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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
You'd be surprised at what CarFax does not show.....
Hope you get some action in your case soon. I don't know if the guy who hit me has reported it yet, but I did all I could from my end.
I want to ask you a question. The body shop mentioned that my exhaust pipe was scratched with blue paint in some spots. The car that hit me was blue. He said it would be expensive to replace (What do I care if the other guy pays?) or he could repair the scratches. What would you recommend? Do I need to worry about rust if it is just a repair? Or should I think about replacing it? Am I looking for more trouble than it's worth by insisting on replacing it?
Glad everything has been mainly bumper related and hope all the gremlins are exorcised.
-Paul
I need to ask you some questions offline about BMWCCA. Is there a way for me to contact ya?
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Welcome to my world. I've run through 12K/12 month (this was awhile ago) warranties within five months of purchase. Now I only accumulate 12-15K miles per year, but put 6-8K miles on business-related rentals.
Driving a fine car the way it was meant to be used is indeed a pleasure.
Enjoy!
It's barely broken in, by German standards, and I will most likely extend the BMW warranty and walk away with a fabulous car. Where else could I buy such a car at my residual price point?
I would really appreciate some feedback on this one:
I have a 2002 530i with about 25k miles on it. I've decided I'd really like a car with Sat radio and navigation, as well as AWD. I've driven both the 525xi and 530xi and really could not tell a difference in horsepower/performance. Especially over my current 530... Granted, the test drive was mainly on residential streets, but tough to discern any real difference. So, my first question is... Is the 530i worth the extra money? Long term will I regret going with the 525i? My driving is about 60% highway 40% local.
Also, what can I expect to get on my 530i (cold weather, xenons) as a trade in.(I live in NJ) Finally... What is considered a good deal on the 525xi and 530xi with Nav and sat?
Many, many thanks in advance for any guidance....
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
One of my favorite posts!!
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Also, I sent in a "Priority Customer Email" to BMW Customer Service via the BMW Owner's Circle SIX WEEKS AGO with this same question. Six weeks later, BMW is STILL researching the answer to this ridiculously simple question: "Does my new BMW play MP3 CDs or not?". Apparently BMW has to "research" whether a car that they built supports a feature that the manual says it supports!!
Here is the exact verbatim text from CustomerService@bmwusa.com:
Thank you for your reply. I apologize for your frustration and for the delay. I know this seems like a simple question, but actually has, in fact required some research. Please rest assured that when a definitive answer is available, it will be provided to you immediately.
Sincerely,
(Name withheld to protect the innocent)
Customer Relations and Services
Representative
I did a search on these forums for air bags and gained some insight, but I'm still a little bit unclear. Why is it any more dangerous for a child to be hit with an airbag than an adult? I could envision adults sleeping with their heads against the side as well. Wouldn't this cause injury as well? Do the airbags deploy from the side panel? Or from above the window? If I do choose to get the airbags, is it possible to deactivate them at a later time if I have children?
Can anyone also please comment on active steering? Is it a worthwhile option? It's listed as a separate option in Edmunds, but if I get the Sport package, it should be included, correct?
Regardless, since most people now know enough to put kids in the rear seats, you need to consider that when looking at rear side airbags. Remember, though that all of this is not exclusive to BMW... the rule applies to all cars.
Active steering is now a stand-alone option and no longer included with the sport package. If you haven’t done so already, I suggest driving it because it’s only worthwhile if you like it. Personally, I hate it.
In regards to the air bags, anyone else have thoughts on whether or not they're truly needed? Is it a lot of trouble to get them deactivated in the future should I have kids?
My opinion is: Put the kids in high quality strong child seats (I use the Britax Marathon and the Britax Bodyguard booster) and they should be fine with the rear side airbags deactivated.
At slow speeds, a sharp turn may take only a quarter turn of the wheel. W/o active steering, you may turn a full cycle or more.
At high speeds, even less effort is required.
Having test driven some vehicles with the active steering, I really like it.
-Paul
I wish I could have a 545 in the garage, or an M5.
-Paul
Just my $.02.....JL