"Stan Dowiat" > wrote in message
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> I'm a first time BMW owner. We just got a 97 528 with 110 k miles. I got
> it for $9,500 and it looks very sharp, runs and drives very well and we
> quickly discovered the appeal of driving a BMW. We knew when we bought it
> that there were a few things needing fixed; 1 window window regulator,
> climate control display, remote trunk release.... There are a couple of
> guys in the area who specialize in working / restoring BMW's. The repairs
> we need to make will cost about $1,250 plus it's going to need tires soon.
> Do you think I got a reasonable deal?
>
> After having the BMW dealer price a 4 wheel alignment at $181, then
> finding that a local tire store could do a good job for $49 I'm betting
> that there are very few reasons I would ever take my 97 528 with 111,000 k
> miles to the dealer. A guy at work said an installed battery would cost
> about $300. I found a BMW site which tells what type brand of $100
> Diehard fits and works fine. Are these kind of price at the dealerships
> normal?
>
> Usually I change the oil in our cars myself. On the BMW there are the
> "service lights" on the dash that come on and tell you how long till
> ervice is needed. Does anyone know how to reset that yourself?
>

To reset the service lights without a tool...
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...ce_lights.html

To reset the service lights with a tool...
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/reset-plug/reset.htm

Kyle.
98 740iL
97 M3