Should I Go For The 2004 Or 2005?
07-15-2010, 09:02 PM
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Im looking for a 545i right now and ive come across a few. Well most of them have give or take 100,000km not miles, im in Vancouver Canada. Well from a price point perspective the 2004 ones are obviously cheaper and alittle more afordable for me. I know its the first year the car came out, is it a big deal though? Or does it not really matter? Thanks!!
07-15-2010, 11:25 PM
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
As far as I know, these models don't differ from each other so you can be looking for both.
07-16-2010, 12:34 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I think there's been a few things about the 2005 545 particularly that would lead some people to try for the '06 550 instead. That said, I don't want to confuse you with my recollections - instead, just do an extensive search of this forum 
(trust me, you will want to have done this extensive search - if you don't and get the 545)
(trust me, you will want to have done this extensive search - if you don't and get the 545)
07-16-2010, 01:42 AM
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I decided not to go with the 550i because of the price difference and the extra cost for the gas, its really kind of out of my price range!!
07-16-2010, 03:35 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
The premium that you'll pay for a 550 will pay for itself in reduced amount of issues/problems/trips to the dealer etc.
And don't skip out on reading up on this car - whichever you decide to get. Search for Iceman's thread on the leaking gasket - at least know what you may (or may not) be up against.
07-17-2010, 07:29 AM
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I have a 05' 545 and knock on wood i dont have any problems. Partly do to the fact i now live in texas, were the highways are pot hole free. Not like were i use to live in brooklyn, ny. P.S (i miss cruising around in bk). Back to the subject ! The only thing i dont like about this car is the active steering.
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Whatever model you choose, opt out of one that is loaded with electronics features like ARS, etc. It will only cause you issues the older the car gets. Big costs aren't usually associated to engine problems, but to electronics that fail. I got mine as bare bones as possible! BMW is a driver's car, not a gadget-fest imo. You want a sport package? Make it yourself. It'll be better quality in the end and give you less headache.
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