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Re: OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS [primetime79]
Written by: kominsky on May 31, 2006 12:48:33 PM
ummmm... did you bother looking at any of those posts? At a glance, looking over the last few pages, I'm seeing one or two related to new BMW's. I'm also seeing that the majority of posts are for M.Y. 1993-2002. And for every post raising a problem, there appear to be many responses. I doubt many people would argue with the fact that Lexus is a more reliable brand, but I ... Read More
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Re: brightness [ivan_99]
Written by: brightness04 on Feb 21, 2006 2:49:24 PM
As I recall the NSX engine itself did not make the car competitive. It was the complete package and particularly the handling that caused the car to be rated high in comparison tests. Only the engine was brought up in this discussion because I was replying to a post about engine. The rest of the car is quite out of the scope of this forum. I know you meant JUST the ... Read More
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Re: brightness [brightness04]
Written by: ivan_99 on Feb 21, 2006 2:36:29 PM
Engines As I recall the NSX engine itself did not make the car competitive. It was the complete package and particularly the handling that caused the car to be rated high in comparison tests. If I remember correctly…it was usually slower on timed specs than the competition. I know you meant JUST the engine…the 1993, 270hp and 210 lb-ft (at high rpm) of torque does not compare very well to today’s ... Read More
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Re: Biturbo BMW 3 series? [kdshapiro]
Written by: brightness04 on Feb 21, 2006 7:29:38 AM
That's because BMW tunes their engines incredibly well.. It's still a 3L engine that produces over 300 hp and doesn't have to be redlined at 9K to do it Let's see, Toyota accomplished that in 1993 (Supra Turbo, 320hp on 3L), Nissan in 1991 (300ZX, 300hp on 3L), and Mitsubishi in 1991 (3000GT, 300hp on 3L). If you meant the "incredibly well" tuned description for the non-turbo engine, Acura NSX as ... Read More
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Re: cost of 1993 bmw 325is [hellskitchen]
Written by: kyfdx on Mar 1, 2005 10:52:25 AM
I've never owned an E46 BMW ('92-'99).. but, they don't have a reputation as being the most trouble-free model... But, if you are driving only 6K/year, then you'll just need to see your mechanic for regular maintenance semi-annually.. You should be able to keep the car pretty nice for a long time... I'll wait for some other owners to chime in.. I just don't have enough experience with this model.. I ... Read More
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Re: cost of 1993 bmw 325is [kyfdx]
Written by: hellskitchen on Mar 1, 2005 10:45:16 AM
Thanks again for the informative and fast reply. Its funny, but I never learned how to drive a stick! I am born and raised in Times Square, hence the moniker "hellskithcen". In any case, I presently have a 1999 Subaru with 44,000 miles on it, and will give this to my brother who has a 1996 Saturn with 40,000. As you can see, we barely but on 4000 a year! There ... Read More
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Re: cost of 1993 bmw 325is [hellskitchen]
Written by: kyfdx on Mar 1, 2005 7:43:47 AM
Wow.. well if that car had a manual shift, I'd snap it up in a minute... I have a few points.. 1) You'll have to find a good independent BMW garage to do work on the car... It is imperative that your mechanic specializes in BMWs. 2) If you plan on putting 15K/year on this car, it will be expensive to maintain.. I'm not sure this car would be a good ... Read More
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Re: cost of 1993 bmw 325is [kyfdx]
Written by: hellskitchen on Mar 1, 2005 7:26:24 AM
thank you for replying. Yes, the car presently has 17,480 miles and when they retire and move, by summer's end, I estimate it should hover around 18,000. He is a retired professor of medicine and bought this car for his wife to go grocery shopping! I believe it was always garage kept and no doubt had regular oil changes and the like, but I have no idea whether a non-mechanical person ... Read More
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Re: cost of 1993 bmw 325is [hellskitchen]
Written by: kyfdx on Feb 27, 2005 8:57:47 AM
18,000 miles, or 180,000 miles? E-bay really isn't a good barometer of a used car price, especially for something that is 12-years-old... How much is your neighbor asking for the car? Any car of that age will need much more maintenance than a newer car.. nothing wrong with that, but you should be aware of it... Really... only 18K miles?
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cost of 1993 bmw 325is
Written by: hellskitchen on Feb 27, 2005 6:42:47 AM
My neighbor has agreed to sell me his wife's 1993 BMW 325is with auto and approximately 18,000 miles at the end of 2005 when he retires. I see the NADA, BlueBook, etc. values, yet on e-bay the selling price is always so much higher! What is a fair price, and considering that he probably did bring it in for standard maintenance, does anyone see a pitfall in purchasing an older car? ... Read More
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FOCL
Written by: leenelsonmd on Aug 10, 2002 8:18:28 AM
mg330ci: A very useful link. One of the most useful I have seen lately. seivwrig: As far as affording the M3 goes, it depends on perspective. I do not know how everyone else deals with this. I do not want to get a car that makes everyone think that I am some kind of financial lunatic. What sortof minimal family income do most people think is necessary to get say a ... Read More
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LSD for safety?
Written by: eengstro on Jul 25, 2002 5:22:42 PM
My $0.02 regarding LSD: I believe, at least for the early E36, that BMW may have made the LSD available for improved traction in messy weather rather than for any performance benefit. As an example, my 1993 325i is optioned with the LSD, as part of the "inclement weather package" (which also includes heated seats, mirrors, etc.). I don't believe the LSD was offered as a separate option, at least on ... Read More
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a history of automotive infidelity.
