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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 17
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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Bimmerfest pictures - Kris L. 23:50 4/30/2000 (0)
Mobile phone handset - TimG 22:55 4/30/2000 (2)
- Re: Mobile phone handset - Will Talley 16:23 5/01/2000 (1)
  - Thanks. I'll look it up. - TimG 20:48 5/02/2000 (0)
How long before pickup are Euro delivery cars mfg? - Lance 22:53 4/30/2000 (2)
- Usually a two week cut off for changes-nt - Rich 04:00 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: How long before pickup are Euro delivery cars - Robert A 23:39 4/30/2000 (0)
Rear side airbags - Bob 21:27 4/30/2000 (7)
- I have them and signed the waiver (lots more) - JFrench 02:16 5/01/2000 (4)
  - Talk about paranoia......(more) - Ed Todd 06:19 5/01/2000 (3)
    - Good idea Ed... - JFrench 18:29 5/01/2000 (0)
    - Not really paranoid (more) - BillP 13:26 5/01/2000 (0)
    - Couldn't agree more. I don't recall waiver in '99 - Craig (Orig) 12:26 5/01/2000 (0)
- Child seat... - rajan 21:44 4/30/2000 (1)
  - Re: And if you have more than 1 kids, you get to - pick your favorite 16:47 5/01/2000 (0)
540i/6 Driving in Snow - Scott 20:19 4/30/2000 (5)
- Re: 540i/6 Driving in Snow - Doug 22:01 5/01/2000 (0)
- All seasons w/Sipping work great - Tim W. 18:01 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6 Driving in Snow - JYF 14:11 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6 Driving in Snow - crop 10:19 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6 Driving in Snow - DRNICK 21:55 4/30/2000 (0)
CUPHOLDERS - jcs 19:39 4/30/2000 (1)
- Re: CUPHOLDERS - Rhino 16:05 5/01/2000 (0)
1996 530i BMW Wheel - DeLana Pierce 18:59 4/30/2000 (2)
- Re: 1996 530i BMW Wheel - DRNICK 21:45 4/30/2000 (0)
- Suggest you post this on the E34 board (EOM) - Karl Haug 20:51 4/30/2000 (0)
CD-Changer - Jules 18:13 4/30/2000 (4)
- Try this link for compatible changers - Rich 03:45 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: CD-Changer - Curt 01:02 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: CD-Changer - Karl Haug 20:29 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: CD-Changer - Rudy Somwaru 19:37 4/30/2000 (0)
Scuffed my new car by hitting an old BMW in park - garage :-( 17:34 4/30/2000 (10)
- I know how you feel(more) - Ed Todd 06:08 5/02/2000 (0)
- Re: If you have a dark color car, I would not use - davidKL 17:03 5/01/2000 (0)
- No matter what it costs -- fix it - John528 10:44 5/01/2000 (0)
- We know how painful it is... (eom) - Drew NYC 20:13 4/30/2000 (0)
- Suggest you check "Spirit Level" - Dick Webbe 19:35 4/30/2000 (1)
  - incident happened on left, battery on right side - should still check? 20:52 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: Scuffed my new car by hitting an old BMW in pa - BRian Lewis 18:44 4/30/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for the info - nt 19:23 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: Scuffed my new car by hitting an old BMW in pa - Gwynne Spencer 18:37 4/30/2000 (1)
  - Absolutely no damage to the other car - nt 19:22 4/30/2000 (0)
WTB - Rene' MG RACING 16:25 4/30/2000 (0)
M5 colors on a standard 5 series (anyone done it?) - Robert A 16:12 4/30/2000 (2)
- Usual upcharge for another BMW color is $1000 (nt) - Alan W 12:59 5/01/2000 (0)
- They don't offer Avus Blue anymore Lemans Blue now - (eom) Craig 18:44 4/30/2000 (0)
Complete sound system for sale - tdwagner 15:09 4/30/2000 (0)
540i traction on snow- how is it? - Jack 15:04 4/30/2000 (6)
- Couldn't get out of my driveway. - jcs 19:27 4/30/2000 (2)
  - Re: haha jcs, you are so funny! I read that the - davidKL 17:07 5/01/2000 (1)
    - Looking for rims now for next year.... - jcs 18:28 5/02/2000 (0)
- Terrifying without Snow Tires - CB 19:05 4/30/2000 (0)
- Terrific with Snow Tires - Jeffrey 18:58 4/30/2000 (1)
  - Re: are u selling your SUV or 540 or snow tires? - nt 17:08 5/01/2000 (0)
'97 540i/6 loaded for sale - Francois 13:45 4/30/2000 (0)
'97 540i/6 loaded for sale - Francois 13:44 4/30/2000 (13)
- What are you buying next...just curious? - DanT 23:15 5/02/2000 (1)
  - I ordered an other 540i/6 (MY00) for EDP - Francois 23:51 5/02/2000 (0)
- Don't you understand, your specs are wrong!! - Tory M. Blue 14:22 4/30/2000 (10)
  - Re: Don't you understand, your specs are wrong!! - Francois 16:09 4/30/2000 (9)
