Getting a 2005/2006 545i
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Hey guys,
I'm seriously thinking of getting a 2005/2006 545 with around 30,000 miles on it. Honestly... also thinking the 2006 GS430.
Concern with the E60
1) Heard so much problem with the E60 (All Models)... spending too much time at the shop.. repair cost is high...
- Common problem fail clutch?.. door rattling.. computer/electronics part fail...
- I'm a newbie when it comes to bimmers.. lots of E60 owner claimed failing clutch with less than 40K miles? Comeon .. it's a german engineered and it's bimmer... WHY?
2) The new 5-Series is due in couple of years? say mid 2010 for a 2011 model(correct me if i'm wrong)? I think the next major change for the GS is 2012 and might be available in mid 2011.
Any input guys? please help.. will be checking out one GS430 and two 545i this weekend and hoping to lock down one of the deal..
Cheers
andy
I'm seriously thinking of getting a 2005/2006 545 with around 30,000 miles on it. Honestly... also thinking the 2006 GS430.
Concern with the E60
1) Heard so much problem with the E60 (All Models)... spending too much time at the shop.. repair cost is high...
- Common problem fail clutch?.. door rattling.. computer/electronics part fail...
- I'm a newbie when it comes to bimmers.. lots of E60 owner claimed failing clutch with less than 40K miles? Comeon .. it's a german engineered and it's bimmer... WHY?
2) The new 5-Series is due in couple of years? say mid 2010 for a 2011 model(correct me if i'm wrong)? I think the next major change for the GS is 2012 and might be available in mid 2011.
Any input guys? please help.. will be checking out one GS430 and two 545i this weekend and hoping to lock down one of the deal..
Cheers
andy
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both cars are very nice! depends on what you're looking for. IMO the e60 is more of a driver's car. Drive em both and you'll see what i'm talking about.. GL with the search.!
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You're compare 2 completely different cars. Drive both and you will see what I mean. Honestly if you are worried about reliability the e60 has been pretty reliable. If you get on that is CPO then you won't have to worry about a thing until 100K miles.
Keep in mind that you are in an e60 forum so most of the support will go to the BMW...duh!
Drive both and buy the one you enjoy the most on your test drive. You can't go wrong with either car. They are both very nice. Good luck!
Keep in mind that you are in an e60 forum so most of the support will go to the BMW...duh!
Drive both and buy the one you enjoy the most on your test drive. You can't go wrong with either car. They are both very nice. Good luck!
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I say drive them. Then make the correct decison and buy an E60! HA
Seriously, if it is a CPO car usually you can get all the bugs worked out by the time 100k hits. IMHO the GS seems like a mom car.
Seriously, if it is a CPO car usually you can get all the bugs worked out by the time 100k hits. IMHO the GS seems like a mom car.
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There is not 2006 545i..... only 2004-2005
2006+ is 550i
I recommend you might test drive the 2006 550i too and there is not a big difference with 545i. Look a BMW with all options + CPO. GL!
2006+ is 550i
I recommend you might test drive the 2006 550i too and there is not a big difference with 545i. Look a BMW with all options + CPO. GL!
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='627580' date='Jul 18 2008, 01:14 PM
both cars are very nice! depends on what you're looking for. IMO the e60 is more of a driver's car. Drive em both and you'll see what i'm talking about.. GL with the search.!
Don't want to jinx myself but I have been very pleased with the reliability of mine. I think there where a lot of new car bugs with the software and things related to this, but if you have a version since 2006, you should be fine. If it is a CPO, you just make sure you have the latest.
Not sure about clutch failures??? If you are referring to the CDV on manuals - that is not a failure, just a owner improvement. Door seals have been improved and you will be past the run flat issues.
This is my first BMW and Ultimate Driving Machine is a good tag line. The Lexus is nice, but driving a BMW is UNREAL!
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='627587' date='Jul 18 2008, 03:24 PM
There is not 2006 545i..... only 2004-2005
2006+ is 550i
I recommend you might test drive the 2006 550i too and there is not a big difference with 545i. Look a BMW with all options + CPO. GL!
2006+ is 550i
I recommend you might test drive the 2006 550i too and there is not a big difference with 545i. Look a BMW with all options + CPO. GL!
For a 2005 car.. the warranty should be out by sometimes in 2009.... is it possible to bring my car to a BMW dealership and ask for a CPO type extended warranty?
I have own many Jap car.. and all I can recall is that.. everytime I bought a Jap car.. I always tell myself that my next will be an european car.. and bimmer and MB is always on my mind..
Anyway.. does anyone know when will the next 5-series hit the market? that is one of the factor that might change my decision...
cheers
andy
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Originally Posted by mr2andy' post='627610' date='Jul 18 2008, 10:36 PM
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Anyway.. does anyone know when will the next 5-series hit the market? that is one of the factor that might change my decision...
cheers
andy
Anyway.. does anyone know when will the next 5-series hit the market? that is one of the factor that might change my decision...
cheers
andy
If you want an actual model you can drive the E60 about 3 years until there are many pictures in newspapers with the new model. After few month you will see them on the road, but only few of them. Maybe after one year on the market you will drive a dated BMW, but IMO every day it is worth it
So if I could drive an E60 for only 1 year I will go for it !!! You will have much fun with the BMW, aspecially with the powerfull V8
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='627584' date='Jul 18 2008, 03:18 PM
Keep in mind that you are in an e60 forum so most of the support will go to the BMW...duh!