Aussie 1997 E39 Wagon buffeting

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G'day and all that from the land Downunder! I am the proud owner of a 1997 BMW 528I Touring Wagon...
May I ask if any of your members have experienced the following problem?  On the freeway at about 65-75 mph I get a really quite bad 'buffet', as if someone has partially opened a window and the air is buffeting around inside the car. It doesn't feel like a wheel balance problem or wheel alighment or tyre problem. All the windows and doors, and the back tailgate close properly and do not leak air, with all seals intact. Any clues or suggestions would be appreciated. PS I am very soon to have my membership of the Gold Coast BMW Drivers Club ratified.  Where do I live?   Visit  www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au   the local authority website.  Thanks in advance for all your help....

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Munro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-April-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Topic: Aussie 1997 E39 Wagon buffeting Posted: 15-April-2003 at 02:34
	G'day and all that from the land Downunder! I am the proud owner of a 1997 BMW 528I Touring Wagon... May I ask if any of your members have experienced the following problem? On the freeway at about 65-75 mph I get a really quite bad 'buffet', as if someone has partially opened a window and the air is buffeting around inside the car. It doesn't feel like a wheel balance problem or wheel alighment or tyre problem. All the windows and doors, and the back tailgate close properly and do not leak air, with all seals intact. Any clues or suggestions would be appreciated. PS I am very soon to have my membership of the Gold Coast BMW Drivers Club ratified. Where do I live? Visit www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au the local authority website. Thanks in advance for all your help....

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micky_h Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 17-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 798	Posted: 15-April-2003 at 14:30
	U drive with the back seats down?

Munro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15-April-2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 20-April-2003 at 23:28
	No I don't! I know from previous wagon or 'estate' ownership that driving with the rear seats down changes the volume of the cabin dramatically and can result in buffeting, but that's not the case this time. Its driving me crazy...am taking the car to the main Brisbane BMW dealer this week to see what they think.