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05-16-2008, 11:26 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod, 35% Tinted windows
Purchased 2004 545i Sport CP0 39,300 Miles: April 25th, 2008
Drove: April 25th-May 7th-13 Days
BMW Repair May 7th-May 19th?? 12 Days
Repairs:
-Replaced CD Player
-Replaced bad DSC sensor
-Replaced steering rack
All this on a CPO. Happy times......
I did manage to get free installation on an IPOD, but still does not make up for the fact that the car had all these issues in my opinion.
I JUST WANT MY FRICKING CAR BACK!!!!
Drove: April 25th-May 7th-13 Days
BMW Repair May 7th-May 19th?? 12 Days
Repairs:
-Replaced CD Player
-Replaced bad DSC sensor
-Replaced steering rack
All this on a CPO. Happy times......
I did manage to get free installation on an IPOD, but still does not make up for the fact that the car had all these issues in my opinion.
I JUST WANT MY FRICKING CAR BACK!!!!
05-16-2008, 11:34 AM
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It's unfortunate you had some issues, but at least they are getting taken care of. I had my car for about 3 weeks before leaving it at the dealer for almost 5 days due to some issues. Hopefully they gave you a loaner better than what I got (4 banger-sentra 
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). Hope everything gets resolved...good luck..
05-16-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='582107' date='May 16 2008, 02:34 PM
It's unfortunate you had some issues, but at least they are getting taken care of. I had my car for about 3 weeks before leaving it at the dealer for almost 5 days due to some issues. Hopefully they gave you a loaner better than what I got (4 banger-sentra ). Hope everything gets resolved...good luck..
). Hope everything gets resolved...good luck..
05-16-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='582114' date='May 16 2008, 12:40 PM
This is true they are fixing it. Just glad everything is under warranty. I hope everything is smooth sailing going forward. My loaner is a 2008 328i with about 400 miles of which I put on about 395 of.
And you got the ipod upgrade...how's the 328?
05-16-2008, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod, 35% Tinted windows
It's not bad, but what a size difference from the 5 series to the 3 series. I do like the design of the center console though. There is a nice little holder in the center which is great to put your phone or ipod in. Something which I feel the 5 series lacks. Though it is no V8. How's that 535i?
05-16-2008, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='582122' date='May 16 2008, 12:54 PM
It's not bad, but what a size difference from the 5 series to the 3 series. I do like the design of the center console though. There is a nice little holder in the center which is great to put your phone or ipod in. Something which I feel the 5 series lacks. Though it is no V8. How's that 535i?
Nothing to complain about in the 535, never question my decision on getting it. Doesn't your 5 have that little shelf underneath the radio to put stuff in? That's where I put my wallet and phone...
05-16-2008, 12:12 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod, 35% Tinted windows
Mine does have the shelf but things can slide out of there. I loved the 13 days of my 5 series experience. I wish I could have bought a new 535i but just could not afford one at this point in my life. Perhaps in a couple years I can get a new 5, but plan on keeping this one hopefully at least for 5.
05-16-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mk4' post='582127' date='May 16 2008, 01:12 PM
Mine does have the shelf but things can slide out of there. I loved the 13 days of my 5 series experience. I wish I could have bought a new 535i but just could not afford one at this point in my life. Perhaps in a couple years I can get a new 5, but plan on keeping this one hopefully at least for 5.
05-16-2008, 12:37 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Ipod, 35% Tinted windows
This will probably be true. HOpefully the Dollar to Euro situation will get better by then as well.
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