    - Here is what I;m missing.. - Tory M. Blue 18:28 4/30/2000 (8)
      - You know your E39s but my posting was correct - Francois 18:42 4/30/2000 (7)
        
        Thanks, makes sense! My apoligies! - Tory M. Blue 21:11 4/30/2000 (5)
        
        Did it again.. read $44K, not $40K, your - Tory M. Blue 21:18 4/30/2000 (4)
        
        Re: Did it again.. read $44K, not $40K, your - Francois 20:55 5/01/2000 (0)
        
        Re: Did it again.. read $44K, not $40K, your - Hans 07:32 5/01/2000 (2)
        
        Cars are more expensive in California for a reason - Francois 20:59 5/01/2000 (1)
        
        Correct, - Tory M. Blue 22:22 5/01/2000 (0)
        
        Qui, qui monsieur... now it makes sense... (eom) - Drew NYC 20:22 4/30/2000 (0)
Bimmerfest 2000!!! Yes!! warm cookies included (m) - beewang 13:36 4/30/2000 (9)
- You're Welcome - MacSanta 23:27 5/01/2000 (0)
- So, when's the menage' a trois now that you've all - been acquainted? 00:04 5/01/2000 (2)
  - Is JFrench cute? Post desc. Drives manual-cool!(nt - just curious 07:29 5/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: Is JFrench cute? Post desc. Drives manual-cool - MacSanta 18:09 5/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Bimmerfest 2000 Thanks to all who came (pics) - Jon Shafer 15:02 4/30/2000 (2)
  - Thanks for the event John. You are a class act. - JFrench 01:43 5/01/2000 (0)
  - WOW! that's alot of PICS! Nice, lookin fwd to site - William Wallace 22:43 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: Bimmerfest 2000!!! Yes!! warm cookies included - John Kuo 14:41 4/30/2000 (0)
- man, I cant wait till I get to the states (m) - William Wallace 14:21 4/30/2000 (0)
~*(PIC)*~ Change stock AUTOMATIC to STEPTRONIC? - JIMMY 13:03 4/30/2000 (12)
- A 328Ci?!? - Rich 04:06 5/01/2000 (1)
  - Didn't want to wait/ Will get M3 or Z8 soon - JIMMY 04:44 5/02/2000 (0)
- Re: ~*(PIC)*~ Change stock AUTOMATIC to STEPTRONI - Gwynne Spencer 18:43 4/30/2000 (1)
  - thank you - JIMMY 18:57 4/30/2000 (0)
- What are the planned upgrades?? - William Wallace 14:16 4/30/2000 (1)
  - Don't know yet. Dinan maybe~ - JIMMY 15:03 4/30/2000 (0)
- Ok Jimmy my jealously is turning into anger.. :=) - William Wallace 14:14 4/30/2000 (1)
  - =) Love your P-Zeros - JIMMY 18:56 4/30/2000 (0)
- Where did u find time to take all these fancy pic? - I like them, keep it up (more) -Eugine 13:36 4/30/2000 (0)
- Okay.. What does Jimmy do for a living??? NM - Tory M. Blue 13:30 4/30/2000 (2)
  - Works for me :-) - William Wallace 14:21 4/30/2000 (1)
    - I can leave the .com buis behind, hiring? :) - Tory M. Blue 18:23 4/30/2000 (0)
Any opinions experience w/ Lubro Moly? (m) - BudH 10:14 4/30/2000 (0)
FS: 15" Steel rims + Blizzaks for 528 - Alan W 09:35 4/30/2000 (0)
What about ERT superchargers? - Tory M. Blue 01:18 4/30/2000 (0)
530i pics? - JustinR 00:37 4/30/2000 (0)
2000 528i - Mike 23:33 4/29/2000 (4)
- Depends on how much you want to spend (more) - Rich 03:58 5/01/2000 (1)
  - Sure. - Tory M. Blue 23:59 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: How often to rotate tires. - E. Kurek 11:43 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: 2000 528i - Pracht 23:51 4/29/2000 (0)
2000 528i - Mike 23:32 4/29/2000 (2)
- there is only time the side mirror want go down.. - William Wallace 01:56 4/30/2000 (1)
  - ooops, bad grammer. (eom) - William Wallace 01:58 4/30/2000 (0)
Automatic Transmission Question - JustinR 21:14 4/29/2000 (3)
- Re: Automatic Transmission Question - Marty Cohen 21:30 4/29/2000 (2)
  - Re: Automatic Transmission Question - Jim Cash 10:29 4/30/2000 (0)
  - You are right. Thanks! =) - JustinR 00:52 4/30/2000 (0)
m5 front spoiler - richard 21:09 4/29/2000 (3)
- I have a pr. 4 sale. (more) - Mike33 00:21 4/30/2000 (2)
  - Re: I have a pr. 4 sale. (more) - Chandler 16:26 5/01/2000 (0)
  - Re: I have a pr. 4 sale. (more) - richard 01:27 4/30/2000 (0)
540i/6 - Over-Rev? - norm 19:46 4/29/2000 (2)
- Re: 540i/6 - Over-Rev? - BMleW 00:16 4/30/2000 (1)
  - errrrrrrrr........ - BobX 10:08 4/30/2000 (0)
Thanks Jimmy. Love the Xenons - Raw28 18:45 4/29/2000 (2)
- I just installed Xenons that Jimmy sent as well - JL 03:12 4/30/2000 (0)
- THANK YOU & PLEASE ENJOY!! - JIMMY 19:34 4/29/2000 (0)
Galo the traveler is home...missed u guys, more... - Galo 17:20 4/29/2000 (14)
- Any stories? - Jim W 21:02 4/30/2000 (0)
- Thought you'd fallen off the end of the earth. NT - BMleW 00:17 4/30/2000 (6)
