Just Bought 545 - Huge Mistake?
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My Ride: '05 545 Jet Black, Miro 111's, Painted Calipers, Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ultimate Interior LED Kit, ACS Rear Spoilers (reps), HID 7k Fogs, Black Roundels and Badges, 20% Tint, Mtech V2 Angel Eyes, Ksport Coilovers, M5 Bumpers and Side Skits, ACS Front Lip (rep), and probably more on the way as you read this...
So I was shopping for a used car and came across what I thought was exactly what I'm looking for. I have it inspected at a BMW dealership and it passes with flying colors, so it's as advertised, and I got a decent price on it. I buy the car and then start searching around the net for wheels and other modifications, and that's when I stumble upon this forum. I start browsing around and it just seems like every other thread is about some problem with these cars. FUCK! Did I make a mistake in choosing this car or what? It's an '05 and has 30k miles, so it's out of warranty but not been driven as much as your average car. What say you fellow e60 owners?
By the way, I just joined this forum and this is my first post. Nice to meet all of you and hopefully (if I keep the car) I'll be an active member of this online community.
By the way, I just joined this forum and this is my first post. Nice to meet all of you and hopefully (if I keep the car) I'll be an active member of this online community.
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My Ride: '05 545 Jet Black, Miro 111's, Painted Calipers, Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ultimate Interior LED Kit, ACS Rear Spoilers (reps), HID 7k Fogs, Black Roundels and Badges, 20% Tint, Mtech V2 Angel Eyes, Ksport Coilovers, M5 Bumpers and Side Skits, ACS Front Lip (rep), and probably more on the way as you read this...
Also, besides the engine, is there a difference between the 545 and 550?
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
yes stop worrying and just enjoy the heck out of it its a BMW bro!! welcome!!!
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You happened to join the same week where a dude's motor blew out...I've been here a couple of years and have never seen that before. I wouldn't worry about it. But, since you did buy it out of warranty, you should either plan for unforeseen issues, or in fact purchase an extended warranty. It is used and if you plan on keeping it for a few years, there is bound to be service requirements here and there.
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My Ride: '05 545 Jet Black, Miro 111's, Painted Calipers, Slotted and Drilled Rotors, Ultimate Interior LED Kit, ACS Rear Spoilers (reps), HID 7k Fogs, Black Roundels and Badges, 20% Tint, Mtech V2 Angel Eyes, Ksport Coilovers, M5 Bumpers and Side Skits, ACS Front Lip (rep), and probably more on the way as you read this...
You happened to join the same week where a dude's motor blew out...I've been here a couple of years and have never seen that before. I wouldn't worry about it. But, since you did buy it out of warranty, you should either plan for unforeseen issues, or in fact purchase an extended warranty. It is used and if you plan on keeping it for a few years, there is bound to be service requirements here and there.
Yeah Mike, that motor blowing really was the icing on the cake in reading all the problems. As far as service requirements, I'm cool with minor issues as long as they're not MAJOR. Regular servicing has all been taken into consideration, as well as regular wear and tear (those are given's) - it's just if I'm to expect unforeseen problems that exceed what a typical 30k mile car should have, it's not something that I would have purchased, and I probably should just go out and shoot (sell) Ole Yeller now, and save myself and pocketbook the headache.
Perhaps this thing is just tits, 545's are bulletproof with under 100k, and I'm just jumping the gun.