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the dealer charges more 'cuz they basically replace everything- even if it's premature. it's a way for them to make more money- ie unnecessary part replacements. but, if u like the peace-of-mind, then pay for it, though i don't think it's economical... brake wear depends on how you drive, but...

my bmw recently started having the same issue. so, i called to ask my service shop. and, they told me that the vibration on the steering wheel while braking is normally caused by rotors that need re-surfacing, turning, or replacement. i'm going to just wait until i need to get new brake pads...

cr is not the bible- just a reference- since they do take a larger survey size sample than the number of cars one single household could own... the idea is simple. just because one household gets a lemon doesn't automatically mean all cars of that model suck. and, likewise, just because one...

overall, toyota (lexus) has a better reliability record. and, when japanese cars break down, they tend to be easier and cheaper to fix- ie more shops work on them and parts are generally less-expensive. but, some model german cars have also faired very well in the long hall too. check out...

hmm. normally that would make a lot of sense- except the socket & bulb that i bought 3 months ago was from the bmw dealer- ie oem part w/ bmw packaging. and, the bulb contact still melted. (i won't overpay for that part ever again... lol) go figure...

finally got around to changing the passenger-side turning bulb... again. (i just changed out the entire socket + bulb about 3 months ago.) turns out the contact points just keep melting and therefore damage the contact points. cleaned up the contact points with an alcohol swab, put everything...

wow... that means my 99 323i w/ 90k might still be worth around 10k? psyche... :P well, to answer srl's question, u might want to check kbb.com and private partiy listings... dealers typically mark-up around 3 to 4K more, so i'd expect u can pickup a comparable car for around or under 10K...

yah... i think it's like this i = 4 door sedan is = the coupe ci = convertible coupe or something along that lines :)

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DAMN. have u gotten any tix yet?

dang... well, there are 3 things that you could do at this point i guess... one is to just take the car to another (good) dealer, pay to get the radio fixed, file a report against SM BMW at the Better Business Bureau, and then just move past this- and never go back to SM BMW ever again...

^ +1... have u tried other dealers? seems like a short-term lease like that ought to be under $500...

well, i heard bill handel make that identical comment on the radio once and was trying to be funny by repeating it. (i guess no one else remembers that episode or thought it was funny like i did.) that said, i apologize if my humor and comment was insensitive and offended you... i still...

sorry to hear about this and thanks for the heads up. i think all crappy dealers deserve to rot in hell. i usually go to new century when i need service. but, i thought bh bmw wasn't bad either. they probably are used to catering to snobby, rich, white people and hence- know what customer...

if the car runs fine and u love it, then there's nothing wrong wanting to keep it. i've had my 99 323i since 1998 and just had 90k service done. other than that it eats light bulbs for lunch and is getting slightly rattling here-and-there a bit, it still runs great and is fun to drive. and, i...

beautiful car and hope u find a buyer soon. honestly, i hate the creative financing deals the auto & real estate industry comes up with to boost sales. 0% down or 100% financing loans are a joke and just a way to make people who can't really afford something mickey mouse way to get a foot in...

dang, sorry to hear about the vandalism... some a-holes just don't have any respect for other people's property. hope u get the marker and the lock fixed good as new.

beautiful car... i can't decide whether i like the vantage more or the db sport. that's a really great video for selling the vantage though...

mmm.... your list IS all over the place... (u forgot to include a mini-van and a truck to complete the list- hahahahaha.) well, since money isn't an issue, decide (1) why u "need" a new car and (2) "what" u need it for. if u need a family vehicle- go with a 4-door sedan or an SUV. if it's a...

front/ rear sway bars? :)