Differences between 2004 and 2005 545
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Having been through this process due to the July/Aug DME recall, if you ordered a 2005 you I should either refuse the 2004 or take it at a few $$ over invoice or wait for a 2005. I am currently have a 2005 stuck at the VPC due to either bluetooth or emissions issues. My CA told me all BMW cars with V8 engines including 6 and 7 series will not be released from the VPC until 10/8 due to emissions certification. THis may be BS. 
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I would refuse if the car was an 04.
If you're spending that much money, then make sure there is no regret.
If the dealer made the mistake, tell them to make it up somehow.
I would wait if I were you.
Good luck
If you're spending that much money, then make sure there is no regret.
If the dealer made the mistake, tell them to make it up somehow.
I would wait if I were you.
Good luck
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welcome aboard, falcon95614 ! i think your dealer made a big mistake if they ordered the '04. but did you sign anything or have you paid for it already? if you did, they'll give you hard time if you insist to get a '05 just because you have to responsible for that as well. you suppose to read through everything before you sign. they can tell you they just placed the order for the model year that you want if everything is on the contract. check your contract or anything that you signed and good luck .
! i think your dealer made a big mistake if they ordered the '04. but did you sign anything or have you paid for it already? if you did, they'll give you hard time if you insist to get a '05 just because you have to responsible for that as well. you suppose to read through everything before you sign. they can tell you they just placed the order for the model year that you want if everything is on the contract. check your contract or anything that you signed and good luck .
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Originally Posted by falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 02:25 PM
Ordered a 05. Dealer now telling me it is a 2004. I suspect when it was made (late August) that the dealer is in error. I can refuse the car if indeed it is a 2004 that is not the issue. The core issue is I wanted a 2005 (configured the way I wanted) and now I may have to start the process over.
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I would refuse the car. It makes no sense to get an 04 right now. Tell the dealer that they need to fix their mistake. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by skipper' date='Oct 1 2004, 03:26 AM
[quote name='falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 02:25 PM']
Ordered a 05. Dealer now telling me it is a 2004. I suspect when it was made (late August) that the dealer is in error. I can refuse the car if indeed it is a 2004 that is not the issue. The core issue is I wanted a 2005 (configured the way I wanted) and now I may have to start the process over.
Ordered a 05. Dealer now telling me it is a 2004. I suspect when it was made (late August) that the dealer is in error. I can refuse the car if indeed it is a 2004 that is not the issue. The core issue is I wanted a 2005 (configured the way I wanted) and now I may have to start the process over.
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[/quote]He ordered a MY05, so he will not lose the deposit if he refuses the car, but he would have to wait for the new one........
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Originally Posted by falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 11:48 AM
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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http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.s...&&usedCars;slp
and check out how much the resale value changes with just a change in the model year - it's quite significant.
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Oct 1 2004, 07:19 AM
[quote name='falcon95614' date='Sep 30 2004, 11:48 AM']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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http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.s...&&usedCars;slp
and check out how much the resale value changes with just a change in the model year - it's quite significant.
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[/quote]It also depends on how long you will keep it. the value difference in 6 or 8 years is smaller and more dependant on mileage. We pay excise tax in Massachusetts, so the year older is a plus for me, and I plan on keeping the car for a long time.
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