J K asked:


Does the W in BMW stand for wanker?
The letter W in BMW must mean wanker, they sure look like wankers prancing up and down Collins st in there little 318s. It’s good to see pretence is alive and well in Collins St.

Troy

Chet Waters asked:


You Need To Know What They Do To Your BMW

There is an old saying that I believe is true.

No matter what you are doing in life, this one rule will make everything a lot easier for you. But over the years, I have seen hundreds and hundreds of people give absolutely no thought to this one simple idea.

“Look at the beginning with the end in mind”.

Simply put, if you’re fixing your car don’t scatter your tools everywhere because you only have to spend time picking up after yourself when the job is finished. Or, if you’re painting your house, don’t just drop your paint brush, rollers and pans wherever you feel like it. Plan your work and everything will be easier for you.

There is no better example of this idea then BMW as a company. Here’s why.

Not only is the design and production of a BMW very efficient, but also they have given serious thought to how to dispose of their cars at the end of their useful lives. Right from the very beginning, BMW looks at the manufacturing of their cars with the ultimate end in mind of how it will be disposed of one day. Not only is this great corporate responsibility at work, but also it’s the smart thing to do.

At their recycling plant near Munich, BMW processes more than 2000 vehicles per year at this unique facility. With more than 1700 tons of body shells , 200 tons of oil and fuel, 20 tons of plastics, 30 tons of non-ferrous metals and 5 tons of batteries, these materials are not just discarded into a landfill somewhere. No way. BMW has a much better idea that’s good for them and good for the environment.

Anything that still has a useful life is sold on the open market as a used part.

In addition to selling the recycled parts, BMW had another reason for creating their recycling plant. Its main purpose is to be a research and development center that will give them insights into the best ways to dismantle their vehicles. In fact, BMW has designed and created their own unique machines to make the operation smoother and more efficient to dismantle their cars. What they discovered was another great benefit that saves BMW time and money.

What BMW learned from their recycling plant is very important and benefits you.

Here is an easy way to think about BMW recycling. If you know what problems you will face when you dismantle a vehicle, you can avoid those problems by designing improvements into the cars right from the very beginning. The important lesson learned here was how to build environmentally friendly vehicles that are easy to dismantle and recycle at the end of their useful life.

Gee, didn’t I already say that at the start of this article?

Just in case you missed it, let me tell you one more time. Look at the beginning with the end in mind. That’s good advice that will benefit you no matter what kind of work you do. It works for BMW and it works for me. And you benefit because you get a safer and more affordable BMW.

Great idea, don’t you think?

Chet Waters is the BMW Specialist. Learn How To Find Your BMW And At The Price You Can Afford. Go To:

http://www.bmwsauctions.com

Keith

Jason A asked:


I bought a used 2003 BMW 325i and first had the oil changed (BMW Synthetic) about four months and 4,000 miles ago. When I first bought the car, the service interval indicator told me that I needed to change the oil, so that was pretty easy to figure out. However, it hasn’t come back on yet (except to tell me that I need an inspection in 10,000 miles), which has me a little nervous. Can I trust the indicator, or should I take the car in every 3,000 miles like I would with a car running on regular oil? Also, how much do BMW centers in the US typically charge for this? My last oil change was free, but the next one won’t be.

Raymond

Darrell F asked:


A German guy called Rapp Motoren Werke, in the outer regions of Munich, first established BMW in 1913. However the initial companies core business was in producing aero plane engines and eventually Rapp left to form Bavarian Motor Works which is the BMW we know today.

It was in 1928 that BMW produced their first car at the Munich factory. The first car was the BMW Dixi and the top speed was only 50mph, a long way from the fast cars BMW produce these days. The first car was a great success and a newer version was launched in 1932 and in all over 19,000 Dixi’s were produced at the companies Munich factory.

However, after the initial success times were hard for BMW in the aftermath of the World War II as all of BMW’s factories had been destroyed and BMW suffered from a 3 year production ban imposed as a result that BMW produced rocks and bombs during the war. In 1951 BMW produced their first car after the World War however as most of Germany was still in a recession the model did not sell over 500.

In the intervening years BMW launched a range of other models and each was a further success on the one before. Today BMW has a range of top cars. The BMW 1 series is a very desirable car with a great range of security and safety and is considered one of the best equipped cars in the market at present.

The BMW Z4 roadster is one of the most popular contract hire cars in the United Kingdom and it is easy to see why with the superior handling and slim line design the Z4 has excelled. In the upper end of the BMW range is the BMW X3 which is a common sight on the roads of Hammersmith in London as over half of the Chelsea squad has at some time owned a BMW X3. The X3 is a real beast of a car and gives a clear sight of the road ahead.

