First Time Bmw Owner

[bholding1974]

Hello Everyone!

I have just become a BMW owner for the first time. I have bought a 318i SE Touring in metalic grey with M-Sport alloys and a rather nasty addition to the stereo (an eonon sat-nav/dvd player/blue tooth/radio etc which I may well replace).

I bought her (now called Nessie - as she is an-SE...) off of eBay - took a punt and put on a cheeky bid and happened to hit reserve and win. On test drive she was lovely and only one issue - engine management light on which had been diagnosed as the air mass meter. Upon driving home however the water light came on and the temperature shot up, going up and down, up and down until I managed to find a suitable place to pull over on the A303. After cooling down I added some water as it looked almost dry (should have checekd before I left I guess). The light came on again at Exeter so at the services I topped up again and drove the next 100 miles without a glitch. Next morning I checked the water and same amount as when topped in Exeter - JOY!!!

I have since taken to local BMW specialist in Redruth, Cornwall for a diagnostics - air mass does need replacing but nothing else glaring for attention (except service due 7000 miles ago). When the diagnostic was being run the engine was hot but the rad was not (I had bled the rad so should not be an air lock) - they recommended replacing the thermostat. So thats this weekends task and see what happens.

Seems like a great motor though, one I have drooled over for a fair old time and now have the pleasure of driving on a daily basis.

In the past I have been a Honda CRX owner and member of the owners club, and a VW T25 Camper owner/enthusiast (x3) and hope I have made a sensible decision in buying a BMW!

Hope to be active here when I can and not to bother too many people with problems!

Cheers

Baz B)

[mart77]

welcome to the wonderful world of bmws mate and also welcome to bmwoc ;)

[andy-mcq]

welcome along fella B)

[bholding1974]

Thanks guys. Will add some picture when I get chance to work it out :blink:

[G4VHD]

Welcome along mate.

[prestige interiors]

Hi mate and welcome to the club

[BigAl]

Welcome Baz, Enjoy the forum. :D

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Welcome to the Forum Bazza B)

We'll help you best we can matey !

[SAM_328ISE]

hi and welcome! :D

[val-borntobefree]

Hellooooooo there.....glad you came round to our way of thinking :D

[Snypa-D]

Welcome to BMWOC :)

[bholding1974]

Few piccys of her

Pictures came out a little dark but you get the feel for her. Plate came with it and will replace in time :)

[mart77]

how much you want for the plate then? ;) ;) ;) ;)

[bholding1974]

the plate is worth £250 or there abouts... make me an offer :)

[Spannerdog]

Welcome aboard Bazza.

Nice motor :)