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i have now returned my 530d to the dealers for the 4th time in less than 7 months
they have not been for major repairs but nonetheless i am getting fed up with all these irritating faults that many members have already cited on this site.
my question is at what stage can i actually say to the delear screw this take your car i dont want it or at least ask for a repalcement
any suggestions
they have not been for major repairs but nonetheless i am getting fed up with all these irritating faults that many members have already cited on this site.
my question is at what stage can i actually say to the delear screw this take your car i dont want it or at least ask for a repalcement
any suggestions
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Suggestions, get a different brand of car. I am also fed up as of yesterday. It has been 3 full days at the shop (first day so they could figure out they did not have the parts) for a stupid radio amp. Apparently dealer can't reprogram the I drive in decent time.
Left a message with my sales rep that this is a lemon (long, long, long list of piddly crap) and I am not coming back to BMW despite how great it is to drive. Problem is you cannot drive it if it is in the shop. I need to see evidence of quality improvement before I even think of getting another. Have a friend also fed up and got rid of his 745 for the new A8.
By the way, the X3 loaner they gave me rides like a Ford pickup truck, and the drivers seat is literally falling apart... that is quality.
Left a message with my sales rep that this is a lemon (long, long, long list of piddly crap) and I am not coming back to BMW despite how great it is to drive. Problem is you cannot drive it if it is in the shop. I need to see evidence of quality improvement before I even think of getting another. Have a friend also fed up and got rid of his 745 for the new A8.
By the way, the X3 loaner they gave me rides like a Ford pickup truck, and the drivers seat is literally falling apart... that is quality.
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There is always a price to pay for something. Want a performance car, forget about quality - German and Italian cars are on top of the list. Want a quality car, forget about performance - Lexus is on top of the list. It's very high quality because it's Toyota. If it's real Lexus, it won't have good quality. Just think about that for a moment.
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Sorry to hear you are having problems. I have an '05 545 which has had a few minor issues, but nothing even close to unbearable. Re-programming for BlueTooth enablement and a Steptronic shifting issue then replacement of the noisey Dunlops is all I've had to complain about. I think I'm coming out ahead on the tire replacement since I got almost 9000 "free" miles on the originals. This car is just as good as my '98 e39 from a quality standpoint and performance is magnitudes better.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by my530i' date='Jul 6 2005, 10:19 AM
There is always a price to pay for something. Want a performance car, forget about quality - German and Italian cars are on top of the list. Want a quality car, forget about performance - Lexus is on top of the list. It's very high quality because it's Toyota. If it's real Lexus, it won't have good quality. Just think about that for a moment.
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Wait a minute... so which company offers BOTH? Both quality and performance?? I wish BMW can offer that...
BMW quality is decent... theres worse... 
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My Ride: 2002 330CIC with Sports and Premium (Sold 4/2005)
2005 545I Black Saphire Metalic, with Black Dakota Leather, Poplar trim. Sport Package, MTech Body kit and Spoiler, HUD, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Premium sound, CWP, Heated Rear Seats, Window shades. Valentine 1 hardwired, Aux input.
I have an 05' 545, and have had zero issues. Had that tranny slam once, but that is it. It sucks that you are having problems, I would take it back now! Make them give you a new one. Have a lawyer call, that always get them into gear. As long as you are the one complaining, you will probably get ignored.
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From: Philadelphia, PA
My Ride: 05 545i silver
Every day I swing back and forth from fed up I am trading this car in for a more reliable Japanese Car 
to WoooHooooo! V8 Baby.... 
I haven't had any major issues but I hate the unpredicatbility of the car. Every Day the car seems to feel different.
to WoooHooooo! V8 Baby.... I haven't had any major issues but I hate the unpredicatbility of the car. Every Day the car seems to feel different.
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Originally Posted by kryptokat' date='Jul 10 2005, 09:49 PM
Every day I swing back and forth from fed up I am trading this car in for a more reliable Japanese Car? to WoooHooooo! V8 Baby.... I haven't had any major issues but I hate the unpredicatbility of the car. Every Day the car seems to feel different.
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I?m with BMW of North America, LLC. I?m so sorry to read about this problem with your 545i. We are here to work with you and your BMW center, and we'd like to help. If you would like our assistance, please phone us at (800) 831-1117 or email us at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com, and mention Reference #200519600602 so that we can help you more efficiently.