Took the car to the dealer yesterday
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On my way to pick her up at the dealer.
I can't say I'm gonna miss this car. Although the seat fits me perfectly, the rest is :thumbsdown: .
I can't say I'm gonna miss this car. Although the seat fits me perfectly, the rest is :thumbsdown: .
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
BTW, a big "Thank You" to the mods and admins for fixing the privacy issue. They're really lookin' out for you. 
Last, but not the least, to Frank (mrfva) for bringing it to our attention. A forum-member extraordinaire
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Last, but not the least, to Frank (mrfva) for bringing it to our attention. A forum-member extraordinaire
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Joined: May 2004
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From: SoCal San Diego
My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I'm so happy to have her back 
. The alternator and belt tensioner were replaced. I can now truly say that she handles better than that car I just returned.
She's peppier, feels lighter, brakes better, steers better and looks better.
Damage: $288.00 (saved $30 by being a BMW CCA member)
Alternator $936.11 Belt Tensioner $127.44 Labor: I don't know,2-3 hrs??
Add the diagnostics and others. I'm glad I got the Original Owner Protection Program
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. The alternator and belt tensioner were replaced. I can now truly say that she handles better than that car I just returned.She's peppier, feels lighter, brakes better, steers better and looks better.
Damage: $288.00 (saved $30 by being a BMW CCA member)
Alternator $936.11 Belt Tensioner $127.44 Labor: I don't know,2-3 hrs??
Add the diagnostics and others. I'm glad I got the Original Owner Protection Program
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From: La Quinta / San Diego Ca
My Ride: 2004 SMG 545i
silver grey metallic / bamboo anthracite / black leather
CPO
sport package
premium sound
park distance control
cold weather package
I actually just picked my 545i from BMW of San Diego the other day.
Had to get new pads and rotors.
Plus my SES - increased emissions light came back on after the reflashed the ecu to fix the issue. It ended up being a thermostat stuck open. ]
Glad to see they treat you well though, I had some bad service the first time, but after that its been smooth sailing.
Ps. maybe we should try and get a mini SD meet together soon. I'm out in North PB/La Jolla. If you're ever out this direction PM me,
Had to get new pads and rotors.
Plus my SES - increased emissions light came back on after the reflashed the ecu to fix the issue. It ended up being a thermostat stuck open. ]
Glad to see they treat you well though, I had some bad service the first time, but after that its been smooth sailing.
Ps. maybe we should try and get a mini SD meet together soon. I'm out in North PB/La Jolla. If you're ever out this direction PM me,
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From: South. Deeep South.
My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
My other rides:
Departed: 2006 530xi Silver gray/black, anthracite maple trim, cold, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed steptronic, bluetooth, adaptive xenons
Departed...2002 525i White/beige, 5 sp manual
Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1039172' date='Oct 23 2009, 06:19 PM
BTW, a big "Thank You" to the mods and admins for fixing the privacy issue. They're really lookin' out for you.
Last, but not the least, to Frank (mrfva) for bringing it to our attention. A forum-member extraordinaire .
Last, but not the least, to Frank (mrfva) for bringing it to our attention. A forum-member extraordinaire
.
Privacy issue?? I must have missed that. What's that all about?
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: La Quinta / San Diego Ca
My Ride: 2004 SMG 545i
silver grey metallic / bamboo anthracite / black leather
CPO
sport package
premium sound
park distance control
cold weather package
And how did you manage to get a 335i loaner??
Every time I've been stuck with 328's.
Granted they are nice loaner cars.. but dang... some guys get all the luck. haha
Every time I've been stuck with 328's.
Granted they are nice loaner cars.. but dang... some guys get all the luck. haha
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From: SoCal San Diego
My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
parts that were installed are new. At first they told me the air ducting was in the way(dual air duct Mod) so I told them I can come over and
unscrew the two hose clamps to remove it. It was never mentioned again.
