200,000 mile club
07-25-2013, 04:02 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
200,000 mile club
Well, it finally hit after 7 years - the 200K mile threshold. I never thought I'd keep a car this long, let alone hit this mileage. And, I never would have DREAMED I'd be so in love with the damned thing I'm actually plotting ways to prolong the marriage. It's been a long road, had some potholes and dirt roads on the journey, but the ole 545i has just enough unpolished nature to give it a driving dynamic I cannot find on any other car in its class. The LCI 550 was awesome to test and thrash around (my apologies to the un-named dealer). But, for some odd reason, I crave the unrefined nature of the N62B44. Go figure.
Who else is in the 200K club???
Who else is in the 200K club???
07-25-2013, 05:08 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Wow congrats! Have you experienced any major mechanical issues? I am curious how long the tranny will normally go for.
07-25-2013, 06:39 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
I've had a slew of wonderful things happen over the years (many posted within these forums starting from soon after joining in 2007 lol). Tranny main seal leaks (ouchie), pan leaks, valve cover leaks, coolant issues, catalytic converter issues (ugh), water pump/thermostat replacements, secondary air crapola, yadda yadda. But, it is the original tranny, original engine, original mechatronics - the trans needs topping off periodically but shifts just fine. Engine idles smoothly and still has great power (puffs a bit of smoke like a sailor after 4+ minutes of idle though). I was car shopping, but since this thing is pretty much paid for, I may start reinvesting heavily in it.
07-25-2013, 07:30 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i 6spd and 2000 Lexus GS300
I just broke 70000 yesterday on my 05 545i 6spd. Besides the transmission issues i guess I have a lot of other ones to look forward to lol
07-26-2013, 03:10 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
I just crossed 109,500 miles with my 545i SMG. 2005 model, purchased in Nov 2004. So I'm approaching 9 years.
Had about $7000 of repairs made a couple of months ago. New alternator, oil leaks, new valley pan and coolant related items, control arm bushings, both SMG paddles replaced.
I'm having all sorts of electrical problems now. I noticed that electrical wires in my headlights have the sheathing cracking and flaking off, leaving exposed wire showing. I'm sure this is not limited to the headlights. Probably just a matter of time before things start shorting out.
My trunk lid won't open right now because it needs a new wire harness. Only way to open the trunk is to climb inside from the back seat and pull the emergency release. $1000 fix. Part on order from Germany.
Passenger side view mirror needs a new motor. $450 I'm not doing it.
My active headlights won't turn with the steering anymore. They want $1000 to replace that module. I'm not doing it.
I love my 545i but I'm very concerned that the time has come I must let her go. I probably should have let her go a year ago, before I had to do that $7000 service. Could have made a few payments on a new car with that money.
Had about $7000 of repairs made a couple of months ago. New alternator, oil leaks, new valley pan and coolant related items, control arm bushings, both SMG paddles replaced.
I'm having all sorts of electrical problems now. I noticed that electrical wires in my headlights have the sheathing cracking and flaking off, leaving exposed wire showing. I'm sure this is not limited to the headlights. Probably just a matter of time before things start shorting out.
My trunk lid won't open right now because it needs a new wire harness. Only way to open the trunk is to climb inside from the back seat and pull the emergency release. $1000 fix. Part on order from Germany.
Passenger side view mirror needs a new motor. $450 I'm not doing it.
My active headlights won't turn with the steering anymore. They want $1000 to replace that module. I'm not doing it.
I love my 545i but I'm very concerned that the time has come I must let her go. I probably should have let her go a year ago, before I had to do that $7000 service. Could have made a few payments on a new car with that money.
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