BMW Cars and SUVs

BMW sets Guinness record for longest drift with new M5 [w/video]

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:54:21 -0400

From AB BMW Performance Driving School Sets Guinness World Drift Record With BMW M5 Sedan Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 14, 2013... The legendary BMW M5 Sedan shattered the Guinness World Record for longe...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW Owner: I Can Drive Into Restaurants Because My Car Is Expensive

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:10:29 -0400

A chap named Harold Cue, age 52, was just going about minding his own business on Cape Cod this week when he happened to drive into Wimpy's, a local seafood joint. His excuse? He owns a $100,000 car,...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

P0430 CAT Below Efficiency, Bank2

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:24:51 -0400

The car runs good, no problems. Spark plugs are old, 150,000 miles and 16 years (1997 vehicle). I decide to change the plugs. No troubles BEFORE I begin. When I am done, the engine runs poorly, s...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW's engine autostop feature

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:18:32 -0400

I've had the experience of driving a BMW X1 this week, as a loaner car. My own car was in the body shop for some damages, so the insurance company sprang for the X1 as my loaner. I was taken a li...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 BMW 6 Series gets Frozen Brilliant White convertible, manual option for M6

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:21:18 -0400

From AB BMW 6 Series for Model Year 2014. New Frozen Brilliant White Edition Convertible leads iconic 6 Series into new model year. 640i Gran Coupe available with xDrive all-wheel drive Woodcli...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW confirms X4 for next year, i3 preorders starting to add up

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:30:09 -0400

From AB Statement and Presentation by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen! We have a clear vision for the ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Root cause insight into the common BMW blower motor resistor failures

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:08:09 -0400

Does anyone have insight into what is the root cause (and repair) of the FSU failure that plagues almost every 1997 to 2003 BMW? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12606...... The post has 234 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW 328d confirmed for New York debut

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:11:42 -0400

From AB BMW Concept Active Tourer and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo to Make North American Debuts; Diesel-Powered BMW 328d to Make U.S. Debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on March 27 BMW ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: What is the root of this BMW design flaw in all 3,5,7 series BMW trunk wiring looms?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:28:31 -0400

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=286651&stc=1&d=1311702112 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=287281&stc=1&d=1312154763 http://www.bimmerfest.c...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW recalling 1 Series ActiveE over bad drivetrain housing

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:42:04 -0500

From AB Report Receipt Date: JAN 17, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V017000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 360 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SUMMARY: BMW is re...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW recalling nearly 570,000 1 Series, 3 Series and Z4 models over electrical issue

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:13:50 -0500

From AB Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V044000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 504,545 Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s) BMW 128i 20...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2008 M3 Sedan for sale

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:42:49 -0500

My son would like to sell his 2008 M3 Sedan. Under 40,000 miles, dealer serviced. 6-speed trans with I believe most if not all available options of the time. Is this a good site for selling such a...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW M6 amped up for track duty by Risden

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:32:37 -0500

From AB The Most Streetable Track Car, Risden 6R Risden Engineering is previewing the release of it's car, based on the BMW F13, meant to give drivers the satisfaction of a track car that performs we...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:04:33 -0500

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2005 M3 unhappy with cold weather

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:51:29 -0500

I have a 2005 M3 with about 50K miles. The car has recently been to the dealer for Inspection II and the following problem. The problem, that is unsolved, occurs on days when the ambient temperatur...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 BMW Z4 offers minor refinements with a majorly orange wrapper

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:13:56 -0500

From AB New BMW Z4 Roadster. A roadster with character and sporting flair updated for the MY 2014 Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 17, 6:00pm EST/3:00pm PST... The BMW Z4 Roadster represents the interpl...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe proves that 3-2=4

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:13:56 -0500

From AB The BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe. Aesthetics, dynamics, individuality. Munich. BMW presents the BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe. The latest generation of the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible leads...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Report: Audi to spend $17 billion to fight BMW

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:11:48 -0500

It's no secret that VW Group, parent company to not only Volkswagen but also Audi, Bugatti, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche and Ducati brands sold in the US, is determined to become the world's largest...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW confirms 1 Series Limited Edition for Detroit reveal

