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Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) Yesterday, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By trekwars2000
I did. Update: My mechanic looked at it and...

I did. Update: My mechanic looked at it and pulled the codes. He following where noted:
P0372 Timing Reference High Resolution signal a too few pulses
2EE0 Coolant Temp Signal
2E30 Fuel...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-22-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By trekwars2000
Quick update. I was just able to get it started....

Quick update. I was just able to get it started. I had the key in the ignition instead of not, so I am not sure if that mattered. I drove it out of the garage and backed it into the driveway in...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-22-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By trekwars2000
Transmission Fault, Dynamic Drive Inactive - Battery?

Go to start the 7 today and get a transmission fault, drive moderately message and then a dynamic drive inactive message. In addition, the first time I tried I think a DSC error showed up too.
...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-21-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By trekwars2000
Thanks Stuart. This recent brake issue first...

Thanks Stuart. This recent brake issue first replaced the Booster and the master cylinder. I am not 100% sure what BMW did with the vacuum pump while it was under CPO, but I can tell you after the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-20-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By trekwars2000
I guess it seems to me everyone has the same...

I guess it seems to me everyone has the same issues, so if you have all of the above done should you be good to go a while?

Of what you have listed my car (while I've had it) has had all of the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-19-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By trekwars2000
Bump... Any inputs?

Bump... Any inputs?
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-15-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By trekwars2000
Repair Cost Per Year

For reference, my 2006 7 has 76K on the clock. Right when we bought the car in June 2011 (16 months left on CPO), we had the dealer replace the rear and right rear sunshade, the sunroof seal and...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 05-09-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,288
Posted By trekwars2000
Can the 1K off be used at any dealer or only the...

Can the 1K off be used at any dealer or only the one where you do the event? Since I have an 06 750li, I signed up for 750li vs S550. Kinda curious how the Benz differs from the bimmer. Really...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-25-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 309
Posted By trekwars2000
I go 3 weeks between driving our 7 every so often...

I go 3 weeks between driving our 7 every so often and have no battery issues. I wouldn't be concerned about that.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-25-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,293
Posted By trekwars2000
Is this software upgrade a multi-day fix? I have...

Is this software upgrade a multi-day fix? I have yet to take mine in b/c, I agree, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Is there anything this changes to the functionality of the car?
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-15-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 22,836
Posted By trekwars2000
People on message boards don't post when they...

People on message boards don't post when they DON'T have problems.
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-15-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,345
Posted By trekwars2000
I think so too. The only way its going to get...

I think so too. The only way its going to get cheaper is to ED the car. Have you looked into that option?
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-15-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By trekwars2000
I don't know if the bolded is true b/c everytime...

I don't know if the bolded is true b/c everytime I am down in SoCal and I get my car serviced I can get a loaner.
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-05-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 268
Posted By trekwars2000
Am I missing something on this used car sale?

I'm looking at a few different BMWs (as I often am). I may have found a great deal.

Loaded 2012 550i GT for $47.4k...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-27-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By trekwars2000
Here is an update: So after talking with the...

Here is an update:

So after talking with the GM in Vegas they will be covering everything minus the lower radiator hose and temp sensor (with a minor copay). They have had my 7 for almost two...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-27-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By trekwars2000
The Stabilus is exactly what I bought when I...

The Stabilus is exactly what I bought when I replaced the driver side strut last year. It's been about 14 months but the old tools I needed were vice grips (so the hood didn't fall down on me as I...
Forum: 6 Series 11-27-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,751
Posted By trekwars2000
How are you guys getting to the temp sensor? Is...

How are you guys getting to the temp sensor? Is any jacking of the car up needed? I am being told by the stealer that my lower rad hose is leaking and needs replaced on my 06 750Li. From...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 11-27-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By trekwars2000
I'd suggest to use vice grips on the other strut...

I'd suggest to use vice grips on the other strut while you hold the hood up. Just pop the other strut clips off with a flathead screwdriver and pull it off. Super easy.
Forum: European Delivery 11-18-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Posted By trekwars2000
They shouldn't care as the incentives come from...

They shouldn't care as the incentives come from corporate or FS. However, some dealers will try to bill the 7% off of US MSRP as the discount and will be unwilling to budge from ED MSRP. At least...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-16-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,780
Posted By trekwars2000
Thanks for the help. Since I am not really too...

Thanks for the help. Since I am not really too fond of the dealers in Vegas I am going to get in contact with you about some of our options. Is email or phone the best?
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-16-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By trekwars2000
Justin thanks for the reply. The one intended...

Justin thanks for the reply. The one intended for BMWFS contracts is a flat 1k (model doesn't matter) and the other goes up to 6k.
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-16-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By trekwars2000
I thought the BMW drive discount was only for...

I thought the BMW drive discount was only for current or recent BMWFS members? We financed our first BMW through USAA and then paid cash for the 2nd.

I see mixed reviews on if the 5K USAA is...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-16-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By trekwars2000
petreij, looks like that to me too. I found the...

petreij, looks like that to me too. I found the answer to my USAA 5k discount question. It cannot be combined with the holiday credit or loyality credit.

However, I still have a question if my...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-16-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,780
Posted By trekwars2000
Is the EcoCredit combineable with USAA's discount?

Is the EcoCredit combineable with USAA's discount?
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 11-15-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By trekwars2000
Help me understand what discounts I can get (740i)

So we are looking at a lot of different options for a newer BMW. We were looking at the 09 7 series coming off of leases but most are still over 50K. We are throwing around the idea of looking at a...
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