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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 06
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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M5 lighted lit shift knob leather question...
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TedT
23:13 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: M5 lighted lit shift knob leather question...
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Zebra
11:24 2/12/2001
(0)
Anyone in New York with Geico Insurance?
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METHDECAL
23:03 2/11/2001
(3)
I'd never go with a company that buys radar guns
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and donates them to the police
11:02 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: Anyone in New York with Geico Insurance?
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NM530i Sport
08:51 2/12/2001
(0)
I'm a gecko, not a geico. So stop calling me!
(url)
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JIMMY
23:25 2/11/2001
(0)
horsepower loss?
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tim
22:25 2/11/2001
(4)
Thanks all!
(nt)
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tim
08:07 2/12/2001
(0)
www always has the answer
(url)
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rr
00:51 2/12/2001
(1)
Yep. Roughly 3%/1000ft. It is hard to be so good.
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;-) Stepan
10:15 2/12/2001
(0)
I'd say around 3%/1000ft. (m)
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Stepan
22:54 2/11/2001
(0)
Good Night, I am not a .com guy I gotta go to work
(nt)
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Tank
22:17 2/11/2001
(1)
C'mon, Tank. Plenty of time to sleep when ya die
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Hoo-ah!!! MG Davis, in South Florida
01:23 2/12/2001
(0)
Euro Delivery and CD players
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I LuvBMW
22:14 2/11/2001
(4)
Really Easy
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Big
13:59 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: Euro Delivery and CD players
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JD
08:30 2/12/2001
(0)
You can order your car with a CD player
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preinstalled at the factory. Robert A
00:40 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: Euro Delivery and CD players
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Todd
22:26 2/11/2001
(0)
paging dave zeckhausen
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I-doc
22:13 2/11/2001
(3)
More to it than just tire size..........
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DKSF
13:35 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: i have 265/35ZR18 on mine.. more
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Marcus in San Diego
13:23 2/12/2001
(0)
A few answers ...
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David Zeckhausen
09:54 2/12/2001
(0)
Paging Tank
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Alpina22
22:01 2/11/2001
(1)
You've Got Mail!
(nt)
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Tank
22:11 2/11/2001
(0)
Hey Lefty - Irvine BMW???
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Andrew Papanikolas
21:18 2/11/2001
(7)
I highly recommend Crevier BMW in Santa Ana
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Zebra
16:24 2/12/2001
(0)
Sales is just okay. Service SUCKS!
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-Lefty
00:14 2/12/2001
(4)
Did they deliver the MSports wheel or cash back?
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mola
05:25 2/12/2001
(3)
Supposed to be cutting a check.
(nt)
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Lefty
14:06 2/12/2001
(2)
They sure are slow...
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mola
03:24 2/13/2001
(0)
They sure are slow...
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mola
03:24 2/13/2001
(0)
If you like the deal, who cares where you buy. . .
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NY2OCJeff
22:18 2/11/2001
(0)
Ronin
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bevcor
20:57 2/11/2001
(13)
DTS ES?
(nt)
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Tank
21:00 2/11/2001
(12)
Re: DTS ES?
(url)
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bevcor
21:03 2/11/2001
(11)
Harman Int., Transparent, NHT? Nice (more)
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M5 LITE
08:28 2/12/2001
(1)
Re: Harman Int., Transparent, NHT? Nice (more)
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bevcor
08:42 2/12/2001
(0)
ah, a man with great high-end audio taste.....
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Tank
21:18 2/11/2001
(8)
Re: ah, a man with great high-end audio taste.....
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Albert
23:43 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: ah, a man with great high-end audio taste.....
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AlexPS
22:09 2/11/2001
(1)
Thanks for the advice
(nt)
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Tank
05:50 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: ah, a man with great high-end audio taste.....
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bevcor
21:28 2/11/2001
(4)
Hey Bevcor read this!
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EricS
22:24 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Hey Bevcor read this!
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bevcor
22:37 2/11/2001
(0)
Tank retreats with tail between legs :-(
(nt)
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Tank
22:07 2/11/2001
(0)
And they are very good thoughts.
(nt)
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Tank
21:33 2/11/2001
(0)
Anyone in Houston interested in a meet this Fri?
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Amir
20:49 2/11/2001
(0)
I need a rear bumper
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Kip
20:42 2/11/2001
(0)
540 ia sport. drove it in Florida on vacation
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Jay Gans 528 5sp
20:30 2/11/2001
(2)
NO! DO NOT DO IT! You will loose so much on
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depreciation! Stepan
20:32 2/11/2001
(1)
WHO CARES! He'll get a car with BALLS!
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Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport)
09:06 2/12/2001
(0)
Korman Autoworks Turbo Kit for 528i, any good?
(url)
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Ted
20:00 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Korman Autoworks Turbo Kit for 528i, any good?
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Gary
20:21 2/11/2001
(0)
Dave? will give you some references of end-users.
(nt)
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RevHigh
20:10 2/11/2001
(0)
3rd Brake Light
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TNT's 528i Sport Premium
19:26 2/11/2001
(0)
FS: DUNLOP 2000E
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Salman Khilji
19:17 2/11/2001
(4)
Nomex suit on - no flame intended, but ... (more)
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David Zeckhausen
10:08 2/12/2001
(3)
Re: Nomex suit on - no flame intended, but ... (mo
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Salman Khilji
17:27 2/12/2001
(0)
I don't expect a lot
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Salman Khilji
12:40 2/12/2001
(0)
Oops! You did post city/state. Ignore that part.
