2004 545i smg
07-05-2007, 01:12 AM
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hello fellaz, im new on this board and im looking to get advice on a 2004 blk on blk 545i smg 60k miles selling for 30k is this a good buy? is the smg worth the risk overtime? any advise would help.
07-05-2007, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aimhigher' post='443594' date='Jul 5 2007, 05:12 AM
hello fellaz, im new on this board and im looking to get advice on a 2004 blk on blk 545i smg 60k miles selling for 30k is this a good buy? is the smg worth the risk overtime? any advise would help.
07-05-2007, 02:28 PM
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I can't speak for the price but I can say that SMG is awesome once you drive the car for a month or so. Unfortunately, it's hard to speculate about the long-term reliability of the E60 SMG since they are only about 3 1/2 years old...
07-05-2007, 02:58 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Titanium Grey w/grey leather and SMG
Past: 1999 540i Titanium Silver w/6sp and Dinan tuned (really cooked!); 1988 735i White; 1986 528e Grey; 1966 2001 White
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='443839' date='Jul 5 2007, 06:28 PM
I can't speak for the price but I can say that SMG is awesome once you drive the car for a month or so. Unfortunately, it's hard to speculate about the long-term reliability of the E60 SMG since they are only about 3 1/2 years old...
07-05-2007, 06:58 PM
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2005+ would be a better choice if you are actually buying it, especially out of warranty. Any first year body style change has more problems.
07-05-2007, 08:42 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I hope SMG isnt that un reliable... yes the technology sounds scary but if you think about it... its really a manual transmission and those usually last for 100,000+ miles... the only thing that can really go bad is the hydraulic pumps that engages and disengages the clutch... kinda like a automatic no? it has something there to change the gears... So I'm just hoping it'll be strong. *shrugs*
2.5 years... mines as good as new *knock on wood 545 times*
2.5 years... mines as good as new *knock on wood 545 times*
07-06-2007, 04:02 AM
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I would suggest that you arrange a BMW tech to give it a once over. No dealership would do it, but depending on where you are, there are any number of BMW certified folks out there that can do the job.
Don't be too concerned over MY2004 vs 2005, many have zero problems with their 04s.
Bottom line.....if/when you do decie to pull the trigger....HAVE A BLAST!!!
I would suggest that you arrange a BMW tech to give it a once over. No dealership would do it, but depending on where you are, there are any number of BMW certified folks out there that can do the job.
Don't be too concerned over MY2004 vs 2005, many have zero problems with their 04s.
Bottom line.....if/when you do decie to pull the trigger....HAVE A BLAST!!!
07-06-2007, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by aimhigher' post='443594' date='Jul 5 2007, 04:12 AM
hello fellaz, im new on this board and im looking to get advice on a 2004 blk on blk 545i smg 60k miles selling for 30k is this a good buy? is the smg worth the risk overtime? any advise would help.
They come with a warranty.
07-06-2007, 09:10 AM
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Sequential Manual Gearbox
Got it and love it. Fast and furious its a mean machine!!! Used to have a 540i 6 speed manual but the SMG is just amazing technology. Driving it I'm not sure how I can ever go back to regular six speed manual.
Good Luck!!!
Got it and love it. Fast and furious its a mean machine!!! Used to have a 540i 6 speed manual but the SMG is just amazing technology. Driving it I'm not sure how I can ever go back to regular six speed manual.
Good Luck!!!
07-06-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bimmerman5' post='444123' date='Jul 6 2007, 10:10 AM
Sequential Manual Gearbox
Got it and love it. Fast and furious its a mean machine!!! Used to have a 540i 6 speed manual but the SMG is just amazing technology. Driving it I'm not sure how I can ever go back to regular six speed manual.
Good Luck!!!
Got it and love it. Fast and furious its a mean machine!!! Used to have a 540i 6 speed manual but the SMG is just amazing technology. Driving it I'm not sure how I can ever go back to regular six speed manual.
Good Luck!!!
I haven't posted since I bought my 04 545i SMG in February. I've logged 5,000 miles on it and enjoy every minute behind the wheel. I get into my non-SMG 3-series and driving is just plain boring.
It took me a little while to get used to the shifting. I do it as a game to see if I can smoothly shift. I have to say, I'm not rev'ing the engine up near redline. I shift like an old lady, mosting at 3-3500RPM. But when I do break out of the old lady habits, the car shifts perfects and hauls ass...
Get the car. You won't regret it.