squeaks and rattles -- 2006 models
10-30-2005, 08:46 PM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
Do these continue to plague the 2006 models, or are they now things of the past?
10-31-2005, 03:19 AM
#4
Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London, UK
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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 !
10-31-2005, 05:03 AM
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post