Looking to buy my 1st BMW. Any major issues with a 04' 545i?
06-13-2010 | 08:23 AM
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I an in the market for a new ride and I have always wanted a 5 series. I am certain I am going to do a 2004 545i. Black on black with 73,000 miles.
I am in sales and drive about 20k per year. Is there anything I should be aware of? Major issues? Also, I am working on the deal now but what can j expect to pay for a car like this?
Thanks
I am in sales and drive about 20k per year. Is there anything I should be aware of? Major issues? Also, I am working on the deal now but what can j expect to pay for a car like this?
Thanks
06-13-2010 | 09:02 AM
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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
There are a couple of 2004 is the classifieds going for $20K to help give you an idea on price...
2004 545i https://5series.net/forums/topic/983...or-sale-19499/
2004 530i https://5series.net/forums/topic/996...42k-miles-20k/
I have a 2004 530i that I got CPO in August 2007 (for $34K).. I've had good luck and not much issues, currently at 82K miles. I had a leaking windshield wiper reservoir that I got fixed under the $50 extended maintenance deductible, and I had to replace the battery last Summer for $170. Other than that, no problems with the engine or anything major...
The BIGGEST issue is spending money on mods!!
Good luck!
2004 545i https://5series.net/forums/topic/983...or-sale-19499/
2004 530i https://5series.net/forums/topic/996...42k-miles-20k/
I have a 2004 530i that I got CPO in August 2007 (for $34K).. I've had good luck and not much issues, currently at 82K miles. I had a leaking windshield wiper reservoir that I got fixed under the $50 extended maintenance deductible, and I had to replace the battery last Summer for $170. Other than that, no problems with the engine or anything major...
The BIGGEST issue is spending money on mods!!
Good luck!
06-13-2010 | 09:15 AM
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My Ride: '04 525i exclusive package, black saphire, beige interior, sun roof, steptronix box, stock standard
get it you will not be disappointed, it's a great ride! however, extend the motorplan or CPO as it is called elsewhere with bmw. my strategy with a bmw is to go easy on mods or none at all and rather use the money to keep it in tip-top condition with bmw dealers - in this way your bmw runs near perfection with guarantees on all original bmw parts!
06-13-2010 | 12:05 PM
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The great thing is that I have a good freind that is a wholesaler and he can get me a 04' 545i from the california auction for around 15k.
I am not concerned with normal maintanence, I just do not want to replace an engine or tranny EVER!
Thanks for the feedback. What is the most costly fix that is frequent with this year and model?
I am not concerned with normal maintanence, I just do not want to replace an engine or tranny EVER!
Thanks for the feedback. What is the most costly fix that is frequent with this year and model?
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