Thread: Dealer dishonesty?

I would just try the simple things...fuel filter...check spark plugs/boots...then see if the problem still exists. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

Quote: Originally Posted by geezerman402 So... if the car's battery is dead... can you not engage the parking brake? DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN. BMW has been using electronic parking brakes for years on the 7 series. There is a manual release in case of electrical malfunction. No different than there is a manual release to engage neutral on all the newer cars with the electronic shifter....

Quote: Originally Posted by ballinator Everyone keeps mentioning maintenance records, what are some specific things I should be looking for that have been done? Or specific things that haven't. Also I was wondering where I could find someone in upstate new york to give me a thumbs up on one before I purchase it, I'd like a BMW tech to look at it or someone that's very familiar with the mechanics of them at least. Cooling system...

Try some injector cleaner maybe? My '78 was like that for many years from a bunch of rust in the tanks...

I see those on big rigs all the time in Erie during the winter. Could you really need them in California?

there's many horror stories about honoring things, reimbursements, falling through, failing companies left and right. blah blah just don't do it.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Aindriu Dude there is a petition in OT to allow you back. We all think you were treated pretty harsh and that the mods have been power tripping lately. I swear if you search in OT for "pics of sis or ban" you get endless results. that is AWESOME . I love OT

Quote: Originally Posted by kornkid8600 did Kevlar just really do this to me? Make my post 2? VAIIIIIII KEVLAR? ok at least you didn't make a repost out of it HEY! I made the thread. The RSS robot had already queued up the information... so when I merged the posts, it had beaten you by a few minutes.

Quote: Originally Posted by AwesomeIsLuke I love the fact that if my battery dies I can simply push the car and start it. Try that on an auto and get back to me It's a little-known fact that you can also start an auto tranny car by pushing it. Ya' just has to push it to about 40 mph.