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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 16
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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Dinan badge(m)... - Mike 22:41 4/23/2000 (8)
- Re: Dinan badge(m)... - Scott R 09:27 4/24/2000 (2)
  - check on EBAY, I saw one last week - ilya 16:38 4/27/2000 (0)
  - Re: Dinan badge(m)... - Mike 17:15 4/24/2000 (0)
- ~*(PiC)*~ Dinan badge info - JIMMY 23:52 4/23/2000 (3)
  - Very Nice PIC---As usual...Keep it up(eom) - Ed Todd 08:52 4/26/2000 (0)
  - Re: ~*(PiC)*~ Dinan badge info - sck 09:36 4/24/2000 (1)
    - Dinan Points & Dinan Badge - JIMMY 13:05 4/24/2000 (0)
- try www.dinanbmw.com (EOM) - rob 23:18 4/23/2000 (0)
Alarm activation intermittant - Larry 22:37 4/23/2000 (2)
- Re: my Alarm had a couple of activation problem .. - davidKL 14:59 4/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: my Alarm had a couple of activation problem .. - Jim Cash 15:32 4/24/2000 (0)
Independent Mechanic in Wash. DC - Jo Toha 22:11 4/23/2000 (3)
- Re: Independent Mechanic in Wash. DC - ROG 14:41 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Independent Mechanic in Wash. DC - Chris E 12:56 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Independent Mechanic in Wash. DC - Fred Meloan 08:50 4/24/2000 (0)
Torque wrench recommendation sought.. - james 19:24 4/23/2000 (3)
- Re: Torque wrench recommendation sought.. - Chris E 12:59 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Torque wrench recommendation sought.. - Gregg 00:26 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Torque wrench recommendation sought.. - Craig 20:29 4/23/2000 (0)
Coolant Question... - Adam 18:01 4/23/2000 (1)
- Re: Coolant Question... - Jim Cash 15:39 4/24/2000 (0)
540i / floor jack? - Norm 17:45 4/23/2000 (1)
- Yeap. Pads are not round, though. - Stepan 17:54 4/23/2000 (0)
540i/6 residual value? - sck 17:24 4/23/2000 (2)
- Not sure what the lease guys are saying, but ... - BillP 18:09 4/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Not sure what the lease guys are saying, but . - JL 16:47 4/24/2000 (0)
BMW NA: Please offer a light blue metallic in '01 - Robert A. 17:00 4/23/2000 (5)
- You might consider this color.... - JFrench 02:14 4/25/2000 (1)
  - Green is nice, but I'd prefer Glacier Blue (nt) - Robert A 09:07 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW NA: Please offer a light blue metallic in - Gregg 21:48 4/24/2000 (0)
- OK Rob. Is there anything else we can do for you ? - BMW NA 09:05 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW NA: Please offer a light blue metallic in - Albert 03:23 4/24/2000 (0)
5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited - DanT 16:01 4/23/2000 (16)
- Torque Curves... - M5 LITE 08:29 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited - Don 22:52 4/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: 5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited - Mike Scheer 07:49 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited - AC 20:11 4/23/2000 (12)
  - Marketing is right..Major torque is the 540i(eom) - Ed Todd 21:09 4/23/2000 (11)
    - Speaking of marketing - Chris 22:23 4/23/2000 (10)
      - Don't underestimate the significance of horsepower - Robert A 09:20 4/24/2000 (9)
        
        Re: Don't underestimate the significance of horsep - Chris 22:54 4/24/2000 (0)
        
        Yes and no. - JL 17:13 4/24/2000 (7)
        
        Okay, but...(more) - Robert A. 21:20 4/24/2000 (6)
        
        Check this out.. - Chris 22:51 4/24/2000 (4)
        
        Great article! So good that I bookmarked it (end) - Jspeed 04:52 4/25/2000 (3)
        
        Re: Great article! So good that I bookmarked it ( - Chris 18:39 4/25/2000 (0)
        
        Great indeed... now back to the original question - DanT 12:47 4/25/2000 (1)
        
        Torque *curve* is what's important - JL 18:42 4/25/2000 (0)
        
