# \#328 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6998-tag/6998.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [328i goes into "limp mode" when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/328i-goes-into-limp-mode-when-driving/182935)
**Author:** [@bobdbaker88\_178523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdbaker88_178523)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/328i-goes-into-limp-mode-when-driving/182935 "2022-03-12T15:40:37Z")
My 2007 328i has sat for a a couple of years in the garage. After a fresh tank of fuel and a new battery she started right up. I checked the fluids (no leaks) and took her out for a ride. I missed driving her, felt soli… --- ## [Battery Replacement for 1997 BMW 328i Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-for-1997-bmw-328i-convertible/46508)
**Author:** [@SpyderBite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpyderBite)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-replacement-for-1997-bmw-328i-convertible/46508 "2021-12-12T03:06:22Z")
I have a 1997 BMW 328i Convertible which I adore. The original battery finally died on me recently and I'm having a really difficult time finding a replacement battery besides the OEM battery sold at the dealership for o… --- ## [2011 BMW 328 Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-maintenance/171744)
**Author:** [@ROBERTOPACZEWSKI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTOPACZEWSKI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-maintenance/171744 "2020-10-30T16:51:31Z")
general maintenance on bmw’s --- ## [2009 BMW 328 shakes when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-shakes-when-accelerating/132835)
**Author:** [@Acura2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acura2003)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-shakes-when-accelerating/132835 "2020-10-03T21:28:30Z")
My 09 BMW 328i shakes only when I press gas patel (accelerates), especially up hills. It mostly shakes at the speed around 40 mile/hr. It does not shake at all when I coasting. Also, the problem becomes more obvious/seve… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 needs repairs in Tempe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445)
**Author:** [@RayO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-needs-repairs-in-tempe/170445 "2020-09-26T21:04:51Z")
I’m new to this site. Can anyone recommend a good BMW mechanic in the Tempe, AZ area? --- ## [2015 BMW 328 - must switch brands now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-328-must-switch-brands-now/168967)
**Author:** [@galm26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galm26)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-328-must-switch-brands-now/168967 "2020-08-27T18:05:53Z")
Drove my 328xi for a little over 25,000 miles after I purchased it at 50,000miles. My serpentine belt snapped and shredded as I was driving home. Then a tap noise started from the engine. I asked BMW what I should do and… --- ## [This HAS to be the water pump, right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-has-to-be-the-water-pump-right/166271)
**Author:** [@darth\_tater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darth_tater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-has-to-be-the-water-pump-right/166271 "2020-06-24T06:05:00Z")
Some overheating problems, so I removed the thermostat from the cooling system (and put everything back) I decoupled one end of the top radiator hose I turn the engine on, but no water flows out. This HAS to be the wa… --- ## [Intake manifold failure or gasket failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-failure-or-gasket-failure/165841)
**Author:** [@darth\_tater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darth_tater)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-failure-or-gasket-failure/165841 "2020-06-16T03:08:30Z")
My car sprung a leak recently. 1999 BMW 328i. It was not too bad…it would steam inside the hood. I added K-Seal and it worked for a few days but now it came back (though maybe slightly different area). I was able to spo… --- ## [Windows won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-wont-work/164813)
**Author:** [@al947394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al947394)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-wont-work/164813 "2020-05-27T13:34:19Z")
I am looking to buy a BMW 328i 2007. The only problem (other than hail damage which is fine by me), is that the only window that works is the right front. What might be the cause of the other 3 windows not working? Are w… --- ## [2011 BMW 328 - windshield wipers won’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785)
**Author:** [@RobertALasky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertALasky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785 "2020-03-26T18:44:11Z")
I can’t turn the windshield wipers off whilst the car is on. They stop when I remove the fob. --- ## [2007 BMW 328 won’t accelerate past 20-25 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-won-t-accelerate-past-20-25-mph/157262)
**Author:** [@Jennifer02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-328-won-t-accelerate-past-20-25-mph/157262 "2020-01-25T17:15:43Z")
BMW wont accelerate more than 20-25mph even after stepping on the gas pedal all the way in. The check engine light is also on --- ## [1998 BMW 328 has a fishy smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-has-a-fishy-smell/155389)
**Author:** [@Laura241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura241)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-328-has-a-fishy-smell/155389 "2019-12-28T23:15:36Z")
Why does my 98 328i convertible have a fishy smell? The trunk has the strongest odor when I lift cover 2 the battery and smell is stronger --- ## [2012 BMW 328 - hard top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-328-hard-top/146024)
**Author:** [@Alfredo54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alfredo54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-328-hard-top/146024 "2019-08-05T15:35:46Z")
So I left my convertible 328i bmw 2012 hard top open last night and it rain when I got up I was able to close it but it was acting up the next day I try it agai and now it won’t even flash the little light to the switch … --- ## [Might buy a 2016 BMW 328i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2016-bmw-328i/141940)
**Author:** [@HenryChou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryChou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/might-buy-a-2016-bmw-328i/141940 "2019-06-11T03:46:49Z")
We are about to purchase a used BMW 328i. Everything looks ok, except part of rear tires has very bad rusty. Is that ok? The rusty part looks like: https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-Brake\_Pads/pic14.j… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 tire condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-tire-condition/141744)
**Author:** [@Kathryn23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathryn23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-tire-condition/141744 "2019-06-07T18:09:29Z")
Are my BMW tires in jeopardy because I did not drive the car from last September until May. I keep the vehicle in a nice garage. --- ## [BMW 3 Series longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-longevity/47488)
