BMW 3 Series
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Q: How much would insurance be on a 16 year old boy teenager for a 1994 BMW 3-series with four doors?
Like the title says……..how much would insurance be on a 1994 BMW with four doors??? The teenage boy has a clean driving record and lives in a small town. Someone please help?
A: Help yourself – you can check your quotes in internet, for example here – car-insurance.22web.net
Q: Which is better the BMW 3 series coupe or the Mercedes C300?
I have recently test drove both and concluded that the BMW has a little bit more speed to it but thats the only factor that I can identify that separates the two vehicles. Does anyone know which is better in style, safety, performance, and any other categories?
A: BMW
Q: How much maintenance and repairs do BMW 3-series cars require?
I’m seriously considering a 328i because it meets almost everything that I need in a car. Unfortunately, I’ve heard from a few people that it requires frequent maintenance and also costs a lot to get simple things replaced. I just want to know the validity of these claims.
I’m pretty sure that there’s not much to them since other people have told me the opposite. But I just feel the need to ask here.
Thanks!
A: parts in bmw’s usually have a lifetime of 5 years. most are made of cheap plastic to save on cost.
if you like DIY’s Bimmers are the best cars to have. if you don’t like doing the maintenance yourself, it can get really pricey.
i put in $16k into my ‘96 328i before i sold it for $7k. then bought a ‘91 850i and put in $30k more into it. mostly labor on both cars.
Q: How expensive is it to own a BMW 3 series?
How expensive is the maintanance and repairs? Also, can’t you just service it and do repairs at a really good mechanic or garage, instead of the dealership?
A: I don’t have a 3 series but I have an x5 the 4.4 version and it is not anymore maintaining wise than any other car. And most definitely you can bring the car to a shop you trust instead of the dealer. The dealer is the most EXPENSIVE place to go.
just to give you an example I had a head light out went to the dealer and it cost me 47 dollars….. when I told my bf he wanted to choke me and said he could have done it for me at maybe 15 dollars, the cost of the bulb!
Q: how to use a steptronic in a 1997 bmw 3 series?
there are 3 modes ; s, e and m
s stands for sport and m for manual right? so does e stand for economical?
how would i use the m? the gearbox allignment is
park
reverse
neutral
drive
3
2
1
there arent any levers or anything behind the steering wheel.
A: Steptronic?? i didn’t think they used steptronic boxes on the 1997 E36 models……..
Yes, you are right, S is sport which means you car will stay in gear until it reaches the higher REV range.
E is economy, the car will change gear lower down in the REV range.
The 3-2-1 if for when you are going up steep hills and the car is constantly changing up and down. Depending on your speed, you would select a certain gear, 1 for when you are at low speed and 3 for when you are at high speed. It basically holds the car in the same gear.
Now M on steptronic box should mean ‘Manuel’, so there should be a section next to ‘park, reverse, neutral…..’ where the gear stick will slot into, once in there, the car will shift up and down by the direction in which you push it in. hence the ‘Manuel’
But as i mentioned above, i didn’t know E36 models have steptronic boxes in them, that was more E46 technology.
Q: Is BMW 3 series a good first car?
I’m looking around on the 3 series and I would like to know what are your opinions of having a BMW as a first car? I already have drove a friend’s 2000 BMW 328i and liked it.
A: Yes they are excellent cars! I am an owner of a 2005 BMW 325i sedan. They give you luxury and comfort compared to any other car. Its good for a first car as long as you have a Job or parents who are able to maintain the Hefty maintenance cost and other things. The car its self is excellent but i would recommend going with a 2002-2005 model. The 1999-2001 BMW 320i,325i,328i,330i sedan are different in styles compared to those in the 2002-2005 BMW’s. The headlights in the 2002-2005 BMW 3 series got a face lift. The Tail lights as well. The 1999-2001 models look a bit old in style. Here are some differences.
(1999-2001 BMW 3 series Models)
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(2002-2005 BMW 3 series Models)
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Q: I Drive a bmw 3 Series 2002 Why does a 40F % come on below the gauges?
Every time i turn my engine on the lcd below the gauges displays a message of 40F % what does this mean?
A: Most likely a computer glitch. There is no error code for 40F %. Take the car to the dealer and reset the computer or DIY.
>>>Insert key, Turn to ACC. Disconnect positive terminal from battery. Quickly reconnect and disconnect terminal. Turn key off and on 3 times but end in last position before start. Reconnect battery.<<<
That should reset the computer
Q: How much would it cost to upholster a 1996 BMW 3 series?
I was wondering how much it would cost to change the upholstery like the carpet and the headliner and the doors, I would do the seats much later… or if there are kits for that maybe I could have someone do. I don’t know if color matters in terms of price but it’s going to be black. Thanks.
A: I had my headliner in my ‘96 318ti done for about $150, it came out like new, no kidding. Guy did a great job with material that was exactly like the original. Made the car look almost new again inside, Im so happy with the work. The sunroof part I just cleaned with some special cleaner carefully and it looks great.