(nt)
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David Zeckhausen
10:11 2/12/2001
(0)
BMW 540I = NO RESALE VALUE
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Salman Khilji
19:13 2/11/2001
(42)
Moral is buy 2 years old with CPO at good price
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NY2OCJeff
19:02 2/12/2001
(0)
The point that you are missing (m)
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540eeter
07:49 2/12/2001
(0)
The reason is the locale
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Zebra
23:52 2/11/2001
(0)
BLAME LEASES! .(m).
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Chuck
22:58 2/11/2001
(4)
Minor point, quibbling really (m)
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MG Davis, in South Florida
01:04 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: BLAME LEASES! .(m).
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Albert
00:27 2/12/2001
(0)
Where is Financial Intelligence?. . . . . . .
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NY2OCJeff
23:32 2/11/2001
(1)
Leasing vs. Buying
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Mark OC
07:22 2/12/2001
(0)
I bet you posted a 5.4sec 0-60 time also?
(nt)
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Tank
20:37 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: I bet you posted a 5.4sec 0-60 time also?
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Salman Khilji
17:26 2/12/2001
(0)
Why do you extrapolate your own stupidity (m)
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Stepan
20:11 2/11/2001
(12)
Wew!! Hey Stepan! want some of my PROZAC?? ;-)
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beewang
23:04 2/11/2001
(6)
Hey B, did you get the M5 yet????
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EricS
23:18 2/11/2001
(1)
Not yet.. but things are looking good!!
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beewang
11:14 2/12/2001
(0)
Neah! I am PAXIL/Stoly kind of guy.
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Stepan
23:07 2/11/2001
(3)
No, no.. I agree w/ 100%
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beewang
11:07 2/12/2001
(0)
Prefer Starka or Mezzaluna, myself 8-)
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MG Davis, in South Florida
01:09 2/12/2001
(1)
Stoli flavored with tangerine pulp is tasty, too
(nt)
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Hoo-ah!!! MG Davis, in South Florida
01:34 2/12/2001
(0)
Take it easy man?
(nt)
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Tank
20:59 2/11/2001
(1)
GOOD week starts in about 3 hours Central.
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Stepan
21:00 2/11/2001
(0)
Not sure your position is clear ...
(nt)
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Dan L
20:52 2/11/2001
(1)
Not sure about clarity of yours either.
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Stepan
20:55 2/11/2001
(0)
Don't hold back now! :-}
(nt)
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RevHigh
20:13 2/11/2001
(0)
I knew there was a good reason to get a non-sport
(nt)
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Jeff
19:59 2/11/2001
(0)
Don't worry Salman, Corollas have great resale
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value NY2OCJeff
19:51 2/11/2001
(1)
LOL! I bought my 540 to keep for a looong time! :)
(nt)
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gf
20:03 2/11/2001
(0)
and what Toyota model replaced your 540????
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EricS
19:41 2/11/2001
(3)
RAV4 according to his post a week or so ago (m)
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Mark OC
07:11 2/12/2001
(2)
R.A.V. is Japanese for "Raggedy-Assed Vehicle"
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MG Davis, in South Florida
12:59 2/12/2001
(1)
And what's a BMW Mini? POS death trap!
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Your Name Here
14:00 2/14/2001
(0)
The guy that coulda bought it from you for $35.5K
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NY2OCJeff
19:38 2/11/2001
(0)
That kinda confirms what I said months ago about
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Robert A
19:35 2/11/2001
(4)
That is why the 7 series gets wacked harder than
(nt)
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the 5'er. I agree.RevHigh
19:38 2/11/2001
(3)
And my '94 325is is worth almost as much as the
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525i of the same year. Robert A
19:41 2/11/2001
(2)
Very true! 540's must be bought with a long term
(nt)
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plan in mind. RevHigh
19:44 2/11/2001
(1)
Totally agree.
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525i of the same year. Robert A
21:21 2/11/2001
(0)
One's narrow vision - Looses $$$ in narrow market
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SVTWEB
19:30 2/11/2001
(2)
Don't confuse Democrats with all Floridians
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SamS
19:49 2/11/2001
(0)
Oh shit.......LOL!
(nt)
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RevHigh
19:35 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: BMW 540I = NO RESALE VALUE
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S. DasGupta
19:29 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: BMW 540I = NO RESALE VALUE
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S. DasGupta
19:25 2/11/2001
(0)
Sounds like you made a bad purchase decision.....
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RevHigh
19:21 2/11/2001
(0)
M5 review on speedvision NOW!
(nt)
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Tank
18:00 2/11/2001
(2)
Very impressive, but.. 0-60 only 5.3 seconds???
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EricS
22:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Now THAT's how a BMW should be driven!
(nt)
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Tank
18:16 2/11/2001
(0)
Comments on Coils spring please, Anyone?
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Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada
17:30 2/11/2001
(2)
thoughts...
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JEM
18:39 2/11/2001
(1)
Eibach pro....
(url)
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EricS
19:45 2/11/2001
(0)
xpel purchase and install in SF Bay Area (M)
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sw
17:30 2/11/2001
(6)
Self Install isn't bad if you have right info
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Harry
22:28 2/11/2001
(3)
Thanks, Harry. Still not sure I would have (m)
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sw
23:48 2/12/2001
(1)
Go to xpel.com, they explain it all. :)
(nt)
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gf
19:51 2/13/2001
(0)
Thanks, Harry. Still not sure I would have (m)
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sw
23:46 2/12/2001
(0)
Look for a good tint shop
(nt)
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BillP
19:09 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Look for a good tint shop
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sw
20:24 2/11/2001
(0)
xpel purchase and install in SF Bay Area (M)
(nt)
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sw
17:28 2/11/2001
(0)
Purchasing accessories in Germany (M)
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sw
17:27 2/11/2001
(7)
Even with the Euro becoming stronger, the...
