Biggest Problem with your E60?
01-09-2007 | 12:11 PM
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My Ride: Expected delivery on 15 Jan 2007 525I Olivian Green, Beige Interior, PP, CWP, PDC, SP, Rear shades,heated rear seats, Ipod fitted, Nav, Oem Rims 166, Xenon Lights, Wood grain package, illuminated door sills
I am a new owner of a 07 E60(see Description below) and am courious to find out what has been the biggest problem or complaint that you have had with yours. Please state your year and model please, and what your problem, complaint, or gripe is with your E60 or BMW corporation in reference to you E60. Im just trying to get a idea of what to look forward to. And if you could please breifly explain what if anything was done to fix your complaint or problem. Thanks....
01-09-2007 | 12:33 PM
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Congrats on the new ride ... looks like a nice set-up. 
I have zero complaints and I have not had any problems with my E60.
Your biggest problem is that your 2007 is immediately outdated with the announcements yesterday and today about the revised 2008 E60. In particluar, your engine has been upgraded and now is slightly more powerful. More vitally, I think the new steptronic transmission is going to be a much stronger performer than the current one. The current Step is an OK performer, but is a slow-poke at shifting manually. The newer Steps in the 3er, for example, seem like F1 shifts in comparison. So the new auto trans in the 5er should be very good.
Can you wait 3-4 months and get a 2008?
I have zero complaints and I have not had any problems with my E60.
Your biggest problem is that your 2007 is immediately outdated with the announcements yesterday and today about the revised 2008 E60. In particluar, your engine has been upgraded and now is slightly more powerful. More vitally, I think the new steptronic transmission is going to be a much stronger performer than the current one. The current Step is an OK performer, but is a slow-poke at shifting manually. The newer Steps in the 3er, for example, seem like F1 shifts in comparison. So the new auto trans in the 5er should be very good.
Can you wait 3-4 months and get a 2008?
01-09-2007 | 12:39 PM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
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Originally Posted by vafinest25' post='375834' date='Jan 9 2007, 03:11 PM
I am a new owner of a 07 E60(see Description below) and am courious to find out what has been the biggest problem or complaint that you have had with yours. Please state your year and model please, and what your problem, complaint, or gripe is with your E60 or BMW corporation in reference to you E60. Im just trying to get a idea of what to look forward to. And if you could please breifly explain what if anything was done to fix your complaint or problem. Thanks....
cheers
vern
01-09-2007 | 05:46 PM
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Good luck with your new car! No problems or complaints with my 06 525i I love it. However, you will start thinking of a 530i or a 550i in no time... remember what i just said... 
01-09-2007 | 10:02 PM
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So far, my 550i is very reliable! Congrats BMW for keep improving their product quality. Please don't stop here BMW, but keep it up to beat Toyota. Once BMW is name as one of the most reliable car, MBZ and Audi will doom.
Congrats BMW for keep improving their product quality. Please don't stop here BMW, but keep it up to beat Toyota. Once BMW is name as one of the most reliable car, MBZ and Audi will doom.
