$16K TO FIX AN 04 545I WITH 68K MILES
03-10-2010, 03:25 PM
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If you have service records indicating your car was maintained according to BMW's recommendations I feel you would have a reasonable position for BMW NA to offset the cost of repair or replacement. Certainly even a 6 year old BMW engine with regular care should not have scored cylinders at this low mileage. I suspect that there was a mechanical failure that caused it. And unless they can point to something you did to cause extraordinary and accelerated wear BMWNA should help you out.
03-10-2010, 05:11 PM
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i wouldnt fix it. unless ur planing to keep the car for another 5-10 years. considering the depreciation and the carrying value.
its all depend... i think..
if you plan to keep it for a long time, maybe consider to get a scrap e60 for other parts also..
good luck.! ! !
its all depend... i think..
if you plan to keep it for a long time, maybe consider to get a scrap e60 for other parts also..
good luck.! ! !
03-10-2010, 06:14 PM
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It is all in my post 2 pages down cause exactly same thing happened to mine with 54K miles. BMW paid for the fix. I attached documents with all the parts that has been replaced. Sorry but I don't know how to post direct link. Post is titled 545 engine done. GL!
03-10-2010, 06:20 PM
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U could always turn into the worlds nicest garden ornament 
03-10-2010, 11:45 PM
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They probably don't even want to do the work since they gave you an astronomical quote like that. How would they expect somebody to actually pay that out of their pockets?
03-11-2010, 12:00 AM
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My Ride: 545i Sport Package, Black/Grey. Got it July 09.
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Damn, sucks to hear another story like this about a 545i engine. 
You should definitely have an independent mechanic look into it as 16k is outrageous! I have 58K on my car... time to sell already? 
Please let us know how this turns out!
You should definitely have an independent mechanic look into it as 16k is outrageous! I have 58K on my car... time to sell already?
Please let us know how this turns out!
03-16-2010, 01:29 AM
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if i were you, i would just try to sell the car as is. List it on ebay or something stating whats wrong with it(mechanical problem). Im sure someone(car dealer) will buy it that knows how to get it repaired for cheap. This way you wont have to put any money into it and you could sell it for a small loss. i think this is the best way to go
03-16-2010, 05:00 AM
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My Ride: '04 545i, sport pkg, premium sound, sprint booster,
I've ran across this website while looking for different parts: http://www.bmrparts.com/index.htm
Maybe buying a rebuilt engine and having an independent shop do the work could save a lot of $$$.
Maybe buying a rebuilt engine and having an independent shop do the work could save a lot of $$$.