Would you buy another one?
04-29-2006, 11:16 PM
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It might be a better idea to drive the 545i for a few more years and save up for the M5. Even though I have never driven a 545i, I am going to guess that the difference are minimal. In the meantime, enjoy this great automobile as much as you can.
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='275925' date='Apr 30 2006, 02:07 AM
Hummm If I can afford it I would repalce my currnet one with a 550. But the depreciation hit for the 545 is so much now it doesnt make sense to pay $10K more for basically the same car.
If money wasnt an issue then the 550 will have
Sports Package
Premium Sound Package
Active Steering
NAV
HUD
If money wasnt an issue then the 550 will have
Sports Package
Premium Sound Package
Active Steering
NAV
HUD
04-29-2006, 11:56 PM
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My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
I'm thinking my next car will be a 550 or maybe a 650 with all the equipment.
04-30-2006, 01:06 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i jet blk/blk sports,sound
The way my dealer has treated me, my 545i will be my first and last bmw.( by the way it's BMW of San Francisco)They have treated me so bad I will be making the switch to MB. I know it's sad but after the service i saw at MB of San Francisco I was hooked.
04-30-2006, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dee' post='275973' date='Apr 30 2006, 05:06 AM
The way my dealer has treated me, my 545i will be my first and last bmw.( by the way it's BMW of San Francisco)They have treated me so bad I will be making the switch to MB. I know it's sad but after the service i saw at MB of San Francisco I was hooked.
That sux when you have a bad experience. And I've been to bad dealers myself but I take my money elsewhere. I would imagine there are more BMW dealers in the SF area.
04-30-2006, 07:21 AM
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My Ride: -04 530D
535d would be nice, but I don?t like autobox (have I ever mentioned that ), so it will be 530d, with as many options I have afford.
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), so it will be 530d, with as many options I have afford.Skaffa
04-30-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dee' post='275973' date='Apr 30 2006, 11:06 AM
The way my dealer has treated me, my 545i will be my first and last bmw.( by the way it's BMW of San Francisco)They have treated me so bad I will be making the switch to MB. I know it's sad but after the service i saw at MB of San Francisco I was hooked.