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Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-26-2013, 08:02 PM

Replies: 6 good sale price for 760? Views: 345 Posted By atrovarious I just spent a year shopping for my current car,... I just spent a year shopping for my current car, and I would put Private and even retail (non-certified) sale value at 22-25k depending on condition . For white '06 I would be more a buyer at 22k....

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-26-2013, 07:48 PM

Replies: 7 2002 7 Series Spark Plugs Views: 315 Posted By atrovarious Mine were a creamy mocha after 100k fwiw.... Mine were a creamy mocha after 100k fwiw. Switched mine and nothing changed. Around 17mpg during my 2 mile commute lol and around 27 on my frequent 3 hour drive to my brother's home. Still it's nice...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-26-2013, 07:42 PM

Replies: 26 Interesting fix for soft close door issue Views: 1,262 Posted By atrovarious This is a great post or attempt. I spent the... This is a great post or attempt. I spent the money and did the labor to replace mine and it of course works now. I'm going to eventually test your theory on my new unit unit. If I loosen it and move...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-23-2013, 07:29 PM

Replies: 1 Lube portion of oil and lube Views: 167 Posted By atrovarious Lube portion of oil and lube Lube portion of oil and lube. I could look this up, but where are the chassis lube points on an E65?

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-23-2013, 11:05 AM

Replies: 157 Advice Needed: Older 3 Series For Fun (and eventually) Son Getting Learner's Permit Views: 4,534 Posted By atrovarious Here's some advice. Get a 5 series. 3 series are... Here's some advice. Get a 5 series. 3 series are for girls.

Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-23-2013, 11:03 AM

Replies: 10 Leather cleaner and condition Views: 526 Posted By atrovarious Amazon Amazon

Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Replies: 31 Did I tell you about my new battery? Views: 1,016 Posted By atrovarious Look at it this way. EVERYTHING on most of these... Look at it this way. EVERYTHING on most of these cars is electric and the IBS acts much like a power grid does directing and diverting power to reduce drain. Changing the battery confuses it. The...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-13-2013, 07:54 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious Spark plug replacement E65 E66 750i 750LI I just completed this job and I have a few things to point out. I used the following link to get started but I would also add the following points: The taped extensions are designed to keep you...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-12-2013, 11:35 AM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious No, they just are not ideal for 100k mile... No, they just are not ideal for 100k mile application. If you are referring to the 4 prong, again, they won't last as long as iridium AND platinum (though they may exist), and I doubt they will do...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-09-2013, 09:41 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious Also.... Don't use anti-seize compounds on silver... Also.... Don't use anti-seize compounds on silver threads... http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/TB-0630111antisieze.pdf

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-09-2013, 06:55 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious Some are iridium, some are platinum. Only this... Some are iridium, some are platinum. Only this one is both.

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-09-2013, 06:01 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious Anything that isn't a 4294 is a cheaper version... Anything that isn't a 4294 is a cheaper version (other than the 35$ RACING version). If your retail shop want's less than about 13.50 to order them in, they are likely not 4294's. Even Amazon is...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-09-2013, 05:12 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious BMW sources their oem plugs from both, sometimes... BMW sources their oem plugs from both, sometimes within the same engine, but mostly from engine to engine I imagine. :dunno:

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-09-2013, 05:10 PM

Replies: 76 Spark plug DIY at 100k 745i Views: 19,221 Posted By atrovarious 2007 750li Bought NGK4294 (PLATINUM AND IRIDIUM) (for 750LI) From Rock auto delivered priority mail for 82.38. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=100&partnum=4294&a=FR100-4294-3252 ...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-07-2013, 02:26 PM

Replies: 26 Soft close doors Views: 6,674 Posted By atrovarious True. However mine has both and yet they said it... True. However mine has both and yet they said it was VIN specific and mine was not included. Fwiw

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-07-2013, 12:45 PM

Replies: 26 Soft close doors Views: 6,674 Posted By atrovarious Regardless, I just spoke with a service manager... Regardless, I just spoke with a service manager who stated that even though a $96,000 car should never suffer a catastrophic latch failure and it's doing so is an embarrassment and hazard to us all,...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-07-2013, 11:08 AM

Replies: 26 Soft close doors Views: 6,674 Posted By atrovarious What are you saying? This (my case) is a latch... What are you saying? This (my case) is a latch failure (not a software issue) and I am outside of warranty. Are you saying for a fact that this is covered in the recall? I was able to get one for...

Forum: General BMW 01-05-2013, 06:31 PM

Replies: 0 Soft close door won't latch at all Views: 188 Posted By atrovarious Soft close door won't latch at all I'm currently having a door that won't latch, even if slammed and no soft close motor noise. Manual manipulation (yes I just said that:freakdanc ) of the mechanism also does not result in latching....

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 01-05-2013, 06:27 PM

Replies: 26 Soft close doors Views: 6,674 Posted By atrovarious I'm currently having a door that won't latch,... I'm currently having a door that won't latch, even if slammed and no soft close motor noise. Manual manipulation (yes I just said that:freakdanc ) of the mechanism also does not result in latching....

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-21-2012, 05:58 PM

Replies: 8 Windscreen Wiper Pump replacement Views: 6,507 Posted By atrovarious Actually......If you will take a small allen... Actually......If you will take a small allen wrench etc. and push the center rod clear through these the outside will release and your pins will be waiting for you once you get...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-21-2012, 03:36 PM

Replies: 3 ABS and ASC DCS Traction control lights staying on. Views: 663 Posted By atrovarious Well I have cruise though there have been a 10-15... Well I have cruise though there have been a 10-15 times over the last year it hasn't worked without restarting the car and once since this issue began. I went ahead and ordered a rear sensor and I'm...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 09-20-2012, 08:24 PM

Replies: 7 Advice on buying 06-07 750 What do you wish you knew? Views: 578 Posted By atrovarious YES E39's too. I've fixed all 4 window actuator's... YES E39's too. I've fixed all 4 window actuator's more than once each in 9 years of ownership. They are crap. Trunk hydraulic as well but only once.

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 09-20-2012, 07:53 PM

Replies: 7 Advice on buying 06-07 750 What do you wish you knew? Views: 578 Posted By atrovarious Advice on buying 06-07 750 What do you wish you knew? I a multi-BMW owner and my current car is a E39. A couple things I knew before I bought it was that at 100k I was going to end up replacing the entire cooling system and I would never want tan...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-20-2012, 07:33 PM

Replies: 3 ABS and ASC DCS Traction control lights staying on. Views: 663 Posted By atrovarious ABS and ASC DCS Traction control lights staying on. Just made a 1700 mile trip and early on I spent 300 miles in heavy rain. During that time, these lights came on and have not really ever gone off except for some start ups. :thumbdwn: My cabin...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Replies: 9 Let the advice flow Views: 807 Posted By atrovarious So I'm curious if the electrical issues with the... So I'm curious if the electrical issues with the 04 are purely in the 530i and not so much the 540i, or equally associated with both?

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