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tncean
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 1652 Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:26 am Post subject: Thinking on a "big" bmw... |
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Input appreciated. Sure have enjoyed the 90 325i, and, after much labor and $, excepting the paint job, (no rust), it's pretty much restored and in good, dependable running condition.
I've really been putting the miles on it. Could be that towards the end of the soon to be here next year, I will be doing a good bit of traveling, esp in the Southeast, to promote and do book signings.
Kicking around the idea getting a used "big" model bmw. However, I'm a bit leery of high-milaged automatic transmissions.
Just wondering what models have been more reliable, or problematic?
Your astute insight is welcome.
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Henry
Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 2878 Location: NYC
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I'd ask around. Call transmission rebuilders, bmw after/parts such as BMP or Bavarian Auto or Pelican. Actually ask the official "Dealer" for opinion. You just might get an honest answer. Never know.
And check the various forums.
All I've heard or read is the autos are "iffy" after 100K.
But that's only what I've heard. Not the best research. |
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Chick
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Mendocino, CA
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:52 am Post subject: |
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We have a 95 525 with 240,000 miles on it, absolutely no probs with the auto tranny. This car is bullet proof! ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) |
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Henry
Joined: 03 Apr 2001 Posts: 2878 Location: NYC
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Would you like to tell us a little bit about your new book? |
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tncean
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 1652 Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:16 am Post subject: |
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"A baby-boomer's social commentary, wrapped around a thriller, that is sewn together by a thread of mysticism."
High-dollar D.C. call girl's 2005 BMW 530i, that she had just bought from a think-tank lawyer, has battery charge problems. She ends up getting stuck in a small town in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She gets referred to a local indy bmw shop. They kind of "take her in", and she's exposed to hillbilly fiddle music, moonshine drinking, a bit of night racing on the mountain roads. Someone tries to break into her car while it's in the shop.
Tarot card reading hairdresser, an old gypsy woman, a semi-retired deputy sheriff, a former US congressman, an aging country music star, an autistic herb digger, are just some of the characters in the first 1/3 of the book.
Would have to give it an "R" rating.
"Plastic Angels"... should be out next May-June, 09.
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