
Title : BMW 3 and 5 Series Automotive Repair Manual: 318i (84, 85), 325, 325e, 325es (84-88), 325i, 325is, 325iC (87-91), 525i (89, 90), 528e (82-88), 533i (83, 84), 535i, 535is (85-92) (Haynes Automotive Repair Manuals)
Author : Larry Warren
Rating : 1 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Written for the mechanic that fixes everything with a hammer
The writers assumed that the reader wouldn't be able to handle anything more difficult then an oil-change or brake-shoe adjustment. Doesn't include meaningful schematics and recommends that you take your car to the shop if having air-conditioning problems. When confronted with taking out the car stereo from the dash it recommends that you buy the "special tool" needed to do the job (you need a metric allen wrench, but you won't find that out by reading this book).

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 (E36) Service Manual 1992-98: M3, 318i, 323i, 325i, 328i Sedan, Coupe, Convertible
Author :
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : A Great Reference Source
This book basically taught me one thing: that when it's time to do repairs or service on my E36, it's best to take it to a dealer or independent shop. The E36 is so complex, requiring the correct tools, that unless you REALLY know what you're doing, fixing your car might bring on more damage. Having said that, it is a wonderful resource for ANYONE who has an interest on what makes their E36 tick, and gives some great tips to keep it ticking like a Swiss watch.

Title : BMW 5 Series Service Manual 1989-95: 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i Including Touring
Author :
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : That you need!
In these days, buying a car is like buying a computer software. You pay for the right to use it. And if something goes wrong, you get a minimun off help. This book can help you and save a lot off money, not having to go to the shop for every little thing. But still it's not complett. But still very usefull. Why spend $50 on the shop just to CHECK tho oil level in the transmission then you can do it yourself, with some help from the book.

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.