Quality of BMW ???
04-22-2009, 11:44 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Platinum Silver Metallic Gray Dakota Leather, Premium Pack, Premium Sound, Logic 7, Sport Pack, Navi, PDC, Sunshades, Cold Weather and HUD. 56k miles Feb. 2011
My car is only over 4 year old. I noticed this when I was washing my car last weekend. 
Quality of BMW :thumbsdown:
I park the car in the garage other than work days.
Any suggestion on how to get this fixed
Quality of BMW :thumbsdown:
I park the car in the garage other than work days.
Any suggestion on how to get this fixed
04-22-2009, 11:50 AM
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I have that same problem! (assuming its the window moulding)
I had my mother's VW Toureg windshield repaired last week and asked the guy how much it would cost to replace the moulding. The guy said he could have his in-shop specialist check it out and if it is repairable he would just charge me for labor as long as I pay for the moulding myself.
I also called another place and the guy there said the moulding can run around $90.
But then again, not too sure about these shops and their work. You should try asking a trusted window repair shop or even a body shop. Let me know how that works out for you!
Nick
I had my mother's VW Toureg windshield repaired last week and asked the guy how much it would cost to replace the moulding. The guy said he could have his in-shop specialist check it out and if it is repairable he would just charge me for labor as long as I pay for the moulding myself.
I also called another place and the guy there said the moulding can run around $90.
But then again, not too sure about these shops and their work. You should try asking a trusted window repair shop or even a body shop. Let me know how that works out for you!
Nick
04-22-2009, 11:50 AM
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New seals and that's it.
Even if it's not a E60.
Even if it's not a E60.
04-22-2009, 11:58 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Not normal on a 2004 anything, assuming it's your e60 you are talking about. If so, it's defective to say the least.
It's not a big expense, however. You could probably order the replacement rubber from Garry and have a reputable glass shop do the install.
It's not a big expense, however. You could probably order the replacement rubber from Garry and have a reputable glass shop do the install.
04-22-2009, 12:21 PM
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Oh the rear window seal, ya... thats common. Any car being beat down by this type of sun... especially if you're in TX FL CA or Abu Dhabi
04-22-2009, 12:52 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
I had mine replaced last year -- not covered under the warranty either; at least that's what I was told. Had the same problem with my '99 540i/6 (which I replaced as well) -- think it has to do with the sun here in FL. Just couldn't stand looking at it and spent the $$$ to have it replaced.
Also, my front lights lense covers are very "hazy" -- again same issue that I had with my previous E39 (which I replaced)... wife's '06 Camry has this same issue...
I cover my car everyday and still this happens...
Also, my front lights lense covers are very "hazy" -- again same issue that I had with my previous E39 (which I replaced)... wife's '06 Camry has this same issue...
I cover my car everyday and still this happens...
04-22-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='855521' date='Apr 22 2009, 01:21 PM
Oh the rear window seal, ya... thats common. Any car being beat down by this type of sun... especially if you're in TX FL CA or Abu Dhabi
