The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 440 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: 540iT - or? Re: 540iT - or? Re: 540iT - or? Donna is back? E30 dimensions Re: 540iT - or? Re: 540iT - or?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 13:36:26 -0800 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 540iT - or? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>So my questions are: >>- Stuff to look for on a 540? Not all sport-package cars have the sport seats, if that matters to you - it matters a LOT to me, I don't like BMW's base seats at all. >>- Known 540i weaknesses? Lots of E39 V8s burn up their first set of cats, not sure if BMW had this fixed by '01. Emissions warranty covers this to 8yr/80K. The alpha display in the instrument cluster craps out, drops pixels, BMW will provide replacement part free even if out of warranty. The HVAC high-speed control (so-called 'final stage') craps out and you lose control over blower speed. Front door seal creaks, bigger issue on earlier cars IIRC. Various and sundry radiator problems, cracks around the upper radiator neck, or the nipple that connects to the header tank. The nipple CAN be replaced separately and it's something like $8, radiators are $120 or so now. Interior door handles break, apparently (haven't experienced this myself.) >>- Any other vehicles to consider? >>Our price range is <$40K. It's likely that we'll keep this In the wagon arena? Well, there's the new Dodge Magnum, if you can tolerate the high beltline and are willing to bet DaimlerChrysler's got a handle on how to build them. The underbits are previous-generation E-class, and the Hemi V8's a nice motor. John. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:17:09 -0800 From: "Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW BMW BMW BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 540iT - or? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Neil wrote: > We're shopping around for a replacement for my wife's 1988 MB > 300E. It only has 236K miles, but still... > We're not into SUVs but would like some cargo capacity, and we need > a usable back seat. A BMW wagon looks like a decent choice, but the > 3 series is too tight in back, so that leaves the 5 series. We might also > consider an Audi, since we're in NE Indiana and AWD wouldn't hurt. Don't forget to take a look at the MBZ wagons. The AWD 4Matic wagons are nice vehicles. Has anyone heard if BMW is planning to sell an AWD version of the new 5 Series here in the US? Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:33:59 -0800 From: donna seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 540iT - or? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As I heard from a BMWNA rep at the show today... yes! The question was specifically about a 545xiT, and (hopefully) it should be here late spring 2005. Donna On 11/25/04 10:17 PM, "Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Has anyone heard if BMW is planning to sell an AWD version of the new 5 > Series here in the US? > > Kevin Kelly > BMW CCA 50039 > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:03:57 -0500 From: "Rosario DeCicco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Donna is back? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome back Donna. Do you still have Guido? Rosario ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:44:21 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (bmw list) Subject: E30 dimensions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ok, here is an odd request... Does anyone have dimensions for the E30 front and rear subframe mounting points, rear spring perch (the part on the body), rear shock mounts, and upper strut mounts? I am investigating the fiesability of making a 507 replica based on E30 parts. So far, it looks like an almost perfect fit.. -- Joe -- Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack of All Trades, Master of None... Yet ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:24:13 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 540iT - or? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 11/25/04 3:20 PM, "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neil, > There are a number of E39 specific headaches, none of them too serious. > Things like radiator necks, thrust arm bushings, missing pixels in the > display (partial coverage when out of warranty by BMW). The V8s have a > reputaion for going through cats. I suggest you join Don's E39 group and > talk to some of the folks on that list > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/. A very civilized list with > a low S/N ratio and a lot of good info. > > Bill Matthews > Hockessin DE > 00 M Geeze - wish thay had made a T version > Some Volvos > Other cars Bill, What? A BMW with radiator neck problems? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked! Thanks for the pointer to Don's E39 Group. I'm signing up for it. Neil ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:42:07 -0500 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 540iT - or? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -----Original Message----- > > There are a number of E39 specific headaches, none of them too serious. > > Things like radiator necks > What? A BMW with radiator neck problems? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked! Me too, the numbnuts on the E30 Group told me that "ALL" BMW radiators last forever... ;-) Later, Rich ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(7 messages) **********
