2004 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Re: Drivers seat modification [dukiedoug]

Written by: bmwgal3 on May 04, 2008 01:47 PM

I had the same problem with my 2004 545i's seat. I am 5'5' and the driver's seat was very uncomfortable. I needed a 1.5inch pillow (I used a very firm lumbar support pillow) to sit on, just so that the seat's comfort was tolerable. I drove around like that for 3 years, embarrassed every time I pulled in for valet parking or carwash. When I was looking for my next car, ... Read More...

Would anyone know if a car leasing company would buy my BMW 530i 2004?

Re: Would anyone know if a car leasing company would buy my BMW 530i 2004? [kismet1]

Written by: tayl0rd on Jun 16, 2008 08:08 AM

A car leasing company is definitely not going to buy it. Leasing companies buy new cars. I'm not positive, but you might be asking a tad too much for your car. A potential buyer can find a 545i of the same vintage, equipment, and mileage in the same price range. Read More...

Would anyone know if a car leasing company would buy my BMW 530i 2004?

Written by: kismet1 on Jun 14, 2008 07:47 PM

I have BMW 530i 2004 ,want to sell it. I have never sold my car before and I am not sure what is the best way to do it and how? My car is in excellent condition, 29,000 miles, Sports and Premium package plus lots more features. I am asking $24,000. Was wondering, if a car leasing company would buy it? If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

DOOR PANEL

Written by: tcsyk on May 23, 2008 04:53 PM

:confuse: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL ON A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. Read More...

BMW 5-Series Tires and Wheels

Which Tires??

Written by: church38 on Mar 26, 2008 08:31 PM

Have a 2004 525i with the sports package and the 530i 18 in rims. Original tires on car were Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RSC 245/40R18 93W. Had tire issues in Texas and BMW dealer replaced them with Yokohama AVS ES100s. Car has a crazy howling sound when going down the road. My F-150 is quieter going down the road (really). The cheapest I've found the original tire for is $400 ... Read More...

BMW European Delivery

It's funny shipo

Written by: nyccarguy on Mar 14, 2008 08:16 PM

for 7 years and over 135,000 miles my Mom drove a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E with RWD (no traction or stability control) and snow tires (during the winter). During the '90's we had some pretty nasty winters here in the suburbs of NYC (part of which fueled the SUV craze). My parents sold the 300E and leased one of the first 1998 CLK 320s (RWD) for four years. The winters ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: 400,000 americans died from smoking cigarettes [ny540i6]

Written by: roadburner on Feb 04, 2008 10:00 AM

As a compromise, why not leave the dipstick, add the electronics to make it "easier" (though I believe that anyone who was not bothering to check the oil by opening the hood is not going to bother to check it otherwise) and satisfy those of us who actually do things like change oil, or check levels? That makes too much sense. BMW appears to be committed to making their ... Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

Re: Very close to buying a used 2004 545i [djl01]

Written by: bristol2 on Jan 24, 2008 11:00 AM

From the pricing I have seen that sonds like a good deal with all the options. Don't forget that a full 100k warranty will add about 2k. Most on this forum are BMW fans so I don't think you will hear much on the cars being unreliable. Read More...

Very close to buying a used 2004 545i

Written by: djl01 on Jan 24, 2008 10:32 AM

Hi all, I'm hoping to get some advice on buying a used BMW 545i. First of all, it is black w/ the beige leather, full options, heads up display and only 32k miles on it. It was a lease return but is NOT CPO. The full service warranty is up this year in 9/08 and the carfax report shows it was maintained regularly and had no prior damages. Paint, rims, body, etc. are all immaculate. ... Read More...

Re: 2004 530i Lease return [bristol2]

Written by: qbrozen on Jan 11, 2008 06:41 AM

I am going from a loaded v6 Accord sedan with 6-speed, giving up approx 20 hp with the move to the BMW. Will I be disappointed by the get up and go? Did you drive the car? I also drive a 6-spd accord sedan. I recently test drove a 330Ci automatic and thought, even with the auto, it blows the doors off my Accord. Its not all about HP numbers. What I find with my Accord is that ... Read More...