'04 530 still on the lot
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My local dealer has a '04 530 with $8k off the MSRP of $54k. Has anyone else seen last year's models with this kind of discount? I'm driving an E46 3 series right now and was planning on trading in for a new E90 330 this fall, but this car is really tempting me. (Although this one does have NAV and Heads up display that I don't care about)
Is the IDrive really as bad as people make it out? It's an option on the E90 that I would not choose.
Honest opinions appreciated.
Is the IDrive really as bad as people make it out? It's an option on the E90 that I would not choose.
Honest opinions appreciated.
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Originally Posted by analogue' date='Apr 15 2005, 03:57 PM
My local dealer has a '04 530 with $8k off the MSRP of $54k.? Has anyone else seen last year's models with this kind of discount?? I'm driving an E46 3 series right now and was planning on trading in for a new E90 330 this fall, but this car is really tempting me.? (Although this one does have NAV and Heads up display that I don't care about)
Is the IDrive really as bad as people make it out?? It's an option on the E90 that I would not choose.
Honest opinions appreciated.
Is the IDrive really as bad as people make it out?? It's an option on the E90 that I would not choose.
Honest opinions appreciated.
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99.9% of the posters on this forum will assure you that I-Drive is an easy to use feature and offers many more benefits than drawbacks. The only "people" that don't seem to like it are the anal and biased automotive press. Go for the NAV. You will be surprised how useful it is even if you know your way around.
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Ask them to throw in the OEM 2OP warranty for 6yr/100k and extended maintenance for 6yr/100k and it'll be a sweet deal.
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Welcome analogue !
Get the car if only you are able to get at least 10k off MSRP
Get the car if only you are able to get at least 10k off MSRP
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analogue:
1. i have regretted not getting the nav (not retrofittable on my build)
2. i-drive is easy - like hormazd said, press people don't drive it as much as we do
3. is it new or used? (you didn't mention mileage on it)
good luck, whatever you decide on!
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1. i have regretted not getting the nav (not retrofittable on my build)
2. i-drive is easy - like hormazd said, press people don't drive it as much as we do
3. is it new or used? (you didn't mention mileage on it)
good luck, whatever you decide on!
daydok
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- The car is new - probably still around because it's a 6 spd - which I prefer.
- Curious regarding Hormazd's post - what changed after 04/04 production?
The new E90 330 I have in mind will be $42K so it seems to be worth the jump for the few $K. Rear seating is my only problem with the 3 series, but I don't want to lose the driving experience of my trusty 3er.
Thanks guys.
- Curious regarding Hormazd's post - what changed after 04/04 production?
The new E90 330 I have in mind will be $42K so it seems to be worth the jump for the few $K. Rear seating is my only problem with the 3 series, but I don't want to lose the driving experience of my trusty 3er.
Thanks guys.
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' date='Apr 15 2005, 07:26 PM
I think it's because some of the earlier build dates prior to 4/04 have had a few more problems than later build dates.
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RF Road noise
RF ride and comfort
Rattling Doors
Bluetooth compatibility
Interior upgrades
Comfort key entry (or whatever its called)
Squealing brakes ( 530 only not present in 545)
Any other issues can be resolved by getting a SW upgrade but the above are hardware related.
Look at the 3 cars mentioned above when they arrive. Buy the one that you can afford.