  - Emailed u yesterday...did u get it?steats - Galo 21:06 4/30/2000 (0)
  - But, PR is the end of the earth! NT - rickp Wett //S4 02:44 4/30/2000 (4)
    - Oh yeah? PR is a metropolis compared to Cozumel - Galo -n/t 21:11 4/30/2000 (3)
      - wrecked a jeep once on Cozumel, take only - taxis now (e)- RR 14:30 5/01/2000 (0)
      - Cozumel? I've never even been there! - rickp Wett //S4 23:48 4/30/2000 (1)
        
        Whaddaya u know, your're all Wett?! Har har har!!! - Galo n/t 16:35 5/01/2000 (0)
- welcome back Hows your 3.15??(eom) - Ed Todd 19:45 4/29/2000 (2)
  - Ahh love it! Were'nt u also gonna get one? n/t - Galo 21:08 4/30/2000 (1)
    - NAH I bought a '00 540iA(eom) - Ed Todd 06:12 5/02/2000 (0)
- Well, it's about time! - rickp Wett //S4 18:50 4/29/2000 (0)
- WB!! =) - JIMMY 18:11 4/29/2000 (0)
- Welcome back...EOM - DanT 17:38 4/29/2000 (0)
528i tire pressure question - Dave 16:42 4/29/2000 (3)
- Re: 528i tire pressure question - E. Kurek 11:47 4/30/2000 (0)
- My Best Guess - Karl Haug 20:47 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Thanks Karl (eom) - Dave 05:34 4/30/2000 (0)
Time display and annoying beeps on engine start - Richard 16:15 4/29/2000 (2)
- Setting on OBC - Ed Todd 19:48 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Re: Setting on OBC - Richard 19:50 4/29/2000 (0)
a/d/s upgrade of DSP/NAV equiped 00 540 - I Parker 15:45 4/29/2000 (6)
- You'll love it!!! It sounds sweet!! - JCondMike 18:11 4/29/2000 (4)
  - Had my Mcintosh system installed for about $3k (mo - Frank B 20:02 4/29/2000 (3)
    - The ADS system I selected is about $3500 - I parker 21:35 4/29/2000 (2)
      - Re: The ADS system I selected is about $3500 - ?? - Brian Lewis 18:52 4/30/2000 (1)
        
        Supposedly www.adst.com, but not working (eom) - I parker 19:37 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: a/d/s upgrade of DSP/NAV equiped 00 540 - Jeffk19 17:33 4/29/2000 (0)
528 5 spd idle surge - kay 14:30 4/29/2000 (0)
M5 board - ken 14:09 4/29/2000 (3)
- U been around this one when natives are restless?? - Great fun! Galo n/t 18:31 5/01/2000 (0)
- Ken, you're mistaken... if you don't believe, - count the posts.... Drew NYC 20:24 4/30/2000 (0)
- I have an M5 and I'm not an ass. I used to own a - 540/6 The M5 is awesome Craig (eom) 18:50 4/30/2000 (0)
tire question..please help - LEE 12:27 4/29/2000 (5)
- Re: tire question..please help - Gregg 01:33 4/30/2000 (2)
  - Re: tire question..please help - Gregg 17:18 4/30/2000 (1)
    - thank you.. i think i will go for the 245/40 18 - LEE 02:47 5/01/2000 (0)
- 245/40 - 255 too wide - need 18X9 at least - NW 18:45 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: tire question..please help - Joe 16:14 4/29/2000 (0)
97/98 540i/6 - i am looking 10:44 4/29/2000 (1)
- Re: 97/98 540i/6 - Francois 16:14 4/30/2000 (0)
message for JIMMY :) - Charles 10:31 4/29/2000 (3)
- Thank you Charles! Please let me know!! - JIMMY 11:15 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: message for JIMMY :) - Jim Mulligan 10:59 4/29/2000 (1)
  - *~(PiC)~* INFORMATION OF MY "XENON" BULBS!! - JIMMY 11:27 4/29/2000 (0)
19" hamann motorsports wheels pgs three piece - rick 04:30 4/29/2000 (1)
- check tips&tricks on my site 4 repair sources(more - rob 16:02 4/29/2000 (0)
Blisten shocks and H R springs?????? - Topgrinder 04:04 4/29/2000 (3)
- Re: Blisten shocks and H R springs?????? - Friend of Silly Duck 21:48 5/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Blisten shocks and H R springs?????? - Friend of Silly Duck 21:08 5/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Blisten shocks and H R springs?????? - Friend of Silly Duck 21:08 5/02/2000 (0)
19"hamaan motorsports wheels pgs three piece - rick 03:40 4/29/2000 (0)
My review of the -=Select=- Xenon Bulbs from Jimmy - jared 02:52 4/29/2000 (8)
- Lifespan - DAVID @ F1 MOTORSPORT 18:30 4/29/2000 (1)
  - SELECT� & last 2~3 times than normal helogen w/ 3 - month warrenty - JIMMY =) 20:10 4/29/2000 (0)
- No Comparison - DAVID @ F1 MOTORSPORT 18:28 4/29/2000 (0)
- can u comment on actual brightness and light defin - steve 13:56 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Steve, sorry no Xenon for the Civic Si... =) - JIMMY 18:02 4/29/2000 (0)
- Mr Jared Black:THANK YOU THANK YOU & Please ENJOY! - JIMMY =) 11:11 4/29/2000 (0)
- Xenons are standard on all new 540's - EOM 03:34 4/29/2000 (1)
  - You can use my bulbs as FOGLIGHTS to comply Xenon - JIMMY 11:13 4/29/2000 (0)
