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01-05-2006, 07:40 PM
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i have a 2004 530i and the car hasnt been as smooth as it used to be.. it goes up and down alot while moving regardless of the road conditions .. it used to be much smoother..
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
01-05-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by aqais81' post='219847' date='Jan 5 2006, 10:40 PM
i have a 2004 530i and the car hasnt been as smooth as it used to be.. it goes up and down alot while moving regardless of the road conditions .. it used to be much smoother..
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
01-05-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aqais81' post='219847' date='Jan 5 2006, 08:40 PM
i have a 2004 530i and the car hasnt been as smooth as it used to be.. it goes up and down alot while moving regardless of the road conditions .. it used to be much smoother..
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
i'd like to hear some hear ideas on why do you think the ride quality has detoriated ?
and i started to hear some noise coming from one of the right side wheels .. do you think it is a related issue ? (noise not from brake discs)
or is it that the golden days of my car are aleady gone ?!
01-06-2006, 11:37 AM
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What's your mileage on these tires, and does somebody else drive your car (spouse, child)? I used to have these problems when kids in house or wife drove car. Not now. NOBODY drives my BMW, but me 
01-07-2006, 03:56 AM
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get it looked at!
01-10-2006, 02:01 PM
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Sounds like you might have blown a shock/strut. Take it to the dealer and have it checked out; should be covered under warranty.
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maybe its bcoz of a blown shock.. or atleast something wrong with it.. as i am hearing some squeaking noises at low speed..
my car just went out of warranty 2 months ago.. any idea on how much would fixing it cost ?!
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maybe its bcoz of a blown shock.. or atleast something wrong with it.. as i am hearing some squeaking noises at low speed..
my car just went out of warranty 2 months ago.. any idea on how much would fixing it cost ?!
01-10-2006, 03:38 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
I like the idea that your probally used to the ride by now. I'm sure if its a strut your going to hear some loud noises to go along with your driving.
01-10-2006, 04:19 PM
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How many miles does your 530i have?