help - nov 04 build vs jan 05 build 545i
#1
hey guys
about to close a deal on a 545i november 04 build date. been sitting at the dealers for the last 6 weeks or so. has nav,auto, prem sound, sports,sat, cold weather.
can get a newer 545i from another dealer for same money, but grey instead of black interior (slight preference for black) built in jan 05.
does it matter? dealer told me that the latest software would be in my nov 04 car and that they would give me the printout to prove this.
supposed to close this deal tomorrow, so please chime in boys. i can provide vin number if you need it
thanks
about to close a deal on a 545i november 04 build date. been sitting at the dealers for the last 6 weeks or so. has nav,auto, prem sound, sports,sat, cold weather.
can get a newer 545i from another dealer for same money, but grey instead of black interior (slight preference for black) built in jan 05.
does it matter? dealer told me that the latest software would be in my nov 04 car and that they would give me the printout to prove this.
supposed to close this deal tomorrow, so please chime in boys. i can provide vin number if you need it
thanks
#2
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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I don't think the software would make a difference, even if it were newer. From what I've seen on this board, the software updates lately have not been adding much. The important software updates were for 2004 models, not the 2005.
Besides.... software can be updated, seat color cannot.
Besides.... software can be updated, seat color cannot.
#3
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My Ride: 2005 Orient Blue/Beige interior 545i: Cold weather pkg, Nav system, Premium sound, Sport Pkg, satellite prep, 30% smoke tinted windows all around, waiting for my euro red reflectors and umbrella!
I don't think there's any difference so you should get the color you want all things being equal. I have an 11/04 build that I bought on 3/16/05 and was able to negotiate a decent price because it had been on the lot a few weeks.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Yes a november 04 build is the same as one that was built in January 05. no change... Same car. I have a Nov 04 build and I have Bluetooth. no problems. go with the color of you choice...
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What about a JULY/2004 one? Does it has bluetooth? Also i saw a post talking about a V16.2 software update which will enable the MP3 function of the car. is that true?
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Originally Posted by the88saint' date='Mar 29 2005, 01:50 AM
What about a JULY/2004 one? Does it has bluetooth?? Also i saw a post talking about a V16.2 software update which will enable the MP3 function of the car. is that true?
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The tech notes are cars built after March (I believe) can have the s/w upgrade for bluetooth. Unfortunately, I had to pay for the s/w upgrade for this. The dealer piggy backed it with the ECM recall upgrade in the fall of last year, so it only cost me $100.
Works great!
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Mar 29 2005, 02:28 AM
[quote name='the88saint' date='Mar 29 2005, 01:50 AM']What about a JULY/2004 one? Does it has bluetooth?? Also i saw a post talking about a V16.2 software update which will enable the MP3 function of the car. is that true?
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The tech notes are cars built after March (I believe) can have the s/w upgrade for bluetooth. Unfortunately, I had to pay for the s/w upgrade for this. The dealer piggy backed it with the ECM recall upgrade in the fall of last year, so it only cost me $100.
Works great!
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[/quote]Yes, 03/04 is the magic month for BT. Some builds in that month have it, some don't. As soon as you get to 04/04 you are in the clear on BT. As for MP3s, the belief is that yes, some time in April we will get CIP V16.x that will support MP3's. That is the current plan.
#10
Originally Posted by saowin111' date='Mar 29 2005, 02:16 AM
hey guys
about to close a deal on a 545i november 04 build date. been sitting at the dealers for the last 6 weeks or so. has nav,auto, prem sound, sports,sat, cold weather.
can get a newer 545i from another dealer for same money, but grey instead of black interior (slight preference for black) built in jan 05.
does it matter? dealer told me that the latest software would be in my nov 04 car and that they would give me the printout to prove this.
supposed to close this deal tomorrow, so please chime in boys. i can provide vin number if you need it
thanks
about to close a deal on a 545i november 04 build date. been sitting at the dealers for the last 6 weeks or so. has nav,auto, prem sound, sports,sat, cold weather.
can get a newer 545i from another dealer for same money, but grey instead of black interior (slight preference for black) built in jan 05.
does it matter? dealer told me that the latest software would be in my nov 04 car and that they would give me the printout to prove this.
supposed to close this deal tomorrow, so please chime in boys. i can provide vin number if you need it
thanks
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