**Author:** [@fereaux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fereaux)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-longevity/47488 "2019-05-02T03:57:01Z")
I am looking to buy an older BMW 3 series. I see several from 2000 or 2001 with anywhere from 100K - 150K miles on them (usually 328model). How much longer is the engine expected to last on these cars? Are BMW's a 200K+ … --- ## [2011 BMW 328 flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-flooded/135520)
**Author:** [@PETROVICH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PETROVICH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-flooded/135520 "2019-02-28T18:02:19Z")
The vapor barriers on my BMW failed and flooded my car. Has this happened to anyone else? I don’t live in an area where there is severe weather. My car is 8 years old. This seems like a defect to me and BMW is not taking… --- ## [2013 BMW 328 clacking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-clacking-noise/134811)
**Author:** [@williams35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williams35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-clacking-noise/134811 "2019-02-17T17:38:37Z")
the engine make a noise …like valve clacking --- ## [2009 BMW 328 - repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-repair-question/127638)
**Author:** [@GaryOglesby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryOglesby)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-repair-question/127638 "2018-11-07T23:55:00Z")
I have a slight vibration.BMW dealership tells me I need to replace the center support bearing and I also need to replace the driveshaft at the same time or the center support bearing will go out again soon and cause me … --- ## [Do ceramic brake pads wear out rotors faster? (2008 BMW 328)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-ceramic-brake-pads-wear-out-rotors-faster-2008-bmw-328/127202)
**Author:** [@Ed121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed121)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-ceramic-brake-pads-wear-out-rotors-faster-2008-bmw-328/127202 "2018-10-21T12:06:30Z")
Do ceramic brake pads wear out rotors faster? --- ## [2013 BMW 328 turn signals only intermittently work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-turn-signals-only-intermittently-work/121699)
**Author:** [@sharonhendrson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonhendrson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-328-turn-signals-only-intermittently-work/121699 "2018-07-26T04:49:15Z")
why turn signals work intermittently… --- ## [Old Car Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-problems/111044)
**Author:** [@Sammmie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammmie)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-problems/111044 "2018-01-19T07:51:43Z")
The roof of my car looks awful. I thought it needed painting but my neighbor says a good detailing can fix it. He thinks the wax is coming off.Any ideas about how I can tell if that’s all it is? Also, I killed my passen… --- ## [2014 with 20k miles or 2015 with 35k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-with-20k-miles-or-2015-with-35k-miles/110648)
**Author:** [@Chenzo720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chenzo720)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-with-20k-miles-or-2015-with-35k-miles/110648 "2018-01-15T17:00:33Z")
I am looking at a 2014 BMW 328d with 20,000 miles versus a 2015 BMW 328d with 35,000 miles at the same price. is it better to go one of 2014 will look some miles or is it better to go with you when 1 year newer car that … --- ## [Poor gas mileage on my BMW xdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-my-bmw-xdrive/108615)
**Author:** [@Rask](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rask)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-my-bmw-xdrive/108615 "2017-11-02T13:31:47Z")
I have a BMW 328i xdrive 2014 with 29,000 miles. I have noticed inaccuracies with the mileage displayed on my onboard info and I am concerned about the vehicles gas consumption. For instance, I work 4 miles from my home.… --- ## [2011 or 2012 BMW Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-or-2012-bmw-wagon/108569)
**Author:** [@Chenzo720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chenzo720)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-or-2012-bmw-wagon/108569 "2017-10-23T17:46:00Z")
Hi Forum, I wanted to get your thoughts if buying a 2011 or 2012 BMW 328i xdrive with 37k miles for under $17,000 is worth it? Cargax is clean with having one car with 1 owner and another with 2 owners. Also seen wagons… --- ## [Car falling apart!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-falling-apart/107901)
**Author:** [@Sammmie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammmie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-falling-apart/107901 "2017-09-28T23:22:46Z")
I have a 2000 BMW 328 that is not doing well. I took it in because the ABS light was coming on intermittently. They said the problem was the tires. One had a gash. After buying all new tires, I still have the problem. Th… --- ## [BMW Squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-squeal/103961)
**Author:** [@joshua.davies202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshua.davies202)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-squeal/103961 "2017-05-16T02:27:46Z")
Hi Guys, I'm brand new to the forum but have been browsing around here for a while and can't seem to find an answer! I recently purchased a 2011 328i Coupe and around 3 weeks ago I started hearing a squeal coming fro… --- ## [Major repair before trading in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-repair-before-trading-in/97662)
**Author:** [@james.freeman210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.freeman210)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-repair-before-trading-in/97662 "2016-12-25T03:12:14Z")
Hey all, I have a 2009 BMW 328i xDrive 6-speed manual with about 70k miles on it. I am looking to trade it in but it needs a few semi-major repairs -- two cylinders are misfiring and it needs new ignition coils/plugs;… --- ## [Would Auto Start/Stop Reduce Starter Life?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971)
**Author:** [@BijanD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BijanD)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971 "2013-03-14T20:48:12Z")
My 2013 BMW 328i has a fuel-saving feature (as perhaps many other new cars): As soon as you stop at a stop sign or red light, the engine turns itself off automatically, and once you release the brake pedal, it starts aga… --- ## [Air Conditioner Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-question/75864)
**Author:** [@Desert\_Chick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desert_Chick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-question/75864 "2012-12-03T08:48:07Z")
My air conditioning just stopped blowing cool air. While the blower still operates properly, the air is coolest (but not nearly cool enough or normal) at the extreme right passenger vent, then is progressively warmer tow… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6998-tag/6998.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=328)