        Check this out.. - Chris 22:51 4/24/2000 (0)
5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited - DanT 16:01 4/23/2000 (0)
When did the new style new come out for the y2k 5s - Jacky 15:29 4/23/2000 (3)
- Began with the Sept. '99 production. EOM - oscarj 18:26 4/24/2000 (0)
- Sorry, I meant the NEW STYLE KEYS - Jacky 15:32 4/23/2000 (1)
  - My November '99 has the new keys - Snooper 15:49 4/23/2000 (0)
540i/6sp in Mercury 98 $44K - Tory M. Blue 15:01 4/23/2000 (0)
*(PiC)* Topic: How I turn my 540i into a COP BAIT! - JIMMY 13:47 4/23/2000 (16)
- perhaps you can try driving this - Adrian Godoy 19:10 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: watch your lane changes, CHP and local cops... - davidKL 15:12 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: watch your lane changes, CHP and local cops... - davidKL 15:09 4/24/2000 (0)
- Why not just hang donuts all over it?? LOL - Bob H 13:48 4/24/2000 (0)
- Reminds me of a friend's boat.....more - Kelly 13:33 4/24/2000 (0)
- hey Jimmy; wait til you hop on your RR =) - E39RR 11:43 4/24/2000 (1)
  - Yep. =) - JIMMY 13:07 4/24/2000 (0)
- Jim, great story. I feel for you man! - J. Kurk 01:22 4/24/2000 (0)
- Aint life ironic.......My nephew is a Las Vegas(mo - Ed Todd 19:51 4/23/2000 (1)
  - thanx pal! - JIMMY 22:25 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: *(PiC)* Topic: How I turn my 540i into a COP B - David 18:59 4/23/2000 (2)
  - okay.. make me an offer =) - JIMMY 19:03 4/23/2000 (1)
    - Tell me how much you want...(email me)... - David 19:54 4/25/2000 (0)
- HEHEHEHEHEHEHE - Better take that frame off quick - NW 15:40 4/23/2000 (0)
- LOL..... Hey! I want that frame. ;) - Chad 15:10 4/23/2000 (0)
- LOL Great post Jimmy...you need an older GF...:-) - DanT 13:59 4/23/2000 (0)
Front Windshield Defroster Question - Adam 13:38 4/23/2000 (5)
- Thanks all...- Adam n/t - Adam 17:43 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Front Windshield Defroster Question - Jim Cash 16:24 4/23/2000 (0)
- Use your AC with temperature set (more) - Stepan 13:47 4/23/2000 (2)
  - my a/c does not go below 60 - jewel 15:09 4/23/2000 (1)
    - Sorry ... I use Celcium scale. (more) - Stepan 15:18 4/23/2000 (0)
OT, regarding M-B Enthusiasts Site (MORE) - Jason L 12:21 4/23/2000 (1)
- Re: OT, regarding M-B Enthusiasts Site (MORE) - Leaning towards an E55 AMG 18:01 4/23/2000 (0)
Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - Jesse 12:20 4/23/2000 (7)
- Re: Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - Gregg 22:15 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - SamS 00:43 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - Jim in CO 22:45 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - Doug 21:34 4/23/2000 (0)
- I'd never own a BMW w/o sport seats - JEM 20:26 4/23/2000 (0)
- My sports seats ... - BillP 17:58 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Driving in a 5 series - Jim Cash 16:31 4/23/2000 (0)
*PICS* of New M5 Grills on 528 - GlennR 11:26 4/23/2000 (3)
- Re: *PICS* of New M5 Grills on 528 -2nd try - GlennR 11:28 4/23/2000 (2)
  - Hey Glenn......(more) - David 19:06 4/23/2000 (0)
  - Welcome to the Club - snooper 15:55 4/23/2000 (0)
FM radio problem -- any solutions??? (more) - Steve R. 10:40 4/23/2000 (1)
- Same problem!?! (eom) - Art 08:58 4/24/2000 (0)
Lease Rates for 540 - eddie 02:44 4/23/2000 (3)
- 2.9 and 63% (East Coast) (eom) - Ed Todd 21:23 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Lease Rates for 540 - Rudegar 11:36 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Lease Rates for 540 - craig(orig) 11:34 4/23/2000 (0)
e39 white clear len N/A? - sam 02:34 4/23/2000 (4)
- Re: e39 white clear len N/A? - Chris E 13:02 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: e39 white clear len N/A? - Bubba 11:55 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: e39 white clear len N/A? - Peter 20:21 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: e39 white clear len N/A? - Jaime 07:26 4/23/2000 (0)
Leasing a 540i - Mitch 02:11 4/23/2000 (1)
- Re: Leasing a 540i - sck 17:25 4/23/2000 (0)
Or tell us where to avoid this car!! Vin # NM - Tory M.Blue 00:56 4/23/2000 (0)
540 - Curious.. 00:36 4/23/2000 (8)
- Re: 540 - Henry 13:11 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 540 - crop 10:57 4/24/2000 (0)
- A few differences - JEM 10:11 4/23/2000 (1)
  - Shadowline n/a in '97 - M5 LITE 08:50 4/24/2000 (0)
- only minor changes.. no powertrain (more) - BrianZ24 09:35 4/23/2000 (3)
  - Re: only minor changes.. no powertrain (more) - Gregg 10:34 4/23/2000 (2)
    - Staggered wheels in '99, not '98. NT - BMleW 11:26 4/23/2000 (1)
      - Re: Staggered wheels in '99, not '98. NT - Gregg 23:15 4/24/2000 (0)
SF area dealer soon to have 97 540iA back - R Johnson 20:05 4/22/2000 (12)
- Re: SF area dealer soon to have 97 540iA back - Stepan 16:06 4/23/2000 (8)
  - Stepan: Return to bed... (more) - Joe Mazza 14:05 4/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: Stepan: Return to bed... (more) - Stepan 20:20 4/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: SF area dealer soon to have 97 540iA back - R Johnson 16:23 4/23/2000 (5)
    - Do the following simple test (more) - Stepan 16:33 4/23/2000 (4)
      - Re: WARNING re:Do the following simple test (more) - Gwynne Spencer 09:59 4/24/2000 (1)
        