It's 12:OO am PST, and I just finished washing my - beewang 02:36 4/29/2000 (15)
- Wait till summer and you'll bake in - Mrs. beewang 00:03 5/01/2000 (0)
- Nice thing about dark color on the 5 series is ... - jcs 19:32 4/30/2000 (0)
- Owned black before-never again. Love silver(EOM) - oscarj 10:25 4/30/2000 (0)
- Black=looks dirty easier, stays hot, ages faster. - JEM 23:21 4/29/2000 (0)
- That's why I bought Artic Silver (more).... - Frank B 20:09 4/29/2000 (0)
- Oops i Forgot - Dick 13:35 4/29/2000 (0)
- I love my Arctic Silver 528i, '97 - Dick 13:32 4/29/2000 (0)
- get a soft brush for inbetween washings, it (more) - jewel 11:48 4/29/2000 (0)
- How is Anthricite for scratches and swirls? - David Schmidt 10:14 4/29/2000 (1)
  - So far pretty good at hiding dirt (more) - Dennis 22:02 4/29/2000 (0)
- I do the same with my montreal blue(eom) - Alex 10:00 4/29/2000 (0)
- I know exactly what you mean...(more) - Ernie V 09:51 4/29/2000 (0)
- Alpine White for me too....(more) - David 07:46 4/29/2000 (1)
  - AGEED...Black is the best...but a pain... - DanT 17:45 4/29/2000 (0)
- I learned that with my first bimmer! - John528 03:10 4/29/2000 (0)
Got keyed on passenger side door! Help - vic528ia 01:54 4/29/2000 (7)
- Sorry, I don't think there is anyway to fix L.A. - Bob 20:45 4/29/2000 (0)
- Search the Yellow Pages for Dent Doctor or.... - JustinR 15:29 4/29/2000 (3)
  - Re: Search the Yellow Pages for Dent Doctor or.... - vic528i 23:31 4/29/2000 (2)
    - this is a key scratch not a door ding!!! (eom) - Craig 18:54 4/30/2000 (1)
      - READ MY POST BEFORE JUMPING ON ME! - JustinR 21:16 4/30/2000 (0)
- Happened to me too (more) - Rich 02:39 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Alpine Silver - Jim Mulligan 10:58 4/29/2000 (0)
1998 540iA SprtPkg for sale if price right (more) - NW 01:37 4/29/2000 (1)
- Colour is Oxford Green/Saddle Tan Montana Leather - NW 01:59 4/29/2000 (0)
Squealing breaks - Steve 21:35 4/28/2000 (1)
- Use PLENTY of Anti-Sieze (I mean LOTS) - Tim W. 09:21 4/29/2000 (0)
tire and wheel size - grebnet 20:37 4/28/2000 (1)
- Re: tire and wheel size - Gregg 01:06 4/29/2000 (0)
Invisible Shield? - Ralph 20:33 4/28/2000 (1)
- Works like a champ - Tim W. 00:19 4/29/2000 (0)
Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer? - Rob S 17:24 4/28/2000 (9)
- check with the dealerships(more) - oscarj 10:29 4/30/2000 (0)
- Re: Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer - Richard 13:01 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer - dbang 22:16 4/28/2000 (0)
- My local dealer won't give me a loaner... (more) - Frank B 19:59 4/28/2000 (2)
  - Try BMW of Darien (more) - Robin 11:17 4/29/2000 (1)
    - Thanks. They were my next choice (nt). - Frank B 20:12 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer - crop 17:33 4/28/2000 (2)
  - Re: Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer - Bob 20:44 4/28/2000 (1)
    - Re: Better service if BMW purchased at same dealer - crop 02:40 4/29/2000 (0)
Winter Tire and Wheel question - Rich 17:15 4/28/2000 (11)
- Depends: Whattaya got on there now? - Mitch 11:22 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: Winter Tire and Wheel question - Joe 16:07 4/29/2000 (0)
- I plan to use blizzacks and get stock wheels - for them (e) RR 10:13 4/29/2000 (1)
  - sorry about mult posts - board is slooowww - and i am impatient (e) RR 10:25 4/29/2000 (0)
- I plan to use blizzacks and get stock wheels - for them (e) RR 10:13 4/29/2000 (0)
- I plan to use blizzacks and get stock wheels - for them (e) RR 10:13 4/29/2000 (0)
- I plan to use blizzacks and get stock wheels - for them (e) RR 10:13 4/29/2000 (0)
- I plan to use blizzacks and get stock wheels - for them (e) RR 10:12 4/29/2000 (0)
- RELAXXXXX...the thing just finish!!!! - GOODness sake 01:03 4/29/2000 (0)
- 235/45 17 Pirelli210(Summer 245/40 18 SO2 PP) - NW 22:08 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Gee, isn't Winter about over? - CA Guy 17:29 4/28/2000 (0)
Sound System on my new 540 Question - I Parker 17:11 4/28/2000 (6)
- Re: Sound System on my new 540 Question - Doug 22:21 5/01/2000 (0)
- The stock system is poor. Upgrade... (more) - Frank B 20:10 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: The stock system is poor. Upgrade... (more) - reach375@aol.com 17:42 5/01/2000 (0)
- Can o' worms - BMleW 19:53 4/28/2000 (2)
  - Re: Can o' worms - I Parker 21:25 4/28/2000 (1)
    - '98, 00', M5 sound - Paul 13:57 4/29/2000 (0)
