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Hi do you guys know where I can get the after market extra bright light bulbs for my e65? It is easy to change or do I have to remove the bumper? I used to buy philips for my e46 and did the whole thing myself,cost around $100.

Private track day....just wanna race for fun and see how fast I can drive in my car....not for racing with each other......... Anyone knows any event like this in akl?

That looks cool, how much would that cost?

530 is not a v8.....it s a straight 6

There are a few options available. I don't really know which one is the best....but this one works with the BMW dealer so I guess it is worth to have a look at. http://www.protecta.co.nz/Section?Action=V...;Section_id=153 A mechanical warranty will require you to do service once a year/per 10000km..... In a case that your vehicle breaks down on the road, they will pay for the repair cost to ensure it runs again or they will pay you the full value of your vehicle. At the end of the day, it is up to you to decide whether you will pay for labour+parts or a mechanical warranty, I would suggest you to give them a call first and get a quote. A warranty, at very least, helps you fix your car when it breaks down, and all you have to pay is the access fee. Access fee usually starts from $100 per claim. You should also look at how much they will pay per claim and what is not covered. Ex.some warranty covers lights,some don't.

I had a Japanese 96 bmw before, the first time I took it back to BMW dealer for service, I asked them what type of work they will be doing on my car and how much it would cost. I ended up paying 600 something.....which I initially thought was quite expensive. I kept driving that car for another 10k and I took it to another independent workshop(I am not gonna name the workshop here,not to frame an argument.), which told me they would charge me $2500 for this and that, I refused to pay of course.....then I cut the price down to about $1000. From my experience BMW's quality has no doubt ,is the best among all european brands. However you also have to understand it is a 2nd hand car, there is no point to follow every single point to make it a 100/100 car. BMW is a great car, my one worked perfectly and I cant complaint. But BMW does have a lot of little things that you need to pay attention at. I would suggest you to buy a mechanical warranty, at least it is better than none. And also find a reliable mechanic, not all independent work shop provide cheaper services.

Is Botany Motor Worx a member of MTA by the way?

I have heard different mates telling me different stories about these two workshops... Are they the same? How come some told me they were cheap and some told me they were expensive??

I am looking for some 19" black alloy mag wheels for my E65 bmw. Any good recommendation from you guys? Would custom mag wheels change the handling of the car at all?

Just wondering..... is it possible to connect IPOD to a BMW E65 7 series? I know the BMW dealer has a optional kit but it costs way too much..... Are there OEM cd/mp3 players that can be installed on this model?

Sorry guys , the vehicle is at Lower Hutt.. I am at AKL.....Is it possible to get them to go to the car dealer to have a check for me then send me a report back through internet?

Does anyone know any good mechanics that offer pre purchase inspection? How much do they charge? CHEERS.

I always search before I try and buy.....when I jump into a car for a test drive I can be easily fooled by the fancy talk from the dealer.... I believe people tell more truth on the forum....lol....

Thanks Allan.... I have tried a 525i.....a 330i and 318ti..... 525i is good but I just wondering whether the E-CLASS can be better than that.....I personally think E-Class looks a lot better though..

I have been looking at the E240 model...which the price is more reasonable.....E320 and E500 are awesome but the considering the price range......$50000+.....if i spend more than that I would go for a SUV..... I would not consider a imported E200.....1.8 engine for such a big car would be ridiculous..... Hey lucky you can try all the dream cars that every man wants.

I have tried BMW E36, E46 AND E39.... They all handle like a dream,however I prefer comfortable cars and have never had a chance to try a MB... I have been looking at S-Class and E-Class 2001 or newer models lately.... Anyone here used to drive/Drives one of above? Any recommendations? When I purchase a car I consider these factors. 1. Comfort. 2. Reliability. 3.Running Cost.(Including service and parts)

Seems like this car is average....just found out last time the car being serviced was 30000km....and is now around 60000km.....a big 30000km gap..... By the way,anyone owned or owns a 2003 E240? It seems DOGS AND LEMON GUIDE gives it a real bad feedback....however on some American site it is the best selling MB ever...

$2600 is not that bad for a 2001 Mercedes.... I took my 318ti back for service once and they quoted me over $2500.....I only paid like $7000 for the car.. I personally think paying 10%-15% of the car price is acceptable.....$2500 for a $7000 car is just way too much...

Thanks Glenn.... I have searched around google and it seems like we dont have a Merc Forum in NZ.... Is this model generally good quality or bad? I don't mind spending some money on changing the parts however if it does break down annually like what some ppl say online I better stick with my current car....

Anyone had one of these b4? How s the ride and how much does it cost annually to run?(I mean normal maintainance) Is this car same quality as BMW or worse?

Has M7 ever been released? Have never seen one in my life.

Just notice that you own a lexus es300....How s the car? I always want one of these and ppl told me after driving it you would never want to drive a mercedes again...Is that true?

Seems like most of ppl on the forum loves 3 series, hardly hear anyone discuss about 7 series.... Any big bimmer fans here?

Cheer up man.......we are bmw owners ....be happy on the road. There are a lot of annoying drivers on the road , to be honest a car with fog lights on doesn't really bother me at all....comparing to those that travel 70k in a 50k zone plus give u a bad look when overtake you.... Those people should really be forbidden to drive.

I can't see any problems with front fog lights on either....illegal HID and drive at night with head lights OFF are a lot worse..... To be honest I don't know why it causes a trouble for you cause although they are pretty bright but their positions are generally quite low......When I drive I generally don't focus on anything below their headlights.