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Robert A
19:33 2/11/2001
(0)
Won't save ANY space in your luggage! (m)
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Mark in NH
19:20 2/11/2001
(5)
Clarification for space in luggage! (m)
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sw
20:27 2/11/2001
(3)
Re: Clarification for space in luggage! (m)
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GP
13:39 2/12/2001
(2)
Thanks for the info, GP. Have a wonderful trip(m)
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sw
23:52 2/12/2001
(0)
Thanks for the info, GP. Have a wonderful trip(m)
(nt)
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sw
23:50 2/12/2001
(0)
What DIFFERENT tools get placed in the car?
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Robert A
19:36 2/11/2001
(0)
Peake Research tool
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IFD
16:42 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Peake Research tool
(pic)
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mola
17:31 2/11/2001
(0)
Anyone has a pic. of rear and side OEM body kit?
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Yudha
16:32 2/11/2001
(7)
Here's an OEM bodykit
(pic)
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SVTWEB
19:35 2/11/2001
(0)
Is this the one you're after?
(pic)
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Lon
17:08 2/11/2001
(5)
Re: Isn't this the Zender kit? nt
(pic)
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Marcus in San Diego
20:31 2/11/2001
(1)
It is the Zender kit (more)
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Fly2LoW
23:13 2/11/2001
(0)
Thx, but i would like to see the real pic. instead
(pic)
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of from the catalog. Yudha
17:34 2/11/2001
(2)
You saw my car before.
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Fly2LoW
23:12 2/11/2001
(1)
Hi Laurent =), Just haven't looked at it closely.
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Kevin
01:40 2/12/2001
(0)
DAMNN THIS COLD WEATHER!!!!!!
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METHDECAL
15:46 2/11/2001
(18)
SAME WITH THE FILTHY ROADS!
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Dan L
19:33 2/11/2001
(0)
I think my car runs better in this cold weather...
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BlueChip
16:36 2/11/2001
(10)
Do you really think the weather has something to
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METHDECAL
16:43 2/11/2001
(5)
Cold=dense Dense=more more=better?
(nt)
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Tank
16:44 2/11/2001
(4)
True, but only to a point. If it gets really cold
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Chuck
16:53 2/11/2001
(3)
what's the optimal temperature for hp/torque? -e-
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Jack Li
17:55 2/11/2001
(2)
Depends, my unscientific guess is about +5 C, but
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Chuck
18:08 2/11/2001
(1)
This subject
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VA
18:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Do you really think the weather has something to
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METHDECAL
16:42 2/11/2001
(0)
In Canada, you have more "toque". :-)
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(nt) Chuck
16:40 2/11/2001
(2)
That must be your Canadian French speaking! :-}
(nt)
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You're in Montreal, right? RevHigh
19:37 2/11/2001
(1)
Not really, just a bad joke about a warm hat. :-)
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(nt) Chuck
22:33 2/11/2001
(0)
I can relate (more)
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Tank
15:53 2/11/2001
(5)
Yep, just wash/waxed the 540 and the Z3 today.
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80 deg today. MG Davis, South Florida
21:19 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: I can relate (more)
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mola
17:37 2/11/2001
(1)
Sarcastic?!! Gee thanks. :-))
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(nt) Chuck
17:54 2/11/2001
(0)
You are evil :-)
(nt)
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David Zeckhausen
16:55 2/11/2001
(0)
Grrrrrrrrrr!!!! Sheesh, go ahead rub it in!!!
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METHDECAL
16:00 2/11/2001
(0)
What's new for the 2002 540??
(nt)
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TWSJ
15:25 2/11/2001
(3)
Re: What's new for the 2002 540??
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I LuvBMW
22:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: What's new for the 2002 540?? Prob. not much!
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Don
15:29 2/11/2001
(1)
Dealer wouldnt tell. He wants to sell whats on
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the lot! MG Davis, in South Florida
17:46 2/12/2001
(0)
Questions/comments on my 530
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Meltdown
15:20 2/11/2001
(0)
Any changes for the 2002 540iA
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TWSJ
15:14 2/11/2001
(1)
Wait 4 months. Based upon last year, ACCURATE....
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Chuck
16:28 2/11/2001
(0)
E39 BMW Style 42 Wheels and Tires for Sale
(pic)
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Pete Dale
14:49 2/11/2001
(1)
Check your email
(nt)
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Zebra
18:12 2/11/2001
(0)
Rim repair - LONG....
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Max540
14:46 2/11/2001
(6)
Re: Rim repair - LONG....
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DMH540DINAN
20:18 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Rim repair - LONG....
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Max540
10:11 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: Rim repair - LONG....
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Alexander
19:38 2/11/2001
(3)
Re: Rim repair - LONG....
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Max540
10:15 2/12/2001
(0)
what was your experience with them??
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METHDECAL
21:43 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: what was your experience with them??
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Alexander
02:13 2/12/2001
(0)
BMW Fiction: Neal Stephenson's "Interface." (long)
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Gary Ray
14:45 2/11/2001
(0)
How to mute cpt7000 in cradle???
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Roveer
14:28 2/11/2001
(0)
Rear Spoiler Aerodynamics for Wagon
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Paul
14:11 2/11/2001
(5)
I don't think so (more)
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528iT
10:01 2/12/2001
(4)
Re: I don't think so (more)
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NY2OCJeff
22:50 2/14/2001
(2)
Re: I don't think so (more)
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NY2OCJeff
14:10 2/15/2001
(0)
Re: I don't think so (more)
(pic)
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NY2OCJeff
22:54 2/14/2001
(0)
Re: I don't think so (more)
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Paul
10:52 2/12/2001
(0)
How long b/f each week's posts hit the archives?
