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Here is an update to my earlier post (#1). After being without my car for a full work week (Monday thru Friday), I am really dissapointed in BMW. My car was back in the service department for a second time for the same issue ( as well as a few other items), and I was not provided a loaner. I have owned various other makes of lesser cost, and those manufacturers/dealers had some type of "alternate transportation" available. It was either a loaner car, or a free rental car from an on site company or a rental car allowance. But BMW.... nothing!!! Anyway, details on the service: Metal to metal noise from the rear.... they replaced the whole drive shaft this time. One rear door stopped unlocking.... actuator mechanism replaced. A regulator inside a front door window was rubbing on the glass as it went up and down, causing the glass to be etched... they adjusted the regulator, and replaced the glass. On the upside, it is comforting knowing that there was no hesitation in the dealer/BMW replacing items as needed. On the down side, the rear door panel became a casualty of the repair job for the actuator, and was damaged.... thereby necessitating another visit as it had to be special ordered.  And yes,.... still love the car!!!! |
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jls21 my dealer is telling me its $499 for my 2001 525. what dealer quoted you (name and city) and do you know if I can purchase it through any dealer? Thanks
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What year and model do you have? maybe it's here somewhere but I missed it. also, thanks for the info re the hitch--they also have a different model no. for my 2001 525iT. |
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| My dealer in PA just lost 80 BMW's in a flood, not to mention severe damage to a brand new dealership building. | |
| I got my extended maintenance at the dealer that I purchased the car from, Dreher Holloway in Stratham, New Hampshire. I don't see where it would matter which dealer you purchase it from. | |
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Just read my July Motor Trend, and on the two page spread re the 6 series, there's a little note that says "While the all-new '04 5 Series' design is rumored to be very "expressive", the 6 Series will be even more radical, borrowing sheet metal lines as well as interior features from the gullwing Z9 concept." So the guys at MT think it's a 2004 redesign--other rumors have said 2003. So let's guess--maybe it's a 2004 introduced in mid 2003 ?!?!?! |
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| Called your dealer, spoke to the finance person. he was very helpful. He encouraged me to call my dealer (wow-he could of had a sale but was more concerned with me!). I did, they had misquoted me the first time. It is $399. Thanks for your help. | |
| That's great. Glad you were able to get the extended maintenance at the right price at your dealer. When you got your car, did your dealer offer you a product put out by 3M - an invisible film that covers all front facing body areas to protect against stone chips? My dealer wanted $595 for it. My issue with it was that I've never heard of it, and wonder what its longevity is. Let me know if you know anything about it. Tell me about your car, too. Mine is Aspen Silver with a black interior. Steptronic, Convenience pkg, Cold Weather pkg, xenons, in dash CD, and premium pkg. I have never had so many people comment on the exterior color of a car as this one - I thought I wanted titanium silver, but am very happy with aspen - doesn't seem to be a very common color. | |
| I/we had been pretty sold on a BMW 525 for my better half. My wife saw a Jag S-Type and fell in love. I have to admit, I like the looks too. After doing so digging and running the numbers I'm getting a little disenchanted/scared. On a lease, the residuals are terrible and there's a lot of switchgear with Ford. After three years it's worth less than a 525 and the BMW costs 10K less. The Jag retails for 50K. I travel to Europe twice a year and can get a substantial discount for European Delivery. I could use a little encouragement from fellow Bimmer owners and possibly some advice on how to talk my wife out of the Jag. I am real fortunate, though. I have the best wife in the world. No matter what I buy her, she'll just smile and say "That's wonderful, dear" and I'll never hear a bad word about my decision. | |
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Have your wife drive both cars. That's all it takes. We were looking at the Lincoln LS (very similar to JAG S) and were ready to buy. We both liked it a lot. Stopped down the street and drove a two year old BMW 528 just for kicks (used price same price as LS new). My wife would rather have the used car and so would I. After thinking about it we decided to buy a new 530iA instead, but we had to check out the Jag S first because we like the way it looks also. Still no comparison in terms of driving pleasure. Just have her drive the 530i. That should do it. I haven't driven the 525, but my guess is the extra power in the 530 makes it that much more responsive and fun to drive. |
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