I'll soon be int the OH (cincy) area, from NY.
Now aren't you glad you posted!! just joking. But there are many things you should learn about and do for maintenance. Here's a good resource:...
We generally look up part numbers at http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/ and then to Bav Auto to math the price. Make sure the Bav Auto part is OEM. Ask...
The ticking on our 1990 325is was a bad valve.
http://www.bavauto.com/ http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215771 We just got a new console, cup holders, rear seat...
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