Nice car..n/t - William Wallace 00:18 4/15/2000 (0)
- Can relate... - StuartC 22:39 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Photos from my euro delivery - John 21:18 4/14/2000 (2)
  - Re: Photos from my euro delivery - BillP 21:41 4/14/2000 (0)
  - color... - javier 21:26 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Photos from my euro delivery - Tory M. Blue 20:49 4/14/2000 (0)
- Wooo... Nice! :) Any vids/pics of car moving? (nt) - Jay S. 20:33 4/14/2000 (0)
"Break-in oil?" What's the real story? - awong 19:31 4/14/2000 (11)
- Audi S4 is 8K miles before first oil change - Wes 13:42 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: "Break-in oil?" What's the real story? - Ed Todd 09:51 4/15/2000 (0)
- dealer correct. VWs req. 5k before changing oil. - (eom)ad 22:42 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: "Break-in oil?" What's the real story? - Alex Argyros 21:15 4/14/2000 (0)
- You dealer is NOT an idiot. He's right! - MikeH 20:43 4/14/2000 (5)
  - Re: You dealer is NOT an idiot. He's right! - BMleW 22:55 4/14/2000 (4)
    - Way many years ago R&T did a long-term (more) - Galo 07:25 4/17/2000 (0)
    - Re: You dealer is NOT an idiot. He's right! - awong 09:38 4/15/2000 (2)
      - Re: You dealer is NOT an idiot. He's right! - BMleW 11:57 4/15/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Lifetime trans fluid - BMleW 15:30 4/15/2000 (0)
- Your dealer is an idiot (nt) - BillP 20:13 4/14/2000 (0)
good buy for 540? - ram 19:22 4/14/2000 (0)
18" rims for a 5,7,8 series - AJAY 16:36 4/14/2000 (1)
- Re: 18" rims for a 5,7,8 series - craig buchi 00:09 4/15/2000 (0)
Haven't certain issues been beaten to death? (m) - How about a FAQ? - Jay S. 16:35 4/14/2000 (5)
- Oooohhhh touchy touchy. FYI (m) - Jay S. 12:16 4/15/2000 (1)
  - Kids! Go to your rooms, NOW!!! (nt) - BillP 12:47 4/15/2000 (0)
- whiners - RR 10:51 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: Haven't certain issues been beaten to death? ( - Gregg 10:20 4/15/2000 (0)
- FAQs = Archive Search (m) - Alex Argyros 17:03 4/14/2000 (0)
board speed (not) - crop 15:01 4/14/2000 (6)
- Good point (nt) - Norm 21:34 4/14/2000 (0)
- OC192 (10Gb) and still slow - I Parker 18:33 4/14/2000 (0)
- Agreed (nt) - Marc 16:33 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: board speed (not) - pure speed 15:48 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: board speed (not) - AGREED - CB 15:40 4/14/2000 (1)
  - This is VERY funny! They're hoping... - jvr 17:09 4/14/2000 (0)
Vapor, Tory S. - to find a $35k 540i.. (m) - Jay S. 14:34 4/14/2000 (1)
- Re: Vapor, Tory S. - to find a $35k 540i.. (m) - vapors 21:25 4/16/2000 (0)
Best after-market speakers????? - akula 14:29 4/14/2000 (8)
- Re: Best after-market speakers????? - SamS 01:51 4/15/2000 (0)
- Here's few suggestions... - spacey 00:22 4/15/2000 (0)
- MB Quart PSC + Image Dynamics Sub - BudH 22:47 4/14/2000 (2)
  - Re: MB Quart PSC + Image Dynamics Sub - awong 09:59 4/15/2000 (1)
    - Doors are EASY! - jvr 10:45 4/15/2000 (0)
- Also try a/d/s, and get a good amp as well.. - Jeffk19 16:58 4/14/2000 (0)
- MB Quart for mids and tweets, JL subs for bass - rob 15:56 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Re: MB Quart for mids and tweets, JL subs for bass - awong 19:08 4/14/2000 (0)
How to improve low end grunt on a 540/6?? - Maddog 12:35 4/14/2000 (7)
- Re: How to improve low end grunt on a 540/6?? - Bob in Florida 14:31 4/17/2000 (0)
- swap out the rearend to 3.15 - JZ 12:56 4/14/2000 (4)
  - Pluses & Minuses?? - Maddog 13:25 4/14/2000 (3)
    - Re: Pluses & Minuses?? - JZ 14:41 4/14/2000 (2)
      - Best Bang for the Buck? - Maddog 15:46 4/14/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Best Bang for the Buck? - peter 07:27 4/15/2000 (0)
