E61 545i

Chappers 71 · 04-01-2017, 05:44 PM

Having recently gotten ourselves a dog it would be nice if we could take him out with us in a car, rather than having to use the van. So I'm thinking of selling my 335i.
I've been looking around but don't really want to spend much more than what I'd get for the 335i, i don't think I want a e91 335i but I have seen a very nice 2004 e61 545i sport on auto trader, it's done 60k & is up for £7990.

Has anyone had one of these & or has any input about what they are like to live with, issues reliability etc.

abeardo83 · 04-02-2017, 08:55 AM

Friend of mine had a 645i. The v8 sounds lovely but it is thirsty. (Like 21mpg average).
They do have a habit of leaking cooling lines that sit within the V. Costs about £1000 to fix.

R99 · 04-02-2017, 03:57 PM

Got to be one of the best sleepers out there!!

If you can afford the petrol bill then I'd snap their hands off for it!!

Chappers 71 · 04-03-2017, 03:53 AM

Thanks guys.
I've had a quote of a £1000 to put a BMW warranty on it & £100 per claim, which is a bit of a gamble as to whether it'll go wrong & cost more than that in repairs per year.
As for fuel costs, I had a e39 540i (4.4) & I didn't think that was to bad on fuel & I suspect the e61 would be similar.
Am going to have a drive up to have a look at it.
Only downside I can see is that the techs a bit old hat now & it's not the best of lookers, although it does look better than the e60.
Thanks for the replies.

R99 · 04-03-2017, 04:15 AM

Carry out a NBT EVO retrofit & put a set of anthracite 19" spiders on it!

Job done!

abeardo83 · 04-03-2017, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

Carry out a NBT EVO retrofit & put a set of anthracite 19" spiders on it!

Job done!

And a set of LCI rear lights.

It'll be a dog carrying exocet.

Chappers 71 · 04-05-2017, 12:00 PM

Unfortunately the e61s not going to happen. Before driving 60ish miles to view the 545 I took the missus to have a look & drive of a 530i being sold locally & apparently a 5 series tourer is to big

She then says on the way home that we should just put a blanket on the back seat of the 335 for the dog

Dann · 04-05-2017, 01:33 PM

Hahahha.
Dogs ruin interiors of cars

Chappers 71 · 04-05-2017, 03:11 PM

Yeah, he won't be ruining the interior of my 335 as he wont be getting in there

abeardo83 · 04-06-2017, 05:58 AM

Agreed - my other half says the same about me putting our Rottie in the M3. Not going to happen.

Adam1990 · 04-17-2017, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by abeardo83

Agreed - my other half says the same about me putting our Rottie in the M3. Not going to happen.

Rottie in the back of an M3 she must be mad

my Rottie stays in the boot, had to take him out in the back of our mini when my car was in the garage once and it was chaos.... slobber and hair all over the place.

Andy198712 · 04-21-2017, 02:59 PM

I want a FULL boot cover for my e91 before I put my dog in lol

Shame about the car

mjn77 · 04-25-2017, 04:36 PM

My mechanic bought a S4 Avant so he can transport his dog!

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abeardo83 Captain 96 Rep 828 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Friend of mine had a 645i. The v8 sounds lovely but it is thirsty. (Like 21mpg average). They do have a habit of leaking cooling lines that sit within the V. Costs about £1000 to fix.
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R99 Banned 1099 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Carry out a NBT EVO retrofit & put a set of anthracite 19" spiders on it! Job done!
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abeardo83 Captain 96 Rep 828 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Agreed - my other half says the same about me putting our Rottie in the M3. Not going to happen.
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