
Title : BMW 3 Series (E36) Service Manual 1992-98: M3, 318i, 323i, 325i, 328i Sedan, Coupe, Convertible
Author :
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : A must for the 3 series owner
This book is invaluable to any 3 series owner, especially those with the later models incorporating the M52 engine. I have been an avid fan of the Haynes manuals for many years but they have no plans to produce a Workshop manual for the later 3 series cars. The book has been written for the US market, hence the terms Hood,Trunk and Fenders, however, that in no way detracts from the wealth of information available. The drawings are of high quality, as are the photographs and electrical diagrams.
There are many special tools required to work on these sophisticated cars and it would have been worth the time and trouble to details possible alternatives, or show how some of these tools could be manufactured by the dedicated DIY mechanic.
All things taken into account, this book offers a wealth of information, and in the absence of any other publication, a must for the BMW 3 series owner.

Title : BMW 3 and 5 Series Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service Repair Manuals)
Author : A.K. Legg
Rating : 3 Stars out of 5.
Summary : A practical users view of the Haynes BMW 3 and 5 series book
I owned a 318i 1990 model BMW for 12 years. I used this book as my source of guidance for the last 3 of those years.
On mechanical matters it is mostly good and has helpful advice for alternates to the purchase of BMW special tools. It does not however have any significant help on interior trim. I never did find out how to tighten up the interior rear view mirror which was loose. And if you want to remove or replace door trim you are on your own.
The book mainly illustrates operations with pictures of a 3 series car, there is relatively little for 5 series owners here. I think they may rate it only 2 Stars or less.
I personally would have liked to see more "exploded" line diagrams, so helpful in re-assembly of complex items.
None the less I would buy it again if I still had the car.

Title : BMW 2-Valve Twins '70 to '96 Service Manual (Haynes Service Repair Manuals)
Author : Jeremy Churchill
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Excellent manual a must have book for all BMW twin owners.
I have used this manual as a guide to carry out tasks from servicing to gearbox rebuilding, and found it to be accurate informative and helpful. The sections are well laid out and use clear photos. Even if you don't do your own maintenance you gain an insight and information helping to understand what the garage is talking about.

Title : BMW Motorbike: The Ultimate Riding Machine
Author : Kevin Ash
Rating : 1 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Very poor. Little text, and uncaptioned pictures.
I have to say I was very disapointed with this book. I was expecting a large, well illustrated, and interesting book. Instead it is a brief history of BMW. It starts with some text but this is spaced out to make it look more substantial! You then get a series of photos. These initially have no captions! The photos are then repeated in smaller format at the end with captions! Why? Whats the point of doing a book like this?
I could not recomend this book to anyone... Sorry.

Title : BMW 5 Series Service Manual 1989-95: 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i Including Touring
Author :
Rating : 2 Stars out of 5.
Summary : nice but not very useful
Very nice book, well organized and presented but clearly written by somebody who never has owned or driven one of these cars: largely theoretical and superficial when it comes to any even very simple information about basic repairs or service.

Title : BMW 3 Series Service Manual 1984-90: 318i, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325i Convertible
Author :
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : An Indespensable guide to servicing and repair.
This book is excellent. It covers evrything you need to service and repair any E30, and I recommend all E30 owners buy a copy. It's clearly written and gives you the confidence to diagnose and repair many problems that E30 owners experience. Easily worth the asking price.

Title : End of the Road: BMW and Rover - A Brand Too Far
Author : Andrew Lorenz
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : A riveting summary of the Rover/BMW debacle
This is a highly readable tale of the purchase of Rover by BMW and the ensuing fiasco, climaxing in the sell out to Phoenix. There are some fascinating insights into the behind the scenes machinations of BMW, the unions, the government and Alchemy at the time of BMW's attempts to get rid of Rover. Funnily enough - Alchemy who were cast as the villains of the piece by the British press are practically the only players who come out the whole mess smelling of roses.
My only criticism is that this is quite a high level strategic view and there is not much detail on what went wrong at the operational level - I would have liked to have known more!