545i Questions!!!!!!!
06-13-2006, 07:49 PM
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My Ride: 05 545i, Jet Black, Black Leather, Black Anthracite. Sport Pkg, HUD, NAV, 20-way Comfort Seats, Prem Snd Pkg Logic7, Htd Rear Seats, Rear side impact, Cold Weather Pkg, Fold Down Rear Seat/Ski bag, Soon 2B chromed rims. Picked up in Munich, Drove it to Prague, Vienna, Salburg & Bremerhaven. Put on 1300 miles. Enjoyed driving it 140mph on Autobahn (4,400 rpm).
Did they put more wood in an 05' 545 than in an 06' 550? Not to my knowledge.
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06-14-2006, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by e60545' post='297186' date='Jun 13 2006, 11:29 PM
OK....now the good news is that Dunlop will pay for a full set
replacement ONCE, and only if the mileage is under 20K (apparently,
even though there is NO warranty on these tires, Dunlop expects
them to last 20K miles). According to my service rep, Dunlop
has reformulated the tire and that's why they're doing a replacement.
Right. So I asked my service rep if I can get another replacement
set if the same thing happens. Nope. Apparently, Dunlop is not
THAT confident to replace more than one set. My bet is that it's
the same tire and with two sets, you'll get past 20K one way or
another......and that's what you would've gotten with a set
of Dunlops w/out problems.
replacement ONCE, and only if the mileage is under 20K (apparently,
even though there is NO warranty on these tires, Dunlop expects
them to last 20K miles). According to my service rep, Dunlop
has reformulated the tire and that's why they're doing a replacement.
Right. So I asked my service rep if I can get another replacement
set if the same thing happens. Nope. Apparently, Dunlop is not
THAT confident to replace more than one set. My bet is that it's
the same tire and with two sets, you'll get past 20K one way or
another......and that's what you would've gotten with a set
of Dunlops w/out problems.
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Dear BMWCCC---I am considering buying a new 07 550i. My current vehicle is impeccable with plenty of warranty on it and 14,500mi. If you are in the Northeast, contact me thru the FORUM.
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06-14-2006, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwccc' post='295907' date='Jun 11 2006, 12:08 PM
4. Lastly, more of subjective question but if the budget was tight to get the 2005 545i, would there be any compelling reason the pinch for the 2006 550i equally outfitted?
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
You should always consider available financing rates, as a good promotion rate can really narrow the cost difference between used and new. These should be available sometime on 06s with 07s now out.
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My Ride: 2005 545i Orient Blue/Auburn/Popular Wood Trim*Steptronic*NAV* Cold Weather Package*Rear Sunshades*Rear Side AirBags*Rear Heated Seats*Fold Down Rear Seats*Sport Package*Premium Sound*HUD*SAT Radio*
Originally Posted by bmwccc' post='295907' date='Jun 11 2006, 01:08 PM
Hi everyone, I am in the process of looking for a 2005 545i. I have a couple questions and hope you guys can help me out. 
1. What was the last month in 2005 they produced the 545i? ( i am guessing July )
2. What differences are there on the 2005 545i vs. the 2006 550i? ( besides the engine )
ex: gauges, steering wheel, leather, wood trim, nav software, compartment & storage areas, oem tires, brakes, body style alterations even if minimal, bluetooth,
3. I have read on this and other forums of a problem with the 545i burning through tires very quickly, what caused this problem and did bmw fix the problem.
4. Lastly, more of subjective question but if the budget was tight to get the 2005 545i, would there be any compelling reason the pinch for the 2006 550i equally outfitted?
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
1. What was the last month in 2005 they produced the 545i? ( i am guessing July )
2. What differences are there on the 2005 545i vs. the 2006 550i? ( besides the engine )
ex: gauges, steering wheel, leather, wood trim, nav software, compartment & storage areas, oem tires, brakes, body style alterations even if minimal, bluetooth,
3. I have read on this and other forums of a problem with the 545i burning through tires very quickly, what caused this problem and did bmw fix the problem.
4. Lastly, more of subjective question but if the budget was tight to get the 2005 545i, would there be any compelling reason the pinch for the 2006 550i equally outfitted?
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
I'm wiiling to part with my '05 545. 9,000 miles. June 2005 Build. I live in NJ.
06-14-2006, 04:20 PM
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My Ride: e60 545i, build date july '04, saphire metallic black, auburn interior, sports package.
I drive a June '04 build 545i and have not had much to complain about. I have a manual with the sport setup and it has been a very solid car. The runflats have not been too much of a problem except that they are very poor on rain or snow. I have not pushed yet for replacement tires though I only have 8000 miles on the car (my drive to work is only 2 miles). I may have more complaints as I add miles. 
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Originally Posted by bmwccc' post='295907' date='Jun 11 2006, 10:08 AM
Hi everyone, I am in the process of looking for a 2005 545i. I have a couple questions and hope you guys can help me out.
1. What was the last month in 2005 they produced the 545i? ( i am guessing July )
2. What differences are there on the 2005 545i vs. the 2006 550i? ( besides the engine )
ex: gauges, steering wheel, leather, wood trim, nav software, compartment & storage areas, oem tires, brakes, body style alterations even if minimal, bluetooth,
3. I have read on this and other forums of a problem with the 545i burning through tires very quickly, what caused this problem and did bmw fix the problem.
4. Lastly, more of subjective question but if the budget was tight to get the 2005 545i, would there be any compelling reason the pinch for the 2006 550i equally outfitted?
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
1. What was the last month in 2005 they produced the 545i? ( i am guessing July )
2. What differences are there on the 2005 545i vs. the 2006 550i? ( besides the engine )
ex: gauges, steering wheel, leather, wood trim, nav software, compartment & storage areas, oem tires, brakes, body style alterations even if minimal, bluetooth,
3. I have read on this and other forums of a problem with the 545i burning through tires very quickly, what caused this problem and did bmw fix the problem.
4. Lastly, more of subjective question but if the budget was tight to get the 2005 545i, would there be any compelling reason the pinch for the 2006 550i equally outfitted?
Thanks in advance
bmwccc
I had the same decision to make and I opted for the 2005 545i. I found a CPO car with the 6-speed manual tranny (hard to find) for just over $52K @ 17K miles on odometer. The money that I am saving by not getting the 550 will go to mods, vacation, other toys!
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