2005 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Prob Rain in my 5 Need HELP Asap

Written by: helpmenow on Nov 04, 2009 00:27 PM

As I can confirm by a message posted by a member in 2005, I am not the first. I am desperate! My 2003 525 has had rain leaking into the car into the back on the passenger side and has caused what I am told is $6000 in electrical damage. I need to know if anyone has experienced and if BMW NA handled? HELP! When I do general online searches for this I am not getting anywhere! ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

BMW 2005 - 525i...won't start, HELP!!!

Written by: archangel_350 on Oct 08, 2009 05:14 PM

Any suggessions as to why my car wont start? Iknow I have to have my foot on the brake in order for the car to start, it will not start once I do this, any assistance would be appreciated. Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Switching BMW Motor Oil to Synthetic Oil

Written by: dfrilot on Mar 17, 2009 10:32 PM

I drive a 2005 530i with approx 58K miles. I was told by independent mechanic that I should switch over from BMW factory mineral-based motor oil to other high-quality synthetic oil. Has anyone emcountered any problems or warranty issues doing this? I was also told I should have trans fluid flushed and replaced as car approaches 75K miles (as preventative maintenace), ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Extended Warranties

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Written by: gardis on Jan 10, 2009 07:09 AM

Mike, I'm by far not an expert at all. I have a 96 328i that I got through the CPO program in 1999. The car has been off warranty for quite awhile. I have kept it up, I had the major service at 60K miles and I replaced a water pump at 96K miles. Normal servicing, brake job, oil changes since. Your car probably went into service in 2005 the way BMW figures it, and add the 6 years ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Lease Questions

2006 BMW 5 lease

Written by: goody59 on Nov 19, 2008 11:17 AM

If you wanted to lease a CPO 2006 5 Series Sedan (for arguments sake, one with a $50,000 MSRP), what would it cost? According to this forum in the fall of 2005, the residual would be 59-60% at this point. If I wanted a 3yr/36k lease, what would I be looking at? How much residual would there be for years 4-6? With the current market, aren't used cars worth even less they ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

The LPS life. . .

Written by: markcincinnati on Nov 10, 2008 07:22 PM

. . .must be passe, based on activity level here on this board. Well, what the heck, I, too am no longer in the LPS life or lane, I am, er, in the NEAR LPS crowd, now that I have my, er, $49,000 "entry level" LPS Audi A4 (and the thing has a 4 cylinder in it to top it off.) I must say, however, that I have sacrificed little. My outgoing A6 (2005) was about an inch longer in wheel ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Extended Warranties

Old Republic Extended Warranty

Written by: ultmcseeker on Oct 21, 2008 08:31 AM

I am looking to buy a 2005 545i with 45K and plan to buy an extended warranty. The non-BMW dealer that has this car offered an extended warranty (not sure of the company offering this warranty) for $2600. My credit union also offers an extended warranty from Old Republic and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this warranty company. I cannot find much ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2009 535xi [nyccarguy]

Written by: drgums on Sep 28, 2008 06:48 AM

I have been driving BMW's for over 20 years...I will never go back to rear wheel drive again.....even if the performance takes a "hit" with the xi system. This is still a great driving car...and if I want the performance of a BMW then this will be perfect for me....and BTW...I currently drive a 2005 x5 w/ a manual 6 speed ...what an experience!....however I am ready ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Lease Questions

528xi versus 535xi versus new Audi A4 2009

Written by: drgums on Sep 07, 2008 06:57 PM

Can anybody comment on the differences in driving a manual transmission in each of these cars? I have been a BMW guy for a long time....currently finishing a lease with an x5 2005 with a manual! Very unusual! but is has been fun...maybe slighty underpowered on take off.....but now I want to have a manual 6 speed sedan with decent seating in the back seat ....teenagers ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

Car Will Not Start - HELP!!

Written by: joeyi on Sep 02, 2008 08:10 PM

I have a 2005 525 with 65,000 miles. Last week I noticed that when I would start my car, it was not turning over as soon as it should. I thought maybe it was the battery, so I took the car to a reputable battery shop in town. They tested the battery and I was told I definetly needed a new battery (the gentlemen showed me my current volts and where they should be at). Once the ... Read More...