Canadian in-dash CD/Radio head unit works great! - Jeffk19 17:03 4/28/2000 (4)
- Does the head unit run the changer in the truck. - Gary 19:34 4/28/2000 (3)
  - Re: Does the head unit run the changer in the truc - Jeffk19 22:20 4/28/2000 (1)
    - Re: Does the head unit run the changer in the truc - Gregg 09:57 4/29/2000 (0)
  - No, but it will run the changer in the minivan ;-) - BillP 19:50 4/28/2000 (0)
Re: E39 540 supercharger - Edward Sanchez 16:24 4/28/2000 (11)
- I'd like to test cup holders 540/M5 needed 1 year - Fat Chance 20:54 4/29/2000 (0)
- You're talking about a $60,000 car!! (more) - BrianZ24 08:16 4/29/2000 (0)
- GO TO DINAN - Scott R 07:10 4/29/2000 (1)
  - RMS is not exactly "unknown" - chris reeves 16:53 4/29/2000 (0)
- too long..my friend did supercharge and took - 3 weeks only....LEE 03:06 4/29/2000 (2)
  - **PICS** - LEE 03:11 4/29/2000 (0)
  - his car was the first project car from ERT..they - charge my friend $5000US ..LEE 03:09 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: E39 540 supercharger - dbaang 22:20 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Your sanity! - Mark M 18:00 4/28/2000 (2)
  - Agree. Should be free at minimum - NW 22:09 4/28/2000 (1)
    - Re: Agree. Should be free at minimum - Hans 07:41 5/01/2000 (0)
wanted: 540i sport - kmac 14:38 4/28/2000 (8)
- Are you nuts 99/540i Sp for $40K ??... (n/t) - Vin 13:01 5/01/2000 (1)
  - Re: Are you nuts 99/540i Sp for $40K ??... (n/t) - kmac 13:48 5/01/2000 (0)
- Re: wanted: 540i sport - Francois 13:49 4/30/2000 (0)
- If you are interested in a '97 (more) - oscarj 10:32 4/30/2000 (1)
  - (Its in NC) - oscarj 10:33 4/30/2000 (0)
- we would all buy for that price (eom) - Drew NYC 21:43 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: wanted: 540i sport - Brian Beckmann 15:35 4/28/2000 (0)
- If you find a good source, I'll take a dozen (nt) - BillP 15:24 4/28/2000 (0)
Short hand definintions - LOL, IMHO - Bill 13:52 4/28/2000 (2)
- Re: Short hand definintions - LOL, IMHO - few more definitions 13:54 4/28/2000 (1)
  - FAQ material right here - IMHO - EOM - n/t - M5 LITE 15:43 4/28/2000 (0)
Interesting report on 'high intensity' bulbs... - Jose L. Menendez 13:29 4/28/2000 (0)
How much $$$ off on Euro Delivery Price??? - David 12:51 4/28/2000 (5)
- The Euro Invoice and MSRP Numbers ... - Marc 15:22 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: How much $$$ off on Euro Delivery Price??? - BillP 15:21 4/28/2000 (3)
  - What Dealer gave 2k off EURO MSRP? - David 18:23 4/28/2000 (2)
    - Re: What Dealer gave 2k off EURO MSRP? - CO 11:53 5/01/2000 (0)
    - Info - BillP 19:17 4/28/2000 (0)
1997 528i Certified Pre-Owned - Jim Mulligan 12:22 4/28/2000 (7)
- No Problems in 3 1/2 years - Dick 13:26 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Re: No Problems in 3 1/2 years - Jim Mulligan 16:09 4/29/2000 (0)
- We had some of these same bugs fixed... - Arch57 07:31 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: 1997 528i Certified Pre-Owned - JustinR 18:43 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: 1997 528i Certified Pre-Owned - Jim Mulligan 19:12 4/28/2000 (0)
- Relax - Joe 14:17 4/28/2000 (0)
- "Aubergine" interior? - Mitch 12:53 4/28/2000 (0)
BMW Insanity! - Brian Beckmann 10:14 4/28/2000 (10)
- Re: BMW Insanity! - Norman 13:57 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Apples to Apples - Brian Beckmann 16:18 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW Insanity! - Will Talley 12:25 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW Insanity! - AW 11:35 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW Insanity- its the free market at work - Alan W 11:10 4/28/2000 (3)
  - Free Market YES - Attitude NO! - Brian Beckmann 15:52 4/28/2000 (2)
    - Re: Free Market YES - Attitude NO! - Bob For 05:31 4/29/2000 (0)
    - Re: Free Market YES - Attitude NO! - Marty Cohen 17:48 4/28/2000 (0)
- OT: Harley deliveries - RR 10:32 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: OT: Harley deliveries - Brian Beckmann 16:10 4/28/2000 (0)
Rover deal dead!!! - The End. 10:02 4/28/2000 (4)
- NYT article - Rudegar 23:25 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Rover deal dead!!! - ken 14:11 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Rover deal dead!!! - Al 11:14 4/28/2000 (1)
  - BMW NA Please Read The Above Post! Best advice so - far! 17:21 4/28/2000 (0)
Other than NAV function, Is NAV screen worth it? - Dave Schmidt 09:58 4/28/2000 (1)
