Might get 04-06 530i
09-24-2007, 05:44 PM
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Hey guys, new here to the boards. My dad is planning to dump his e500 as it really is being a headache, and I'm trying to convince him to get an e60 530i (04-06), or even a 545i.
My question is, what are the problems the e60 have? I tried searching but really didn't find anything, I probably didn't know what to search for though. Are there any particular models we should avoid? Also, is there an ///M steering wheel for it? I have one in my e90 and he really likes it a lot.
I really hope someone can help me so I can convince him to get a 5er instead of another benz
Thanks for reading!
My question is, what are the problems the e60 have? I tried searching but really didn't find anything, I probably didn't know what to search for though. Are there any particular models we should avoid? Also, is there an ///M steering wheel for it? I have one in my e90 and he really likes it a lot.
I really hope someone can help me so I can convince him to get a 5er instead of another benz
Thanks for reading!
09-24-2007, 06:02 PM
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Hahaha J/K. All cars have their fair share of problems... including BMWs. most of it are software related and are fixed via S/W update. Unlucky ones just have problems after another, theres a few of those... its really the luck of the draw. It's probably a little more reliable and less problematic as Mercs but in general you'll prob see more complaints than a Lexus. Some minor annoyances such as door seal squeeks sun roof noise... all minor.
09-24-2007, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='473799' date='Sep 24 2007, 06:02 PM
Hahaha J/K. All cars have their fair share of problems... including BMWs. most of it are software related and are fixed via S/W update. Unlucky ones just have problems after another, theres a few of those... its really the luck of the draw. It's probably a little more reliable and less problematic as Mercs but in general you'll prob see more complaints than a Lexus. Some minor annoyances such as door seal squeeks sun roof noise... all minor.
09-24-2007, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Oofie810' post='473787' date='Sep 24 2007, 09:44 PM
Hey guys, new here to the boards. My dad is planning to dump his e500 as it really is being a headache, and I'm trying to convince him to get an e60 530i (04-06), or even a 545i.
My question is, what are the problems the e60 have? I tried searching but really didn't find anything, I probably didn't know what to search for though. Are there any particular models we should avoid? Also, is there an ///M steering wheel for it? I have one in my e90 and he really likes it a lot.
I really hope someone can help me so I can convince him to get a 5er instead of another benz Thanks for reading!
My question is, what are the problems the e60 have? I tried searching but really didn't find anything, I probably didn't know what to search for though. Are there any particular models we should avoid? Also, is there an ///M steering wheel for it? I have one in my e90 and he really likes it a lot.
I really hope someone can help me so I can convince him to get a 5er instead of another benz
Thanks for reading!
09-24-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='473808' date='Sep 24 2007, 06:12 PM
Keep in mind that the 2004 530i has the older engine which puts out 225 HP. The engine in the 2005-2007 puts out 255 HP.
09-24-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Oofie810' post='473815' date='Sep 24 2007, 07:17 PM
So the only 225 HP e60 is the 04? All the 05's til the 07 has the same engine as the 330i e90 (255hp)?
09-25-2007, 05:15 AM
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Early production E60's, primarily built as 04 and early 05's had limitations regarding MP3 playback and Bluetooth. If the car is a later production 05 or an 06, it will have new engines as well as the updated electronics.
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Originally Posted by Oofie810' post='473787' date='Sep 25 2007, 04:44 AM
My dad is planning to dump his e500 as it really is being a headache, and I'm trying to convince him to get an e60 530i (04-06), or even a 545i.
Sorry!