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Re: 100k mile report [530ir1150r] by ny540i6
Oct 22, 2007 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Oct 22, 2007 11:30 am)

Interesting to hear that there are actually people out there who get to 100K! Soooo many folks talk about cost to own, then tell me that they did 50K in 5 years...
 
I'm at 133K in my 2003 540I. It was the last of the E39 series. I've spent a bit more, since I've done a few things like replaced the cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat etc) brakes a few times, and more tires than you can shake a stick at.
 
Unfortunately the machine has left me stranded a couple of times - Blew an upper radiator hose in my driveway, at the end of a rather spirited 70 mile run... (ok, at least it was considerate enough to wait until I got home). Alternator quit, resulting in a tow, and those water cooled alternators are NOT cheap!
 
I still find it the best car, even though not as reliable as my Camry.... I still glance back when I walk away from it.
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Re: 100k mile report [andys120] by 530ir1150r
Oct 22, 2007 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm)

Thanks for the suggestion. My wife drove some yesterday and adjusts the mirrors and seats separately instead of using the memory button.
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Re: 100k mile report [530ir1150r] by sdg380
Oct 23, 2007 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Oct 22, 2007 11:30 am)

About the mirror problem, I have the exact same model, and while it could be that the switch is incorrectly positioned, this was one of the very few problems I've had with the car (was fixed under warranty, but I'm not sure exactly what was replaced.)
 
Unfortunately, more recently, the climate control has acted erraticly, hoping that it is an electrical gremlin that will settle down. Ever had any problems with yours? Curiously (or maybe not), my E34 (which was still running great at 102k miles when I sold it) also had some climate control electrical problems.
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Re: 100k mile report [sdg380] by ny540i6
Oct 23, 2007 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: sdg380 (Oct 23, 2007 6:42 am)

I know you did not ask me, however... I'm having some issues with climate control too. Some possible solutions were suggested by Roadburner, over on the 5 series maintenance and problems board. Once I have time to chase it down I'll post what the cause was.
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Re: 100k mile report [ny540i6] by sdg380
Oct 23, 2007 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: ny540i6 (Oct 23, 2007 6:49 am)

NY, thanks for the 411, would much appreciate any info, sdg
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Re: 100k mile report [sdg380] by 530ir1150r
Oct 23, 2007 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: sdg380 (Oct 23, 2007 6:42 am)

The mirror was the switch.
 
The AC fan sometimes speeds up or stops when you think it shouldn't, but it always soon corrects and I do not want it screwed up by someone trying to fix it. The radio has also increased in volume twice in 5 years, same decision.
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Voice Commands-where to find? by bajanjack
Oct 23, 2007 (1:42 pm)
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I just picked up my 2008 535xi.....it is an awesome car!!...I can't find any central location for the many voice command options, not in the owner's manual or the internet. Can anybody help?
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i-drive... by gohorns1
Oct 23, 2007 (7:08 pm)
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The i-drive on my 535i decided to quit working last evening. The car is only 2+months old. Needless to say I'm a tad frustruated. I'm bringing it to the dealer Thursday and am hoping for a quick fix...
Anyone have a similar problem on a new 5?
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Re: Voice Commands-where to find? [bajanjack] by tayl0rd
Oct 24, 2007 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: bajanjack (Oct 23, 2007 1:42 pm)

Did you try saying "Help?" That gets an audible listing of available commands on some cars with voice command.
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Re: i-drive... [gohorns1] by wolfer2
Oct 24, 2007 (5:58 am)
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Replying to: gohorns1 (Oct 23, 2007 7:08 pm)

I had a similar problem on my two month old 535xi. One out of every 10 times or so the I-drive would not come on when I started the car. Then it would suddenly come on after about 15 minutes (apparently it was rebooting or something). I took it in. They said there is a Service Bulletin out on the issue and reloaded all the software. So far, it seems to be working.

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