        Re: WARNING re:Do the following simple test (more) - Stepan 10:51 4/24/2000 (0)
      - Re: Do the following simple test (more) - R Johnson 16:46 4/23/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Do the following simple test (more) - Stepan 17:01 4/23/2000 (0)
- That would be illegal in CA (nt) - BillP 11:15 4/23/2000 (1)
  - I meant that to be a followup to bib's comment-nt - BillP 11:17 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: SF area dealer soon to have 97 540iA back - bib 97540i 07:11 4/23/2000 (0)
Wanted!! 19' rims for E39 - B-boy 18:44 4/22/2000 (1)
- 10 foot or 19 foot wheels? - Preston 10:17 4/23/2000 (0)
Amazing '97 540i/6 - Fully loaded - for sale - Francois 17:51 4/22/2000 (5)
- Re: Amazing '97 540i/6 - Fully loaded - for sale - Paul B. 18:18 4/22/2000 (4)
  - Re: Amazing '97 540i/6 - Fully loaded - for sale - I parker 22:03 4/22/2000 (3)
    - yeah, and cosmos black wasn't available either... - brianz24 09:36 4/23/2000 (2)
      - Re: yeah, and cosmos black wasn't available either - dc 10:07 4/24/2000 (0)
      - Sounds like Francois has some explaining 2 do (nt) - Aspen 528iT 14:53 4/23/2000 (0)
Lease Residuals and Money Factors? - LFC 17:10 4/22/2000 (1)
- Maybe this might help - Andy O'Connor 00:03 4/23/2000 (0)
Claridge, 99 540i/6 trade in - Tory M. Blue 16:43 4/22/2000 (3)
- Re: Claridge, 99 540i/6 trade in - Eddie 02:27 4/23/2000 (1)
  - I test drove that Peter Pan '99 540 ... - BillP 18:05 4/23/2000 (0)
- Yeah those guys are NUTS. Quoted a 97 M3/4 at... - Tim W. 19:41 4/22/2000 (0)
WANTED: 2000 540i/6 - Norm 16:40 4/22/2000 (0)
My New Website - Derin 16:28 4/22/2000 (0)
97 - 528i Wierd Problem - Jim 15:55 4/22/2000 (2)
- I�ve experienced this....(more) - Leif 04:35 4/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: A loose ground (more) - Bob 16:49 4/23/2000 (0)
CLK430 vs. 540iA Driving Impression (long) - Markus 14:07 4/22/2000 (4)
- The 430 is more like 60k out the door... 53k can - only get the 320 (nt) 03:37 4/25/2000 (0)
- I thought about the CLK but did not do it... - Tim W. 19:48 4/22/2000 (0)
- Markus--How's your 540 before/after Dinan? - Drew NYC 18:58 4/22/2000 (0)
- Thanks! enjoyed your post. - JIMMY 17:17 4/22/2000 (0)
540i/6 maintenance cost - Norm 13:13 4/22/2000 (0)
Looking for '98 or '99 540iA - Tom Reynolds 12:53 4/22/2000 (0)
Updates on the new 6 & 7 series - shiz 12:48 4/22/2000 (0)
Clear Lens - Jaime 12:09 4/22/2000 (1)
- Lots of cars come that way ... - BillP 13:46 4/22/2000 (0)
Gas Mileage - dave 11:51 4/22/2000 (3)
- Re: Gas Mileage - d. lewis 12:50 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Gas Mileage - Karl Haug 23:30 4/22/2000 (0)
- Trust specific calculations only (nt) - BillP 11:55 4/22/2000 (0)
Any good independent mechanic in N Atlanta? - RickW 09:21 4/22/2000 (3)
- Re: Any good independent mechanic in N Atlanta? - Jim Martin 02:03 4/26/2000 (0)
- Buckhead Motor Works? - StuartC 21:14 4/22/2000 (1)
  - Re: Buckhead Motor Works? Try-- - allenjdbimmer 16:59 4/23/2000 (0)
LOJACK FOR MY 540iA - Jim Vomvas 05:07 4/22/2000 (4)
- Why would you want a Lo-Jack??? - beewang 03:36 4/23/2000 (2)
  - my previous 95 M3 with EWS was stolen!!! - Peter 14:20 4/23/2000 (0)
  - Re: Why would you want a Lo-Jack??? - Mark OC 05:57 4/23/2000 (0)
- Re: LOJACK FOR MY 540iA - Peter 09:55 4/22/2000 (0)
Fair price for my 1998 540iA ? (more) - NW 03:22 4/22/2000 (4)
- Just Checked: Retail: $42,815 @ KBB.com - JIMMY 04:41 4/22/2000 (3)
  - If you have lower mileage,let say 20000,the retail - = $46820 - JIMMY 13:21 4/22/2000 (0)
  - Thanks Jimmy. :) - NW 13:20 4/22/2000 (1)
    - you bet pal - JIMMY 13:22 4/22/2000 (0)
mirror ? - Yu 01:31 4/22/2000 (0)
power window--covered under warranty?-- - Steve R, did your window get fixed? 23:24 4/21/2000 (2)
- Faulty switch- not in stock, dealer ordered! (eom) - Steve R. 22:13 4/22/2000 (1)
