squeaks and rattles -- 2006 models

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Oct 30, 2005 | 08:46 PM

Henry

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My Ride: 2004 530i, steelgray, step, premium, cold package, xenons

There are many comments here regarding squeaks and rattles -- door seals (prior to replacement with the new and improved seals), rear seat cushion popping, rattles from the rear parcel shelf, etc.
Do these continue to plague the 2006 models, or are they now things of the past?

Oct 30, 2005 | 09:05 PM

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They only shows up after you sign paper work, driving for few thousand miles. At that time, it's too late to return the car

Oct 30, 2005 | 11:30 PM

Bunbun

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Haha....so true !

Oct 31, 2005 | 03:19 AM

Boxsterfeet

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My Ride: 535d Auto M Sport delivered 04/10/05, Carbon Black, Beige Ventilated Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Media Pack - Sat Nav Pro, Bmw Assist, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics + snap in adapter for Nokia 6230i & 6 CD, Visibility Pack - bi-xenons, adaptive headlights and Headlight Wash, HUD, High Gloss Shadow Line, Extended Lights, HiFi System, Extended Voice, M Spoiler and Heated/ventilated f/seats. Chrome Grills. M Double Spoke 19" Mixed Wheels 172 with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear (Non-runflat continentals) Spare wheel and jack. Supaglass.

I've now driven over 2000 miles in my September 2006 model. There is only one rattle and that is from the buckle that holds the centre seat belt in place. One other issue I have is a loud 'ding' when the front suspension has to go over a slight bump at speed whilst turning. For example going over a low kerb at the entrance to a driveway. Other than that the car is perfect !

Oct 31, 2005 | 03:23 AM

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I have now gotten the instrument housing rattle on my M5

Had it on my 545iA 2004 too :thumbsdown:

Anyone else?

Oct 31, 2005 | 05:03 AM

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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple Manual Transmission Premium Audio Cold Weather Package Rear sunshade Sirius Radio Autobahnd Roadblock (3M) film kit

Mine has only one, but it's a doozie - I think the cable that operates the sunroof is a little slack, I hear it smacking right above my head when I go over bumps. Going to have that adjusted when I take the car in. Other than that, the car is pretty silent. On rare occasion I hear the rear sunshade rattle a bit, but that's to be expected from such a flimsy accordian-type assembly.