Differences between 2004 and 2005 545
09-30-2004, 09:48 AM
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Ordered a car back in July. Requested a 2005, but it looks like it will be a 2004. The car will be here next week (USA). I have looked on the BMW NA site and can not see any differences between a 2004 and 2005. Are there any?
09-30-2004, 09:53 AM
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Do you know when your car was built? There's really no big differences between the 04's and 05's other than Bluetooth being standard on 05's and a little more wood on the dash. Still I'd hope you get an 05 so you don't wind up with a brand new 1 year old car.
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Do you know when your car was built? There's really no big differences between the 04's and 05's other than Bluetooth being standard on 05's and a little more wood on the dash. Still I'd hope you get an 05 so you don't wind up with a brand new 1 year old car.
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09-30-2004, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 12:48 PM
Ordered a car back in July. Requested a 2005, but it looks like it will be a 2004. The car will be here next week (USA). I have looked on the BMW NA site and can not see any differences between a 2004 and 2005. Are there any?
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09-30-2004, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 12:59 PM
[quote name='falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 12:48 PM']Ordered a car back in July. Requested a 2005, but it looks like it will be a 2004. The car will be here next week (USA). I have looked on the BMW NA site and can not see any differences between a 2004 and 2005. Are there any?
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The car was built in late August I think. It was at the dock for shipment on 9/15. Not sure that helps.
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09-30-2004, 10:25 AM
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The only difference, Falcon, is that they raised horsepower by 100 on all 2005 models.
No big deal.
Most of us on this particular Forum have '05s, by the way.
I guess that you can always get a turbocharger if your dealer slips you a 2004 model.
No big deal.
Most of us on this particular Forum have '05s, by the way.
I guess that you can always get a turbocharger if your dealer slips you a 2004 model.
09-30-2004, 10:48 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
Along with bluetooth, 2005's have PDC as standard, and you can now get Sirius with Navigation. Their could be some other small things, but I don't know about them.
09-30-2004, 10:57 AM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
How can you not know what year your car would be? Did you negotiate your price using 04 prices or 05's, which came to light about a month ago. Just check your receipt. It should say what year, MY2005 or My2004 you're buying.
I don't think they will order an 04 for you if you specifically wanted an 05.
I believe, please correct me if I am wrong, all the cars now entering the U.S. would be MY05's. So, I am willing to bet that your car is an 05.
I don't think they will order an 04 for you if you specifically wanted an 05.
I believe, please correct me if I am wrong, all the cars now entering the U.S. would be MY05's. So, I am willing to bet that your car is an 05.
09-30-2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Sep 30 2004, 01:57 PM
How can you not know what year your car would be? Did you negotiate your price using 04 prices or 05's, which came to light about a month ago. Just check your receipt.? It should say what year, MY2005 or My2004 you're buying.
I don't think they will order an 04 for you if you specifically wanted an 05.
I believe, please correct me if I am wrong, all the cars now entering the U.S. would be MY05's.? So, I am willing to bet that your car is an 05.
I don't think they will order an 04 for you if you specifically wanted an 05.
I believe, please correct me if I am wrong, all the cars now entering the U.S. would be MY05's.? So, I am willing to bet that your car is an 05.
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09-30-2004, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 08:19 PM
The car was built in late August I think.
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