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#9309 of 12737 Re: RE: Anyone sick of their BMW [mikieb1] by chameleon207

Aug 28, 2004 (10:15 am)

Replying to: mikieb1 (Aug 31, 2000 2:25 am)
I, too own a 5-series BMW, 1998;I purchased it used with 30,000mi. To make a long story short; I have literally had the entire car rebuilt and the check engine light is on,runs rough, leaks water inside; replaced engine;$$$services;The ultimate driving machine is known at the dealership as the Ultimate nightmare;I and the manufacturer has spent over $20,000 in repairs and replacement parts;My advice is to dump it as soon as you can; I was so upset, because I really love the car;I purchased a 1994 Acura Legend,191,000mi no problems and it is running strong; completed major service and drove from Fl to IL, and have plenty money left over, I will never go back to BMW again;Lexus or Acura better buy and save tons of money in repairs

#9310 of 12737 chameleon207 by shipo

Aug 28, 2004 (10:37 am)

I gotta tell you, your story does not line up with what I know to be true about BMWs. What that means to me is that there is a significant portion of your story missing, and that were the WHOLE story told, you probably wouldn't be finding too many sympathetic ears around here.
 
Shipo

#9311 of 12737 shipo by div2

Aug 28, 2004 (9:26 pm)

I agree, maybe it's probably an XJ6 with Roundel decals on it...

#9312 of 12737 by kdshapiro

Aug 29, 2004 (6:53 am)

"1994 Acura Legend,191,000mi"
 
I can sympathsize. I got rid of a Toyota at 80K miles. For the last 20K major components were failing left and right and it was starting to run into $$$. That and three other below average ownership experiences with Japanese cars has steered me away from them. My reasoning is, if I going to have problems, might as well have fun driving, eg German cars.
 
But we all know a sample size of one means zilch. There are plenty of examples on these boards where Japanese cars get driven to the Ultimate Nightmare experience. Yet out of the thousands of stellar sales and owners, one bad experience sticks out like a sore thumb. People keep saying how they keep their BMWs for 300K+ with regular maintenance. I've never seen any car over 100K, without regular maintenance and $$$ the car is not fit to be one the road.
 
Good luck with yours.

#9313 of 12737 kdshapiro by div2

Aug 29, 2004 (10:18 am)

Not so fast-my 1987 535is recently made it to 300,00, but now it needs a head gasket. Another case of inadequate German engineering...

#9314 of 12737 Re: kdshapiro [div2] by kdshapiro

Aug 29, 2004 (10:32 am)

Replying to: div2 (Aug 29, 2004 10:18 am)
What a piece of junk. Seriously though good to hear it waited until 300K miles.

#9315 of 12737 Newbie testdriver by jlapcat

Aug 29, 2004 (10:45 pm)

What does E39 and E60 stand for? Are these abbreviations for the 528 and 530???
 
Another, more important question: I test drove today, and am seriously considering buying a 530i sport/premium in Southern California. The car comes with Bridgestone Potenza run-flat tires. These tires seem to make the ride feel very rough---every nook and cranny in the road is transferred to the passengers, my teeth were almost chattering. I don't want to give up a smooth ride, and I really want the handling and suspension that the sport model offers.
 
I currently drive a Jaguar XJR with 370 hp and very good handling, fun to drive (no fun at service center--teeth chatter from fear there). It has Potenza S-03 255/40/18 tires and has a much smoother ride.
 
Will replacing the run/flat tires seriously improve the ride of the car? Or does part of the roughness of the ride also have something to do with the suspension? The dealership will only sell the car with these run/flat tires. Salesman was unhelpful/unknowledgeable.

#9316 of 12737 Re: kdshapiro [kdshapiro] by cassidym

Aug 30, 2004 (3:27 am)

Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 29, 2004 10:32 am)
I know the feeling. My 1986 325eS with a mere 229000 miles on it just blew out the water pump. And the head gasket; leaking like a colander. And don't get me started on the clutch. Actually had to replace the original after only 140000 miles.
 
Truth is, for about $3K in repairs, it could easily make it to 300K but enough is enough. Just ordered a 2005 545I six speed. Hope I get have the same good luck

#9317 of 12737 run flat tires by 530ir1150r

Aug 30, 2004 (5:41 am)

jlapcat
 
New cars with run flat tires do not have a spare tire. The dealer cannot change to normal tires till you buy the car to keep from being sued.

#9318 of 12737 What does E39 and E60 stand for? by kyfdx@Edmunds HOST

Aug 30, 2004 (6:27 am)

E39.. 5-series from '97-'03
E60.. 5-series from '03-
 
E46.. Current model 3-series
E90.. 3-series starting in '06

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