I just bought this gorgeous, very well maintained 06 530i at the BMW dealership here in league City Texas. I traded in my 07 328i for the room and the ride. The 328 had a few more miles but was problem free and a rocketship.
Several days after the purchase of this car I started focusing on gas mileage and noticed that the readout was incredibly now. After a reset, the gas mileage has slowly crept up to 15 mpg. (city) I think that i recall seeing 16.9 when I was test driving the car but even that is low unless the drivers had lead feet.
The car is in immaculate showroom condition. It is a one owner local car but just today i started noticing a whine that seems to be coming from the rear. It increases in volume with acceleration. I first notice it about 40 mph and at 60 it is almost annoying. I didnt hear it in the test drive and thought the car was very quiet.
Both of these problems could be a million things but what do you find most common in this car. I have no warranty so i am hoping it is not a rear end or transmission unless BMW has a drive train still in effect. i have read of others having those problems and the dealer refusing to fix it.
Ideas and suggestions?
Several days after the purchase of this car I started focusing on gas mileage and noticed that the readout was incredibly now. After a reset, the gas mileage has slowly crept up to 15 mpg. (city) I think that i recall seeing 16.9 when I was test driving the car but even that is low unless the drivers had lead feet.
The car is in immaculate showroom condition. It is a one owner local car but just today i started noticing a whine that seems to be coming from the rear. It increases in volume with acceleration. I first notice it about 40 mph and at 60 it is almost annoying. I didnt hear it in the test drive and thought the car was very quiet.
Both of these problems could be a million things but what do you find most common in this car. I have no warranty so i am hoping it is not a rear end or transmission unless BMW has a drive train still in effect. i have read of others having those problems and the dealer refusing to fix it.
Ideas and suggestions?
Oct 27, 2011 at 2:28 AM
