'05 545 Problems Starting Really Early...
11-13-2004, 01:31 PM
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welcome aboard, mclc26 
! sorry to hear your story but glad to hear you are still happy with your dealer 
. however, you have another option if you are not happy with them, get another one. theorically, your new car isn't new anymore after all the parts changing <_<. why not ask for a new one? they still have to either give you a better offer or give you all the freebies.
! sorry to hear your story but glad to hear you are still happy with your dealer . however, you have another option if you are not happy with them, get another one. theorically, your new car isn't new anymore after all the parts changing <_<. why not ask for a new one? they still have to either give you a better offer or give you all the freebies.
11-14-2004, 02:24 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.
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I would ask for another car. You didn't pay your well earned money for a car that isn't working. You even never drove it. I wouldn't accept the car anymore and get another one. Before you know it your past will repeat itself and you experience will be the same as with your 540.
For the other members. I am surprised by the problems that 545 owners have. The 530 owners havent got many problems with their engine. Do others think it has to do by the fact that the 3.0 inline 6 is already a few years in production and bugs are worked out?
For the other members. I am surprised by the problems that 545 owners have. The 530 owners havent got many problems with their engine. Do others think it has to do by the fact that the 3.0 inline 6 is already a few years in production and bugs are worked out?
11-14-2004, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Nov 14 2004, 04:24 AM
For the other members. I am surprised by the problems that 545 owners have. The 530 owners havent got many problems with their engine. Do others think it has to do by the fact that the 3.0 inline 6 is already a few years in production and bugs are worked out?
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But isnt the 545 engine the same as the 745 engine? its been out a few years... the bugs surely should have been worked out.
11-14-2004, 05:50 PM
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As far as VIN specific parts are concerned I think that Rudy is correct. The DME recall which had many new owners stranded for 3-4 weeks was VIN specific. I have had my ride for about 10 days without a problem. No doubt the best car I've ever riden in or drove. Some people would have you ask for another car - I guess it can't hurt. IF (big if) they give it to you it will probably take at least 3-4 weeks to find an identical or acceptable 545. With so much technology things are bound to break. Given that if you dealer told you it would be fixed in 8 days its more likely to be 16. Sorry 
11-14-2004, 05:55 PM
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Should have never signed and paid for a car that wasn't right. That made it your problem. If you would have been willing to walk away it would have stayed their problem and you would have been amazed how quickly the car was fixed or they found you another one.
11-15-2004, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by twinzor1' date='Nov 14 2004, 08:34 PM
boy, you guys have got to be the most patient and understanding consumers in the market!
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11-15-2004, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KariFi' date='Nov 15 2004, 12:17 PM
[quote name='twinzor1' date='Nov 14 2004, 08:34 PM']boy, you guys have got to be the most patient and understanding consumers in the market!
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[/quote]Nice to see other Finns here! We are not plenty?
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11-15-2004, 07:12 AM
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If it was me I would order a new car (no ifs or whats about it).
This is not a good start to begin with and who knows what will follow.
If it's a lease, then ignore above comments.
This is not a good start to begin with and who knows what will follow.
If it's a lease, then ignore above comments.
11-15-2004, 04:40 PM
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I would not accept a car that had problems before I even drove it. I would not be compassionate at all. Period.
Not even if it was a Kia.
"Replace what? I don't think so. I'd like a new car that doesn't have to have the throttle body replaced. Thanks!"
Not even if it was a Kia.
"Replace what? I don't think so. I'd like a new car that doesn't have to have the throttle body replaced. Thanks!"