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Forum: Exterior Yesterday, 10:47 PM

Replies: 2 E90/E91/E92/E93 Base roof rack system for E90 Views: 299 Posted By FredoinSF Base roof rack system for E90 Sold! Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) Yesterday, 09:56 PM

Replies: 1 X5 Diesel FAQs? Views: 122 Posted By FredoinSF Check the Diesel enthusiast forum under best of... Check the Diesel enthusiast forum under best of bimmerfest. There are reports of failed injectors, carbon deposits inside manifold but it seems to affect the 335 more than the X5. There was a...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) Yesterday, 09:41 PM

Replies: 5 2013 X5 vs 2014 Grand Cherokee Views: 217 Posted By FredoinSF I used to have a WJ GC. Not a bad SUV but... I used to have a WJ GC. Not a bad SUV but horrible reliability. Bad gas mileage too but I expected that going in. What I did not expect was that from 80 to 100k miles it was in the shop to the...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-17-2013, 09:25 PM

Replies: 4 Bridgestone rft Views: 173 Posted By FredoinSF which continentals did you have that rode... which continentals did you have that rode decently?

Forum: 6 Series 06-17-2013, 06:23 AM

Replies: 63 High Mileage 6'ers. Views: 2,616 Posted By FredoinSF High Mileage 6'ers. If its been maintained correctly (coolant, trans fluid and power steering changed) just plan on a couple grand a year on maintenance and repair. If not pan on 3 to 4k a year. It's cheaper than a new...

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 06-17-2013, 06:15 AM

Replies: 21 Houston (Munich) I think we have a problem Views: 725 Posted By FredoinSF Houston (Munich) I think we have a problem I looked at warranty info yesterday and the only parts that are excluded from platinum warranty are true wear items and clearly liste: tires, shocks, batteries, trim. Even the gold level would cover...

Forum: 6 Series 06-16-2013, 06:19 PM

Replies: 3 645 Conv wind deflector Views: 102 Posted By FredoinSF classified section here, eBay, Craigslist. classified section here, eBay, Craigslist.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-15-2013, 08:59 PM

Replies: 9 2003 325 CI Taillights not working Views: 161 Posted By FredoinSF 2003 325 CI Taillights not working The wire harness in the trunk area has been known to be problematic. Lots of threads on this, do a search. Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-15-2013, 05:37 PM

Replies: 8 Cheap parts Views: 230 Posted By FredoinSF Cheap parts It's OEM grade so not the cheapest but its guaranteed not to disintegrate into your engine like some of the "inexpensive" filters. Www.oembimmerparts.com is another good source. For what you...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-15-2013, 05:55 AM

Replies: 3 Need to see Front/Rear Suspension Diagram or Break Down! Views: 141 Posted By FredoinSF Need to see Front/Rear Suspension Diagram or Break Down! Go to www.realoem.com You'll likely ave to go to several sections to see all these parts. You have front suspension, rear suspension and lower steering parts. Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-14-2013, 06:25 AM

Replies: 3 334 Wheels Views: 330 Posted By FredoinSF 334 Wheels Nothing changed. It's just part systems not updated yet. Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 06-13-2013, 10:12 AM

Replies: 18 Another fuel additive thread? Really? Are you kidding me dude? Views: 460 Posted By FredoinSF Another fuel additive thread? Really? Are you kidding me dude? Little did I know that buying the diesel was going to expose me to a whole new debate. For years, I have been reading about BMW favorite topics Ike: - Should I stick with the BMW recommended 15k oil...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-12-2013, 05:14 AM

Replies: 7 3.5l Diesel oil capacity? Views: 252 Posted By FredoinSF 3.5l Diesel oil capacity? I am traveling and cant confirm but i think this info is in the service booklet. Castrol makes several types of oil. The oil is Castrol SLX professional OE 5W30 and unlike the gas engines, there is...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-11-2013, 10:26 PM

Replies: 8 omgomgomgomg Views: 449 Posted By FredoinSF omgomgomgomg Congrats. Post pictures in the sticky thread and read the wiki so you can care for it properly. Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 06-10-2013, 11:55 PM

Replies: 26 Optilube or Schaeffer? Views: 499 Posted By FredoinSF Optilube or Schaeffer? BMW used to be led by product and engineering dept. Nowadays, the finance and marketers have the lead. If I believed BMW, the trans, diff, and various filters in my cars would last a lifetime and...

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 06-10-2013, 08:51 PM

Replies: 26 Optilube or Schaeffer? Views: 499 Posted By FredoinSF Did some searching here which led to searching... Did some searching here which led to searching other sites and I think I am going to start using the Power Service additive in the X5. From everything I read, the Power Service Kleen Diesel improves...

Forum: BMW Diesel Owners / Enthusiasts 06-10-2013, 08:36 PM

Replies: 29 3.5d EGR cooler replacement DIY? Views: 1,619 Posted By FredoinSF Check www.realoem.com Has every part along with... Check www.realoem.com Has every part along with cost.

Forum: 6 Series 06-10-2013, 08:31 PM

Replies: 3 E63 aftermarket floor mats - source? Views: 150 Posted By FredoinSF Bavarian auto has their brand of plushy mats and... Bavarian auto has their brand of plushy mats and I think coco mats also has several options from what I recall.

Forum: 6 Series 06-10-2013, 08:29 PM

Replies: 12 Rear Legroom Views: 292 Posted By FredoinSF 30??? Haha, I wish. I'm in my mid forties but... 30??? Haha, I wish. I'm in my mid forties but all my friends are pushing or over 50. Luckily we are still all rather limber and there had been a fair amount of drinking going on by some of the...

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-10-2013, 02:03 PM

Replies: 29 Please help me with my decision. Is 60K miles a lot for a 35d? Views: 863 Posted By FredoinSF I've only had my X5 Diesel for a couple of weeks... I've only had my X5 Diesel for a couple of weeks but I absolutely love it so far. I too traded a 2012 small crossover for the X5 due to the amount of room, utility, as well as noise and comfort...

Forum: 6 Series 06-10-2013, 09:04 AM

Replies: 6 X6 Fuel Pump Views: 193 Posted By FredoinSF X6 Fuel Pump Another thought is if you have back to back pump failure like this you could have gotten a bad tank of gas. Could be particles or debris or water contamination causing the pumps to fail. The filter...

Forum: 6 Series 06-10-2013, 08:28 AM

Replies: 6 X6 Fuel Pump Views: 193 Posted By FredoinSF X6 Fuel Pump You're in the 6 series forum, not X6. Glad everyone ended up OK. Sounds like you're setting it up to take B!W to court. Good luck, they have great legal team. FWIW i have had 11 BMW's and never...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-09-2013, 12:36 PM

Replies: 10 introduction and some questions Views: 258 Posted By FredoinSF FOr nav disc, go to eBay. Updated bootleg... FOr nav disc, go to eBay. Updated bootleg versions sell for about $40.

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-09-2013, 06:14 AM

Replies: 24 To certify or not to certify Views: 534 Posted By FredoinSF To certify or not to certify BMWs can be run out of warranty without going broke. Chances are it will be fine. If not, the dealer will either do a goodwill repair or at least partial or you can find an independent BMW shop. I...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-08-2013, 03:20 PM

Replies: 7 Buying a new car Views: 138 Posted By FredoinSF They both seem close so it's going to come down... They both seem close so it's going to come down to details that are not going to be visible until you go look at them. Just from the looks of the ads, the silver seems more original. It has the...

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