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Finally purchased my first BMW..06' 323i ................so happy to lose my virginity at 51. Purchased 2 weeks ago and we are loving it. Can't wait to upgrade to a 5 series as my son already has dibs on this car......LOL.

Just bought a 2000 Z3 !!!!! It was the previous owners weekend car....... only 57,000 miles !

I have decided to join because I've learned so much already about my x5 e53 from member threads, so thank you all. Bimmerfest is a wonderful site and the iPhone app is excellent.

I have owned my BMW X5 e53 2006 ($62000, 55k on clock, + $8000 to get paint protection, window tint, leather protection, nano wheel seal, iPod interface kit and a $3500 4 year Auto Assure Warranty which covers all parts) since October 2010 and it has been a joy.

I love the comfortable drive, functions, suspension and ergonomics of the interior spaces.

I thought it wise to purchase the warranty, as most X5s develop faults after 5 years.

So far, I've had these problems:

Leaking air pipe
Hood cable slackening - needed to pull the hood lever twice to open hood
Parking sensors dislodging from front and read fenders.

But many of you have had more serious problems. I will tell you my story as time progresses.

I bought an excellent manual for my car. Recommended money saver for simple DIY jobs, but to all you owners, I would advise against DIY repairs unless you are a trained mechanic. BMWs are very complex cars requiring the right tools, workshop and expertise for repair work.

Never get your beema serviced by anyone else other than an Authorised BMW service agent. You can't skimp on service for these cars, otherwise serious problems will begin to manifest themselves.

I look forward to hearing more of your stories and will keep you posted with my own.

Prometheus

Great blog! fantastic people!
thanks

Just bought a 1995 530i w/190k really need help with changing the trans fluid and can u give me apiece of advice on this thanks

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hi everyone, driving my 93y e36 325i for about 3 years now, full mtech spec.
new to this site,

Well I have been a lurker for nearly a year. I just finished the paperwork today to pickup ED, a 650i CV, Individual. an has it been a experience so far!

I will have to put out a post about in the 650i area.

Looking forward to the trip.

Hi I just bought my 1st 2001 540i BMW m package.we love this car so much.but didn't know how great of a car this is......lookin forward to talkin to yal

hi im not new to the bimmerfest community, i just have never posted until now.

Hi,

I bought my first BMW on Feb.14, 2012. I am now the proud owner of a 2012 F30 328i.

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just saw this bimmer site thought id say hello ive got an e36 320ise its 1995 reg ive had it about 2years only thing gone wrong was water pump because it hadnt been changed from plastic one propeller that is ive changed wheels pads all round back lights to m3 clear indicators put better air filter m3 number plate surrounds the rides really good ilike the e36 its a nice retro type car its got decent leather seats an door cards to match only prob is scab near rear wheel arch an a slight scratch ill do them in the summer ill try to post some pics of her

Hi Am 1943lucky and own 1996 Z3 that I brought over from Japan. I am almost 70 so do this for hobby, as to what I want to drive. I need to install
running lights to pass Canadian inspection. Put a module on from Lordco like have do in past, but not working right. Can anyone assist me

the emergecy brake on my 94 325i is not workig , how ca i fix it

Hey guys,
I'm Alex, I'm 17 years old and live in the Boston, MA area. My dad has a 2007 650i Cabrio that I drive a lot of the time.
Cheers!

Hi all BMW lovers,
I'm Fernando got a 2001 320i and she's great. Before that I've got a 1995 320i. New to this site.

Im new to this forum, Just got my first BMW today an automatic (wanted a manual) 03 325i. Just trying to get my first post up so hopefully you all can help me if I have any problems or concerns with the car.

Hello everyone this is my very first post in Bimmerfest.com.

i want to buy one set oeiginal 2012 BMW 1 series navigation system, including the monitor, CD, key button, and other accessaries which can be powered on in the bench
denverzheng@hotmail.com. SKYPE: denverzheng

Hello,
new member Linda here. I have a 2009 328 that I bought about 2 months ago and noticed that my day time running lights were not working. also had a warning light on the dash come on and go off. owners manual said it was DRL but not what to do or check to see what the problem may be. any assistance will be appreicated

Hi, Ive been a follower and regular browser of the bimmer forums. I'm a tech in electrical & electronics engineering, just on a lower level and have a good way with DIGITAL CAMERA REPARES.

I push a 525i E34. Bought it from a guy who had packed it for a year because it couldn't
start. tried a couple of mechanics on it - no luck, I bought it in that condition - NOT STARTING with an unknown problem, with encouragements from my brother.

I also had it checked by some so called expert guy around who told me the computer had a problem.

I removed it, went round trying to get ideas, we have a local Bimmer Service firm who prices are so exorbitant, they gave me a quot of about a 150 dollars, Deep down I knew the problem would cost me so much. So I lost more money on trying other cheaper guys who thought they could fix it.

I placed the Computer back on the car, because I couldn't find answers.
Something told me, this car's mine and I'll get it moving myself if every body fails.
And that was the beginning of my little adventure on 5 series.

So I took off to the forums and experienced the unbelievable.
I downloaded wiring diagrams and studied them carefully.
There was no spark on all the spark plugs and I tracked down the lines. I m technical already so I know alot about sensors so I thought of beginning by test them - one by one.

Guess what? it took me a week to finally learn that the little sensor just under the engine fun was not working, went round with it, was told it's a CRANK SHAFT SENSOR.
Got one at only 28 dollars, fitted it and tried starting the car, we had to stand about 4 meters away from the car because it was covered by a lot of dust from the running engine. me & my brother we are a great team.

That was surely simply to understand. I will appreciate it. I'm new here in this forum and it will helps a lot to inform like me in this forum. I was driving 2012 BMW Z4.

Hi Y'all! I have a 2000 323i that I hope to be keepin' on with so I'll be lookin here for the right info. almost 200k miles and still rearin ta go but she needs a little tlc. Great site! Thanks guys (and gals)!

thanks giving this informative information over here

Happy to join you all. Glad we have a forum like this.

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