Will MY07 have any problems
02-25-2006, 08:58 AM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
I am about to confirm my 530D SE - MY07 order and am a bit concerned seeing so many reliability / quality issues. I'm moving up from an A4and am not used to any issues. Have all there problems been ironed out now the E60 is a few years into production. My dealer aint too close either. 
02-25-2006, 09:09 AM
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If you get a MY07 you will get some new things like RDC by pressure. So even the software and HW for the MY06 was quite OK you can never be shure when it's changed again. But a good rule I have learned is more options= more problems.
As it looks now the d models seems to be made in a high pace right now. My 535d will be more than 6 weeks early!
As it looks now the d models seems to be made in a high pace right now. My 535d will be more than 6 weeks early!
02-25-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 07530d' post='245890' date='Feb 25 2006, 12:58 PM
I am about to confirm my 530D SE - MY07 order and am a bit concerned seeing so many reliability / quality issues. I'm moving up from an A4and am not used to any issues. Have all there problems been ironed out now the E60 is a few years into production. My dealer aint too close either.
I had a 1997 E39 which was problematic and was the first year for the then new body style. I subsequently had a 2002 E39 which only saw the dealer for two oil changes in three years.
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='245894' date='Feb 25 2006, 06:11 PM
2007 should be fine. I have a 2004 and have had a number of problems. I attribute this to the new body style. 2007 will be the fourth year and should be fine.
I had a 1997 E39 which was problematic and was the first year for the then new body style. I subsequently had a 2002 E39 which only saw the dealer for two oil changes in three years.
I had a 1997 E39 which was problematic and was the first year for the then new body style. I subsequently had a 2002 E39 which only saw the dealer for two oil changes in three years.
02-25-2006, 10:03 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
my 06 no problems - they all seem ironed out except:
SQUEAKS
bmw still has not figured this out yet
SQUEAKS
bmw still has not figured this out yet
02-25-2006, 11:30 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
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Originally Posted by 07530d' post='245890' date='Feb 25 2006, 12:58 PM
I am about to confirm my 530D SE - MY07 order and am a bit concerned seeing so many reliability / quality issues. I'm moving up from an A4and am not used to any issues. Have all there problems been ironed out now the E60 is a few years into production. My dealer aint too close either.
Forgive me, but that doesn't sound right, and further, I think you'll enjoy your BMW.
Good luck,
Ray Hull
02-25-2006, 11:57 AM
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My Ride: On Order, due in May - 2007MY 530D SE, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Auto, Brushed aluminium shadowline,sports seats / wheel, hi fi speakers, mats, space saver wheel and a few more bits
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='245937' date='Feb 25 2006, 08:30 PM
Did I read you right that you are unaccustomed to problems with an Audi?
Forgive me, but that doesn't sound right, and further, I think you'll enjoy your BMW.
Good luck,
Ray Hull
Forgive me, but that doesn't sound right, and further, I think you'll enjoy your BMW.
Good luck,
Ray Hull
02-25-2006, 12:37 PM
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I think that problems will come and go on the MY07's just like on any car. You will see a disproportionate number of problems being discussed on forums such as this one. Just decide what car you want and hope for the best, unless, perhaps, it is known to be extremely problem prone. 5ers are not extremely problem prone IMO. And, today, given quality controls, having big problems on "good" cars tends to be more a matter of bad luck than systematic problems with the cars, themselves, IMO.
