545i Only 500 Miles More Remarks Im hating
12-04-2004, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004RType' date='Dec 3 2004, 03:22 PM
I really miss my Jaguar for a number of reasons, Looks, Speed, Best Nav I ever used and its rock solid stability at all speeds, granted its noiser, not built as good etc
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All The reasons I never bought a Jag. Had my 530 in for 007 ejecting cupholders & lost equalization of right speakers after last flash and they gave me a Jag loaner.
For 2 days felt dead to the world... mushy steering, soft ride, no acceleration (soft shifts auto). Stable wasn't the word I would have used - "nonresposive" fits. Felt like a Buick Park Avenue or maybe a dressed up Taurus.
12-04-2004, 07:34 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
Originally Posted by ULtraPLanet' date='Dec 4 2004, 08:15 AM
? My daughter found out that I gave you guys a CD and got mad at me? 
? She thinks I'm a silly old man.?
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12-04-2004, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:46 AM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:16 AM'] 
I couldn't wait and went out in the cold to check.
And surprise, surprise... It works!!!?
There is no field for ZIP code, but when you are on the City field, you can just enter the ZIP code!
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I couldn't wait and went out in the cold to check.
And surprise, surprise... It works!!!?
There is no field for ZIP code, but when you are on the City field, you can just enter the ZIP code!
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[/quote]I am surprised the Iceman didn't know about this. I use it all the time since I have the car (since august)
12-04-2004, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:35 PM
I am surprised the Iceman didn't know about this. I use it all the time since I have the car (since august)
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It surprises me even more that it is not mentioned in the manual - maybe in the 05 manual?
12-04-2004, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Dec 4 2004, 10:37 AM
[quote name='530E60NL' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:35 PM']I am surprised the Iceman didn't know about this. I use it all the time since I have the car (since august)
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It surprises me even more that it is not mentioned in the manual - maybe in the 05 manual?
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[/quote]Is there an 05 manual? My 05 came with an 04 manual.
12-04-2004, 07:42 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
I've heard there is no difference between the 05 and 04 manual.. But maybe I am wrong and just heard of someone with an 05 that he GOT an 04 manual..
12-04-2004, 07:44 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:37 AM
[quote name='530E60NL' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:35 PM']I am surprised the Iceman didn't know about this. I use it all the time since I have the car (since august)
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It surprises me even more that it is not mentioned in the manual - maybe in the 05 manual?
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[/quote]Its not in the manual because they changed it. It was in the manual with a different feature set. See post 31
12-04-2004, 07:46 AM
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2004 R type I'm no pyschiatrist but even your name on this forum has to do with Jaguar. To get to the point, you are right - you will NEVER be satisfied with this car and probably not with any BMW. Unload it any way you can and we'll all be happy 
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12-04-2004, 07:54 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
Originally Posted by gmartin' date='Dec 4 2004, 10:46 AM
2004 R type I'm no pyschiatrist but even your name on this forum has to do with Jaguar. To get to the point, you are right - you will NEVER be satisfied with this car and probably not with any BMW. Unload it any way you can and we'll all be happy? ? . My .02 .
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I think most of his problems are adressed in this thread and solved. The other things can be solved by his dealer.
Every new car has problems and from experience I now all my new cars where a lot at the dealership in the first year to take care of them. Once everything is settled he'll be happy like we all are..