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NY2OCJeff
14:08 2/11/2001
(0)
exhaust?
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johnny
14:01 2/11/2001
(1)
Dinan, Supersprint, Magnaflow, Remus....
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Tank
15:56 2/11/2001
(0)
Can brakelight bulbs be purchased at Pepboys, etc.
(nt)
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Chris
13:31 2/11/2001
(9)
Yes pepboys have Euro 21w bulbs...
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mola
18:33 2/11/2001
(0)
BMWCCA discount purchase at Dealer is cheaper.(e)
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///Major Havoc
17:44 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: brakelight bulbs
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Don
15:31 2/11/2001
(0)
Yup. And get extras, these cars are serial bulb
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murderers! NY2OCJeff
13:33 2/11/2001
(5)
Will aftermarket bulbs cause dash light to go off?
(nt)
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Chris
13:37 2/11/2001
(4)
By "go off" I interpret to mean "not illuminate".
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NY2OCJeff
15:12 2/11/2001
(0)
Yup.
(nt)
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NY2OCJeff 1998 528 Sport
14:01 2/11/2001
(2)
Confused. OK to get at Pepboys,etc or not? (more)
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Chris
14:09 2/11/2001
(1)
I buy Sylvania bulbs at my local cheapo auto parts
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store NY2OCJeff
14:14 2/11/2001
(0)
LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
(url)
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TedT
13:13 2/11/2001
(13)
Re: LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
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Vincent 528i
14:05 2/12/2001
(1)
Re: LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
(pic)
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NY2OCJeff
22:57 2/14/2001
(0)
Re: LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
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arnolds
17:11 2/11/2001
(0)
There's a better way to drill these! (more)
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David Zeckhausen
17:10 2/11/2001
(4)
Arnold: We did the same thing..remember
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-Lefty
19:16 2/11/2001
(0)
Please do post them so lefty can add it to his(m)
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arnolds
17:16 2/11/2001
(2)
Will do. I'll use a macro lens and tripod so ...
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David Zeckhausen
17:32 2/11/2001
(1)
More comments
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TedT
22:48 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
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Steve D
15:09 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: LA/OC CDV Clinic Photos
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TedT
15:21 2/11/2001
(0)
Fender cover?
(url)
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T.C.
14:05 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Fender cover?
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TedT
15:16 2/11/2001
(1)
and vinyl front, padded foam rear... (nt)
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TedT
22:51 2/11/2001
(0)
Hey BlueChip, got your reply below, sorry so late
(nt)
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Tank
13:03 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Hey BlueChip, got your reply below, sorry so l
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BlueChip
13:21 2/11/2001
(1)
Oh, I think RevHigh can get them...
(nt)
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Tank
13:38 2/11/2001
(0)
Tire Fit ??
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bevcor
12:53 2/11/2001
(22)
If rear wheel's offset is no less then 24mm (m)
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Stepan
22:44 2/11/2001
(0)
And M5 rear fender liners
(nt)
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JEM
18:41 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: And M5 rear fender liners
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bevcor
19:07 2/11/2001
(0)
If you are going to lower the car, yes.
(pic)
(nt)
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Tank
13:04 2/11/2001
(18)
Re: If you are going to lower the car, yes.
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Hakeem
20:39 2/11/2001
(1)
Thank You, here is the pic
(pic)
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Tank
20:43 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: If you are going to lower the car, yes.
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bevcor
13:14 2/11/2001
(15)
Those are heavy rims, you are after looks more
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RevHigh
13:34 2/11/2001
(14)
Yea, and a 8cyl weighs more than a 6cyl woooo
(nt)
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Tank
13:48 2/11/2001
(0)
More ways to cut 60lbs...
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Tank
13:47 2/11/2001
(1)
with 14" wheels you will need much smaller brakes
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too...
16:14 2/11/2001
(0)
HEY BUDDY, leave my lead wheels alone :-) (m)
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Tank
13:42 2/11/2001
(10)
LOL, it all adds up in the end. :-}
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RevHigh
13:50 2/11/2001
(9)
That means I win, YES, I won a forum battle :-)
(nt)
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Tank
14:00 2/11/2001
(8)
So do you liked your wheels??
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bevcor
16:22 2/11/2001
(7)
I LOVE THEM!, so does Rev, he won't admit it...
(pic)
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Tank
16:39 2/11/2001
(6)
I've always admired the Hartge rims-in my rearview
(nt)
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mirror. :-}RevHigh
19:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: I LOVE THEM!, so does Rev, he won't admit it..
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bevcor
17:26 2/11/2001
(4)
I have heard Stg 3 is a great choice, JIMMY is...
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Tank
18:50 2/11/2001
(3)
Re: I have heard Stg 3 is a great choice, JIMMY is
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bevcor
21:44 2/11/2001
(2)
Looking foward to seeing them, I think you...
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Tank
06:02 2/12/2001
(1)
Re: Looking foward to seeing them, I think you...
(url)
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bevcor
08:22 2/12/2001
(0)
Questions on voice recognition with NAV and phone.
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Dave Schmidt
12:46 2/11/2001
(1)
Ask Arnold S to fax the manual to you...
(nt)
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very informative.
14:56 2/11/2001
(0)
how much is CA license/registration/title fee?