- YOU BET!! - Mitch 10:41 4/28/2000 (0)
Quick Survey. How many people here have Canyon Red - JustinR 08:38 4/28/2000 (3)
- Canyon Red 1997 528i -- Love it! tan int. (n/t) - Steve R. 18:59 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: Quick Survey. How many people here have Canyon - Fred D 19:17 4/28/2000 (0)
- Me: 98 528iA Sport Canyon Red, love it - Kevin Godfrey 14:42 4/28/2000 (0)
Dinan & AC Schnitzer Susp Upgrades=:) - Barry 07:21 4/28/2000 (2)
- Re: Dinan & AC Schnitzer Susp Upgrades=:) - crop 10:11 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: Dinan & AC Schnitzer Susp Upgrades=:) - Barry 13:10 4/28/2000 (0)
sport mode on the tiptronic, plus other questions - Dave 07:17 4/28/2000 (8)
- Re: sport mode on the tiptronic, plus other questi - I Parker 04:21 4/29/2000 (3)
  - Not So! - Karl Haug 10:52 4/29/2000 (1)
    - Re: Not So! - I Parker 00:18 4/30/2000 (0)
  - Steptronic is 5 Speed...So you mean top out in 4th - David 07:52 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: sport mode on the tiptronic, plus other questi - Karl Haug 09:45 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Thanks (eom) - Dave 11:47 4/28/2000 (0)
- tiptronic=porsche, steptronic=bimmer (e) - RR 07:30 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Re: tiptronic=porsche, steptronic=bimmer (e) - Christopher 14:24 4/30/2000 (0)
*pic and hiatus - Charles 05:24 4/28/2000 (25)
- A lot of questions for Charles - Willson Lim 15:29 4/29/2000 (1)
  - Answers - Charles 19:59 4/30/2000 (0)
- my gawd, very clean, would love more pics! NM - Tory M. Blue 23:30 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: *pic and hiatus - Shiz 20:34 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Grills not painted (more) - Charles 02:57 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: *pic and hiatus - Shiz 20:30 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Hamann M3 style mirrors, $500 from Wheelpower - Charles 03:01 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: *pic --beauty! - allenjdbimmer 15:41 4/28/2000 (9)
  - *pic) Stock shocks, Eibach lowering springs (more) - Charles 16:10 4/28/2000 (8)
    - Re: *pic) Stock shocks, Eibach lowering springs (m - Jerrod 23:13 4/28/2000 (1)
      - Prokits... lowers by 1.25" (nt) - Charles 02:48 4/29/2000 (0)
    - Re: *pic) Stock shocks, Eibach lowering springs (m - RC 20:26 4/28/2000 (5)
      - caution - steve 14:07 4/29/2000 (0)
      - Yes, a tighter feel, and more responsive... (nt) - Charles 02:49 4/29/2000 (3)
        
        How much did it cost you? (nt) - RC 08:09 4/29/2000 (2)
        
        Cost breakdown (more) - Charles 10:27 4/29/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Cost --uh,,, - allenjdbimmer 12:12 4/29/2000 (0)
- LOOKS GREAT!! What size are the wheels? - William Wallace 10:43 4/28/2000 (3)
  - Pic for you William *PIC - Charles 16:23 4/28/2000 (0)
  - nice vehicle, Mr. Wallace ! (eom) - dragos 16:20 4/28/2000 (0)
  - Same numbers as yours... 19" (more) - Charles 15:55 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: *pic and hiatus - john 10:35 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Reply - Charles 16:21 4/28/2000 (0)
- V.Nice! - Alpina22 08:51 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: *pic and hiatus - Jaime 06:52 4/28/2000 (0)
Nav System - trip report (long) - AlanH 23:13 4/27/2000 (2)
- Very Nice Job and Accurate-Enjoy!(eom) - Ed Todd 05:52 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Nav System - trip report (long) - MuratD 02:24 4/28/2000 (0)
Speakers! - Danny 22:57 4/27/2000 (5)
- Re: Speakers! - Jeffk19 16:51 4/28/2000 (0)
- MB Quarts are wonderful, and fit w/o mods (eom) - rob 23:18 4/27/2000 (3)
  - Can you please post the MBQ model numbers. TKS. nt - SteveF 10:12 4/28/2000 (2)
    - Best MB Quart: QM215.61Q - 5 1/4" component system - Jeffk19 17:10 4/28/2000 (0)
    - search the archives for MB Quart (eom) - rob 10:17 4/28/2000 (0)
Steering Feel - RC 20:31 4/27/2000 (1)
- Re: Steering Feel - Robert A. 01:07 4/28/2000 (0)
540ia Sport -- First Impressions - 100 miles(long) - I Parker 20:30 4/27/2000 (4)
- excellent posts Ira and Ed....thx (e) - RR 07:21 4/28/2000 (0)
- Great Write up My Annotated Comments - Ed todd 06:18 4/28/2000 (0)
- IMO the SP2000s need 35psi F and 1200 miles... - JEM 22:31 4/27/2000 (0)
- Very nice write-up. - JFrench 21:01 4/27/2000 (0)
Extended Warranties - eddie 19:22 4/27/2000 (4)
