545i - Taking the plunge, need some advice
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From: Austin, TX
My Ride: 2004 545i Sport Pak
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='465057' date='Sep 2 2007, 01:19 PM
its the electronics... so if you garage it and keep it in a good weather location. No COLD to HOT temperature swings... parked indoors to prevent moisture from the night. Try to keep it away from the baking sun, make sure the weather seals are all good so rain water doesn't get in then the electronics will last much longer.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by w84me' post='465066' date='Sep 2 2007, 11:38 AM
Good point. I always try to use the aircraft avionics rule. Shut down all electrical systems before turning the car off. Presumingly that will prevent large current spikes from going thru the electronics while they are powered on next time you start the car, possibly extending their life.
Yes that too. I tend to turn off the AC, Fan, turn the Radio volume down, and shut off all lights before shutting down the engine. Just habit.
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My feelings are as such...I have an 04 545 that gave me a regular dose of service visits for the first year and half or so but it was always for electronics never anything mechanical. The car has around 80 thousand kms on it now and it seems that the older it gets the more reliable it gets. I realize that this may sound insane but i believe the electronic bugs were worked out with the numerous dealer visits and reprograms it had during the cars youth. I personally believe that once all the initial hick ups and crap are dealt with that the car will become a very reliable car...kind of like fine wine, more aged the better. During the last 25000kms the car has been NO problem other than regular servicing/maintenance issues. I must admit that the beginning was very frustrating but as of late it has been as reliable as anything i have ever owned previously. Dont be to scared to take the plunge it is well worth it.
Hey after a couple of months of snooping on this site i believe this is my first post...yahooo!
Hey after a couple of months of snooping on this site i believe this is my first post...yahooo!
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Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='465473' date='Sep 3 2007, 06:46 PM
does that mean that the 545i, 540i is now discontinued?
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From: Runcorn, NW-UK
Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='465497' date='Sep 3 2007, 05:45 PM
maybe, as in the UK there are some new 545i,s but no 540I i believe
523i M Sport ?32,030 Petrol 21% (22%) 2497cc Yes 38.7 (37.7) mpg 8.2 (8.7)
525i M Sport ?33,680 Petrol 22% (22%) 2996cc Yes 38.2 (37.7) mpg 7.1(7.7)
530i M Sport ?37,730 Petrol 23% (22%) 2996cc Yes 36.7 (37.7) mpg 6.3 (6.5)
540i M Sport ?42,165 Petrol 35% (33%) 4000cc Yes 26.9 (29.1) mpg 6.1 (6.2)
550i M Sport ?48,305 Petrol 35% (35%) 4799cc Yes 25.9 (27.4) mpg 5.2 (5.3)
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