(nt)
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bimmerphile
12:43 2/11/2001
(10)
$38 For me (but I cheated: Military non resident)
(nt)
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Zebra
23:56 2/11/2001
(0)
keep $500 in mind for CA...
(nt)
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mola
17:45 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: how much is CA license/registration/title fee?
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sw
16:51 2/11/2001
(2)
To be exact $30(reg)+$8(county)+1.3% x total price
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bimmerphile
20:12 2/11/2001
(0)
Mine is $610, so I guess that is within range
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bimmerphile
20:10 2/11/2001
(0)
Try this
(url)
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rr
13:43 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Try this
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rr
13:45 2/11/2001
(0)
Mine is $463 a year for a 1998 528
(nt)
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NY2OCJeff
12:49 2/11/2001
(2)
So for brand new car will that be 1.67% of ....
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bimmerphile
13:00 2/11/2001
(1)
Not exactly sure. . .
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NY2OCJeff
13:16 2/11/2001
(0)
Need rear bumper hook cover plate part?
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Alex
12:34 2/11/2001
(1)
What color you need. i have one in TiSilver
(nt)
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SVTWEB
16:32 2/11/2001
(0)
What kind of bulb do I need for license plate?
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Alex
12:29 2/11/2001
(0)
Need your opinion, RE: personalized plate name....
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POWER 5
12:25 2/11/2001
(5)
Re: Need your opinion, RE: personalized plate name
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harvey
22:59 2/11/2001
(0)
how about "IWAANABM5"
(nt)
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Aaron Liu
17:11 2/11/2001
(1)
LOL!
(nt)
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RevHigh
19:13 2/11/2001
(0)
DNANEYZ
(nt)
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twin. NY2OCJeff
12:37 2/11/2001
(0)
Power5=blah, Dinan5, Dinanzd, 2slo4me, MBHUNTR?
(nt)
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RevHigh
12:31 2/11/2001
(0)
PCV that could potentially cause excess oil......
(pic)
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RevHigh
12:23 2/11/2001
(8)
Re: PCV that could potentially cause excess oil...
(pic)
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Gary Ray
12:38 2/11/2001
(6)
$800 for 3 hours of labor? That's uhhh. . a lot
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per hour NY2OCJeff
13:37 2/11/2001
(4)
Re: $800 for 3 hours of labor? That's uhhh. . a l
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Gary Ray
14:32 2/11/2001
(3)
Ouch! I guess it's better than a $2200 head
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gasket job. NY2OCJeff
15:03 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Ouch! I guess it's better than a $2200 head
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Gary Ray
22:02 2/11/2001
(1)
The dealer charges $125 per hour? Goddam. . .
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NY2OCJeff
22:50 2/11/2001
(0)
You inspired me to look for it. Sorry to bring it
(nt)
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up again. RevHigh
13:04 2/11/2001
(0)
sorry, it is the T connector looking thing close
(nt)
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to the firewall. RevHigh
12:26 2/11/2001
(0)
It's warrantybynet Edward
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Jacksdad
11:49 2/11/2001
(1)
Thank you for the reply!!
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NK
19:29 2/11/2001
(0)
540 spark plug inspection .........
(pic)
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RevHigh
10:53 2/11/2001
(7)
Re: Removing the coil & connector out
(pic)
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DHoang
22:58 2/11/2001
(0)
Nice Rev! :)
(nt)
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Jim W
12:17 2/11/2001
(2)
How was swiming with the Sea Cow's? Got seamilk?
(nt)
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RevHigh
19:42 2/11/2001
(1)
Got milk!
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Jim W
10:14 2/12/2001
(0)
Another tech. post for the files- Thank You.
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(nt) Chuck
11:27 2/11/2001
(0)
For a business major, you're quite the mechanic!
(pic)
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NW
10:59 2/11/2001
(1)
I've heard that before! :-} I've built a lot more
(nt)
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than a 540! RevHigh
11:12 2/11/2001
(0)
E39 Xenon conversion
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Naeem
09:21 2/11/2001
(2)
look under tipsntricks @ www.bmwtips.com
(nt)
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Lefty
11:56 2/11/2001
(1)
You're back... how was life without CableModem?
(nt)
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mola
17:47 2/11/2001
(0)
Vinyl or Leather on 01 530i
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Tom
09:08 2/11/2001
(2)
Door panels, shift boot and E-brake handle/boot...
(nt)
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BDJ
12:50 2/11/2001
(1)
Thanks...
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Tom
14:09 2/11/2001
(0)
Euro Delivery w/NAV will they lend me Europe CDs?
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Eric Fontana
07:58 2/11/2001
(5)
I have CDs
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JD
06:15 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: Euro Delivery w/NAV will they lend me Europe C
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Eric Fontana
09:55 2/11/2001
(3)
Be careful with your wording ...
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BillP
12:40 2/11/2001
(2)
well said...
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mola
17:48 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Be careful with your wording ...
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Eric Fontana
16:43 2/11/2001
(0)
1997 540iA for sale
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Jacksdad
07:30 2/11/2001
(7)
Question on the warranty
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Zebra
23:58 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Question on the warranty
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jacksdad
14:00 2/12/2001
(0)
Don't sell yourself short. Ask for at least $35K.
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NY2OCJeff
11:33 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Don't sell yourself short. Ask for at least $
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Jacksdad
11:39 2/11/2001
(1)
Man, nobody like you around when I need a car!