The carpet may be more as it may have to be the exact molded type and you have to remove a lot like seats, center consoles, etc. That may run up a bit. Why do you want to change the carpet? Torn excessively? Really worn out?
If its just dirty have it fully detailed and shampoo’d at a pro detail place. May take about a day but much better than just replacing which could be expensive and unnecessary.
Also, I advise not to go black in the headliner, I know thats what the tuners/ricers do but it will make you interior darker, maybe too dark.
There is a reason its that lighter grey, thats just not boring interior color, has to do with making your interior better for visibility in some way. There’s some thought into a lot of the details in BMWs.
Q: How many miles can you expect a BMW 3 series sedan to last?
Will it go 200k?
I was planning to buy a new car long ago, but times are difficult so I gotta hold on to this puppy for a while
A: It can easily go over 200,000 miles, however it will simply start getting expensive to do so. There will be some major repairs involved. Want to save some money, trade it in for a Honda, Subaru, Toyota, etc.
Q: Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a 1997 BMW 3-series with all wheel drive?
I know that the term xi indicates all wheel drive but ive only seen it on the older (1990) cars and the new ones but i need to find out if the 97 3-series can come with all wheel drive too..
A: No there was not. I know there wasn’t… but if you want proof go to www.kbb.com (kelly blue book) and try and price one out. There isn’t an option on their for the x.
Q: What is the differance between bmw 3 series models 325,328,300 and 335?
What is the differance in terms of engine size and handling/comfort features?
A: The 325/328/330 E90/E92 (E90 is the current sedan and E92 is the current coupe) all use variations of the N52 engine. From what I remember, the 325 has a single stage intake manifold, while the 330 has a three stage intake manifold. The 328 has a two stage intake manifold and has the same N52 engine as an X3. In addition to differences in intakes, they also have a few different components and hardware. There have actually been quite a few changes from the first N52 production model till now–and I really don’t know all of these.
The difference between the 335 and the 325, 328, and 330 is mainly the engine. Instead of the N52, the 335 has the N54 which is a completely separate engine. It is NOT the N52 with biturbo. Of course the 335i has a more powerful engine and is faster than the E90/E92 variants with the N52 engine. However, both engines are 3.0 Liter Inline-6’s. I believe the N52 has an aluminum block while the N54 has a magnesium block.
All the cars in terms of handling and comfort are the same. The only difference is whether you select Sport Package as one of your options. If you do, you get sport springs which lower your car by an inch or so. The ride is pretty stiff because of the standard Run Flat Tires that come with the car. If your looking for options (I’m guessing thats what you mean by features), the majority of options available for the 335i are available for the rest of the 3 series line. There are a few differences between the 325i/330i and 328i/335i in terms of cosmetics, as the 325i/330i is the older line.
Q: When will a BMW 3-Series with an automatic convertible hardtop become available?
Volvo, Pontiac, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, together with other European car manufacturers already build some models with automatic convertible hardtops. These models automatically separate the metal hardtop and rear window into three or four sections and then stow these sections on top of each other into the trunk. The entire mechanism is controlled by electrical motors in the system.
A: I KNOW, I was hoping for the same thing!
The best you can do is to put it your two cents to BMW. Do what you can to convince their product managers that there is a need for this feature in the 3-Series.
Actually, I’m thinking about getting the Nissan 350Z convertible instead. No, they don’t have a hardcover, but it’s better than the 3-Series and it’s about the same price.
Q: How to hook my cellphone up to my 2000 BMW 3 series car?
I have a BMW that says it is cellphone ready and it has the phone Icon on my steering wheel but since its an older car It doesnt have blu tooth so how do I hook my phone up to the car???
A: Your car is PREWIRED for the BMW bluetooth module. But it does NOT have the module. So the button is just a button… nothing else.
Trying to buy and install the module is going to be prohibitively expensive and does not make sense.
You have 3 other choices (in order of price and complexity):
1. Use a bluetooth headset or bluetooth clip-on speaker (max $70)
2. Use a portable GPS unit with a bluetooth speakerphone feature (about $250)
3. Change out your sound system to an aftermarket unit which has bluetooth functionality (look at them from www.crutchfield.com)
Good luck
Q: Does the E36 bmw 3 series come stock with a limited slip differential?
Which trim levels came with an lsd?
A: The M3 has one as stock (as do some early 328i Sports), they were an optional extra on all other E36s until the introduction of ASC+T in 1996.
Q: I have a BMW 3 series and there is a little round green switch just behind to the indicator? Any ideas?
There is a little round green switch just behind the indicator and I don’t know what it is for. There is also a green switch next to the manual gear stick also.
I have looked everywhere in the owners handbook but there is nothing, any ideas to what they are for? Thanx.
Also it is not “aftermarket” and its not just supposed to light up at night, all I know is that the traction control button is also green.
A: Could be a release point to remove the bulb of the indicator.
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