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:12:27 -0500

From AB BMW at the NAIAS Detroit 2013. Captivating looks laced with premium quality and groundbreaking innovations are the standout features of the models charged with continuing the success of the B...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW confirms M Performance parts for 3 and 5 Series models

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:12:27 -0500

From AB New BMW M Performance Parts for the new BMW 3 and 5 Series Sedans Aero, Interior, and Chassis items added to lineup Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 14, 2012... BMW today announced the release o...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

i3 Coupe Concept continues to evolve BMW's electric aspirations

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:27:25 -0500

From AB The future promises even greater agility:The BMW i3 Concept Coupe. The world premiere of the BMW i3 Concept Coupe sees the BMW Group unveil a particularly nimble and emotive version of its co...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe revealed

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:20:23 -0500

From AB Introducing the All-New BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The style of BMW's four-door Coupe with performance by BMW M Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 12th, 2012, 18:00 (6:00pm) Eastern Time... In early summe...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d recalled for problematic pulley

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:20:23 -0500

From AB Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / X5 SAV 2009-2012 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: NOV 27, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V550000 NHTSA Action Number: ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW celebrates DTM win with limited edition M3

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:20:23 -0500

From AB BMW M celebrates DTM triumph with BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition model. Munich, Germany - December 5, 2012... BMW Motorsport returned to the DTM in 2012 after almost 20 years away, and the resul...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2003 BMW 325 CI - need advice

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:21:40 -0500

I am thinking about purchasing this 2003 BMW 325 CI (convertible, 2.5l l6, = 5sp manual). It is priced in line with NADA guides for this year/model/mak= e, it has 110k miles, and a clean carfax repo...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW announces plans for new retro motorcycle

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:15:53 -0500

From AB Multifaceted Concept To Commemorate 90th Anniversary of BMW Motorrad Woodcliff Lake, NJ November 13, 2012...In his speech at the international motorcycle show EICMA in Milan, BMW Motorrad P...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:03:08 -0500

DO NOT USE DALE WARFEL OR KELLER WILLIAMS AS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT!: It has been discovered that Dale Warfel, aka Dale Allen Warfel, has a criminal history regarding firearms violat...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Smokers' Package?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:48:34 -0500

If a used/certified BMW has the smokers' package, does that usually mean it was previously owned by a smoker?... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW marks 25 years of 12-cylinder engines

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:43:23 -0400

From AB 25 years of BMW 12-cylinder engines: setting new standards in the luxury class. Munich - October 26, 2012... BMW's second-generation 7 Series, unveiled in 1986, featured two new top-of-the-ra...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW recalling 7 Series over inadvertently opening doors

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:54:23 -0400

From AB Report Date : October 28, 2012 at 05:40 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V502000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / 745I 2005 BMW / 745LI 2005 BMW / 750I 2006-2008 BMW / 750LI 2006-200...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW planning $261 million plant in Brazil

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:53:05 -0400

From AB BMW Group plans plant in Brazil Start of production scheduled for 2014 Planned capacity of approx. 30,000 units per year Planned investment of more than 200 million euros Munich/Brasilia - Oc...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW offers X6 Performance Edition and 6 Series in Frozen Silver

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:48:14 -0400

From AB Limited Edition Models Uniquely Tailored for the Discriminating Enthusiast. Woodcliff Lake, NJ October 17, 2012 ... BMW of North America announced today the 2013 BMW Individual X6 Performan...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Z4 ground clearance?