  - Previous msg. from me should say (more), not (eom) - Steve R. 22:28 4/22/2000 (0)
News from www.bmwusa.com ...new 3.0L debut... - Peter 21:18 4/21/2000 (4)
- Here's the Pic! - LoneStar Bimmerman 23:58 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re:What does this mean vs. 2.8 ltr? - A. J. 11:40 4/22/2000 (0)
- Herea re more info - JIMMY 21:40 4/21/2000 (1)
  - 193HP and 206fp of torque for 528 vs 225 and 214 - for 530 (2001) IS MARGINAL 11:44 4/23/2000 (0)
Lowering Springs - RC 20:32 4/21/2000 (4)
- H&R are better - Andy O'Connor 00:19 4/23/2000 (0)
- Thanks =) nt - DanS 19:51 4/22/2000 (0)
- How much does labour cost? nt - DanS 02:31 4/22/2000 (1)
  - Re: How much does labour cost? Its... - allenjdbimmer 06:59 4/22/2000 (0)
NAV CD not being accepted by CDROM. Suggestions? - Mahesh 19:58 4/21/2000 (1)
- Pull the Fuse -- That will Reset It (more) - I Parker 03:18 4/22/2000 (0)
Xenon lights 528i E39 - Jaime 18:48 4/21/2000 (5)
- *(PIC ~ XENON E39)* ~ okay, here we go again =) - JIMMY 21:36 4/21/2000 (2)
  - Have that in 9006 low beam for M roadster??? - MZ3 23:23 4/21/2000 (1)
    - no, I shipped my M roadster to Canada a while ago - JIMMY 23:49 4/21/2000 (0)
- JIMMY, thats your que again. (eom) - rob 19:27 4/21/2000 (1)
  - thanx Rob =) - JIMMY 21:36 4/21/2000 (0)
540i for sale - josh 17:52 4/21/2000 (0)
Help in debugging CPT-7000 installation - PY 16:06 4/21/2000 (1)
- Re: Help in debugging CPT-7000 installation - PY 13:01 4/22/2000 (0)
william wallece, check your email. (EOM) - rob 15:40 4/21/2000 (2)
- Hope you understand :( - William Wallace 16:48 4/21/2000 (1)
  - I do, no problem. Thanks anyway. (n/t) - rob 19:29 4/21/2000 (0)
Hey, bib 97540i are you saying it takes 10min.... - William Wallace 14:06 4/21/2000 (3)
- Yes William, here's how: - bib 97540i 19:25 4/22/2000 (0)
- Took me 20 minutes. Love it! - John528 15:29 4/21/2000 (0)
- 45 min for me nt - Jim W 15:15 4/21/2000 (0)
Why is it? - SamS 14:02 4/21/2000 (1)
- Actually, it's really Lexus and Audi, not MB (nt) - BillP 15:01 4/21/2000 (0)
*PIC* Dingolfing BMW Plant - RR 13:47 4/21/2000 (4)
- Re: *PIC* Dingolfing BMW Plant - Michael 15:05 4/21/2000 (0)
- *PIC* of plant from airplane - RR 14:06 4/21/2000 (2)
  - Re: *PIC* of plant from airplane - Gwynne Spencer 18:47 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Yes - Jim W 20:32 4/21/2000 (0)
CPT500VR in '00 540ia? - Alan W 13:29 4/21/2000 (3)
- Re Analog phone - Rudegar 00:02 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: CPT500VR in '00 540ia? - Jaime 18:22 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: CPT500VR in '00 540ia? - allenjdbimmer 07:04 4/22/2000 (0)
WEB SITE UPDATE added wheel repair sources (more) - rob 12:36 4/21/2000 (0)
PrePay Leasing for 540i/6 - SCK 11:58 4/21/2000 (2)
- Re: PrePay Leasing for 540i/6 - NKB 20:41 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Thanks! (eom) - sck 00:37 4/22/2000 (0)
Phone for '00 528i - Robin 11:49 4/21/2000 (4)
- My understading... (more) - beewang 12:35 4/21/2000 (3)
  - BTW, nice story Bee. What color is u'r 540? (nt) - Robin 14:03 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Thanx Robin,"Pride of Dingolfin" is JetBlk/Grey(m) - beewang 16:38 4/21/2000 (0)
  - Thanks. Using ear-piece w/Nokia myself. $700 too - Robin 13:48 4/21/2000 (0)
MY2001 changes - Jewel lenses? - M5 LITE 11:19 4/21/2000 (1)
- 2001 7-series are here already!!! - Peter 21:05 4/21/2000 (0)
With all the problems I read about you BMW's - dont look down you nose about others 11:14 4/21/2000 (4)
- Perspective..... - bib 13:54 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Change Your Perspective And - scan down the forum ..... 14:40 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: With all the problems I read about you BMW's - Frank 11:43 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: With all the problems I read about you BMW's - Bob 11:46 4/21/2000 (0)
