View Poll Results: How many 545 owners have experienced the "slam"
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545 Transmission "Slam"
05-17-2005, 05:06 AM
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I might be a minority in this poll but I have SMG and I have experienced it. But this usually only happens when the car changes from D to M by itself. ie. Automode to Manual Mode.
We'll see... its in for 16.2 right now.
We'll see... its in for 16.2 right now.
05-17-2005, 08:08 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Gray 545i, Sport, Navigation, Steptronic, PDC, Windowshade, Bluetooth Paired with Treo 650, Huper Optik tint, Euro reflectors, Poplar Wood Gear Shift, Poplar Wood Console Cover
I have only had it happen once, but it was AFTER I had 16.2 installed. You KNOW when you have had it happen.
05-17-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bakersdozen' date='May 17 2005, 06:57 AM
Wow. I know this is not a statistically well targeted poll, but I will admit to being a bit shocked that we're looking at about 40% with over 25 votes.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
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05-17-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gwf545' date='May 17 2005, 12:18 PM
[quote name='bakersdozen' date='May 17 2005, 06:57 AM']Wow. I know this is not a statistically well targeted poll, but I will admit to being a bit shocked that we're looking at about 40% with over 25 votes.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
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[/quote]gwf545, thanks for some reassuring words. I've seen a couple of posters who seem very concerned to the point that is has sounded like a showstopper. I've still vervous and will be monitoring any news/posts the next few days before I actually go in to sign the papers on the 545 ED I've got cooking.
05-17-2005, 10:41 AM
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I too have the honor of this experience 3 times now. All during software 15 something. I am currently at 16.2 waiting for 17 to solve some problems they claim will be the end all. 
05-17-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by gwf545' date='May 17 2005, 11:18 AM
[quote name='bakersdozen' date='May 17 2005, 06:57 AM']Wow. I know this is not a statistically well targeted poll, but I will admit to being a bit shocked that we're looking at about 40% with over 25 votes.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
I am truly worried and am considering cancelling my 545 order to wait this problem out and then reorder later this year or next.
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[/quote]I totally disagree. The 3 times that my car has slammed it has been very violent and dangerous -- if it happens in stop and go traffic or with a bicycler/pedestrian in front of the car it will cause serious consequences.
I absolutely love the 545 and 99% of the time it is the best driving car I've owned. The other 1%, the slamming, is something I can't live with. Not only is it scary for the driver, it is totally unnerving for passengers. If the feeling of being rear-ended at 35 mph seems minor to you, then more power to you. Otherwise, I'd make sure the problem has been addressed before buying one.
I had an E60 530i for a year and a half before recently buying the 545, and never experienced a problem with the 530.
05-17-2005, 12:04 PM
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Apparently it is worse for you than for me. It's more like a <3MPH bump in the butt at worst. 35 MPH would probably put you in the hospital! I also think that you can avoid it by only creeping in manual mode . The three times it's happened to me I was modulating the gas a bit while creeping in traffic. I think if I tried hard enough, I could probably reproduce it, so I try not to do that.
05-17-2005, 12:13 PM
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My Ride: 2010 550i M Sport Package - Alpine White/Blk Nasca Leather, Premium hi-fi system, Sat Radio, Nav, Cold Weather Package, Value Package, Shift Paddles, Comfort Access keyless entry, Power rear Sunshade, Front Ventilated seats, Split fold-down rear seats, Heated rear seats, Automatic high beams
Maybe this a good time to pitch 
the 6sp-manual to you all. I never had this problem 
On a serious note, this would scared me away from getting an automatic until I heard it was resolved.
the 6sp-manual to you all. I never had this problem On a serious note, this would scared me away from getting an automatic until I heard it was resolved.
05-17-2005, 02:52 PM
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This is absurd. 43% (and growing) have had this problem and it is a dangerous problem? It seems like BMW should be communicating to its owners about how to get this fixed. Anyone remember the old mid-80's Audi 5000 that 60minutes featured for the problems with the transimission engaging while in park?