Written by: getz1 on Jul 19, 2002 8:30:42 AM
-1986 Pontiac 6000 LE -1986 Chevy Z28 totalled >> 1986 V6 Camaro for insurance purposes -1988 Honda Accord -1989 Honda Prelude -1991 Honda Prelude -1993 Hyundai Elantra -1996 Nissan Sentra -1996 Infiniti G20 -1997 Toyota Paseo -1999 infiniti G20 -1999 BMW 323i (E46) -2000 Honda Civic -2000 Honda Accord V6 Coupe -2001 Honda Accord V6 Sedan -2001 Nissan Pathfinder -2002 Nissan Maxima When I married my wife I told her she ... Read More
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Since I was just an observer on this board till now....
Written by: mbarto on Jul 18, 2002 7:44:50 PM
here's my vehicle history: 1977 Dodge Van (New) - My first vehicle. Customized it myself, bed and all. "Chickmobile" - until it got totaled by a head on - not my fault. But I was blessed I lived, the other driver died. 1976 Chevy El Camino SS (Used) - My van replacement from the insurance settlement. 1978 Fiat X-19 (Used) - Brainwashed by the movie "Breaking Away" and since I had ... Read More
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Car History
Written by: midtowneast on Jul 18, 2002 4:50:09 PM
I haven't posted in a in a while anyway here they are, 1985 Honda Accord hatch first car totaled 1987 Mazda 626 lx stolen twice in three months it did not return the second time 1985 Toyota celica gt good car long 2nd gear, totaled 1983 Honda Accord Lx a good get around car totaled 1993 Honda Accord EX got this one new, its still my work car 115,000 and counting. ... Read More
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My list...
Written by: div2 on Jul 17, 2002 9:08:26 PM
In order of purchase: 1974 Monte Carlo-bought new. Added: 3.42 gears, Edelbrock Performer Intake, recalibrated(by me)Q-Jet carb, Crane Hi-Torque Cam, Blackjack headers, CBQ Turbo Mufflers, Mallory Unilite/MSD-5A ignition, B&M Transpak Shift kit, Monroe Gas Magnum shocks, 15X7 Cragar SS wheels, Michelin X tires. At full throttle the sled would chirp the tires on the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. 1969 Datsun SPl-311 roadster-bought used in 1977. Intended to restore it and never ... Read More
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My Car History
Written by: abcnyc on Jul 17, 2002 6:45:17 PM
This list is a combination of my wife's and my cars throughout the years. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1979 Mazda RX-7 1984 Mazda 626 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 1985 Enault LeCar (2nd car - beater for winter) 1886 Honda Civic (got married - wife's car) 1987 Mazda RX-7 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage (wife's car) 1989 Geo Storm 1990 Toyota Paseo 1990 Toyota Corolla (wife's car) 1993 Ford Explorer (wife's car, I inherited ... Read More
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my turn...
Written by: kominsky on Jul 17, 2002 2:00:11 PM
(1980); '69 Dodge Charger R/T - 2 weeks later, Mr. Mopar met Mr. Immovable Object (1980); '71 Cadillac Sedan DeVille - can you say "Party Car"? (1980); '77 Kawasaki KZ650 (1981); '77 Kawasaki KZ650 #2 (#1 disfigured by old man, wearing hat, turning left) (1983); '79 Dodge Power Wagon - when it rained, it didn't run. :-( (1984); '79 Jeep CJ5 (still have) (1984); '76 MG Midget (1985); '85 Honda Nighthawk ... Read More
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No stories, just a chronology
Written by: soverypoornow on Jul 16, 2002 6:03:05 PM
72 Pinto (dad was buying, I was just driving). And this was in 1981, by the way. 74 Pinto (my dad liked Pintos) 82 Toyota Celica GT (first with my own funds -- 1987) 1993 Saturn SL2 (first new car) 1997 Toyota 4Runner 2002 BMW 330i Saw a white G35 today. Looked really nice. I hate the fact, though, that at first non-rear look, one wonders if it is an Altima ... Read More
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kyfdx
Written by: div2 on Aug 27, 2004 7:00:08 PM
Back in 1993 I put Bridgestone Expedia SO-2s on my M6. The next year I won the Touring Sports class at the O'fest'94 auto-X. I know how BMW selects their OEM tires and there is simply no way that they will spec two brands that have markedly different handling characteristics.
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Long Island BMW Dealers
Written by: nyccarguy on Jul 1, 2002 7:41:51 AM
Can anybody advise on a good BMW dealer on Long Island to go to? My girlfriend's father is interested in a BMW 325xiT with a Manual Transmission and a few other options. I know he is going to walk into the wrong "this is the price of the car and that's it" dealership and have a completely sour taste in his mouth regarding BMWs. BTW just to give you a bit ... Read More
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radio problems
Written by: hpowders on Jun 10, 2002 8:29:34 PM
I just thought of something else-the radio is anti-theft so how will an audio place get the amplifier out in the first place-aren't I at the mercy of BMW like it or not? I cannot believe that BMW told me that they may not be able to get me a replacement amplifier. I mean is 1993 so long ago? I believe they are letting me know that in their opinion it's ... Read More
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need amp
Written by: hpowders on Jun 10, 2002 2:47:20 PM
I need a new radio amplifier for my 1993 325.Spoke to BMW service and told me that they probably don't make what I need anymore and that he would have to see what's in there to know for sure. Any ideas about how I could get an amplifier? I live in the Tampa area.
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need amp
Written by: hpowders on Jun 10, 2002 2:45:52 PM
I need a new radio amplifier for my 1993 325.Spoke to Bmw service and told me that they probably don't make what I need anymore and that he would have see what's in there to know for sure. Any ideas about how I could get an amplifier? I live in the Tampa area.
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2003 BMW 3 series
Written by: hpowders on Jun 9, 2002 6:57:42 AM
I would also like to know if anyone's heard about any changes that might be coming on the 2003 325's. I think with the audio problems on the 1993 325-it's time to start shopping again.
