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04-26-2006, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='274209' date='Apr 26 2006, 01:08 AM
My vote was Yes, with reservations
Nothing is more frustrating to me than rattles. Over Los Angeles bad pavement the the runflats and sport package are harsh. Tolerable though if it was not for the numerous rattles from door seals, parcel shelf, door locks.....the list is endless. Will my next car be another 5. Ofcourse. I hope they fix these issues.
Nothing is more frustrating to me than rattles. Over Los Angeles bad pavement the the runflats and sport package are harsh. Tolerable though if it was not for the numerous rattles from door seals, parcel shelf, door locks.....the list is endless. Will my next car be another 5. Ofcourse. I hope they fix these issues.
1. Door sill - Used Lexol Leather cleaner after washing car on the door sills to clean it. No creaks.
2. Rear parcel - Dealer added some "felt" and no more creaking
3. Seat belt rubbed against seat - sound went away for some reason
4. Dashboard - still occassionally creak over bumps and will have the dealer look at it the next service.
In general, roads pavements aren't that great, and if it's the tires that are the cause of the majority of your problems, I consider that can easy fix (change tires). But yes, if the RF didn't come with the 5 series, it would make the 5 series that much better.
04-27-2006, 07:46 AM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
I think price and software issues are problems. I loooooove my 545; but if "sport sedan" is the category, I think a nice 3, including an M3, qualifies, and is cheaper. Too small for me, but it counts. So I'm a "yes with reservations." I would buy the same car again; but there are some competitors.
04-27-2006, 10:46 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by tab545' post='274780' date='Apr 27 2006, 10:46 AM
I think price and software issues are problems. I loooooove my 545; but if "sport sedan" is the category, I think a nice 3, including an M3, qualifies, and is cheaper. Too small for me, but it counts. So I'm a "yes with reservations." I would buy the same car again; but there are some competitors.
I do like the 3 series. Hopefully, the 335 will come in a sedan version too.
04-27-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by converted2bmw' post='274241' date='Apr 26 2006, 10:24 AM
It's strange that you find the run flats so bad - We've had no problems with them apart from a puncture - the ride is firm, not hard, the car doesn't rattle or shake, and soaks up bumps in the road as well as any other non run flat tyre. Perhaps the brand of tyre that your runflats had caused the problems, rather than the technology in runflats! 
BTW, as we live in a similar area, it's not likely to be a difference in road surface quality - the roads round in west Norfolk are a combo of pretty rough and bumpy (A47), to brand new and smooth tarmac (A10)...
BTW, as we live in a similar area, it's not likely to be a difference in road surface quality - the roads round in west Norfolk are a combo of pretty rough and bumpy (A47), to brand new and smooth tarmac (A10)...
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