- Re: Extended Warranties - JC 11:57 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: Extended Warranties - Zandodad 09:45 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: If you drive a lot of miles, you may want to - davidKL 22:45 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: Extended Warranties - S. DasGupta 20:41 4/27/2000 (0)
Bent Wheel - Henry 18:28 4/27/2000 (5)
- check my site in tips & tricks, several sources (m - rob 23:16 4/27/2000 (0)
- call TRUWHEEL 1-800-FIX-A-RIM, ask for Hector! - JIMMY 21:14 4/27/2000 (2)
  - Thanks - Henry 21:23 4/27/2000 (1)
    - you bet pal! - JIMMY 21:27 4/27/2000 (0)
- Tru wheel, North Hollywood (www.truwheel.com) (nt) - Bary 20:02 4/27/2000 (0)
Help. (Scratched interior wood trim). - Justin 15:12 4/27/2000 (2)
- Re: Help. (Scratched interior wood trim). - BMleW 19:54 4/27/2000 (0)
- Use same procedure as if it were paint n/t - Bill 16:00 4/27/2000 (0)
UUC Fest anyone? - Alpina22 15:02 4/27/2000 (0)
540s For Sale in the Bay area (CA) - davidKL 14:31 4/27/2000 (1)
- Re: 540s For Sale in the Bay area (CA) - Francois 16:17 4/30/2000 (0)
Topaz Blue Metallic - Anyone done it? - Robert A 14:17 4/27/2000 (1)
- Re: Topaz Blue Metallic - Anyone done it? - musafir 21:01 4/27/2000 (0)
DSP audio - perhaps it has improved over the years - chris reeves 14:09 4/27/2000 (1)
- Re: DSP audio - perhaps it has improved over the y - Kevin Godfrey 14:53 4/27/2000 (0)
WTB 17" BMW/BBS honecomb wheel (more) - PeterE 14:04 4/27/2000 (3)
- try www.bmwwheels.com or www.circlebmw.com (eom) - rob 23:41 4/27/2000 (2)
  - Thanks but they want $550.00 for 1 wheel!!! - PeterE 10:47 4/28/2000 (1)
    - NEED ONE ALSO - bill taylor 10:20 5/01/2000 (0)
V1? What is it? (EOM) - Jamie 13:24 4/27/2000 (2)
- Best Radar on the Market, you have to get it!(eom) - Alex 14:11 4/27/2000 (0)
- Valentine One - Radar Detector (n/t) - Vin 13:31 4/27/2000 (0)
seats - crop 12:52 4/27/2000 (0)
my baby is on PERSEUS LEADER...feet wet! - (n/t) RR 11:35 4/27/2000 (2)
- Re: Congrads...when will it go feet dry? - davidKL 12:09 4/27/2000 (1)
  - 5/7 - RR 13:09 4/27/2000 (0)
HELP...mystery hiccup??? - E39RR 11:21 4/27/2000 (11)
- Re: HELP...mystery hiccup??? - Bob 10:46 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: HELP...mystery hiccup??? - ilya 16:08 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: HELP...mystery hiccup??? - chip 15:52 4/27/2000 (2)
  - I thought crankshaft sensor was on 2.8l only (n/t) - Mitch 16:37 4/27/2000 (1)
    - Re: I thought crankshaft sensor was on 2.8l only ( - chip 09:04 4/28/2000 (0)
- O2 sensor most likely common nt - Jim W 12:10 4/27/2000 (2)
  - which 02 sensor? (eom) - E39RR 12:48 4/27/2000 (1)
    - There are a couple I believe more - Jim W 13:03 4/27/2000 (0)
- Catalytic converter ? - rajan 11:27 4/27/2000 (2)
  - I'll ask my dealer; do you know if it's a recall - issue? (eom) E39RR 12:49 4/27/2000 (1)
    - Re: I'll ask my dealer; do you know if it's a reca - rajan 13:36 4/27/2000 (0)
New 3.0l engine-long - Phil_t 11:16 4/27/2000 (18)
- If in your shoes, I would wait for 3.0...more - Galo 17:27 4/29/2000 (0)
- What about an engine chip for the 528? - Bill 10:01 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: New 3.0l engine-long - S. DasGupta 20:44 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: New 3.0l engine-long - Gregg 20:12 4/27/2000 (0)
- This car is a dream...getr it NOW life is to short - DanT 17:14 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: New 3.0l engine-long - ken 17:07 4/27/2000 (1)
  - Right on Ken...took same decision...marketing bull - $$hit to me...DanT 17:12 4/27/2000 (0)
- Pobably worth waiting - Old M3 Driver 16:48 4/27/2000 (0)
- My Opinion (long) - AGS 15:44 4/27/2000 (0)
- A few thoughts... - SS 13:37 4/27/2000 (5)
  - Re: A few thoughts... - phil_T 13:51 4/27/2000 (4)
    - Some Real Numbers From a Common Source (long) - Marc 17:05 4/27/2000 (1)
      - Agreed...if you want power...get a 540 (more) - DanT 17:21 4/27/2000 (0)
    - Re: A few thoughts... - JYF 15:26 4/27/2000 (0)
    - Re: A few thoughts... - SS 15:17 4/27/2000 (0)
- you have to be patient.... - AC 13:26 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: New 3.0l engine-long - Dennis S 11:32 4/27/2000 (1)
  - just a suggestion - dragos 16:51 4/27/2000 (0)
540i/6: What RPMs in normal driving? - Jamie 10:25 4/27/2000 (10)