- Re: How to improve low end grunt on a 540/6?? - crop 12:42 4/14/2000 (0)
April '00 Roundel - vespo 11:14 4/14/2000 (5)
- rec it last early last week!(nt) - Grey 12:00 4/14/2000 (3)
  - Grey this isn't the Miata message board - just passing dumb opinions along 12:55 4/14/2000 (2)
    - ? He asked a Q, I answered it. What's your prob? - Grey 13:50 4/14/2000 (1)
      - only chickens post w/o an email addr! (NT) - Grey 13:59 4/14/2000 (0)
- Yes, 2 days ago...(nt) - Kelly 11:28 4/14/2000 (0)
BMW NA please read - JZ 10:56 4/14/2000 (32)
- If BMW doesn't care what we want -> - we won't care what they have. 17:26 4/16/2000 (0)
- I'm still shopping, CD is one reason. nt - BMW Should Answer. 17:23 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW NA please read - SamS 01:59 4/15/2000 (0)
- Double AMEN to that!!!! - pdutcher 19:19 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW NA please read - awong 19:18 4/14/2000 (0)
- BOY AM I PISSED!!!! - rob 18:49 4/14/2000 (6)
  - That's the difference between a Camaro and BMW. - Give it some thought. $30K worth. 17:28 4/16/2000 (0)
  - Re: BOY AM I PISSED!!!! - Gregg 00:18 4/15/2000 (0)
  - Amen to that!(more) - Ed Todd 21:25 4/14/2000 (2)
    - You can have both performance and luxury (more) - I Parker 08:19 4/15/2000 (1)
      - Re: You can have both performance and luxury (more - Gregg 10:30 4/15/2000 (0)
  - Rob... You Very Funny - more - Mike33 20:37 4/14/2000 (0)
- Aftermarket anyway? - KJK 15:41 4/14/2000 (0)
- Totally agree. My rant...(long) - Jeffk19 15:05 4/14/2000 (2)
  - In dash CD - RR 15:28 4/14/2000 (1)
    - Re: In dash CD - Jeffk19 15:49 4/14/2000 (0)
- Agreed (longish) - Paul 13:38 4/14/2000 (1)
  - well said - JZ 14:47 4/14/2000 (0)
- I got it..must be different when purchased - overseas - William Wallace 13:36 4/14/2000 (0)
- drive something else...(eom) - Grey 12:26 4/14/2000 (11)
  - Re: drive something else...(eom) - Gregg 23:56 4/14/2000 (5)
    - HEY GREGG! I guess I am the "idiot"... - Grey 16:43 4/16/2000 (1)
      - Re: HEY GREGG! I guess I am the "idiot"... - Gregg 00:34 4/19/2000 (0)
    - Re: drive something else...(eom) - I_AM_Looking 19:53 4/15/2000 (2)
      - Mercedes E55 AMG or a 540i sport - Eric 11:17 4/16/2000 (0)
      - E55 v. 540 (similar decision).. more - I Parker 21:38 4/15/2000 (0)
  - you think you deserve a response? - JZ 12:39 4/14/2000 (4)
    - just sick of everyone's bitching about things... - Grey 13:58 4/14/2000 (3)
      - well since you started....... - JZ 14:55 4/14/2000 (1)
        
        I was alluding to most recent posts, not... - Grey 15:41 4/14/2000 (0)
      - Amen, brother! (nt) - Jay S. 14:10 4/14/2000 (0)
- Got up on the wrong side of the bed?!?!?! EOM - BMW MAN 11:17 4/14/2000 (0)
BMW StarTac phones -No 1900 MHz service - Ken 10:53 4/14/2000 (1)
- Same holds true in Los Angeles (kinda sucks) (nt) - Bary 17:20 4/14/2000 (0)
Poll Poll - Scott (JD) 10:47 4/14/2000 (4)
- Polls provide chance for everyone to participate - NW 11:36 4/15/2000 (0)
- I started the last set and I have no plans of(more - Ed Todd 21:30 4/14/2000 (0)
- You forgot "neutral"/"indifferent" (m) - Alex Argyros 17:06 4/14/2000 (0)
- Poll Poll Poll - Ahhhh, recursion! - BillP 11:45 4/14/2000 (0)
Advice Buying a E39 - douglas brown 10:28 4/14/2000 (8)
- 97 528iA and a few problems fixed - Arch57 15:47 4/14/2000 (3)
  - New Eprom tranny chip for 528iA????? - Rich 22:55 4/14/2000 (2)
    - Re: New Eprom tranny chip for 528iA????? - Arch57 14:51 4/15/2000 (1)
