Break in period
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I have just finished my break-in, 2500mls now. My style is a bit different from the manuals, but I feel that the engine is pretty smooth to climb up to the rev limit now. If you would be interested in, please join this method.
"Ultimate break-in methodology" recommended by one of the certified chief instructor of BMW driving school.
Step1: rev limit of 3krpm ~300 miles
Step2: ~3.5k~600mls, Step3:~4k~900mls.....Step8:~6.5k~2400mls
Step9: keep always more than 3krpm~ for additional 200mls, total 2400mls
You will get an 'ultimate engine' around step 9 with extremely smooth climbing up to the rev limit. The gas milaege will also be better after 6krpm. The key is to hit the gas frequently up to certain rev limit step by step.
"Ultimate break-in methodology" recommended by one of the certified chief instructor of BMW driving school.
Step1: rev limit of 3krpm ~300 miles
Step2: ~3.5k~600mls, Step3:~4k~900mls.....Step8:~6.5k~2400mls
Step9: keep always more than 3krpm~ for additional 200mls, total 2400mls
You will get an 'ultimate engine' around step 9 with extremely smooth climbing up to the rev limit. The gas milaege will also be better after 6krpm. The key is to hit the gas frequently up to certain rev limit step by step.
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Originally Posted by ornament' date='Mar 15 2005, 07:22 PM
I have just finished my break-in, 2500mls now. My style is a bit different from the manuals, but I feel that the engine is pretty smooth to climb up to the rev limit now. If you would be interested in, please join this method.? ?
"Ultimate break-in methodology" recommended by one of the certified chief instructor of BMW driving school.
Step1: rev limit of 3krpm ~300 miles
Step2: ~3.5k~600mls, Step3:~4k~900mls.....Step8:~6.5k~2400mls
Step9: keep always more than 3krpm~ for additional 200mls, total 2400mls
You will get an 'ultimate engine' around step 9 with extremely smooth climbing up to the rev limit. The gas milaege will also be better after 6krpm. The key is to hit the gas frequently up to certain rev limit step by step.
"Ultimate break-in methodology" recommended by one of the certified chief instructor of BMW driving school.
Step1: rev limit of 3krpm ~300 miles
Step2: ~3.5k~600mls, Step3:~4k~900mls.....Step8:~6.5k~2400mls
Step9: keep always more than 3krpm~ for additional 200mls, total 2400mls
You will get an 'ultimate engine' around step 9 with extremely smooth climbing up to the rev limit. The gas milaege will also be better after 6krpm. The key is to hit the gas frequently up to certain rev limit step by step.
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My Ride: Born Date 9, 1 2004. 2005 530i, silver gray, steptronic, nav, Adaptive xenon, premium pkg, cold weather pkg, premium sound pkg, Euro rear reflector. MP3 Enabled
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Break-in is still recommended if you purchased, if leased, don't worry about break ins.
Break-in is still recommended if you purchased, if leased, don't worry about break ins.
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a lease. Redline, baby!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, got the car today, wow, sweet. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO KEEP A BMW 545i UNDER 4500 RPM WHEN YOU FIRST GET IT. I tried, and tried, but got a little over it a few times. Oh well.
What an incredible machine. I originally had my mind set on an Infiniti M45 Sport, but any color I wanted was sold out. That's ok, I don't think the combination of words "so, you settled for the BMW, huh?" have ever been spoken on this planet. The BMW dealer gave me a pretty sweet deal. $4,000 off sticker, $1,500 more for my trade than any other dealer, the free service, and with the residual on a lease, the BMW will cost almost $5,000 less to own for the next 3 years than the $8,000 cheaper Infiniti.
The auto writers who complain about the idrive must be real Einsteins. If I'm ever in an accident that leaves me brain dead, I could always get a job reviewing cars.
Seriously, got the car today, wow, sweet. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO KEEP A BMW 545i UNDER 4500 RPM WHEN YOU FIRST GET IT. I tried, and tried, but got a little over it a few times. Oh well.
What an incredible machine. I originally had my mind set on an Infiniti M45 Sport, but any color I wanted was sold out. That's ok, I don't think the combination of words "so, you settled for the BMW, huh?" have ever been spoken on this planet. The BMW dealer gave me a pretty sweet deal. $4,000 off sticker, $1,500 more for my trade than any other dealer, the free service, and with the residual on a lease, the BMW will cost almost $5,000 less to own for the next 3 years than the $8,000 cheaper Infiniti.
The auto writers who complain about the idrive must be real Einsteins. If I'm ever in an accident that leaves me brain dead, I could always get a job reviewing cars.
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Originally Posted by hagrock' date='Mar 18 2005, 09:22 PM
the BMW will cost almost $5,000 less to own for the next 3 years than the $8,000 cheaper Infiniti.
I'm a little jealous, because I thought I was saving a lot by going with the M45. It could be because I got a high mileage lease. I needed a 3 year/60,000 mile lease and the BMW was almost $150 per month higher based on the quotes from my local dealers. The BMW mileage penalty was twice as much as Infiniti's. Other than a few oil changes and some brakes, how am I going to spend so much on maintenance?
Originally Posted by hagrock' date='Mar 18 2005, 09:22 PM
The auto writers who complain about the idrive must be real Einsteins. If I'm ever in an accident that leaves me brain dead, I could always get a job reviewing cars.
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My Ride: '05 545 Sport Week 9
Originally Posted by Wash n Wax' date='Mar 18 2005, 11:21 PM
[quote name='hagrock' date='Mar 18 2005, 09:22 PM']the BMW will cost almost $5,000 less to own for the next 3 years than the $8,000 cheaper Infiniti.
I'm a little jealous, because I thought I was saving a lot by going with the M45. It could be because I got a high mileage lease. I needed a 3 year/60,000 mile lease and the BMW was almost $150 per month higher based on the quotes from my local dealers. The BMW mileage penalty was twice as much as Infiniti's. Other than a few oil changes and some brakes, how am I going to spend so much on maintenance?
Originally Posted by hagrock' date='Mar 18 2005, 09:22 PM
The auto writers who complain about the idrive must be real Einsteins. If I'm ever in an accident that leaves me brain dead, I could always get a job reviewing cars.
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[/quote]Umm, recheck your numbers...e60 money factor is .001
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Originally Posted by TitaniumGray5' date='Mar 19 2005, 12:34 AM
Umm, recheck your numbers...e60 money factor is .001
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My Ride: 545i - ordered in January delivered April 21st! Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple.
Originally Posted by Wash n Wax' date='Mar 19 2005, 02:28 AM
[quote name='TitaniumGray5' date='Mar 19 2005, 12:34 AM']Umm, recheck your numbers...e60 money factor is .001
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[/quote]E60 money factor until the end of March is .00140 and the residual is 61%
$4000 off MSRP with only security deposit etc... down should be about $775 a month.