Shifting into Neutral on an 528i Auto? - Robin 10:37 4/21/2000 (10)
- Re: Shifting into Neutral on an 528i Auto? NO! - Jim Cash 10:06 4/23/2000 (0)
- So your stopped with NO BRAKE LIGHTS !!!!! - David 06:49 4/22/2000 (0)
- I agree with JEM - Karl Haug 16:20 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: I agree with JEM - Robin 14:00 4/22/2000 (0)
- I do it too. - How can it hurt? 10:58 4/21/2000 (5)
  - Amazing... - JEM 14:12 4/21/2000 (2)
    - Thanks. Conclusion: will leave in D - Robin 13:56 4/22/2000 (1)
      - Thanks to KARL about sharp stop exception... (eom) - Robin 13:57 4/22/2000 (0)
  - My thots exactly, but .. need technical auto info - Robin 11:05 4/21/2000 (1)
    - And don't forget to shift into P when passing. - . 12:58 4/21/2000 (0)
WANTED: 98' 540 6 Speed - Brian Beckmann 10:37 4/21/2000 (3)
- Re: I Have a fully loaded 97 540i in perfect cond. - Francois 17:49 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: WANTED: 98' 540 6 Speed - Norman 13:19 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: WANTED: 98' 540 6 Speed - Brian Beckmann 13:43 4/21/2000 (0)
Where can I find 540i stock 16 inch wheels(used)? - Casper 10:30 4/21/2000 (5)
- I have a set from 97 540 w/tires - good cond - Mike 19:08 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Where can I find 540i stock 16 inch wheels(use - Willard Lee 11:43 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Where can I find 540i stock 16 inch wheels(use - Scott Rangus 11:32 4/21/2000 (0)
- www.bmwwheels.com (EOM) - rob 11:10 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: www.bmwwheels.com (EOM) - Scott R 11:38 4/21/2000 (0)
Gold brick for sale - Todd 09:27 4/21/2000 (4)
- Re: LOL, BMW provides for 3 year/ 36K miles free - maintance 18:41 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Gold brick for sale - Brian Beckmann 09:50 4/21/2000 (2)
  - Re: Gold brick for sale - Todd 16:33 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Re: Gold brick for sale - Brian Beckmann 09:09 4/22/2000 (0)
Boo Boo - Jim W 08:55 4/21/2000 (5)
- OR (even more) - rob 11:35 4/21/2000 (1)
  - 4 thank yous! have a nice weekend! nt - Jim W 12:06 4/21/2000 (0)
- OR (even more) - rob 11:35 4/21/2000 (0)
- or check these (more) - rob 11:29 4/21/2000 (0)
- if you're in SF bay area (more) - rob 11:26 4/21/2000 (0)
m5 vs. 540 grill, any pictures? - Alex 08:53 4/21/2000 (4)
- Alex, I have a pair for sale - Mike33 18:31 4/21/2000 (0)
- JIMMY, That's your que. (n/t) - rob 13:23 4/21/2000 (0)
- It's worth the time!! 10 minutes tops. no pic eom. - bib 97540i 12:06 4/21/2000 (0)
- Mine has the grills, pics don't do it justice - very nice mod nt Jim W 09:04 4/21/2000 (0)
Best credit card - Bob in Florida 07:26 4/21/2000 (1)
- Well OK then! - bib 13:56 4/21/2000 (0)
Best credit card - Bob in Florida 07:25 4/21/2000 (0)
2001 availability - Barry B 07:21 4/21/2000 (2)
- Re: 2001 availability - A. J. 23:16 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: 2001 availability - Barry B 14:07 4/23/2000 (0)
1980 BMW 735i Euro Edition exchange - Petre Buzoianu 07:15 4/21/2000 (0)
5er Coupe WHAT IS THIS? *(PIC)* - William Wallace 06:14 4/21/2000 (14)
- Great Photoshop work but... - Dave V 10:55 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: 5er Coupe WHAT IS THIS? *(PIC)* - Michael 04:47 4/22/2000 (0)
- Ask this guy.. - Corine 22:11 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Darn that touring Wagon looks tough!! - Tory M. Blue 01:09 4/23/2000 (0)
- Looks like an M5 Coupe to me - John528 18:14 4/21/2000 (0)
- E36 has different door handels n/t - Snooper 16:42 4/21/2000 (0)
- If it's a fake its the best I'VE seen. (more) - rob 13:38 4/21/2000 (2)
  - I just posted it (eom) - William Wallace 14:16 4/21/2000 (0)