      - Re: New Eprom tranny chip for 528iA????? - Rich 09:46 4/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Advice Buying a E39 - Joe 14:58 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Advice Buying a E39 - E. Kurek 13:54 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Advice Buying a E39 - BMleW 11:10 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Well said. I agree 100%. eom. - bib 97540i 05:50 4/15/2000 (0)
Dinan CAI for CA - Ray 09:23 4/14/2000 (2)
- CAI is now legal in CA. Saw the sticker at Dinan - Tim W. 11:08 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Dinan CAI for CA - JEM 10:33 4/14/2000 (0)
Old 4-speed auto faster than new 5-speed auto? - Kelly 09:13 4/14/2000 (0)
help, rear armrest keeps coming down on its own... - Franz 08:03 4/14/2000 (3)
- Re: help, rear armrest keeps coming down on its ow - Pracht 10:13 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: help, rear armrest keeps coming down on its ow - Jim Cash 08:22 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Thanks Jim, Cheers! - Franz 08:25 4/14/2000 (0)
Is it ok to go from 1st gear to 3rd? - Alex 07:51 4/14/2000 (3)
- Re: Is it ok to go from 1st gear to 3rd? - Joe 15:08 4/14/2000 (0)
- Depends on RPM's... - Arch57 08:47 4/14/2000 (0)
- My WAG... - Grey 08:10 4/14/2000 (0)
(*POLL*)what do you pay 4 insurance (where/age op) - SH 07:34 4/14/2000 (7)
- Stupid poll -- like most polls - John528 10:15 4/14/2000 (0)
- It is the teen age driver that really costs... - Arch57 08:50 4/14/2000 (0)
- Too many variables - age, location, amt of coverag - Mark OC 08:42 4/14/2000 (0)
- Boston Burbs, MA 40 -- 2 Cars -- $3000 - i parker 08:38 4/14/2000 (0)
- $1900 in Suburbs of Philadelphia, age: 25 - Alex 07:52 4/14/2000 (0)
- $2K-2cars 2drivers married both 40 full cover nt - Roy in Texas 07:46 4/14/2000 (0)
- NC, $910/yr, single, 36, two cars full coverage! - Franz 07:38 4/14/2000 (0)
Poll-What U would buy after selling E39 528/540 - NW 03:30 4/14/2000 (16)
- BMW Flue-cell Car for Environmental Consciousness - Alex of Los Gatos 18:16 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Poll-What U would buy after selling E39 528/54 - Randy 17:35 4/14/2000 (0)
- CL500 - Bary 17:22 4/14/2000 (0)
- Another 540 but perhaps a step. - Steve D 15:01 4/14/2000 (0)
- I choose M5 - LEE 14:19 4/14/2000 (0)
- Me. Another E39 and/or wait for E60. - NW 12:24 4/14/2000 (0)
- '73 Pinto - BillP 11:46 4/14/2000 (0)
- Audi S4, when they put a rear seat in it! - stevef 11:28 4/14/2000 (0)
- Another E39/M5 and wait for new 7 series - i parker 08:35 4/14/2000 (0)
- Another E39/M5 and wait for new 7 series - i parker 08:35 4/14/2000 (0)
- M5, E60 or whatever replaces the E39 - Grey 08:18 4/14/2000 (0)
- easy answer...M5...going to order one this summer - RR (nt) 07:12 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Why the M5?? - Maddog 12:22 4/14/2000 (0)
- another E39 of course or E60! (nt) - Dennis 04:17 4/14/2000 (0)
- Perhaps a M-Coupe or F360? - JIMMY 03:53 4/14/2000 (0)
- E46 M3 - William Wallace 03:51 4/14/2000 (0)
Anyone know of BMW screensavers for the Mac (nt)? - Dave 02:55 4/14/2000 (2)
- yes, Macintosh Screensaver - Grey 08:22 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Thanks! - Dave 14:13 4/14/2000 (0)
Anyone put M5 Wheels on Their E39? - Jeffrey 01:59 4/14/2000 (4)
- Re: Anyone put M5 Wheels on Their E39? - John 21:48 4/17/2000 (0)
- NO PROBLEM!!! - DAVID @ F1 MOTORSPORT 13:28 4/14/2000 (1)
  - How do you roll fenders and not have to repaint? - BrianSeattle 21:41 4/17/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone put M5 Wheels on Their E39? - tx528 08:43 4/14/2000 (0)
My E-Mail Address: Happy540i@aol.com (Thank you) - JIMMY 01:40 4/14/2000 (0)
1st time DIY oil change question - 528iA - Dean 00:57 4/14/2000 (2)
- Re: 1st time DIY oil change question - 528iA - Jim Cash 08:37 4/14/2000 (1)