(nt)
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NY2OCJeff
12:38 2/11/2001
(0)
Getting M5? (m)
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Alex Argyros
08:56 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Getting M5? (m)
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Jacksdad
11:37 2/11/2001
(0)
Twin cycilnder trunk lift install
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Fat Daddy
07:25 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: Twin cycilnder trunk lift install
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Fat Daddy
07:27 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Twin cycilnder trunk lift install
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Fat Daddy
07:32 2/11/2001
(0)
530i...............Auto or Manual
(nt)
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Hakeem
05:36 2/11/2001
(7)
Auto
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Salman Khilji
20:13 2/13/2001
(0)
In So Cal I prefer the auto. I know the posis. of
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NY2OCJeff
13:41 2/11/2001
(0)
It is worth learning stick to drive a BMW stick...
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bimmerphile
12:16 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: 530i...............Auto or Manual
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Kuenftiger Kunde
10:59 2/11/2001
(0)
Auto is the way to go............
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Ed Todd
06:23 2/11/2001
(2)
I'd avoid Step
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ssusm
09:32 2/11/2001
(0)
Manual is the way to go:::::::::: if
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TODD
08:37 2/11/2001
(0)
Help: rear deck removal w/sunshade
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Jeff Lieb
05:34 2/11/2001
(0)
www.bmw530.com
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Meltdown
04:50 2/11/2001
(43)
Center Armrest!
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David
22:25 2/11/2001
(2)
oops, just realized it is not a US car
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David
22:26 2/11/2001
(1)
Correct
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Meltdown
01:32 2/12/2001
(0)
What seats do you have?
(nt)
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Dan L
19:40 2/11/2001
(1)
Just "standard" leather-covered seats
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Meltdown
01:33 2/12/2001
(0)
Nice drive way...
(pic)
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mola
17:52 2/11/2001
(0)
Meltdown, I put your site in my "favourites"map...
(nt)
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Phil530
15:24 2/11/2001
(2)
Thank you very much ...
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Meltdown
15:31 2/11/2001
(1)
your right about the music... :)
(nt)
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Phil530
06:41 2/12/2001
(0)
Question, if I may...
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Robert A
13:38 2/11/2001
(7)
No switch ...
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Meltdown
15:12 2/11/2001
(2)
So, if you don't order xenon's...
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Robert A
16:19 2/11/2001
(1)
Apparently
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Meltdown
01:36 2/12/2001
(0)
Sorry to be pesty, but I also forgot to ask...
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Robert A
13:40 2/11/2001
(3)
No, I asked for beige ...
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Meltdown
15:11 2/11/2001
(2)
Are you sure you want to switch?
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Robert A
16:20 2/11/2001
(1)
Don't agree
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Meltdown
10:51 2/12/2001
(0)
You got the 07SN. How do you like it?
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Robert A
13:30 2/11/2001
(2)
What's a 076N ?
(nt)
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Meltdown
15:13 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: What's a 07SN ?
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Robert A
16:18 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: www.bmw530.com
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W Ped
13:11 2/11/2001
(1)
Thanks :-)
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Meltdown
15:14 2/11/2001
(0)
could your music be any MORE annoying?
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lk
12:44 2/11/2001
(1)
You're right, I'll probably be taking it off soon
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Meltdown
15:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Thanks for all your comments (more)
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Meltdown
11:26 2/11/2001
(0)
Nice site Paul- Black/ Sand combo goes very well.
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(nt) Chuck
11:22 2/11/2001
(1)
Thank you :-)
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Meltdown
11:26 2/11/2001
(0)
Thank you, Phil!
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Kuenftiger Kunde
11:07 2/11/2001
(1)
I know you Americans hate diesels, but ...
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Meltdown
11:28 2/11/2001
(0)
Did you get the sport suspension?
(nt)
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Phil530
06:23 2/11/2001
(3)
No, too hard for my delicate buttocks
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Meltdown
15:32 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Did you get the sport suspension?
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Kevin
08:43 2/11/2001
(1)
But...
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Phil530
09:26 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: www.bmw530.com
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southwind
06:17 2/11/2001
(2)
Wheels are Styling 32 (more)
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Phil530
06:29 2/11/2001
(1)
Should be available everywhere
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Meltdown
11:29 2/11/2001
(0)
530d ???
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Phil530
06:12 2/11/2001
(3)
Worth the wait !
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Meltdown
11:30 2/11/2001
(0)
Worth the wait !
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Meltdown
11:30 2/11/2001
(0)
Exactly
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Meltdown
11:19 2/11/2001
(0)
Nice car! Nice color! Nice site!
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JIMMY
05:22 2/11/2001
(2)
a Diesel?
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JIMMY
06:19 2/11/2001
(1)
Jimmy, never say DIESEL to a 530d...(more)
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Phil530
06:39 2/11/2001
(0)
Anthracite Paint - 2001 540i
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Ken Miller
01:22 2/11/2001
(2)
Do you have pics of your Anthracite 540i
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TWSJ
14:59 2/11/2001
(0)
Check out xpel.com and this other
(url)
(nt)
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Agent99
02:01 2/11/2001
(0)
What is best launch for 540iA??
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EMMPWR
00:59 2/11/2001
(5)
If you're getting 5.4's with auto, you don't need
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any help. (nt) Chuck
11:38 2/11/2001
(1)
I agree, low 5's with an auto. WOW!
(nt)
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Tank
15:58 2/11/2001
(0)
How did u get ur times? On Track?G-Tech?Stopwatch?
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JIMMY
03:30 2/11/2001
(2)
Re: How did u get ur times? On Track?G-Tech?Stopwa
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EMMPWR
10:46 2/11/2001
(1)
I have heard G-Tech times optimistic
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TedT
17:44 2/12/2001
(0)
Oxford Green
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GL
22:16 2/10/2001
(10)
I've got it - great color (IMHO)
(nt)
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Dan L
19:56 2/11/2001
(0)
Don't get it this color, you will hate it.