  - No, I can't afford to post there. :) - William Wallace 14:00 4/21/2000 (0)
- It's an air conditioning duct?? - bib 97540i 12:09 4/21/2000 (1)
  - THAT WAS FUNNY! I'm still laughing (n/t) - rob 13:24 4/21/2000 (0)
- This picture is not taken on Earth (more) - Stepan 11:19 4/21/2000 (0)
- It's a BMW M540i Couple. (more) - beewang 11:06 4/21/2000 (1)
  - I Don't know, it was a fwd from uucdigest... - William Wallace 11:27 4/21/2000 (0)
Just smoked a E39 540ia with my - Audi A6 2.7TT 6 speed 02:00 4/21/2000 (24)
- "BLOW ME!!" - Your Turbo 02:16 4/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Just smoked a E39 540ia with my - nrj 16:49 4/22/2000 (0)
- 2.7 liter beetle vs V-8 BMW? I'll take a 540i6sp. - Frank B 13:15 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: Just smoked a E39 540ia with my - KU 12:22 4/22/2000 (0)
- Left an Audi A6 at the light with my 528i - GlennR 07:26 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: Just smoked a E39 540ia with my - JV 05:24 4/22/2000 (0)
- Re: Just smoked a E39 540ia with my - JV 05:22 4/22/2000 (0)
- here's the more probable scenario (more) - rob 12:50 4/21/2000 (0)
- Bet that's not what you've realy been smokin' :-) - Bob 12:33 4/21/2000 (0)
- Exposed as an Impostor! - Scott (JD) 10:35 4/21/2000 (1)
  - how bout a 10MB Audi TT pict! hehe (n/t) - rob 12:54 4/21/2000 (0)
- Personal attacks not welcome. - John528 09:58 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Thanx for the support John, I do not reply to (mo) - beewang 11:27 4/21/2000 (0)
- Very, very clever ! - Stepan 09:17 4/21/2000 (0)
- Latest Car And Driver - John 09:14 4/21/2000 (0)
- TT & VW Beetle= Same Messed up Platform/Automobile - Chad 02:52 4/21/2000 (3)
  - Audi=Glorified VW (w/spongy brakes) - SL 07:29 4/21/2000 (2)
    - Re: Audi=Glorified VW (w/spongy brakes) - SL 07:38 4/21/2000 (1)
      - What about A8? I like the looks of this car (more) - ad 11:55 4/21/2000 (0)
- HAHAHAH--TT is the ugliest most unperforming car!! - Tory M.Blue 02:49 4/21/2000 (1)
  - I must agree.. - Corine 22:23 4/21/2000 (0)
- Audi A6 2.7 TT 6 speed = JOKE (more) - Chad540i 02:16 4/21/2000 (2)
  - Question: What's "TT" stand for? - Chad 02:17 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Answer: "TT" = "TOTALLY TRASH" - Chad 02:18 4/21/2000 (0)
Performance Center...what is it? - rob scholl 23:53 4/20/2000 (1)
- Oh boy!! here we go again, This reminds me of (mo) - beewang 00:08 4/21/2000 (0)
Rattle in front suspension - Rick 23:18 4/20/2000 (0)
The wait is finally over & a CD changer question - Mike U 22:44 4/20/2000 (2)
- CAUTION: if you have premium sound DSP - Robin 10:27 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: The wait is finally over & a CD changer qu - Casper 07:51 4/21/2000 (0)
what does DSC do anyway? thx.. is it necessary? - tommy 22:17 4/20/2000 (4)
- Re: what does DSC do anyway? thx.. is it necessary - Jim Cash 10:19 4/23/2000 (1)
  - '99 540i 6 Speed - MacSanta 18:24 4/24/2000 (0)
- A basic description(more) - Ed Todd 05:51 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: A basic description(more) - JYF 15:14 4/21/2000 (0)
Car colors - S. DasGupta 21:53 4/20/2000 (3)
- Re: Car colors - Jim Cash 10:25 4/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Car colors - john 19:53 4/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Car colors - Dennis 22:31 4/20/2000 (0)
How Many Days On Ship? - I Parker 21:48 4/20/2000 (8)
- East coast; 2 weeks to cross Atltic Ocean (EOM) - beewang 23:33 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: How Many Days On Ship? - griffin 21:59 4/20/2000 (6)
  - week 16 - RR 09:30 4/21/2000 (0)
  - Re: How Many Days On Ship? - I Parker 22:29 4/20/2000 (4)
    - Re: How Many Days On Ship? - griffin 21:42 4/21/2000 (3)
      - Griff -- Strange Small World - I Parker 03:27 4/22/2000 (2)
        
