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#1. New BMWs - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:46:33 -0800 From: Matthew Teel <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: New BMWs Speaking of new Bimmers... I was at the dealer today and they mentioned that the new M5 (there was one on the floor) didn't have a dip-stick for checking oil, but relied on a sensor, and that was true for other new BMWs (I'm not clear on the models that have this "feature"). What's interesting is that they've already had a handful of sensors go bad and register a low oil light. The only way to check the actual level is to drain all the oil from the engine. I believe it was Einstein who said something like "Things should only be as complicated as necessary to function properly, and no more". I'm sure I slaughtered the quote, but you get the idea. I just think the new BMWs are too complicated. It's like our Bosch dishwasher. It works great when it works, but I've spent nearly double the price of the machine in repairs over the last 6 years, not to mention the warranty work that was completed. I just don't find the new cars very appealing.
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#2. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs - from Marco
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 07:24:18 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs prime directive of German Engineering. "why make it simple when you can make it complex?" Marco -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Teel [mailto:mteel@beluga.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:56 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 21:46:33 -0800 From: Matthew Teel <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: New BMWs Speaking of new Bimmers... I was at the dealer today and they mentioned that the new M5 (there was one on the floor) didn't have a dip-stick for checking oil, but relied on a sensor, and that was true for other new BMWs (I'm not clear on the models that have this "feature"). What's interesting is that they've already had a handful of sensors go bad and register a low oil light. The only way to check the actual level is to drain all the oil from the engine. I believe it was Einstein who said something like "Things should only be as complicated as necessary to function properly, and no more". I'm sure I slaughtered the quote, but you get the idea. I just think the new BMWs are too complicated. It's like our Bosch dishwasher. It works great when it works, but I've spent nearly double the price of the machine in repairs over the last 6 years, not to mention the warranty work that was completed. I just don't find the new cars very appealing. ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#3. RE: Looking to buy.. M3 Sedan - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 07:25:31 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Looking to buy.. M3 Sedan Someone on another board likened San Francisco to the Wal-Mart of M3s. Conversely you can pay premium prices in Seattle For Sale: Estoril Blue M3 Sedan 72K Miles ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- 1998 M3 SEDAN -Estoril Blue/Black Leather -72,354 Miles -1-Owner (Euro Delivery) -VIN: WBSCD9322WEE09451 -Non Luxury -Harman/Kardon Stereo w/Changer -Fold Down Rear Seats -Sun Roof -5-Speed -All books and records since new Matt LaCross M-CARS Seattle's only BMW Motorsport Retailer 4905 Aurora Ave North Seattle, WA 98103 206-579-2662 matt@m-carsseattle.com KLBurgess - no interest or affiliation -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:32:50 -0700 From: "George P. Trilikis" <george.trilikis@gmail.com> Subject: Looking to buy.. M3 Sedan Greetings, Wondering if anyone can help me locate a M3 Sedan. My wife is looking at vehicles and I would rather her go down this route vs something else from Audi or VW.... I require it to be a manual transmission and a non-luxury interior. Preferences include a black interior with exterior colors white, black,or silver. Of course I would look at others as well but she might not.. =-) <snip> Thanks for the help! George Trilikis San Diego, CA
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#4. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 08:40:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <thenobot@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs > From: Matthew Teel [mailto:mteel@beluga.com] > I just don't find the new cars very appealing. I think that's how you know you're getting old ;-) -zs
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#5. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:11:15 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs << I just don't find the new cars very appealing. >> I've felt like that for a while... Until the new MZ4 Coupe made it's first appearance. That's about the only new model that has me thinking the way I was when the E36M3 thoughts were running through my head many years ago. I can even overlook the funny nose and "flat" interior look (I still love the E36 interior, even if it is dated). MZ4 Coupe is on my very short list of appealing cars coming available soon... at least that fall into the somewhat realistic list (although it'll take a lot of inner debate to justify $50K+). Donations are now being accepted. ;) Jonathan L.
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#6. Pre-inspection in Nashville, TN area? - from George P. Trilikis
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:11:51 -0700 From: "George P. Trilikis" <george.trilikis@gmail.com> Subject: Pre-inspection in Nashville, TN area? Greetings, Can anyone suggest a shop or a person for a pre-inspection on a vehicle in the Nashville area? I am looking for this to happen very soon. Thanks in advance! George Trilikis
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#7. Re: [E36M3] E90 M3; V8 or TT I6? TT for E36? - from Ron & Brenya B.
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Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:21:26 -0500 From: "Ron & Brenya B." <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E90 M3; V8 or TT I6? TT for E36? Dave, Filling in where Chris and Jamie left off, check out this info on the 3.0l TT engine: http://bmwheaven.bmwsport.net/content/view/75/3/ This article also answers Marco's question about 3.0l, TT, and 300hp. -rb -------------------- 4 -------------------- >Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:48:00 -0700 >From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> >Subject: [E36M3] E90 M3; V8 or TT I6? TT for E36? > >I was just checking out a BMW video podcast (http://vodcast.bmw.com/) >where >they show a new twin turbo direct injection I6 to be deloyed in an upcoming >model. All the guy >said was it will be a model that is fun to drive. I would think it has to >be >one of the new Ms. >Any idea which model is slated to get this engine? > >Has anyone done an aftermarket twin turbo version for our E36 M3s?
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#8. Re: [E36M3] [UUC]Instrument Cluster Lighting - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 10:47:42 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [UUC]Instrument Cluster Lighting On Wed, April 5, 2006 7:06 pm, Steve Tymoszuk said: > I've got a question for y'all out there regarding speedometer back > lighting. A number of months ago a had a dim spot appear at the 40 km/h > on the km/h scale. Since then the dim spot went away. So far, so > good. Tonight I turn the lights on and now I've got two dim bands, only > on the km/h scale the areas between 60 km/h to 120 km/h and 220 km/h to > 240. Has anyone experienced anything like this or any ideas? If it was > a burnt bulb, I would have expected losing a section in both the scales. And the illumination wouldn't magically return, either :-) Yep, I've had similar instances of dark spots on the cluster, only to have them be re-illuminated sometime later. Some aspect of the light routing, either the tubes or how they're attached to the cluster face gets obscured or dim for some reason (temperature? vibration? age?). It'll be obvious if one of the general illumination bulbs gets burnt out, a whole section of the cluster will go dark. There are only 3 or so of these general illumination bulbs, so a huge section will be affected. Otherwise, just one of the "E36 quirks", I guess :-) Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#9. Re: [E36M3] [UUC]Instrument Cluster Lighting - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:09:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <thenobot@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [UUC]Instrument Cluster Lighting --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > them be re-illuminated sometime later. Some aspect of the light > routing, > either the tubes or how they're attached to the cluster face gets > obscured > or dim for some reason (temperature? vibration? age?). spider? My mom's 528e had a spider's nest/cocoon sitting at the bottom of the instrument cluster for years. Those little critters can squeeze through the smallest of spaces. -zs
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#10. Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 13:30:51 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] New BMWs > MZ4 Coupe is on my very short list of appealing cars coming available > soon... at least that fall into the somewhat realistic list (although it'll > take a lot of inner debate to justify $50K+). Donations are now being > accepted. ;) My feelings are very close to yours. I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on an new M Roadster. I would love to want a new 3 or 5 series, I just don't. I have driven E60s and E90s, and they are great drivers, they are just plain old ugly and I just can't do it. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL