Sounds like the starter is going bad. Had the same exact symptoms until I replaced it. It will just get progressively worse until it is replaced. Giving gas while starting the car will not help, so don't do it. __________________ Come get a ti-shirt Quote: From the e30 M3, evolved the e36. They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99. After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | |