2004 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions Page 6

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

BackUP Camera & MP3

Written by: doc159 on Jan 30, 2007 03:48 PM

hi, Has any one had any experience in adding a backup camera and mp3 player to 2004 BMW 530i? Adam Read More...

BMW 5-Series Engine Questions

Has anyone had engine problems with their 2007 525 or 530?

Written by: cls1949 on Jan 28, 2007 00:52 PM

A good friend leased a new 2007 525 in early Fall last year. A few months later he notice a bad knock in this engine. BMW ended up replacing his engine. My friend now tells me that this is not an isolated incident, and that BMW is trying to keep it quiet. I'm currently looking to replace my 2004 525, and am a bit concerned. Has anyone heard anything, or worse, had a similar ... Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [natedog03]

Written by: shipo on Jan 27, 2007 05:04 PM

Lose the attitude dude. You asked a question and I answered it in a complete manner. FWIW, I am in the market for a used 5-Series, one that is bone stock. Best Regards, Shipo Read More...

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [shipo]

Written by: natedog03 on Jan 27, 2007 02:06 PM

Dude, I already have an 03 540, I just asked if there were mods on your 530 b/c you said you did brakes in your driveway??? Its a 530, there's alot around I don't care about your driving habits, this is a forum about someone buying a used BMW, not you. Best Regards, ND Read More...

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [natedog03]

Written by: shipo on Jan 26, 2007 07:16 PM

Nope, I don't like modded cars. Hmmm, maybe not quite correct. I suppose if I was to keep a car to say, over 100,000 miles, I might be tempted to breathe on it a bit, however, that really isn't my style. Pretty much bone stock or I don't want it. Just as my 530i was heading back to BMW at lease end, my annual driving profile changed dramatically. I went from an annual average ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Lease Questions

Re: Leasing a 2007 BMW 530i [corsche]

Written by: pdurnian on Jan 26, 2007 07:01 PM

Corsche,I forgot to mention, yes, my current lease on the 2004 525i is through BMWFS. Read More...

Leasing a 2007 BMW 530i

Written by: pdurnian on Jan 26, 2007 02:28 PM

Hi, HELP PLEASE!This is my first post, and I have been amazed at all the wonderful information!I currently have one month left on my 2004 525 BMW, and am looking to lease a 2007 530ia with the following options on it: 36mo lease,12,00 mi per yr Premium package,Sportpackage,Aero kit,automatic,Nav.,Sat radio(1yr free subscript) The MSRPwith the options totals$60,540,salesman ... Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [shipo]

Written by: natedog03 on Jan 26, 2007 01:55 PM

That's cool bud. Did you add anything to it Dinan? AC Schnitzer? Read More...

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [natedog03]

Written by: shipo on Jan 26, 2007 11:21 AM

Hmmm, I guess we see things a bit differently. For required maintenance (i.e. oil and filter changes, brake and cooling system flushes and the first 30K scheduled service), I have no problem using the dealer. That said, even though brake jobs are effectively part of the "free maintenance" component of new BMWs, I would never use the dealer for those parts. Why? ... Read More...

Re: 2004 / 2005 BMW 545i - happy? [shipo]

Written by: natedog03 on Jan 26, 2007 10:36 AM

I've only had the older 7's V8, so my experience with the 6 is limited. You are correct, I apologize. If you can do the brake job in your driveway then you should. More power to you. I would never buy a used car from someone that didn't have the service records. When making any kind of investment dealership service offers some safeguards, and at least a papertrail in ... Read More...