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Re: Pml refused to upgrade my gear transmission software I had mine done at Munich Auto. They diagnose that a new software was available and agreed to upgrade it for about $150. After change, my 1st gear - 2nd gear jerk disappeared. After upgrade, idling became bad - solved by adjusting...

Have you tried to update your car software from PML ? While PML discourages it, I heard that software upgrades can improve your car's performance - fuel consumption, responsiveness, etc. Of course, it is a double edge sword - the change may introduce new problems, or make your car feel...

Re: Do you regret buying BMW from PML? I have recently sent my car to the PML Alexandar service centre, been there about 3 times. During my last visit, I notice that the reception was more attentive. The CSA was bad though - I asked him to check the transmission but he was defensive, giving...

Re: [you], If you could own the top BMW model now...which one and why? The Z4 looks kind of cool ! Much better than the previous one.

Re: E60 questions before i Buy I guess the question is - why do you want to own a premium car ? Is it for performance, prestige, or pricing reasons ? There are cars that perform better than the E60, have better prestige associated to it, and cost less. However, I cannot find a single car or...

My car manual (E60 LCI) recommends 98 octane, but I read an article in the Straits Times saying that 1) No difference with 95 or 92, and 2) They don't even sell 98 in Germany. I wonder how true that is. What do all of you think ?

Re: 520i returns Thanks for the article, LJL ! I read that this is the 2 litre direct fuel injection Engine with 170 ps, similar to the one used in the 320i. Do you think that Performance Motor will upgrade the entire 5 series range with direct fuel injection engines (the N53) ? It is...

Re: 5 series advice I will like to thank everyone for their suggestions and advice, particularly beemerluv, banyan, ganesan, and mark. The relevations I gained was that the choice of the car is beyond just specs and numbers, especially for cars in this category. There is an emotional, almost...

Hello Everyone ! I am considering buying a new 5 series - probably the 523i. However, I am concerned about the reliability and maintenance of this model, particularly after hearing about the horror stories from friends and the media. I would like to ask current owners of the new 5 series...