E60 Alignment/Tires

[e60hamguy]

So, I've complained twice to my dealership that the alignment doesn't seem right on my car. Sometimes it feels as if it's pulling to the right, some times to the left. So, they run some diagnostic on it and tell me that the alignment is "within specs". So, I'm driving the car 2,000 miles later and the flat tire light comes on. My son and I get out of the car and BOTH of my rear tires are flat, with the left rear tire having a gaping hole in it (thank goodnes for run-flat tires). The inside edges of both rear tires are worn to the metal. The camber on the rear tires appears to be about 10 degrees, not the 1 or 2 degrees it is supposed to be. I bring the car in and they give me a loaner and say they'll look at it. No words of apology. I have to find a new dealer to service this car once this latest problem is resolved.

I've now had the following problems:
1. No floor mats - had to wait 1 month to receive them
2. Noisy car - corrected via lubing
3. Wacky iDrive - corrected via software upgrade
4. Chipped console release button - replaced
5. Squeaky brake noise - repaired
6. Incorrect MPG calculations - adjusted by dealer
7. Bad alignment/destroyed tires - waiting for resolution

Combine this with the fact that I didn't get a full year of BMW Assist included with the car even though I was told I would (demo car) and I can't get satellite radio, and I am NOT a happy camper. [fake]

 

[tool fan]

Sorry man that sucks....have you had any problems with the cd player cutting out. Since I had my new iDrive installed, my cd player cuts out about every 2-3 minutes or so....like it is skipping. AAAAAAAAAand my brakes are still squealing after the dealership said they took off and cleaned the pads and rotors. Love the car...but the tech issues are starting to really piss me off. AAAAAAAAAAND driving to the airport last week I had my fog lights on and about 100 miles or so into my drive....all the instrument panel lights went out for the rest of the duration of my drive.......except for the fog light ...light.

 

[e60hamguy]

I have had the squealing with my brakes at low speed. It seems to come and go. Haven't had any of the other problems that you mentioned. I am really disappointed at the (lack of) quality control on this vehicle. This is not what I was expecting when I spent (nearly) $50,000 on a car. I should have saved $15K and bought an Acura TL!

 

[rich545]

Hi all!
I'm new to this forum, but it seems like a great place for information. I bought a '04 545 about 2 months ago and haven't had any problems so far (knock on wood). I got the software "upgrade" and took care of the recall for the clamp they "forgot" to put on the fuel line, but other than that it's been smooth sailing. Sorry that you're having so many problems e60hamguy. Most completely redesigned cars have at least some problems in their first year. My fiancee has had two ML320's and she's had all kinds of problems (there won't be a third). Unfortunately I guess it's somewhat luck of the draw in terms of getting a lemon (which admittedly it shouldn't be for cars this expensive). I do get the feeling though that we'll all be going to the dealer for more so-called software upgrades. On the bright side of things, they certainly designed a car that's fun as hell to drive. I had an '03 330xi before the 545, and I loved that too, but the 545 is a blast. Hopefully they'll work out all of the bugs for you and you'll be able to get back to enjoying what you should be enjoying; driving one of the best cars on the planet!