New 545 (photos)
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Hello, once again. A couple of weeks ago I posted that I was switching over from a 2003 745i to a 2005 545ia.
I took receipt of the 545, which is silver gray with a black interoir and poplar wood. I have the sport package, comfort seats, NAV, HUD, Premium sound, Sirius, electric rear sunshade and chromed wheels with Bridgestone runflats (specifically requested by me to my dealer). I'm also using a Motorola V710 from Verizon that works perfectly via Bluetooth.
I like the size of the 545 for maneuverability better than the 745. I like the active steering and HUD. Sirius is really cool, but it is tinny and hollow compared to CD's. The navigation is also sleeker than on the 745.
I miss the spaciousness, at times, of the 745. I also miss the luxury seats, and at times, the ride of the 745. I also miss the styling.
Here are some pics I took of the new ride, which I am really enjoying:
I took receipt of the 545, which is silver gray with a black interoir and poplar wood. I have the sport package, comfort seats, NAV, HUD, Premium sound, Sirius, electric rear sunshade and chromed wheels with Bridgestone runflats (specifically requested by me to my dealer). I'm also using a Motorola V710 from Verizon that works perfectly via Bluetooth.
I like the size of the 545 for maneuverability better than the 745. I like the active steering and HUD. Sirius is really cool, but it is tinny and hollow compared to CD's. The navigation is also sleeker than on the 745.
I miss the spaciousness, at times, of the 745. I also miss the luxury seats, and at times, the ride of the 745. I also miss the styling.
Here are some pics I took of the new ride, which I am really enjoying:
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My Ride: 2005 Orient Blue/Beige interior 545i: Cold weather pkg, Nav system, Premium sound, Sport Pkg, satellite prep, 30% smoke tinted windows all around, waiting for my euro red reflectors and umbrella!
Looking good; I like your chrome wheels! 
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My Ride: 2002 330CIC with Sports and Premium (Sold 4/2005)
2005 545I Black Saphire Metalic, with Black Dakota Leather, Poplar trim. Sport Package, MTech Body kit and Spoiler, HUD, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Premium sound, CWP, Heated Rear Seats, Window shades. Valentine 1 hardwired, Aux input.
Those wheels look Awesome chromed. Mine, which is equipped exactly the same as yours but BSMetallic, Black leather, Black trim, wont be here until the end of next month, may not need new wheels. Yours look great.
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Mar 20 2005, 03:41 PM
Why didn't you get the comfort seats??? I believe they are the same in both the 745 and 545.
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Originally Posted by RMG007' date='Mar 21 2005, 12:48 AM
[quote name='wolverine' date='Mar 20 2005, 03:41 PM']Why didn't you get the comfort seats??? I believe they are the same in both the 745 and 545.
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[/quote]That's possible options for the 5-series too.
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Originally Posted by RMG007' date='Mar 20 2005, 05:53 PM
Hello, once again.? A couple of weeks ago I posted that I was switching over from a 2003 745i to a 2005 545ia.
I took receipt of the 545, which is silver gray with a black interoir and poplar wood.? I have the sport package, comfort seats, NAV, HUD, Premium sound, Sirius, electric rear sunshade and chromed wheels with Bridgestone runflats (specifically requested by me to my dealer).? I'm also using a Motorola V710 from Verizon that works perfectly via Bluetooth.
I like the size of the 545 for maneuverability better than the 745.? I like the active steering and HUD.? Sirius is really cool, but it is tinny and hollow compared to CD's.? The navigation is also sleeker than on the 745.
I miss the spaciousness, at times, of the 745.? I also miss the luxury seats, and at times, the ride of the 745.? I also miss the styling.
Here are some pics I took of the new ride, which I am really enjoying:
I took receipt of the 545, which is silver gray with a black interoir and poplar wood.? I have the sport package, comfort seats, NAV, HUD, Premium sound, Sirius, electric rear sunshade and chromed wheels with Bridgestone runflats (specifically requested by me to my dealer).? I'm also using a Motorola V710 from Verizon that works perfectly via Bluetooth.
I like the size of the 545 for maneuverability better than the 745.? I like the active steering and HUD.? Sirius is really cool, but it is tinny and hollow compared to CD's.? The navigation is also sleeker than on the 745.
I miss the spaciousness, at times, of the 745.? I also miss the luxury seats, and at times, the ride of the 745.? I also miss the styling.
Here are some pics I took of the new ride, which I am really enjoying:
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Good Looking Bimmer, and chrome BMW OEM's Rims!
I am considering the Satellite radio, and the Motorola Blue Tooth cell phone installed in my e60 530i later this year, but I would like to hear your opinion first on how good those two options are? Is it worth it the extra $$$$? (I need hands free cell phone with iDrive, and I travel and think the Satellite Radio is the way to go, but only if the sound quality is there, like when playing a cd? I read what you said, "but it is tinny and hollow compared to CD's." and I was wondering if this could be corrected somewhow by the BMW North America e60 experts??? )
Thanks in Advance.
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Originally Posted by ipp' date='Mar 20 2005, 04:54 PM
[quote name='RMG007' date='Mar 21 2005, 12:48 AM'][quote name='wolverine' date='Mar 20 2005, 03:41 PM']Why didn't you get the comfort seats??? I believe they are the same in both the 745 and 545.
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[/quote]We can't get the massage function in the US at this time. Ventilated seats are a bit pricey for what you get.
Nice looking car RMG007.