- Re: 540i/6: What RPMs in normal driving? - Bob in Florida 04:46 4/29/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6: What RPMs in normal driving? - Todd 12:43 4/28/2000 (1)
  - Not necessarily... (more) - M5 LITE 15:38 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6: What RPMs in normal driving? - JYF 16:17 4/27/2000 (0)
- People the guy is asking for RPM not MPG !! (n/t) - Vin 13:35 4/27/2000 (0)
- Gas Mileage - Jamie 13:26 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i/6: What RPMs in normal driving? - Mitch 11:30 4/27/2000 (1)
  - Same as you (more) - oscarj 19:56 4/27/2000 (0)
- what I do... - Grey 10:42 4/27/2000 (1)
  - Same here ... - Marc 11:54 4/27/2000 (0)
Auto Climate Control runs Wild - Karl Haug 10:25 4/27/2000 (1)
- Try turning on the AC n/t - Bill 12:05 4/27/2000 (0)
BMW Engine Bay CAD - Michael 10:03 4/27/2000 (0)
any white exterior / black interior owners?? - james 09:21 4/27/2000 (5)
- Re: any white exterior / black interior owners?? - VN 02:00 4/28/2000 (0)
- Love it!!! - John L 21:02 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: any white exterior / black interior owners?? - Evan 11:04 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: any white exterior / black interior owners?? - peterg 09:51 4/27/2000 (0)
- Here is white on light gray - Jim W 09:46 4/27/2000 (0)
CUPHOLDER SOLUTION FOR 5 SERIES - Thad 09:19 4/27/2000 (2)
- Re: CUPHOLDER SOLUTION FOR 5 SERIES - JV 12:17 4/27/2000 (1)
  - Re: CUPHOLDER SOLUTION FOR 5 SERIES - Jeff 16:39 4/27/2000 (0)
wheel for a 528i - bill 07:46 4/27/2000 (0)
Screeching sound when starting - BillT 07:36 4/27/2000 (1)
- yes, it should (more) - dragos 14:03 4/27/2000 (0)
Turbo zet electronic turbo - V J Belan 07:32 4/27/2000 (0)
Wind Shield Washer not working...Please help(more) - John L 03:32 4/27/2000 (2)
- my experience... - rajan 13:33 4/27/2000 (1)
  - Thanx, I'll give it a look. (e) - John L 21:00 4/27/2000 (0)
new 5 series - SnoW 02:13 4/27/2000 (1)
- 2003 Model Year (eom) - AGS 08:18 4/27/2000 (0)
BBS RS II FOR SALE - BBS RS II FS 01:03 4/27/2000 (1)
- You may have some trouble selling them - Dan 16:31 4/27/2000 (0)
323 convertible , Z3 or a S2000? - etrashtalk 23:36 4/26/2000 (0)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CD - Dean 23:09 4/26/2000 (0)
dinan upgrades, any suggestions - jewel 22:14 4/26/2000 (2)
- Re: dinan upgrades, any suggestions - Curt 00:36 4/28/2000 (0)
- I do believe the CAI is legal now in CA (n/t) - RR 08:08 4/27/2000 (0)
97 528i wheels for sale - Dave 21:31 4/26/2000 (0)
I love this car and a break in question - Mike U 20:48 4/26/2000 (12)
- Mike U: Which stereo shop in Dallas are you using? - Rob S 17:46 4/28/2000 (0)
- My 1500 miles in Europe ... - BillP 18:01 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: I love this car and a break in question - Enzo 08:56 4/27/2000 (1)
  - So your'e saying to.... - John 17:34 4/28/2000 (0)
- Re: I love this car and a break in question - Steve D 07:58 4/27/2000 (0)
- I can recommend............ - BobX 21:46 4/26/2000 (3)
  - interesting - Jim W 09:36 4/27/2000 (1)
    - some more to chew on.......... - BobX 21:03 4/27/2000 (0)
  - Why can't we get that too? - M5 LITE 08:25 4/27/2000 (0)
- You Bet! - Karl Haug 21:01 4/26/2000 (2)
  - Piece of Cake - Gary 21:36 4/26/2000 (0)
  - Hardest 1000 miles of my life-so far - Dennis 21:09 4/26/2000 (0)
T-9 days until I get my 540 in Munich!!!! - Sean 20:21 4/26/2000 (2)
- I can offer.............. - BobX 21:27 4/26/2000 (1)
  - ahhhh!! Wuerzburg!!!! ...(beewang's excellent adv) - beewang 01:24 4/28/2000 (0)
Pick Up My 540ia Sport Tomorrow!! - I Parker 20:17 4/26/2000 (2)
- Yeehaa!! keep us posted! - RR 07:51 4/27/2000 (0)
- Enjoy Ira!!! look forward to your post (eom) - beewang 01:24 4/27/2000 (0)
Performance tires - Jaime 19:41 4/26/2000 (4)
- Best bang for $$, Yoko AVS Sports (nt) - KJK 09:50 4/27/2000 (0)
- Michelin Pilot Sports are VERY Nice Tires!!! - I'm on my third set. 20:43 4/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Performance tires - DAVE 20:32 4/26/2000 (0)
- Bridgestone S-02 !!!!!!! - BobX 20:23 4/26/2000 (0)
Are you all paying MSRP for '00 540's? - rob s 19:38 4/26/2000 (8)
- Nope...(more) - jcs 18:45 4/27/2000 (0)
- Nope,,,more - jcs 18:45 4/27/2000 (0)
- Re: Are you all paying MSRP for '00 540's? - Sean 20:42 4/26/2000 (4)
  - Re: Are you all paying MSRP for '00 540's? - Bob 23:57 4/26/2000 (1)
    - Re: Are you all paying MSRP for '00 540's? - Norm 16:29 4/27/2000 (0)
  - Re: Are you all paying MSRP for '00 540's? -