What kind of mileage do you guys have on your 545/550s? Probelms alon
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I have just under 82k.
I've replaced the thermostat
2 belts in 1 year. First was a OEM that started to squeak horribly after 14k miles. Now I got an aftermarket, much easier to get warranty at an INDY.
Besides that just brakes, tires, oil.
But she runs great!
To people with the brake booster replacing how much did that run you?
I've replaced the thermostat
2 belts in 1 year. First was a OEM that started to squeak horribly after 14k miles. Now I got an aftermarket, much easier to get warranty at an INDY.
Besides that just brakes, tires, oil.
But she runs great!
To people with the brake booster replacing how much did that run you?
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i had 114K miles on mine when the tranny went kaput !
but right at 100K i had to change the radiator, thermostat, some weird sensor (can't remember), and the ignition coils....
and at about 80K i had to replace the coolant reservoir tank...it craked.
but right at 100K i had to change the radiator, thermostat, some weird sensor (can't remember), and the ignition coils....
and at about 80K i had to replace the coolant reservoir tank...it craked.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='1066071' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:04 PM
i had 114K miles on mine when the tranny went kaput !
but right at 100K i had to change the radiator, thermostat, some weird sensor (can't remember), and the ignition coils....
and at about 80K i had to replace the coolant reservoir tank...it craked.
but right at 100K i had to change the radiator, thermostat, some weird sensor (can't remember), and the ignition coils....
and at about 80K i had to replace the coolant reservoir tank...it craked.
What you listed above is pretty normal actually. The coolant expansion tanks are known to crack on a lot of
BMWs at the mileage. My friend's 328i had a cracked tank at 97k miles. It happens sooner on the V8's. Radiator and thermostats are also pretty common at that mileage. But thermostats can fail at A LOT less mileage. Mine failed at 33k miles when I had the 545i. IMO, tranny failure can happen at any point once your past like 100k miles.
I don't trust the automatic transmissions on these cars past 80k miles....especially with the bullsh*t lifetime(100k) tranny fluid. BTW, my automatic transmission failed at 29k miles.
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Originally Posted by dawid_w' post='1065972' date='Dec 1 2009, 07:45 PM
I had to replace the brake booster also
Did you check brake booster vacuum hose ?
Item number 5 - it goes from the booster all the way to the vacuum pump. It is made 90% from plastic, but there is a rubber connector just before the vacum pump. It cracks in the buttom
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=34&fg=25
Attachment 95307
Did you check brake booster vacuum hose ?
Item number 5 - it goes from the booster all the way to the vacuum pump. It is made 90% from plastic, but there is a rubber connector just before the vacum pump. It cracks in the buttom
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=34&fg=25
Attachment 95307
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Originally Posted by e60oholic' post='1066045' date='Dec 1 2009, 08:30 PM
I have just under 82k.
I've replaced the thermostat
2 belts in 1 year. First was a OEM that started to squeak horribly after 14k miles. Now I got an aftermarket, much easier to get warranty at an INDY.
Besides that just brakes, tires, oil.
But she runs great!
To people with the brake booster replacing how much did that run you?
I've replaced the thermostat
2 belts in 1 year. First was a OEM that started to squeak horribly after 14k miles. Now I got an aftermarket, much easier to get warranty at an INDY.
Besides that just brakes, tires, oil.
But she runs great!
To people with the brake booster replacing how much did that run you?
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Originally Posted by 05545i' post='1066101' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:03 PM
That hose is OK. Doesnt look like there is anything wrong with it.
Do you have any problems with the brakes?
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Ok got the verdict on my car. 68K miles 2004 w sport package and 6mt. The low coolant is a leak somewhere the mechanic assured me it wasn't burning it.
Also to add to the list 68k miles and the front dynamic stabilizer bar is leaking, thus my dynamic drive malfunction:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=31&fg=10
Item 01
$1400 part. yikes.
Also to add to the list 68k miles and the front dynamic stabilizer bar is leaking, thus my dynamic drive malfunction:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=31&fg=10
Item 01
$1400 part. yikes.
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Originally Posted by Bimmerchop69' post='1066983' date='Dec 3 2009, 09:12 AM
Ok got the verdict on my car. 68K miles 2004 w sport package and 6mt. The low coolant is a leak somewhere the mechanic assured me it wasn't burning it.
Also to add to the list 68k miles and the front dynamic stabilizer bar is leaking, thus my dynamic drive malfunction:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=31&fg=10
Item 01
$1400 part. yikes.
Also to add to the list 68k miles and the front dynamic stabilizer bar is leaking, thus my dynamic drive malfunction:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=31&fg=10
Item 01
$1400 part. yikes.
cheers
vern
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by vern' post='1067013' date='Dec 3 2009, 10:07 AM
Am I missing something, what has brakes , cooling systems etc got to do with the OP mileage ?
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vern
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2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1067139' date='Dec 3 2009, 01:44 PM
Your missing something.
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vern