  - There is no flap to access the oil plug for 528i - (eom)ad 22:56 4/14/2000 (0)
What is the wattage in JIMMY's bulbs??? - rob 00:09 4/14/2000 (3)
- Re: What is the wattage in JIMMY's bulbs??? - rob 10:53 4/14/2000 (1)
  - You bet pal! - JIMMY 12:00 4/14/2000 (0)
- R:Sorry..It is 55 perfroms like 100W (VERY BRIGHT) - JIMMY ~ *(PiC)* 00:51 4/14/2000 (0)
Any opinions on waxing an orient blue/4 mos old? - minor swirls -scott 23:52 4/13/2000 (4)
- I use P21S Concours-look & P21S paintwork clnsr... - William Wallace 02:10 4/14/2000 (0)
- On my Orient Blue I use..... - Tim W. 00:17 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Any opinions on waxing an orient blue/4 mos ol - rob 00:00 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Thanks - Scott 00:15 4/14/2000 (0)
more info on availability of clears - rob 23:26 4/13/2000 (0)
Farewell L.A. The adventure continues... (more) - beewang 22:59 4/13/2000 (4)
- Hooray for BEE...the wait is over!!!!(eom) - Ed Todd 05:55 4/14/2000 (0)
- Say Hi to Jim for Me (more) - Marc 23:52 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: Farewell L.A. The adventure continues... (more - Harvey 23:01 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Really??!!! Okay! Roger that.. Thanx Harvey;-) - beewang 23:09 4/13/2000 (0)
Help, used 5 series or new 3series (long) - Tory M. Blue 22:56 4/13/2000 (9)
- Thanks all, appreciate the info.. Good stuff - Tory M. Blue 21:01 4/14/2000 (0)
- Buy a 528 5 sp! (m) - Grey 08:36 4/14/2000 (0)
- What we did... - Arch57 08:36 4/14/2000 (1)
  - New Country -- avoid it! - BrianZ24 12:07 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Help, used 5 series or new 3series (long) - Dennis 04:16 4/14/2000 (0)
- Two recommendations (more) - Rich 03:03 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Help, used 5 series or new 3series (long) - chandler 00:16 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Help, used 5 series or new 3series (long) - chandler 00:15 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Help, used 5 series or new 3series (long) - Vapors 22:59 4/13/2000 (0)
overhead UDGO panel noise resolved - Michael 22:08 4/13/2000 (1)
- Re: overhead UDGO panel noise resolved - another ! - Jim Cash 08:41 4/14/2000 (0)
Wanted: 540i 1997 $35000 or less--> - Vapors 21:52 4/13/2000 (7)
- got one for $27,500 - bib 97540i 16:45 4/14/2000 (0)
- Looking for a 98+ reason IIf I go the 540 rte - Tory M. Blue 13:16 4/14/2000 (0)
- 97 540i Six speed, titanium silver for sale in ... - BrianZ24 12:19 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Wanted: 540i 1997 $35000 or less--> - Steve 07:30 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for the nice reply, I need to search more n - Vapors 08:16 4/14/2000 (0)
- $35,000 or less??!! Good luck Pal!! (m) - R U NUTS! 22:51 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: $35,000 or less??!! Good luck Pal!! (m) - Vapors 22:53 4/13/2000 (0)
I ran out of gas, but... - Dean 21:29 4/13/2000 (7)
- Yes it happened to me... - Liu99528i 18:22 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: I had the opposite, my low gas light comes on - davidKL 12:31 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: I ran out of gas, but... - Jim Cash 08:46 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: I ran out of gas, but... - G 07:09 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Re: I ran out of gas, but... - dean 14:21 4/14/2000 (0)
- What model? - Ricky 22:16 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Model is 1998 528iA (EOM) - Dean 00:45 4/14/2000 (0)
2001 engine for 530 - Chris B 21:06 4/13/2000 (1)
- Re: 2001 engine for 530 - A. J. 22:09 4/13/2000 (0)
New 528 Sport Pics - HU Student 20:34 4/13/2000 (3)
