05545i

Now that scares me a bit. I dont know if i could afford THAT much lol. just curious, what kind of stuff have you had to replace?

VTGT

How long have you had the car? How many miles on the car? What have you replaced since owning it? Are you still under warranty, if so for how long?

I plan on getting either a lower mileage 2006 or a 2007. I read mixed reviews about the SMG and really wanted a 6-speed manual until I drove an SMG equipped 07 M% and I instantly fell in love aside from the harshness of the shifts (although it probably gets better with practice).

VTGT

You are having some real trouble with BMWs aren't you?

Even with over 100,000 miles I do not think you should be spending $800-1000 a month on any modern car to keep it running short of a Lambo, Ferrari, or any other high-end exotic especially considering yours was a 545i.

545iPoeser

had the car for a few years..

MAF,

Sliping clutch,

spark plugs,

all kinds of hoses and belts,

breaks/rotors,

radiators.

leaks in random places,

transmission bushings.

F***in Run flat bubbles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! changed it after the second set,
cracked rims.

accidents,

cup holders,

window motor,

the air bag light was on my damn car since i bought it. after calling bmw of NA for months, and them telling me my "vin" is not eligable for the recall, for fuc**ing months!!! they randomely one day said yes it is covered. another reason for my signature. if your gonna recall a part on a car, i dont undertand why it would be on only certain vins, what kind of bull sh!t is that?

countless things that i have forgot.

any kind of BS u could imaginethat could go wrong, went wrong with that car. but i always took care of it and it was a effin beast. untill the last month i sold her.

545iPoeser

forgot to add the 100,000 miles maintenance

Aartsy19

I've had the car a year October.... Put 18,000kms on it, bought with 9,000 kms. I have replaced some trimming and minor things, nothing in regards to the transmission or engine at all aside from a few qaurts of oil.

I had complaned about some minor harsh shifting in lower gears, but am told that the SMG in the e60 M5 is a little clunky when shifting and have not worried about it since.

My car is out of warranty in 2 weeks and in hibernation right now for the winter months.

Hope this helps, but i love my car to death as long as maintenance does not become an issue.

Aartsy

designo

Dude.. take it in NOW for a full inspection! On a flat bed if you have to!

Don't wait till the waranty expires!

designo

My car has been at the dealer for 3 weeks now. Just got a call with the following statement:

Sir, we think your clutch is gone, so we need to open up the tranny and check, labor cost is 200 bucks. If clutch is okay, you dont pay this amount. If clutch is gone, you pay this alongwith clutch replacement which should cost you around 3000 bucks!

My car just hit 19K miles. Someone please tell me how on earth a burnt clutch is my fault?????? On a f*cking SMG!!!!

EuroCarFan

That's pretty much the same question posted by M5poeser on this thread originally.

That aside, shouldn't they cover it under warranty? I know many people who have had their clutch replaced under warranty so why is your dealer charging you?

designo

My dealer is trying his luck! Well... I can assure you his luck will run out with me!

I am not paying a single dollar for this! If my clutch is gone, then there's something seriously wrong with the transmission! And they are gonna do something about it!