2004 BMW 325 Problems Cranking

2004 BMW 325
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUSSMACKEY
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My BMW takes forever to start, it turns over and over, when it finally starts it sputters at idle, 300rpm to 1200.

It seems to drive okay but I'd rather not drive it.
Nov 7, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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To eliminate guesswork, tell me the history and what has been done so far.
Nov 8, 2010 at 12:31 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Jan 10, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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