Brand new used 04 545I
11-14-2007, 04:39 PM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
I hope you bought this from a dealer, with a warranty. Mine was a simliar situation (though only a year after production), and I have had substantial warranty issues that were finally cleared by my local dealer (though bought from the dealer in Maine). Check with BMWNA to determine when your warranty expires . It may already have expired (on elapsed time) ; if so, good luck.
In any event, it's a wonderful car and I hope you enjoy it.
Ray
In any event, it's a wonderful car and I hope you enjoy it.
Ray
11-14-2007, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jboat28' post='494207' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:29 AM
Just to let you guys know I picked up an 2004 545i Sport , 6 speed, with 61k miles in the US ( I live in South Florida) for $29K. I wanted to thank you guys for helping me decide and for your knowledge and help with my newbie questions awhile back.
Already have one new question the PDC doesn't work , the led on the console flashes,, any ideas? Go to the shop?
By the way, the car is awesome. Loads of power , phenomenal handling, way cool!!. Just had her a day so I'm still feeling out the limits.
Thanks again!!!
Already have one new question the PDC doesn't work , the led on the console flashes,, any ideas? Go to the shop?
By the way, the car is awesome. Loads of power , phenomenal handling, way cool!!. Just had her a day so I'm still feeling out the limits.
Thanks again!!!
ok ...so you've done your research before buying
can you tell us why you picked the 04 year ? and why a 545i 6 speed
i thought 05+ was the new more fuel efficient engines ,...
I thought the new trannies came out in 06 ?
11-14-2007, 10:23 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Platinum Silver Metallic Gray Dakota Leather, Premium Pack, Premium Sound, Logic 7, Sport Pack, Navi, PDC, Sunshades, Cold Weather and HUD. 56k miles Feb. 2011
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='494416' date='Nov 14 2007, 05:39 PM
I hope you bought this from a dealer, with a warranty. Mine was a simliar situation (though only a year after production), and I have had substantial warranty issues that were finally cleared by my local dealer (though bought from the dealer in Maine). Check with BMWNA to determine when your warranty expires . It may already have expired (on elapsed time) ; if so, good luck.
In any event, it's a wonderful car and I hope you enjoy it.
Ray
In any event, it's a wonderful car and I hope you enjoy it.
Ray
They have seen it from 20 to 45 minutes for everything to shutdown. :thumbsdown: Mine takes about one hour and 15 minutes. I have heard bad experience after software upgrade. So I am very hesitate to have new version software installed. It may introduce more problems.
11-15-2007, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='494483' date='Nov 15 2007, 12:36 AM
ok ...so you've done your research before buying
can you tell us why you picked the 04 year ? and why a 545i 6 speed
i thought 05+ was the new more fuel efficient engines ,...
I thought the new trannies came out in 06 ?
can you tell us why you picked the 04 year ? and why a 545i 6 speed
i thought 05+ was the new more fuel efficient engines ,...
I thought the new trannies came out in 06 ?
11-15-2007, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jboat28' post='495006' date='Nov 15 2007, 07:04 PM
It was just price, the trannie is a stick , so what is different about the 06 trannie?
11-15-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='495012' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:15 PM
The 06 is just a younger trannie, more in shape, looks more feminine less wrinkles. Sorry "trannie" couldn't help it
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