04 v 05 545 differences?
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shopping for 545. were there any differences between the 2004 and 2005 545's? Salesman said only difference was Bluetooth not avail on 04. Anything else to be aware of? (looking for manual shift). first time here... thanks.
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Better tires from the factory on the '05 as well...I know from experience as I have had both an '04 and '05 545. The other things, such as PDC, Lumbar support, extra wood,etc. are all also very much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by yeagerda' date='Mar 5 2005, 04:14 AM
thanks for the info, and the welcomes!
I was looking at an '05 and saw they (tires) were Dunlops.? Were '04s different?
I was looking at an '05 and saw they (tires) were Dunlops.? Were '04s different?
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What? 04s wernt Dunlops?