(nt)
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RevHigh
10:14 2/11/2001
(5)
You hate your own colour? :)
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NW
10:36 2/11/2001
(4)
I just don't want to see my car everywhere I go!
(nt)
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RevHigh
11:07 2/11/2001
(3)
In my city, there are only a few Oxford Green 540s
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NW
12:19 2/11/2001
(1)
I have yet to see another OG 540 in DC but 528's
(nt)
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several times. RevHigh
12:34 2/11/2001
(0)
Then get Glacier Green like me! I rarely see my
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twin. NY2OCJeff
11:35 2/11/2001
(0)
Try black - see photos
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Meltdown
04:11 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Oxford Green
(pic)
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R Burns
22:38 2/10/2001
(0)
Just get it- All others colors pale in comparison!
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:-) (nt) Chuck
22:30 2/10/2001
(0)
So what does a extended warranty cover?
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Tank
22:00 2/10/2001
(5)
Re: So what does a extended warranty cover?
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Robert A
16:23 2/11/2001
(0)
A lot of stuff
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NY2OCJeff
22:11 2/10/2001
(3)
Just seems that most items on the exclusion list..
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Tank
07:54 2/11/2001
(2)
Par for the course. . . .
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NY2OCJeff
11:16 2/11/2001
(1)
mmmmm ok, thanks
(nt)
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Tank
12:55 2/11/2001
(0)
How fast is the Audi A8 compared to 540/6?? (nt)
(nt)
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NK
21:50 2/10/2001
(1)
A8 310 HP: 0-60 6.7 sec. S8 360 HP 0-60 6.1 sec
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(nt) Chuck
22:42 2/10/2001
(0)
540 Wheels for Sale
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rugeti
21:43 2/10/2001
(1)
Re: 540 Wheels for Sale
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David Zeckhausen
10:38 2/11/2001
(0)
Porsche 996 GT2
(url)
(pic)
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uhho
21:40 2/10/2001
(5)
Oh MY, I'd give up my M5 ANYDAY for that
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!!!
14:15 2/11/2001
(0)
Sigh...here is my "dream car" GT3 only in Europe..
(pic)
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RevHigh
12:58 2/11/2001
(2)
GT3s are available (limited numbers) in Canada!
(pic)
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NW
15:56 2/11/2001
(1)
Will any1in Canada let me use their address to
(pic)
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purchase one of these? RevHigh
19:29 2/11/2001
(0)
Oh my god - I just wet my pants.Holy Cow.Nice Car!
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NW
23:14 2/10/2001
(0)
tire fit?
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bevcor
21:24 2/10/2001
(0)
Voice Recognition Manual?
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Marty Cohen
21:06 2/10/2001
(1)
Send me an email w/ your fax number...nt
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arnolds
21:07 2/10/2001
(0)
Is $1900 a good quote for 6yr 100,000m wntry?
(nt)
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Tank
20:37 2/10/2001
(3)
Warrantybynet = $1,250
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RG
23:04 2/10/2001
(0)
Not really, a bit high...
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ilya
21:30 2/10/2001
(1)
Thank You.
(nt)
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Tank
21:43 2/10/2001
(0)
Alarm problems anyone? (m)
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NY2OCJeff
20:31 2/10/2001
(2)
Microwave vs. sonic motion sensor
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EricS
21:20 2/10/2001
(1)
Archives to the rescue! (m)
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NY2OCJeff
22:00 2/10/2001
(0)
528 Super Sprint Exhaust
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Dave
20:15 2/10/2001
(0)
Cassette player vibration noise ..
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Chuck
19:59 2/10/2001
(3)
Vibration noise issue has been addressed be4 (m)
(url)
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Stepan
20:21 2/10/2001
(2)
Naw, that's a different "Vibration issue", but....
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:-) Chuck
22:28 2/10/2001
(0)
That reminds me, I was going to call you!
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-Dan B
20:40 2/10/2001
(0)
Sports Package in the City
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JCS
19:18 2/10/2001
(23)
Re: Sports Package in the City
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Todd
23:51 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Sports Package in the City
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NM530iA Sport
17:39 2/11/2001
(0)
Sport Package is a joke. (m)
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Stepan
11:17 2/11/2001
(10)
Totally disagree.
(nt)
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Dan L
20:00 2/11/2001
(1)
You have a point there.
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Stepan
20:45 2/11/2001
(0)
Agree Stepan...(m)
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Alex Argyros
13:47 2/11/2001
(0)
I completely disagree with your conclusion
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BillP
13:00 2/11/2001
(5)
Bill, I said German Cadillac.;-)
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Stepan
15:37 2/11/2001
(1)
Mercedes Benz?
(nt)
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RevHigh
20:11 2/11/2001
(0)
Sport is 10-15% stiffer than stock suspension (e)
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Alex Argyros
14:23 2/11/2001
(1)
All suspension setups are a compromise...(m)
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JEM
18:45 2/11/2001
(0)
Amen BillP. I agree with every word you said!
(nt)
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NY2OCJeff 1998 528 Sport
13:48 2/11/2001
(0)
Better comparison. (m)
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Stepan
11:27 2/11/2001
(0)
Here is your answer....
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Alex Argyros
09:11 2/11/2001
(3)
Re: Here is your answer....
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JCS
11:02 2/11/2001
(2)
As one BMW salesman told me....(m)
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Alex Argyros
14:26 2/11/2001
(0)
Stepan has a point, the real sports is DinanII/III
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bimmerphile
12:41 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Sports Package in the City
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Alan W
08:20 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Sports Package in the City
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MP
00:52 2/11/2001
(0)
Beware of road conditions ....
