I do not believe my wife was watching the temp gauge but you can bet it was pegged... the thing just shut off and a message appeared on the status display saying something it shutoff to protect the engine. I was surprised any vehicle was capable of doing that.

This was about a year and a half ago and the thing runs great but lately throwing peake code 19 f0 f1, between cyl 3 & 4 and using antifreeze, rough on start up. Pressure blowing off through the radiator cap, as designed. It currently does not overheat, but pretty sure the head gasket is "seeping" and time for a new one.

I've had a '98 328is, '02 M3, '04 X5 and I think I'm done... we are looking at the Audi Q5 as a replacement. If someone wants a nice 6-speed M/T that needs a head gasket send me a PM. I might trade it (let it go to auction) or give it to my kid and have them drive it as long as they can.

Thanks...