2002 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions Page 10

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: 2002 E39 530i second manual transmission failure [div2]

Written by: cmr530i on Dec 30, 2005 04:38 PM

As a new BMW CCA member, I only have a half dozen issues archived, but I did run across a Mike Miller answer to someone who had a 1995 525i pop out of 1st gear. Mike attributed this to a rare but well-known defect in the S5D 250G manual gearbox. He states that a number of S5D 250Gs produced up to 04/98 had an incorrectly machined guide sleeve on first and second gear. In ... Read More...

Re: 2002 E39 530i second manual transmission failure [div2]

Written by: cmybimmergo on Dec 29, 2005 09:26 PM

Will you please define "recent"? I'm not a BMW CCA member; if I can track down someone who has back issues, it would be nice to know which one I need. After reading your post, I looked elsewhere and found several mentions on another board, but no actual explanations or solutions. But what I don't get is how, if it's so well known, no one I've spoken to has ever heard of ... Read More...

Re: 2002 E39 530i second manual transmission failure [cmybimmergo]

Written by: div2 on Dec 29, 2005 08:22 PM

Any BMW CCA member who archives their recent Roundel copies should have it. The issue has also been discussed at length on some other BMW boards. Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Re: I stand corrected: BMW Badge Not Needed: M35/TL are Awesome! [bmwdoug]

Written by: SergeyM on Jan 02, 2006 11:37 AM

IMO, M35 Sport with Journey and Navi is the car to buy. The 6-cyl engine is not strong enough to move M35x with much authority. I drove M35x last spring and though the car was able to keep up with the traffic the power was not there in more demanding situations. Compared to my 2002 BMW 540 M35x required careful planning to safely merge with highway traffic. M35x is very ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: 2002 E39 530i second manual transmission failure [jhammell]

Written by: cmybimmergo on Dec 29, 2005 11:16 AM

My 02 5 spd sport (built 10/01, I believe) does the same thing! It kicks out of second gear for no obvious reason, and with no discernible meaningful pattern. It's been to the dealer two times. The first time, they replaced the buffer stop under original factory warranty. It didn't rectify the problem. The second time, we went on a good 20-30 minute drive during ... Read More...

Re: 2002 E39 530i second manual transmission failure [jhammell]

Written by: div2 on Dec 29, 2005 07:00 AM

BMW manual transmissions are known for their durability. I'm on another E39 list and I can't recall any reports of a manual failure. In 22 years of BMW ownership I've only had to rebuild one-the Getrag in my 1973 Bavaria 3.0. That one failed because the previous owner filled it with GL-5 gear oil. The popping out of gear problem should have been corrected by the 2001 ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Re: There Is Nothing Quite As Wonderful As Reversals! [docnukem]

Written by: bmwdoug on Dec 27, 2005 04:25 PM

Well, lets look at some actual number using the current Lease Rates of BMW. 2006 530i, MSRP $54,500 Sell Price $51500 Down $ 0 Security $ 500 ACQ Fee $ 625 registration $ 425 Tax rate 7.97% Lease Term 24 months Money Factor 0.00140 Residual 74% Total lease payment is $670.38. Total payments are $17078.89 - $500 Security=$16578.89 Now, at the end of two years, you ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Is this Dealer Shady? [bmwdoug]

Written by: hpia4v2 on Dec 22, 2005 10:17 AM

Doug, first of all, I am not a car saleman and rarely side with them. But I think if you are dealing with a genuine BMW dealer this is OK. I put $1000 deposit back in 2000 for an X5 and after 6weeks had to cancel due to wide spread problems on aux fan overheating. The dealer gave my money back. I had to go to a different dealer when buying my 2002 X5 though :) If I were you just ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Audi Avant or BMW 325it

Written by: eddie20 on Dec 22, 2005 09:15 AM

I'm in the market for a 2002-2003 Audi A4 3.0 Avant or a BMW 325it. I like the cars for different reasons, but for everyday use and reliability, which is better? Thanks Read More...

#50 Tooting One's Own Horn Is Strictly In The Embouchure

Written by: hpowders on Dec 05, 2005 09:26 AM

All your rather crude attempts at satire can't change reality. When you wake up to face the new day, the Bangle 5 series is one of the greatest automotive success stories of the past 2 years. You cannot dispute this; hence the desperate and rather unsuccessful attempt at "humor." The E39 already had incredible handling, but was boring and uninspiring to look at. ... Read More...