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:14:52 -0400

Last weekend a nervous driver in his new Z4 decided to do a 7 point turn on a steep single track lane ( passenger scurrying to & fro) rather than try to cross the narrow hump backed Ashness Brid...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW adds iDrive Touch and 3D maps to latest generation infotainment system

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:22:49 -0400

From AB BMW ConnectedDrive 2012. 1. BMW ConnectedDrive a new milestone in networked mobility. BMW ConnectedDrive has been setting the pace in the field of automotive connectivity for many years now...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW recalling 2013 M5, M6 models over potential catastrophic engine failures

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:38 -0400

From AB Report Date : October 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 12V475000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / M5 2013 BMW / M6 2013 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Report ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW HP4 exists to warp time, space, faces

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:38 -0400

From AB THE NEW BMW HP4. 27/07/12 -- With the BMW HP4, BMW Motorrad presents the lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in the 1000cc class to date. Based on the BMW S 1000 RR - or RR for short - the n...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW announces pricing for updated 2013 7 Series

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:37 -0400

From AB New 2013 BMW 7 Series Once Again Raises The Bar BMW Flagship sets new standards for performance, luxury, efficiency and safety Woodcliff Lake, NJ July 21, 2012 6:00pm EDT/3:00pm PDT ... The...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride and 2013 X1 Powder Ride Edition are ready to hit the slopes

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:03:00 -0400

From AB BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride and the BMW X1 Powder Ride Edition Perfectly positioned to make winter a (driving) pleasure Woodcliff Lake, NJ September 30, 2012 ... The 2013 BMW X1 Sports Act...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW debuts M Performance add-ons for 3 Series

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:04:48 -0400

From AB Driving pleasure made to measure, inspired by motor racing: the new BMW M Performance accessory program. The newly structured program in the BMW M Performance product area enables selective c...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Special edition 760Li celebrates 25 years of BMW 12-cylinder car engines

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:50:57 -0400

From AB 2013 BMW 760Li: V-12 25 Years Anniversary Edition Special Limited Edition Flagship Honors 25 Years of V-12 Tradition Woodcliff Lake, NJ September 7, 2012 ...Today, BMW launches a very speci...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW developing infrared heating system for EVs

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:49:54 -0400

From AB Infrared heating surfaces emit healthy radiant heat. Conventional heaters and air conditioners today heat the air inside the vehicle, which then transfers its heat to the driver and passenger...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

How bad is the BMW nav system --- or do I have a flawed copy of the software

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:12:04 -0400

My 2011 335xi's navigation system is really pathetic. It frequently tries to take me to a correct address but leaves me a mile or more from the actual location. Twice it has changed the town I entere...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW says M5 sedan, M6 Coupe finally in U.S. showrooms

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:26:19 -0400

From AB All-new BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe Now in US Showrooms They join summer-favorite M6 Convertible already on sale. Woodcliff Lake, NJ August 31st, 2012... The iconic BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

CamAdvance or sparkadvance?

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:55:26 -0400

Hi, Please take a look at this data grabbed via OBD from an E46 318i (Valvetron= ic) http://lab.hangas.com/lab/sample2.php (last graph)=20 I'm puzzled about the Advance Value (OBD PID mode 0x01 0x0E)...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW unveils limited edition Lime Rock Park M3

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:07:57 -0400

From AB BMW has just announced a new limited-production version of its M3 coupe, the Lime Rock Park Edition. Created in conjunction with Skip Barber, owner of the infamous New England circuit, this M...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hp

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:07:57 -0400

From AB The BMW ActiveHybrid 3: Intelligence breeds efficiency. Enhanced efficiency coupled with increased dynamics in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 thanks to the combination of an award-winning combustion ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW makes ABS standard on all motorcycles

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:07:57 -0400

From AB BMW Motorrad model update for the model year 2013. BMW Motorrad ABS available as standard in all models worldwide. Dynamic and Touring packages for the BMW F 800 R. Munich, 06.07.2012 -- A nu...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Sued my first BMW owner today

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:22:10 -0400

Mr. Paul Tran. The asshole in the BMW who slammed into the back of my car on the Washington Beltway a month ago. In roder to afford his spiify beamer, he went cheap on insurance. I'm sueing him fo...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: BMW's 3-Series Hybrid Is The Electrified Modest Driving Machine

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:16:35 -0400

BMW seem to be using hybrid in a particularly useless way. Only very high performance cars seem to have it to provide an extra kick (in this case a 335i). You can also get it in [top end] 5 and 7 s...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

What car does he drive?

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:56:51 -0400

JESUS IS LORD, Does he drive a BMW - if not please post in another group. ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here