Just purchased a 545i
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Originally Posted by stavros' post='551247' date='Mar 26 2008, 05:19 PM
What model BMW 7 Series did you have? How about some pics of your new ride.
Keep in mind this all happen in about 10K miles of pretty easy driving. Hate to see what would happen if you beat on it a little. This car was just bad egg from day one after I did some digging around on it. Ending up selling it to the guy who did the work on it for what I paid for it. I'll get some pics up one of these days.
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Originally Posted by Bama214' post='551252' date='Mar 26 2008, 05:29 PM
Congrats on the purchase.
I too bought a 2004 545i with SMG, NAV, and sport package just a couple of months ago. Also low miles (29,000), but purchased outside the BMW CPO program with an add-on comprehensive warrantee. So far so good.
Since then I've added Bluetooth and the Aux input for my MP3 player. Both were worthwhile. In the process I was updated to the latest operating software which did seem to smooth out some issues with the SMG.
Great car for a great price (glad I didn't take the depreciation hit from new!)
Welcome to the Forum -- I've learned a lot in the past few months due to the experts here.
I too bought a 2004 545i with SMG, NAV, and sport package just a couple of months ago. Also low miles (29,000), but purchased outside the BMW CPO program with an add-on comprehensive warrantee. So far so good.
Since then I've added Bluetooth and the Aux input for my MP3 player. Both were worthwhile. In the process I was updated to the latest operating software which did seem to smooth out some issues with the SMG.
Great car for a great price (glad I didn't take the depreciation hit from new!)
Welcome to the Forum -- I've learned a lot in the past few months due to the experts here.
I've always operated under the theory of buying a few years old with low miles and good history when I buy cars (excluding the 735i which was more of a third car and it was beast with issues). Usually you know your getting a solid car that hasn't been riddled with issues and very well taking care of. My car and I'm sure yours basically looked like someone just took the plastic off the seats. Plus now with the CPO programs and the comp. warranties out there you really take away the only risk of buying used.
Is there anyway to tell what software your car is running? Does the dealer usually update this when its in getting maintance/service if there is an update? What is the most current version?
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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='551200' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:47 PM
P.S.: SMG is really a piece of art as far as transmissions go. I totally agree with what others said on here that if you drive it for a ten minute test drive you aren't going to like it (unless your test drive is on a track). After driving it now for a week it is simply awesome. Didn't take long to get the overall feel of it and getting even better with each drive.
I like you already!
Congrats on the car! Auburn interior is AWESOME!!!! 545 is awesome!!! SMG is awesome!!!! you couldnt have made a finer choice.
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Pics please
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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='551274' date='Mar 26 2008, 06:12 PM
I'm glad I didn't take the hit either.
I've always operated under the theory of buying a few years old with low miles and good history when I buy cars (excluding the 735i which was more of a third car and it was beast with issues). Usually you know your getting a solid car that hasn't been riddled with issues and very well taking care of. My car and I'm sure yours basically looked like someone just took the plastic off the seats. Plus now with the CPO programs and the comp. warranties out there you really take away the only risk of buying used.
Is there anyway to tell what software your car is running? Does the dealer usually update this when its in getting maintance/service if there is an update? What is the most current version?
I've always operated under the theory of buying a few years old with low miles and good history when I buy cars (excluding the 735i which was more of a third car and it was beast with issues). Usually you know your getting a solid car that hasn't been riddled with issues and very well taking care of. My car and I'm sure yours basically looked like someone just took the plastic off the seats. Plus now with the CPO programs and the comp. warranties out there you really take away the only risk of buying used.
Is there anyway to tell what software your car is running? Does the dealer usually update this when its in getting maintance/service if there is an update? What is the most current version?
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