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Old 04-28-2010, 08:25 PM
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Hey guys I appreciate all the posts from my original rant about poor quality, I need some help, my air suspension is all the way up I posted a new thread if anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it, Im beyond disapointed but right now buying a newer better car isnt in the cards so I have to try and fix as much as I can on my own, just did the rear window regulator saved about $400 thanks to the posts here, Im soo mad at BMW I truly wish I had the ability to take my 2001 3.0i baby and throw her right into headquarters CEOs office and make that SOB fix every damn defect the car has with regard to cheap parts that break all the time, in the meantime I cant drive my car like so anyone please HELP!!!

You just spend days dogging BMW and fighting with everyone on this website, then ask for advice from the very same people . Just man up and get rid of it!
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:30 PM
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it`s covered 159000 miles so I reckon it`s not so bad for maintenance .
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Old 04-28-2010, 08:46 PM
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You just spend days dogging BMW and fighting with everyone on this website, then ask for advice from the very same people . Just man up and get rid of it!
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You just spend days dogging BMW and fighting with everyone on this website, then ask for advice from the very same people . Just man up and get rid of it!
1stE53,
WTF is your point clown, first of all I spend days dogging BMW quality not the people on this thread, people got into it with me, because I made negative comments about BMW overall, so thats their problem, I posted facts of failed components so anyone researching buying a used BMW and there are many, would know ahead of time what lies ahead, and the what does manning up have to do with my car running, if you read ALL of my posts you would see that I clearly stated that the only reason I used to come in these forums was to get DIY info to fix all THE LOUSY CRAP That kept braking in my car, and like many owners, theres alot of things that breakdown period!!!
So do me a favor if you know how to fix the Self Leveling Suspension (AIR RIDE) etc... and have the steps to replace the sensors then post the damn INFO, and contribute something useful to this thread, if you dont, dont wast our time any longer
Thank you have a nice day, and if I dont see ya have a good afternoon and a goodnight!
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Here we go again.
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Look at the rear ride level sensors to make sure they're fully intact and linked to the control arms. If they are intact it may need the compressor/valving unit... but it would be worth it to pay the hour diagnosis fee at the dealer before spending money on parts.

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Hey guys I appreciate all the posts from my original rant about poor quality, I need some help, my air suspension is all the way up I posted a new thread if anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it, Im beyond disapointed but right now buying a newer better car isnt in the cards so I have to try and fix as much as I can on my own, just did the rear window regulator saved about $400 thanks to the posts here, Im soo mad at BMW I truly wish I had the ability to take my 2001 3.0i baby and throw her right into headquarters CEOs office and make that SOB fix every damn defect the car has with regard to cheap parts that break all the time, in the meantime I cant drive my car like so anyone please HELP!!!
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so the porsche cayenne is no good then
Sure it's good, for a second choice…

IMHO the X has it beat in comfort, power and handling.
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Old 04-29-2010, 05:18 AM
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in my teenage years I happened to mention to some friend of a friend that my Honda 250cc single cylinder bike could beat a Honda 400/4 cylinder on the twisty roads , the friend of a friend asked if I would like a cup of tea whilst I waited for a friend of his to arrive on his 400/4 to challenge my statement .
I agreed and 15 minutes later this (cock ) who would later become a multiple British and European sports bike champion showed up , looking me over in a condescending manner .
so the start / finish point was agreed and it was agreed that no suicidal riding would take place but that rule was soon forgotten by the (cock ) when he realised he was never going to beat me and despite him passing me in a suicidal fashion repeatedly after I had safely passed him , I still won .
Nice story. Perhaps you shouldn't have given up on your motorcycle riding. If this "cock" when on to become "a multiple British and European sports bike champion" you could have become Scotland's answer to Valentino Rossi. I think you have missed your calling...
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Old 04-29-2010, 05:48 AM
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Nice story. Perhaps you shouldn't have given up on your motorcycle riding. If this "cock" when on to become "a multiple British and European sports bike champion" you could have become Scotland's answer to Valentino Rossi. I think you have missed your calling...
well I never really felt the need to impress people with my ability.
some of the geezer crowd did try to encourage me to take up racing but I never did enjoy parting company with the bike and sliding along the tarmac on my butt .
happens frequently to the best of them .
that cock has some serious problems with his attitude though and so do some of the other champion riders .
the cock had to resort to passing me by taking the wrong side of the road on blind corners on humps , he was airborne a few times .
I preferred to ride along at my own pace even if that was at the limit sometimes .
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