Auto Union Finance have a range of BMW leasing deals which cover both BMW contract hire and leasing and also BMW hire purchase ranges.

Ruben

Seymour Butz asked:


I’m looking to buy a used 04 or 05 BMW 325i with the sports and premium package. I found quite a few. The only issue is the color combination. I like the silver with gray leather or the alpine white with gray leather. I also really like the gray with tan or black leather. My dad says the gray is a “dull” color. I wanted to hear what others thought. I don’t think the 325i from 04 or 05 looks good in black because the car has black trim. Let me know what you think. Keep in mind this car will have the sports package so it looks a lot meaner than the standard 325i

Thanks!

Dan

princecus1 asked:


I would like to know how much it might colsr to replace the whole top on my bmw 323 convertible year 2000, it’s not opening at all, can it be fixed? if not what would the price to replace the whole thing be. Thank you for the help!!

Juan

Evander Klum asked:



BMW has recently been shopping for awards— imagine seven awards for four of its engines! Yes, readers BMW has received that many…eat your heart out Mercedes!

Anyway as expected, BMW with its top of the line BMW computer chip has once again emerged as the most successful brand at the International Engine of the Year Awards for 2007 - the world’s most important engine competition. And for the third time in a row, the Award’s panel of judges, which consists of 62 high ranking international automobile journalists from 30 countries, decided to give the principal prize - the highly-coveted “International Engine of the Year” - to the Bavarian automobile automaker.

Yes folks, the new BMW 3.0 liter Twin Turbo petrol engine that was fitted in South Africa to the BMW Series Coupe and Convertible and would also soon debut in the sedan took home the bacon. And that’s not the only BMW engine that won the award, the world’s first in-line 6 cylinder engine with Twin Turbo technology also from BMW came out topping two other categories. It won the “Best New Engine of the Year 2007” including the 2.5 – 3.0 liter capacity class.

Aside from the engine’s massive pulling power, the judges were particularly impressed with the high-efficiency and performance of the 225 kW power unit. The 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers in the BMW 335i Coupe is considered extremely moderate based on the EU norm for this performance class.

The Twin Turbo achieves such combination of power and efficiency through BMW’s High precision Injection system which is the first ever to be produced in high-volume production. It also allows accurate metering of the air-fuel mixture.

The V10 high-performance engine which is equipped in the BMW M5 and M6 has won two awards. The 373 kW power package with a capacity of 5 liters received the award for “Best Performance Engine of the Year” for the last two years in a row and also won in the engine class over 4.0 liters capacity. This remarkable engine has been able to win the “International Engine of the Year” award for 2005 and 2006 respectively.

The 2.0 – 2.5 liter Award was won by the 2.5 liter 6-cylinder petrol engine with VALVETRONIC which is found under the bonnet of the BMW 325i, BMW 525i, the Z4 Roadster 2.5si, and the X3 2.5si. Its fully variable valve control was utilized for the first time in 2001 and since then was employed in millions of vehicles. The 2.5 liter 6-cylinder petrol engine with VALVETRONIC produces 160 kW and founded BMW’s philosophy of efficient dynamics. According to jury member Rogelio Rivera-Nava from Mexico, “You can hear the 2.5-litre engine from a long way off due to its exquisite sound. The in-line 6-cylinder construction provides the basis for the technical purity of this most famous of all BMW engines. It is a pleasure to drive it.”

This is not yet the end of the prize series for BMW Group it has also won the 1.4 – 1.8 liter category but was tied with PSA Peugeot Citroën which happens to be BMW’s partner in developing the 1.6 liter turbo engine. This engine powers the MINI Cooper S giving it 128 kW. It will also be equipped in some models that these two automakers will develop together.

BMW for the last nine years has been able to win over 38 of the most coveted “International Engine of the Year Award” trophies making it as the most successful automaker in the history of the competition. This also signifies BMW’s ingenuity in the field of engine construction.

Christopher

POD asked:


I have a bmw 1990 525i and my ignition lock cylinder went out once then i had it replaced , then it went out again i want to figure out how to hotwire it so i dont have to worry about it going anymore and it will be alot cheaper. Thanks for the help.

Allan

Bob S asked:


I just purchased a bmw m3 with smg.
I heard that this car has launch control, a bit limited in US, but its still there. Does anyone know how to use this? I have the sport button, smg control, and a dsc button. Also have the paddle shifters, and am driving pretty good with them now.
Also, I understand that this may be bad for the tranny, but I still want to know how to do it.
Thanks to all!

Dennis

amee m asked:


I’m looking specifically for info on maintenance required for each. Does series 5 BMW’s require more maintenance than series 3?

Clifford