- Re: New 528 Sport Pics -I have one (more) - Adam 23:39 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: New 528 Sport Pics - Jordan 22:31 4/13/2000 (1)
  - This is old stuff - Robert A 00:11 4/14/2000 (0)
stuck seatbelts? - mf 20:21 4/13/2000 (2)
- Re: stuck seatbelts? - Jim Cash 08:52 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: stuck seatbelts? - A. J. 22:00 4/13/2000 (0)
best pricing for Y2K 528i - anon 20:17 4/13/2000 (0)
HELP!!! '97 528i Xenon HID Lights - Eternity_e39 18:53 4/13/2000 (8)
- *(PiC)* ~ Soultions! - JIMMY 19:17 4/13/2000 (6)
  - What are the Select Bulbs - Charles Kreling 21:28 4/13/2000 (5)
    - Your answer! - JIMMY 00:03 4/14/2000 (4)
      - Jimmy, do these bulbs use blue tinting (more) - SteveF 11:24 4/14/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Jimmy, do these bulbs use blue tinting (more) - JIMMY 16:04 4/14/2000 (0)
      - Re: Your answer! - chandler 00:24 4/14/2000 (1)
        
        ( MY E-MAIL ADDRESS) Re: Your answer! - JIMMY 03:12 4/14/2000 (0)
- dealer needs to update the OBC for HID lights - rob 19:17 4/13/2000 (0)
When will next generation (E60?) 5-series be out? - (e) NSD 17:02 4/13/2000 (1)
- Re: When will next generation (E60?) 5-series be o - A. J. 22:13 4/13/2000 (0)
HELP!... - E39RR 16:53 4/13/2000 (3)
- Re: HELP!... - Steve D 08:00 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: HELP!... - Norm 19:07 4/13/2000 (0)
- My 98 has Orangeish - Tim W. 17:08 4/13/2000 (0)
1999 540i Sport 3pc wheels for SALE 17 x 8.5 - OLEG 16:35 4/13/2000 (0)
IN-dash cd player info (more) - JZ 15:19 4/13/2000 (9)
- Here are more details, part #, US availblty, etc.. - Jeffk19 15:37 4/14/2000 (0)
- Mine comes with the in-dash CD (more) - Rich 02:39 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Re: Mine comes with the in-dash CD (more) - Gregg 10:37 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: IN-dash cd player info (more) - Gregg 21:25 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: IN-dash cd player info (more) - karl 20:37 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: IN-dash cd player info (more) - Gary 20:07 4/13/2000 (0)
- Is it because you are an American? - DanT 19:45 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: IN-dash cd player info (more) - Norm 19:05 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: IN-dash cd player info (more) - JZ 09:00 4/14/2000 (0)
no more clears available, they are not dot (more) - JZ 14:34 4/13/2000 (12)
- Re: no more clears available, they are not dot (mo - Peter 16:35 4/14/2000 (0)
- Hard to believe (more) - Joe Mazza 13:30 4/14/2000 (1)
  - don't really know, but good point - JZ 14:57 4/14/2000 (0)
- Better tell NA that the M5 is illegal here!EOM - Grey 12:39 4/14/2000 (0)
- Another source for clears. - rob 23:29 4/13/2000 (0)
- Bekkers has 30 sets in stock (more) - rob 16:57 4/13/2000 (0)
- front only, or sides and back too? - rob 16:17 4/13/2000 (0)
- get the M5 corner lights instead??? - Peter 14:53 4/13/2000 (2)
  - If they are euro spec u can't get them. - JZ 15:14 4/13/2000 (1)
    - how about US M5 front corners? - Peter 15:32 4/13/2000 (0)
- JZ -- All the way around? - John528 14:45 4/13/2000 (1)
  - yes as far as I know all of them...... - JZ 15:13 4/13/2000 (0)
Leasing Question Rate Switch on Euro Del - Eddie 14:12 4/13/2000 (3)
- March 1 Program Change - AGS 18:05 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: Leasing Question Rate Switch on Euro Del - jvr 17:23 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: Leasing Question Rate Switch on Euro Del - Marty Cohen 14:19 4/13/2000 (0)
For Sale...17x8 Style-19 rims - Ben Liaw 12:50 4/13/2000 (1)
- rims sold...thanks - Ben Liaw 21:11 4/13/2000 (0)
