Totally agree – I still have my 4.8is and have renewed the BMW warranty every year although it now costs over £1000 for the full comprehensive policy plus breakdown but it has been worth every penny. I renewed back in May and since then have had two trips to the main dealer in respect of self le ...

I too have had the same problem recently albeit intermittent. When it happens I get out of the car and relock it (also setting the immobiliser) Once locked I then unlock the car - get back in and the engine will start. I know it sounds stupid but this method has worked so far. If you Google this ...

Sounds exactly like the same problem I posted in May last year on my 4.8is.......As the car was under warranty the dealer diagnosed the propshaft bearing as requiring replacement. They replaced the bearing but I still get a thud on acceleration under certain condtions. To be honest I always thought ...

Update on the thump............ Took the car in today to my local dealer..........The service administrator suggested taking the car out for quick drive with their technican so he could listen for the thump. The technician heard the thump so I left it with them......... Got a phone call this ...

Well I had a good crawl about under the car to have a look at all the suspension bushes……..There’s some play in both the front sway arms. The rear sub frame bushes look OK although I’m not sure how you would determine if these were on their way out. No signs of cracking or perishing. Oh wellâ ...

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to have a good look under the car today at all the suspension bushes to see if there is anything obvious........ If it is sub frame bushes I don't think I'll be able to claim anything throuhg the warranty as the dealer will proabably claim wear and tear. I'll check the ...

Just wondering if any forum member had experienced anything like this….. I’ve recently become aware of a noise which can only be described as a bit of a thump when going from first gear to second gear or second gear to third gear. It normally happens when everything is warmed up but it’s not no ...

I had my front and rear discs plus pads changed recently on my 4.8iS at a main dealer. I got four local BMW dealers to quote and a couple of independents that had been recommended to me. What I found surprising was that there was not much difference in price between the independants and main dealers ...

Kennif…………Thanks for the tip………Will try them at my earliest convenience…. Avtar……Not sure what the difference would be between non tracker or tracker………Admiral, Direct on line and the Nationwide will not cover me for theft without one…..I suppose any difference or requirem ...

Yes..........The BMW insured warranty.......My car is an AUC so this was offered after the first year of ownership

Just got my renewal from Admiral.......£493 Fully comp, three years no claims, and tracker........Mmmmmmmmm........Not happy with that.... Now tried a couple of the comparison websites............Seems like a waste of time though.........Total rip off prices........They all seem to start at around  ...

Thats exactly what I've just been quoted for my E53 4.8iS..........Up to 50,000 miles though

Any forum members experienced the massive increase in car insurance that’s been on the news and TV recently. Mines up for renewal within the next three weeks………. Last year from Admiral…..£527 fully comp for garaged and tracker fitted 4.8is with 2 years no claims….. God knows what it will ...

Cheers for responses………… No smoke or fumes from engine bay…………Although it did smell a bit of petrol after it started……….I’ve had no problems since. I would like to think that it would have been something obvious like a relay but working in an electro mechanical field and as Co ...

Well for the second time in less than 2 years I have experienced the engine cranking but not starting problem. The last time this occurred it went back to my local BMW dealer under their AUC warranty on the back of a transporter for which their diagnosis was a duff battery. Since then I have had no ...