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PS
23:21 2/10/2001
(1)
BTW, sports premium is a good deal if 17" rims ..
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PS
23:27 2/10/2001
(0)
Go for the Sports Package
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BlueChip
20:40 2/10/2001
(0)
Re: Sports Package in the City
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Ed Todd
19:51 2/10/2001
(0)
???In-Dash CD Player Avail. for 97 540i????
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TDH
18:40 2/10/2001
(8)
Yeah, you can retrofit the new one.
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-Dan B
18:41 2/10/2001
(7)
Is there a link to instructions? Archive was no
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help ... MG Davis, in South Florida
20:00 2/10/2001
(6)
Re: Is there a link to instructions? Archive was
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CT
20:52 2/10/2001
(0)
I don't know. Anyone? Anyone?
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-Dan B
20:05 2/10/2001
(4)
in-dash unit is a direct plug-n-play-
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tim
23:04 2/10/2001
(3)
Dealer plugs U4 $500+ and you play CD's in the
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dash! NY2OCJeff
14:06 2/11/2001
(1)
Re: Dealer plugs U4 $500+ and you play CD's in th
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MG Davis, in South Florida
21:37 2/11/2001
(0)
www.jadeturtle.com/bmw
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tim
11:25 2/11/2001
(0)
Damn the "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT"
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Aaron Liu
17:49 2/10/2001
(15)
"My dealer says"
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msbeezy
14:11 2/12/2001
(0)
Re: where is the PC patrol? Geez.
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Marcus in San Diego
10:12 2/11/2001
(0)
Re: Damn the "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT"
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ad
22:26 2/10/2001
(0)
Re: Damn the "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT"
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bmwlarry
21:15 2/10/2001
(0)
Re: Damn the "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT"
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Basil
20:59 2/10/2001
(0)
HeHA!! the light disappeared....
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Aaron Liu
18:52 2/10/2001
(0)
Airbag sensor? Gas door perhaps?
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JIMMY
17:52 2/10/2001
(8)
Dude, Airbag sensor will cost you $250 at Dinan...
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Chris
19:00 2/10/2001
(5)
Man, enough is enough.. No more stupid jokes..
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J. Kim
20:11 2/10/2001
(1)
So don't read 'em--what's the big deal?
(nt)
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Agent99
22:42 2/10/2001
(0)
Dude, really?
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-Dan B
20:07 2/10/2001
(0)
Yes, but it will add 5HP !!!
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Steven
19:05 2/10/2001
(1)
How many Dinan points is it worth, JIMMY? ;-)
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help ... MG Davis, in South Florida
20:01 2/10/2001
(0)
Gas door happened to me.
(nt)
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Tank
18:55 2/10/2001
(1)
That gas door is almost as notorious . . . .
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NY2OCJeff
20:45 2/11/2001
(0)
BBS RX 18X8.5 Rims / Potenza RS730's
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WadeT
17:37 2/10/2001
(1)
Nice. Go with SO2 Pole Positions (way better tire)
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NW
20:19 2/10/2001
(0)
sport vs. nonsport steptronic question (m)
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Dennis
17:34 2/10/2001
(1)
Re: sport vs. nonsport steptronic question (m)
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Kuenftiger Kunde
22:21 2/10/2001
(0)
Hey BlueChip, I weighed one of my 17" Sport...
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Tank
17:02 2/10/2001
(6)
Re: Hey BlueChip, I weighed one of my 17" Sport...
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BlueChip
20:43 2/10/2001
(3)
Well, 15lbs each wheel can add up, But really...
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Tank
21:48 2/10/2001
(2)
Whats pretty sad is that.....
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BlueChip
08:22 2/11/2001
(1)
ahhhh, the problem I think....
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Tank
13:01 2/11/2001
(0)
Sport wheel weighs about 18.5 pounds ... (more)
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David Zeckhausen
17:17 2/10/2001
(1)
and a front rotor weighs 23 lbs!!
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(nt) Paul
18:04 2/10/2001
(0)
How much neg camber?
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thor
16:31 2/10/2001
(1)
Sport or non-sport?
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JEM
14:34 2/11/2001
(0)
HELP! I may buy 1997 528i and.......
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Mark
16:30 2/10/2001
(1)
Re: HELP! I may buy 1997 528i and.......
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Basilli
21:11 2/10/2001
(0)
Hit car with 528i no damage
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pop6
16:09 2/10/2001
(0)
M5 wheels on Ebay (just to let you know)
(url)
(nt)
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-Dan B
16:04 2/10/2001
(1)
Interesting history on these wheels ... (more)
(url)
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David Zeckhausen
16:19 2/10/2001
(0)
Is $1000 under invoice good deal for 2000 528iTa?
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michael
15:30 2/10/2001
(7)
Re: Not really...more...
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dlj528iTA
10:55 2/11/2001
(0)
A new 530 would be better deal even if you paid. .
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NY2OCJeff
16:25 2/10/2001
(4)
He's looking at a wagon, I'd take it over a 525ita
(nt)
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Dan L
19:35 2/10/2001
(2)
I agree. I didn't see that he wanted a wagon. . .
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NY2OCJeff
20:43 2/10/2001
(0)
True, no 530iT. No 540iT/6 either, dammit.
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MG Davis, in South Florida
20:04 2/10/2001
(0)
I agree with NY2OCJeff. (eom)
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Dave Schmidt
19:07 2/10/2001
(0)
Anything under invoice sounds good to me!!
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GJD
15:46 2/10/2001
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