New 545i coming
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I am new to the forum and I have to say it is great. Much, much better than some other BMW forum I've been checking out. You guys actually know stuff
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled? What will I need to do to get it working? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled? What will I need to do to get it working? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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My dealer said the break-in period was important, but that the 1200 miles under 4K RPM was conservative. It was mostly just to persuade people from taking the car over 100 MPH the first few days they own it.
And your Motorola SHOULD work perfectly. Bluetooth is standard on 2005's, and my Motorola RAZR works very well with my 545.
And your Motorola SHOULD work perfectly. Bluetooth is standard on 2005's, and my Motorola RAZR works very well with my 545.
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Originally Posted by uwsc11' date='Dec 8 2004, 09:48 PM
I am new to the forum and I have to say it is great. Much, much better than some other BMW forum I've been checking out. You guys actually know stuff??
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled?? What will I need to do to get it working?? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled?? What will I need to do to get it working?? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
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i believe the manual talks about a 1200 mile break in period , and many have said to keep it under 4500rpm's
oil changes, 12-15k miles or one year
as for BT, it all depends on the phone, many do not work yet
good luck
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Folllow the break in period as described in the manual. These cars have black boxes so you don' t want any warranty problems.
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Originally Posted by uwsc11' date='Dec 8 2004, 08:48 PM
I am new to the forum and I have to say it is great. Much, much better than some other BMW forum I've been checking out. You guys actually know stuff?
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled?? What will I need to do to get it working?? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
I have a 2005 545i on order. I decided to do the European Delivery and I will be flying to Munich next month to pick up my ride. I can't wait to take it on the Autobahn for a ride. Which brings me to my question. I talked to several dealers in the process of buying the car and 1 guy said that they have a break-in period of 1000 miles where you have to keep it below 4K RPM. Another guy said that with these modern egines these days there is no break-in period necessary. The first oil change is at 15K miles. What is the truth?
Also, I am not sure about bluetooth in the car. Will this car have it enabled?? What will I need to do to get it working?? I have Motorola cell phone with bluetooth and it would be great if I could use that in the car.
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e60's do NOT have black boxes only M cars do, therefore rev limits and speed limits do not apply. I would take it easy for the first few hundred miles then let her go. A strict break-in is not needed.
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Originally Posted by Woodbeast' date='Dec 8 2004, 10:47 PM
UWSC11,
? ? I don't want to disclose your name in case you want to remain annonymous, but is this Mark's brother in-law. Welcome aboard! These guys know a lot here.
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? ? I don't want to disclose your name in case you want to remain annonymous, but is this Mark's brother in-law. Welcome aboard! These guys know a lot here.
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Yes, this is Mark's brother in-law. Thanks for pointing me to this forum. It is really cool.