        Re: Griff -- Strange Small World - griffin 14:53 4/22/2000 (1)
        
        Please excuse the typos in my previous message.... - griffin 21:41 4/23/2000 (0)
OT: Best Credit Card to amass miles/awards etc mor - Roland, SF Bay Area 21:45 4/20/2000 (4)
- American Express Platinum, if you travel (more) - cowpoke 12:16 4/21/2000 (1)
  - I Agree. Another great benefit (more) - rdmgm 12:41 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: OT: Best Credit Card / Diners Club for travel - PJB 02:39 4/21/2000 (0)
- Worried about answering, but Yahoo card (no fee) - Tory M. Blue 01:47 4/21/2000 (0)
Wagon owner resale ? answered - James 21:36 4/20/2000 (0)
Need a good body shop in Phoenix, AZ area - Brian 21:02 4/20/2000 (2)
- Jan's Spectrum in Tempe one of the best - kay 00:56 4/22/2000 (0)
- tell me too, I need a new trunklid - joshAZ 18:47 4/21/2000 (0)
Cupholders BAH..what about the coin box!!!!(more) - Ed Todd 19:15 4/20/2000 (7)
- Door pocket has full carpet. Coin holder removal - Jim K 07:36 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: My coinbox broke too. I try to get the .... - davidKL 00:19 4/21/2000 (1)
  - Can Be Removed - Ed Todd 05:54 4/21/2000 (0)
- Get a Speed Pass! (eom) - Mark OC 20:33 4/20/2000 (1)
  - Got Easy Pass (I am just having some fun!)(eom) - Ed Todd 05:56 4/21/2000 (0)
- Search Archieve:Someone had removed the coin holdr - JIMMY 20:00 4/20/2000 (0)
- Agreed...It Stinks! (more) - Alex Argyros 19:50 4/20/2000 (0)
Venting... new 540i in shop after 296miles. - Ringmar 17:58 4/20/2000 (8)
- 540i 6-speed problem update: need new cam sensor - Ringmar 13:11 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: So sorry to hear that, BMWs are great .... - davidKL 18:54 4/20/2000 (0)
- sorry to hear that, did they put you in a 528 loan - er car at least? E39RR 18:17 4/20/2000 (5)
  - Nope. Just a Hertz rental. - Ringmar 18:26 4/20/2000 (4)
    - I use to get a Geo when I serviced my 328is... - jvr 11:00 4/21/2000 (0)
    - Biggest pet peeve,bring in 50K drive out on moped - Tory M. Blue 02:52 4/21/2000 (2)
      - Talked to an Enterprise rep.. - KJK 17:05 4/21/2000 (0)
      - hmm, my dealer gives me 528s when I bring in my M3 - or now the 540... E39RR 11:28 4/21/2000 (0)
Stickers on visor - xybrmandu 17:27 4/20/2000 (2)
- GOOF OFF works!! Buy it at any hardware store!(nt) - Qawse 21:46 4/20/2000 (0)
- Don't do that, you'll probably burn/melt the visor - Mannering 19:20 4/20/2000 (0)
M5 grill fit on 540i? - LEE 540i/6 16:38 4/20/2000 (2)
- Re: M5 grill fits on 540i fine, just installed... - davidKL 18:44 4/20/2000 (0)
- They fit fine! no worries... nt - Jim W 16:40 4/20/2000 (0)
540 vs 528 - hg 16:11 4/20/2000 (3)
- 540 Wins I agree with you! Speechless! nt - Jim W 16:19 4/20/2000 (2)
  - agree!! - Yu 16:45 4/20/2000 (1)
    - Re: The ZEN of BMW - ken 17:29 4/20/2000 (0)
540i 6-speed - new tires - Andy in BC 15:18 4/20/2000 (6)
- Michelin Pilot Sports - Qawse 21:49 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i 6-speed - new tires - Peter 17:16 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i 6-speed - new tires - DAVE 16:58 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i 6-speed - new tires - crop 16:31 4/20/2000 (1)
  - SO-2's are great! - Jerrod 21:22 4/20/2000 (0)
- Yoko AVS Sports - KJK 15:32 4/20/2000 (0)
528i bumper w/o plate holder - PatP 14:40 4/20/2000 (2)
- $16 US, ask dealer, mine was free nt - Jim W 15:13 4/20/2000 (0)
- Standard part. Just go to the parts counter (nt) - Bary 15:05 4/20/2000 (0)
2001 facelift- headlights, grill, taillights(long) - Casper 13:44 4/20/2000 (3)
- Re: 2001 facelift- headlights, grill, taillights(l - dogra 20:05 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Spell check please, & what is 7-"er"? (eom) - Robert A 21:59 4/20/2000 (1)
    - 7 series. (eom) - DanS 23:50 4/20/2000 (0)
Regarding Bimmerfest - Jon Shafer 13:37 4/20/2000 (2)
- A couple questions for Jon - beewang 14:18 4/20/2000 (1)
  - A: Yes, yes, yes!!!.... :-) (nt) - Jon Shafer 14:33 4/20/2000 (0)
just added! Eibach Springs e39 app. guide (more) - rob 13:32 4/20/2000 (0)
just added! KONI sport shock e39app. guide(more) - rob 13:04 4/20/2000 (0)
E39 forum format looks different today, the s... - davidKL 12:49 4/20/2000 (2)
- No change for this netscape user (nt) - BillP 13:54 4/20/2000 (1)
  - My PC spacing is different than my Mac spacing ... - Mark OC 17:29 4/20/2000 (0)
2000 528iT FS - allenjdbimmer 12:32 4/20/2000 (0)
tires... - E39RR 12:21 4/20/2000 (6)
- Stickw/235Rim not wide enough.Too wide=poorhndling - NW 15:17 4/20/2000 (4)
  - thank you... also... - E39RR 16:45 4/20/2000 (3)
    - My advice as I have been there and done it (more) - NW 20:22 4/20/2000 (2)
      - Sorry. Winters are 235/45 17's - not 235/35. - NW 20:25 4/20/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Sorry. Winters are 235/45 17's - not 235/35 - E39RR 11:34 4/21/2000 (0)
- 255 wont work in front. - peter 13:48 4/20/2000 (0)
BMW 528i Sports wheels - Xavier Thompson 08:56 4/20/2000 (4)
- Re: BMW 528i Sports wheels - Jerrod 21:33 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW 528i Sports wheels - peter 12:13 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW 528i Sports wheels - Warren 12:00 4/20/2000 (0)
- www.bmwwheels.com (eom) - rob 11:07 4/20/2000 (0)
Rear Sundscreen and the cops - jcs 08:34 4/20/2000 (3)
- Same Advice - AGS 10:36 4/20/2000 (1)
  - Re: more Advice - Michael 21:08 4/20/2000 (0)
- Good advice Thanks :) nt - Roland, SF Bay Area 08:59 4/20/2000 (0)
2001 Engine changes for V8 in 540/740? - George 08:14 4/20/2000 (9)
- Re: 2001 Engine changes for V8 in 540/740? - David H 23:54 4/20/2000 (0)
- I thought BMW pushed back new 7er until 2003 - JZ 09:31 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 Engine changes for V8 in 540/740? - Don 08:49 4/20/2000 (6)
  - i thought the new engine is the ford triton v10 - bob wass 11:47 4/20/2000 (5)
    - LOL - . 12:02 4/20/2000 (4)
      - Re: LOL - Alex 14:57 4/20/2000 (3)
        
