Brought home my first BMW, 545i, initial thoughts
07-27-2008, 09:39 AM
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2005 545i, 20k miles, Sport, Premium Sound, and Cold Weather Packages.
First reaction is the handling is amazing. Going 80mph on the highway feels like I'm going 40mph. Taking fast turns is so effortless. The stock Dunlops are pretty decent to me and not very loud at all on the highway - guess I'll be blown away when I replace them.
The power is decent, very smooth and linear (maybe too smooth??) but I have to admit I'm not too impressed - so I'm very happy I didn't get a 530i. Will have to look into possibly getting a Sprint Booster.
I had high expectations for the Logic 7 system, and while it is pretty good, the bass is lacking. I really don't want to invest $ in mods since I went overboard with my last car (the mod bug is bad as many of you know - once you start it's hard to stop) but I may need to look into adding a sub.
So just a Sprint Booster, window tint, and maybe a sub for now - and hopefully that'll be all.
Everything is close to perfect however, except my steering wheel is angled to the right when going straight - going to take it into my local BMW dealer to get fixed - hopefully just a reset of the active steering. Anything else I can ask the dealer to do? I was just going to tell them I just bought it and ask them for the service records and to make sure all software is updated.
First reaction is the handling is amazing. Going 80mph on the highway feels like I'm going 40mph. Taking fast turns is so effortless. The stock Dunlops are pretty decent to me and not very loud at all on the highway - guess I'll be blown away when I replace them.
The power is decent, very smooth and linear (maybe too smooth??) but I have to admit I'm not too impressed - so I'm very happy I didn't get a 530i. Will have to look into possibly getting a Sprint Booster.
I had high expectations for the Logic 7 system, and while it is pretty good, the bass is lacking. I really don't want to invest $ in mods since I went overboard with my last car (the mod bug is bad as many of you know - once you start it's hard to stop) but I may need to look into adding a sub.
So just a Sprint Booster, window tint, and maybe a sub for now - and hopefully that'll be all.
Everything is close to perfect however, except my steering wheel is angled to the right when going straight - going to take it into my local BMW dealer to get fixed - hopefully just a reset of the active steering. Anything else I can ask the dealer to do? I was just going to tell them I just bought it and ask them for the service records and to make sure all software is updated.
07-27-2008, 09:41 AM
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Congrats, looks good...Only 20K miles on it, nice find. Enjoy your V8, I am sure the SB will make it even a better driving experience. Happy motoring 
07-27-2008, 09:48 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Beatiful. Here's my baby... You now need to get the M Appearance package.
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and a great find on that 545i 
07-27-2008, 10:24 AM
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Congrats....I just bought an 05 545i....same exact set up with 17k miles...but with a 6 speed...love the car but I have to get used to the speed issue. foud myself going 70 in a 45 today. What did you pay? I spent $32k on mine, non CPO.
enjoy it!
enjoy it!
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
Looks good!!
07-27-2008, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='633642' date='Jul 27 2008, 02:24 PM
Congrats....I just bought an 05 545i....same exact set up with 17k miles...but with a 6 speed...love the car but I have to get used to the speed issue. found myself going 70 in a 45 today. What did you pay? I spent $32k on mine, non CPO.
enjoy it!
enjoy it!
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
Congrats, looks good. Now you need to start modding.
