1 year old 545 required a major engine repair
04-08-2006, 01:23 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I had an Acura that needed an entire new engine under warranty, two MB's that needed valve guide seals replaced under warranty, a Honda that needed a new head gasket under warranty and my 2004 545 SMG that needed a new transmission under warranty.
No manufacturer is beyond some reliability issues.
No manufacturer is beyond some reliability issues.
04-08-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by xexyus' post='266579' date='Apr 8 2006, 08:22 PM
Why dont we all get toyota camrys with LEATHER and I bet we wont have this problem
04-08-2006, 05:43 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by xexyus' post='266579' date='Apr 8 2006, 05:22 PM
Why dont we all get toyota camrys with LEATHER and I bet we wont have this problem 
04-08-2006, 09:35 PM
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On cold start my engine would run (shake) roughly - 2,500km on it. Took it to the dealer and ended up with new lifters, 3 weeks in the shop (mainly due to waiting for parts). Runs perfect since the repair but major surgery for a brand new car.
04-09-2006, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='266595' date='Apr 8 2006, 09:43 PM
I heard of a friend with a Camry, Leather needing LEATHER replaced under warranty.
04-09-2006, 04:42 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
As mentioned above, this is a "routine" issure that BMW has well under control. And it was NOT major surgery, all top-end valve train work (no digging or head removal etc.), so don't worry about re-break-in.
Back years ago, my 87 535iS had valve problems, where they replaced the entire train (removal of head etc) under warranty, even though it had just slipped past the milage when they discovered it (that's what a good dealer is all about). It was an issue of a certain batch of valves etc. And my MB befrore that had serious cam/valve train issues (among a pile of other stuff).
Now that these VANOS and double VANOS operations are here (courtesy of Honda), I'm surprised that there aren't more problems with such a complex elctronic micro-adjusted system.
Just be thankful that we've gone hydraulic and no longer have the old hard lifters (as in my 87), where manual valve adjustment was required every 8000 miles; thus a routine service (every second oil change, or about twice a year) was $350+--out of my pocket (in 1987 dollars).
Relax and enjoy it.
Ray Hull
Back years ago, my 87 535iS had valve problems, where they replaced the entire train (removal of head etc) under warranty, even though it had just slipped past the milage when they discovered it (that's what a good dealer is all about). It was an issue of a certain batch of valves etc. And my MB befrore that had serious cam/valve train issues (among a pile of other stuff).
Now that these VANOS and double VANOS operations are here (courtesy of Honda), I'm surprised that there aren't more problems with such a complex elctronic micro-adjusted system.
Just be thankful that we've gone hydraulic and no longer have the old hard lifters (as in my 87), where manual valve adjustment was required every 8000 miles; thus a routine service (every second oil change, or about twice a year) was $350+--out of my pocket (in 1987 dollars).
Relax and enjoy it.
Ray Hull
04-09-2006, 04:46 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='266595' date='Apr 8 2006, 08:43 PM
I heard of a friend with a Camry, Leather needing LEATHER replaced under warranty.
Let's all get a the New Camry. The back end looks like the new Lexus GS, and the side looks like a large 06 3 series.
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My Ride: 2004 545i carbon black / dakota black / sport package / 19' beyern wheels - 285 rear with 15mm offset
Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='266581' date='Apr 8 2006, 07:23 PM
Okay... you first.
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