        Lots of laughs or Laughing out Loud - NW 15:18 4/20/2000 (2)
        
        Re: eom - ken 16:35 4/20/2000 (1)
        
        End of message - NW 20:26 4/20/2000 (0)
Suggestions for tire service in Eastern Mass.? - Dave 07:11 4/20/2000 (3)
- Re: Suggestions for tire service in Eastern Mass.? - Mitch 09:11 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Also in MetroWest... (more) - I Parker 03:37 4/22/2000 (0)
  - Thanks! I'll try them out. (nt) - Dave 16:25 4/20/2000 (0)
DSC and the 540i - Do you use it???(more) - Ed Todd 05:48 4/20/2000 (10)
- training wheels - Paul 18:33 4/20/2000 (0)
- DSC - Jim W 15:21 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: DSC - crop 16:38 4/20/2000 (1)
    - Re: DSC - Jim W 16:51 4/20/2000 (0)
- I leave it on. - JEM 13:30 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: DSC and the 540i - Do you use it???(more) - crop 11:00 4/20/2000 (0)
- DSC & me (m) - Grey 07:28 4/20/2000 (0)
- Almost crashed with DSP off (more)... - Frank b 07:14 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Don't you mean DSC off.. DSP is radio :)nt - Ben, Los Angeles CA 09:45 4/20/2000 (1)
    - Maybe that is why I lost control, I got DSP and - DSC confused!! (nt) 10:32 4/20/2000 (0)
Anybody please help me solve my problem!!!!!!! - cleverman 03:52 4/20/2000 (4)
- Re: Anybody please help me solve my problem!!!!!!! - AlanH 13:03 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Anybody please help me solve my problem!!!!!!! - anonymous 16:37 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Anybody please help me solve my problem!!!!!!! - RB 11:23 4/20/2000 (0)
- check owner's manual... - Peter 08:54 4/20/2000 (0)
540/6 mirror ? - Jack 02:12 4/20/2000 (8)
- Re: 540/6 mirror ? - hector 14:12 4/21/2000 (0)
- Re: 540/6 mirror ? - JoeB 16:36 4/20/2000 (0)
- have '97 540i6 and does tilt - E39RR 10:51 4/20/2000 (0)
- 540i/6 mirror auto-tilt... (m) - M5 LITE 10:31 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 540/6 mirror ? - Steve D 09:45 4/20/2000 (0)
- Maybe added to 6sp after MY97? (nt) - Grey 07:29 4/20/2000 (0)
- Set your Mirror Adjustments to the "LEFT" mirror! - JIMMY 02:20 4/20/2000 (1)
  - i did that already - Jack 02:21 4/20/2000 (0)
Sports-package w/o shadowline - Cyp 23:52 4/19/2000 (5)
- Yes, there's a delete shadowline option (eom) - rob 01:29 4/20/2000 (4)
  - Do you just special order through the dealer? - Cyp 17:22 4/20/2000 (2)
    - Exactly right. (EOM) - rob 11:16 4/21/2000 (1)
      - Re: Exactly right. (EOM) - Panos 11:18 4/23/2000 (0)
  - Re: Yes, there's a delete shadowline option (eom) - Cyp 16:35 4/20/2000 (0)
Delivery of car at Performance Center - Bob 23:47 4/19/2000 (0)
Sport seats vs. comfort seats - M3Yellow 23:45 4/19/2000 (1)
- Re: Sport seats vs. comfort seats - Gregg 01:09 4/20/2000 (0)
Should I buy the extended warranty? - SC 23:14 4/19/2000 (2)
- Re: Should I buy the extended warranty? - JC 11:00 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Should I buy the extended warranty? - Jack 07:47 4/20/2000 (0)
98 540i, Free inspection or not? - MaoMao 22:56 4/19/2000 (1)
- 3 yr/36K mile free service, 4yr/50K warranty (nt) - Bary 00:57 4/20/2000 (0)
bad problem.,.. help please - dann_5 22:50 4/19/2000 (1)
- Re: bad problem.,.. help please - Bob 16:26 4/20/2000 (0)
M3 versus 528 - bob jones 22:21 4/19/2000 (8)
- i will choose 528i - LEE 540i/6 16:20 4/20/2000 (0)
- it depends - ad 10:28 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: it depends - M3killer 18:41 4/20/2000 (1)
    - Single Under 30 - M3 / Married and Over 30 - 528 - NW 23:12 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 versus 528 - AGS 10:15 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 versus 528 - Peter 08:30 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 versus 528 - E39RR 23:53 4/19/2000 (0)
- Re: M3 versus 528 - Bruce Hallberg 22:28 4/19/2000 (0)
Non-sport 528 with 17 in wheel? - JC528 22:13 4/19/2000 (3)
- Re: Non-sport 528 with 17 in wheel? - Gregg 10:57 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: Non-sport 528 with 17 in wheel? - Gregg 21:50 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Re: Non-sport 528 with 17 in wheel? - JC528 10:40 4/22/2000 (0)
Who has Mintex red?? - Stevus 21:47 4/19/2000 (1)
- Re: Who has Mintex red?? - Dyates 13:04 4/21/2000 (0)
power window did not go down... - jewel 21:08 4/19/2000 (7)
- Same problem -- dealer appointment for tomorrow! - Steve R. 22:15 4/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: hope yours gets fixed...pls let me know :) - jewel 00:15 4/21/2000 (1)
    - Dealer ordered new switch -- warranty covered. - Steve R. 22:25 4/22/2000 (0)
- driver side window not going down at all today... - jewel 18:34 4/20/2000 (0)
- Re: power window did not go down... - crop 11:10 4/20/2000 (0)
- Window regulators are big failure item...I've gone - through at least 4 (EOM). Lance 09:21 4/20/2000 (0)
- Auto up & Auto Down? (more) - William Wallace 22:22 4/19/2000 (0)
Bare with me.. Fiance likes the 8 series, ???.. -