Just bought a nightmare.
07-10-2008, 01:05 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
My advise to you is once you get the car, fix all the issues that you mentioned and drive it for a while and see how it goes. If things don't work well list the car and sell it. After all you got it for a pretty low cost, if you spend $2k - $3k on repairs, I don't thing it's a bad deal.
I hate to say we told you!! But this is a lesson to be learned, next time you ask the members of this forum for advise, make sure you follow this advise. Good Luck
I hate to say we told you!! But this is a lesson to be learned, next time you ask the members of this forum for advise, make sure you follow this advise. Good Luck
Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='620663' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:42 PM
you have a lot of open ended questions.
so let me ask you this, what year is the car and when was the factory warranty started.
if it's less than 4 years, i think the maintenance might still be available and the brakes could be taken care of that under that.
if not, then perhaps a brake check would do the job.
So let me get this straight, the front winshield is broken and you will have the car transported with all the glass in the car?
Not to sound like a jerk or anything. - you seem like a really immature person or at least have immature way of dealing with important issues. Good luck is all i can say.
so let me ask you this, what year is the car and when was the factory warranty started.
if it's less than 4 years, i think the maintenance might still be available and the brakes could be taken care of that under that.
if not, then perhaps a brake check would do the job.
So let me get this straight, the front winshield is broken and you will have the car transported with all the glass in the car?
Not to sound like a jerk or anything. - you seem like a really immature person or at least have immature way of dealing with important issues. Good luck is all i can say.
07-10-2008, 01:25 PM
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Smoak,
As I see it, you basically got what you wanted with some extras...
a 545 with the opts you wanted at a price that you wanted, with the issues and risks that you were aware of...
So, whats the problem?
I suggest that you first have the windshield fixed. Then take the car to a BMW dealer of your preference and talk to them about the creeks, overdue service and everything else that you have discovered and want to have fixed.
When you know what they not are willing to do under warranty you can come back here and pop any requests. I'm sure that our forum fellas will guide you with some of the stuff that you'll have to fix from your own wallet.
Good luck and enjoy your car!...in a near future.
As I see it, you basically got what you wanted with some extras...
a 545 with the opts you wanted at a price that you wanted, with the issues and risks that you were aware of...
So, whats the problem?
I suggest that you first have the windshield fixed. Then take the car to a BMW dealer of your preference and talk to them about the creeks, overdue service and everything else that you have discovered and want to have fixed.
When you know what they not are willing to do under warranty you can come back here and pop any requests. I'm sure that our forum fellas will guide you with some of the stuff that you'll have to fix from your own wallet.
Good luck and enjoy your car!...in a near future.
07-10-2008, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='620581' date='Jul 10 2008, 12:12 PM
or a Fiero 
07-10-2008, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by soliterry' post='620659' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:39 PM
I am sorry to say but 545i with 22,000 miles for $25,000 is well below the average market price.
Are you sure that car is not salvage title?
Are you sure that car is not salvage title?
07-10-2008, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='620663' date='Jul 10 2008, 04:42 PM
you have a lot of open ended questions.
so let me ask you this, what year is the car and when was the factory warranty started.
if it's less than 4 years, i think the maintenance might still be available and the brakes could be taken care of that under that.
if not, then perhaps a brake check would do the job.
So let me get this straight, the front winshield is broken and you will have the car transported with all the glass in the car?
Not to sound like a jerk or anything. - you seem like a really immature person or at least have immature way of dealing with important issues. Good luck is all i can say.
so let me ask you this, what year is the car and when was the factory warranty started.
if it's less than 4 years, i think the maintenance might still be available and the brakes could be taken care of that under that.
if not, then perhaps a brake check would do the job.
So let me get this straight, the front winshield is broken and you will have the car transported with all the glass in the car?
Not to sound like a jerk or anything. - you seem like a really immature person or at least have immature way of dealing with important issues. Good luck is all i can say.
07-10-2008, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='620733' date='Jul 10 2008, 06:01 PM
carfax showed clean title and one owner.
07-10-2008, 05:02 PM
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Good luck with your car Smoak... hopefully it turns out to be a good purchase..... and start modding immediately!! it'll make you feel better!!!
07-10-2008, 05:05 PM
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I know one thing and that is even though it has the L7 option, I still need some more watts going through this thing. Any advice on door speaker replacements? Maybe a sub in the trunk?
07-10-2008, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by smoak' post='620853' date='Jul 10 2008, 06:05 PM
I know one thing and that is even though it has the L7 option, I still need some more watts going through this thing. Any advice on door speaker replacements? Maybe a sub in the trunk?
07-10-2008, 07:03 PM
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If car is still under warranty call your local BMW dealership and set up an appointment ASAP. I'm assuming it is because it would not be smart buying a non warranted car sight unseen after one test drive. Tell them issues you notice and they'll take care of it all. The shifter chances are will come out of your pocket as will the rear tow plug (whatever you want to call it). But both minor. The shifter you can get off the net for quite a bit less.
Did the dealer you buy it from have any kind of warranty on it of their own?? You said all they sell is basically high end luxury cars. Almost every good long standing used car lot in my area has there own 3 month/3,000 mile warranty or something to that affect. They should not be selling you a car that says it needs service.
Did the dealer you buy it from have any kind of warranty on it of their own?? You said all they sell is basically high end luxury cars. Almost every good long standing used car lot in my area has there own 3 month/3,000 mile warranty or something to that affect. They should not be selling you a car that says it needs service.