I'm afraid to drive my 545i RANT!!!
11-10-2009, 06:14 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Silber-grau/grau. Vanilla flavored except for cold WX pkg.
Originally Posted by response_surface' post='1051886' date='Nov 10 2009, 01:51 PM
i just bought a 2005 545i sport. lovely car...
...paid a mere $26K, has 34k on the clock, it is flawless, not a scratch anywhere inside or out.
...so now i'm afraid to drive it. i've had it for a week, put only 50 miles on it. i'm just so afraid that something will go wrong with it.
...i even cringe at the thought going into my garage b/c i will have to look at it.
my cd player shuffles for no reason when there is no CD in it.
comments please.
...paid a mere $26K, has 34k on the clock, it is flawless, not a scratch anywhere inside or out.
...so now i'm afraid to drive it. i've had it for a week, put only 50 miles on it. i'm just so afraid that something will go wrong with it.
...i even cringe at the thought going into my garage b/c i will have to look at it.
my cd player shuffles for no reason when there is no CD in it.
comments please.
Occasional CD shuffle is not an indication that anything is wrong.
HTH
11-10-2009, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='1051944' date='Nov 10 2009, 06:39 PM
Congratulations! drive it like you stole it 
11-10-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 530inOK' post='1052047' date='Nov 10 2009, 09:47 PM
This is silly talk! I've driven 20k in one year and have enjoyed every minute. I...can't...stop...driving...
11-10-2009, 08:44 PM
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like everybody else said, chill. you read about some problems here and there, but you dont hear of all the people who dont have issues.
just drive it, maintain it, and enjoy it. and if you need anything fixed, try and find an independent mechanic.
just drive it, maintain it, and enjoy it. and if you need anything fixed, try and find an independent mechanic.
11-10-2009, 08:45 PM
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plus you have a manual, so you dont have to worry about transmission problems except clutch.
engine is almost bulletproof...maybe have to do a water pump or something minor after 100k.
engine is almost bulletproof...maybe have to do a water pump or something minor after 100k.
11-10-2009, 09:33 PM
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11-11-2009, 04:33 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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Originally Posted by Pioneer530' post='1052039' date='Nov 10 2009, 09:28 PM
I question whether a 60 year old woman is driving a manual transmission.