Fly yellow would be sweet! (*PIC*) - rob 12:07 4/13/2000 (2)
- If you are a rich taxi driver! - Franz 13:53 4/13/2000 (1)
  - IMHO.... - Mitch 11:06 4/14/2000 (0)
Fairy Pink 540 (*PIC*) - rob 11:57 4/13/2000 (1)
- Re: Fairy Pink 540 (*PIC*) - rob 11:59 4/13/2000 (0)
Fairy Pink/ Rusty Orange Leather - Just kidding 11:24 4/13/2000 (3)
- FORD might suggest that Combo.....hehehe - Tim W. 12:09 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Nah, for would use orang on the OUTSIDE and pink - rob 12:14 4/13/2000 (0)
- I almost got mine in that color - HA HA - Alex 11:43 4/13/2000 (0)
why isn't the 540i called 544i ??? - rob 11:13 4/13/2000 (8)
- Same reason a Mustang "5.0" is really a 4.9 - Aussie2U 22:40 4/13/2000 (1)
  - M5 not really 5.0 and 400HP either... (m) - M5 LITE 08:37 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: why isn't the 540i called 544i ??? - Bary 20:36 4/13/2000 (0)
- Simply Marketing...(more) - Alex Argyros 17:40 4/13/2000 (0)
- Numbering System answer and update on new 5 series - dpom 12:13 4/13/2000 (2)
  - Re: Numbering System answer and update on new 5 se - Norm 19:02 4/13/2000 (1)
    - Re: Numbering System answer and update on new 5 se - Albert 03:31 4/14/2000 (0)
- ... the 323 has a 2.5 liter engine (nt) - BillP 11:58 4/13/2000 (0)
my car is bleeding... - E39RR 11:07 4/13/2000 (1)
- Was it smoke or was it steam? eom - bib 975401 06:39 4/15/2000 (0)
528iT advice please (Long) - TD 10:41 4/13/2000 (16)
- **Thanks everyone for your input. I appreciate - it. (nt) - TD 11:25 4/15/2000 (0)
- Love my 528T agree about Passat wagon (very long) - James Whitfill 16:47 4/14/2000 (1)
  - Actually, the Saab 9-5 wagon and Audi A4 Avant - both have 5-spds also. (nt) -TD 22:09 4/14/2000 (0)
- Re: 528iT advice please (Long) - Gregg 01:19 4/14/2000 (0)
- what sites have trade values on 99 - Randy 18:55 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: 528iT advice please (Long) - AlanS 18:19 4/13/2000 (0)
- Sticks rare, no 528's on water - Michael Reinhart 18:00 4/13/2000 (1)
  - There might be one... Maybe... (more) - TD 08:26 4/14/2000 (0)
- 2 cents - Mark OC 16:05 4/13/2000 (2)
  - Actually... - TD 16:26 4/13/2000 (1)
    - VW Passat Wagon? more - Mark OC 19:58 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: 528iT advice please - Steve F 15:06 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: Your Advice - TD 15:33 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: 528iT advice - Jim K 14:44 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: 528iT advice - TD 15:38 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: 528iT advice please (Long) - Gregg 11:49 4/13/2000 (0)
I feel like a pregnant woman waiting to give birth - to my new car being built Apr 17 - RR 10:17 4/13/2000 (7)
- Mine is supposedly on the boat.... - I Parker 18:29 4/14/2000 (0)
- Wiating is the worst........but(more) - Ed Todd 06:00 4/14/2000 (0)
- Better have a - Caesarean! ;oP 21:44 4/13/2000 (0)
- Re: I feel like a pregnant woman waiting to give b - griffin 19:54 4/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: I feel like a pregnant woman waiting to give b - RR 07:18 4/14/2000 (0)
- Feel the same - mine's being built week 19 - AGS 17:40 4/13/2000 (0)
- Mine won't be done for another six weeks - RICK T 14:11 4/13/2000 (0)
Looking for follow-up from Peter G and Adam re V1 - installation - AGS 10:11 4/13/2000 (4)
- Going on 1 year with no probs (NT) - James Whitfill 16:52 4/14/2000 (0)
- Not only installed the unit but the remote - utex528 15:18 4/13/2000 (0)
- No problems with V-1 hard wire - NKB 12:34 4/13/2000 (0)
- No Problems at all - Alex 10:28 4/13/2000 (0)
5 Series Wagon 3rd Seat ?? - WagonMan 09:29 4/13/2000 (2)
- Re: 5 Seri