04 530i info
06-20-2010, 03:07 PM
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Thinking of gettng a 2004 530i with 77k miles. Any info I need to know?
Problems? (Electrical, mechanical etc)
Maintenance costs
I can handle some small DIY stuff (oil,tranny, changes, etc..)
Right now looking at this
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/1796712715.html
Thanks
Problems? (Electrical, mechanical etc)
Maintenance costs
I can handle some small DIY stuff (oil,tranny, changes, etc..)
Right now looking at this
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/1796712715.html
Thanks
06-20-2010, 03:26 PM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
Model Year: 2004
Engine: 530i
grate color combo it however is not a 6 speed tip tronic with paddle shifters
06-20-2010, 06:03 PM
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06-20-2010, 06:44 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i
Tons of problems with SMG. Out of warranty and with 75k+ miles, I would stay FAR away from that car. The tow hook cover missing is also not a very good omen...
06-20-2010, 09:57 PM
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My Ride: 530iA 04
06-21-2010, 02:27 AM
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My Ride: 545 2005 Model. Full spec so happy with as is.(for the moment!)
Stand away from the car !!!! You should not tow an automatic geared car, why is the eye hook cover missing????
06-21-2010, 12:12 PM
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LOL Yes, defo.
We had an M6 part exchanged with us, it worked fine in auto, and fine when using the tip tronic auto, but as soon you used the flapply paddles, it had a flappy wobbly.
So off to the local BMW dealer for a quote to repair:
£8,000 + VAT.....
So off to auction the M6 went!
Don't buy SMG, they're fooooooking scarey!
06-21-2010, 12:21 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I would definitely suggest not buying an SMG that is out of warranty, especially the older ones. I have a 04 530i with manual 6 speed and its been a great car
06-21-2010, 12:40 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i SA M-Sport Package
I have a 2004 545i SMG, no issues so far, I have over 75K on the clock. And the tow hook cover missing means nothing, could have came off at the car wash for all we know. And I drive almost exclusively in manual mode.