A complete list of well known problems
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
Here is what I had from your list (2 cars):
Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' post='329198' date='Aug 31 2006, 11:44 AM
4. Door seal creaks like a wooden ship. (New door seals)
5. Tire roar and uneven wear (replaced for free)
11. Engine hesitation when starting in cold days (Vanos intermediate valve replacement)
12. SMG transmission slaming on stop-and-go traffic (CIP 16.1 fixed this)
14. Active steering failure warning (DIDN'T fix itself after restarting)
15. Auto Head-Light inconsistency. Won't come on in raining days, but won't shut off on sunny days (no fix).
16. Bad AC smell after turning it off (The dealer sprayed some chemical and it was OK for 2 weeks) I think a lot of cars do that, so I accepted it.
Other than that, I am enjoying my car
5. Tire roar and uneven wear (replaced for free)
11. Engine hesitation when starting in cold days (Vanos intermediate valve replacement)
12. SMG transmission slaming on stop-and-go traffic (CIP 16.1 fixed this)
14. Active steering failure warning (DIDN'T fix itself after restarting)
15. Auto Head-Light inconsistency. Won't come on in raining days, but won't shut off on sunny days (no fix).
16. Bad AC smell after turning it off (The dealer sprayed some chemical and it was OK for 2 weeks) I think a lot of cars do that, so I accepted it.
Other than that, I am enjoying my car
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My Ride: F02 LCI Individual
Model Year: 2013
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='329281' date='Aug 31 2006, 08:51 PM
You like your E60?? Right?
The majority of the problems were minor, the bigger ones were fixed in just days from when I first noticed them.
No regrets, would buy it again.
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- headlamp moisture LH and RH, replaced
- taillight moisture LH, replaced
- vibrating brakediscs, going to be replaced.
- popping sunroof.
- bad clear coat on front bumper
- door trim falling off
- both rear view mirrors replaced.
- miscolored shadowline trim.
- creaky door seals
- nav going crazy
- bad sound level on bluetooth phone
- cracked windshield x 2
- vanos oil line replaced ( leaking oil ).
+ some other minor things
BTW - i love my car soooo much despite all the problems
- taillight moisture LH, replaced
- vibrating brakediscs, going to be replaced.
- popping sunroof.
- bad clear coat on front bumper
- door trim falling off
- both rear view mirrors replaced.
- miscolored shadowline trim.
- creaky door seals
- nav going crazy
- bad sound level on bluetooth phone
- cracked windshield x 2
- vanos oil line replaced ( leaking oil ).
+ some other minor things
BTW - i love my car soooo much despite all the problems
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From: Essex, UK
Originally Posted by buddman' post='329243' date='Aug 31 2006, 06:35 PM
Cripes - with a list like that it makes me a bit nervous that I've just ordered my first BMW... :'(
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
Do list all problems you've had. We need to know which problem occurs more often This way, people who are looking to get an E60 can dip in knowing ahead of time; Other current owners can relate to this list and identify if they need any repairs. As you know, dealer will always claim any complaints to be normal until you prove to them that there are repairs to this complaint.
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From: London UK
My Ride: 520dSE black xenon adaptive headlights beige leather logic7 sunroof
Originally Posted by colejl' post='329306' date='Aug 31 2006, 02:50 PM
Well you can thank us for beta-testing for you... Most of the problems have been ironed out now!
Anyway, it's ordered and shows up in 4 weeks, so I'll let you know.
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From: Madrid, Spain
Seems that I'm very lucky...
1.5 years, 45,000Km, the only problem I had was the anti trap problem in the driver door. Window engine replaced under warranty.
Regarding the pebbles noise in the windshield, does it occur after raining? I detected that drops of water remain at the right of the windshield (passenger side) between the glass and the "protection" of the pillar (sorry, my english vocabulary is not good enough). These drops vibrate at some speed range (80-130Km/h) and make a noise quite similar to small pebbles hitting the windshield.
This only occurs in the right side of the car, I don't know why.
Do you guys have the same issue?
1.5 years, 45,000Km, the only problem I had was the anti trap problem in the driver door. Window engine replaced under warranty.
Regarding the pebbles noise in the windshield, does it occur after raining? I detected that drops of water remain at the right of the windshield (passenger side) between the glass and the "protection" of the pillar (sorry, my english vocabulary is not good enough). These drops vibrate at some speed range (80-130Km/h) and make a noise quite similar to small pebbles hitting the windshield.
This only occurs in the right side of the car, I don't know why.
Do you guys have the same issue?
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From: Scotland, UK
My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
I am very lucky too, only really the window anti trap motor thing has been a problem. A few other things were done at the service anyway. So a perfect car really, done 40.000 miles now and still going strong.