E61 V8 Bearding

[Jobbo]

That's my old car (the first of my 545i Tourings) - left the factory on 18" style 124s, but having sports suspension it was a bit hard-riding, so it's probably nicer on the 17"s.

Interesting spec with ventilated seats. It did have a full gearbox oil change in my care at about 80k miles.

ETA: looks a bit steamed up in the rear, and the iDrive not working would perhaps indicate a leak into the boot. But it doesn't have a sunroof.

Edited by Jobbo on Tuesday 31st January 09:56

[Jobbo]

And the full spec list:
S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S2C0 BMW LA star spoke 124 w flat-runn. prop.
S8SA Navigation access request,country-spec.
S8SB Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SP Control unit COP
S205 Automatic transmission
S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S302 Alarm system
S316 automatic trunk lid mechanism
S339 Shadow-Line
S386 Roof railing
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior rear-view mirror with auto dip
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S442 Drink holder
S453 Climatised front seats
S456 Comfort seat with memory
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S522 Xenon Light
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S540 Cruise control
S563 Light package
S605 Telematics preparation
S609 Navigation system, Professional
S638 Car telephone Professional
S672 CD changer for 6 CDs
S698 Area-Code 2 for DVD
S785 White direction indicator lights
L812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Additional Export tank filling
S853 Language version, English
S863 Dealer List Europe
S877 Omission of non-combined operation
S880 Operating instructions, English

[smashie]

I was driving the car today to a hospital appointment and twice I lost throttle. I pushed the pedal and nothing. I had to pull over, turn it off, pull out the key and restart car. It restarted OK.
It didn't happen not he way back, but then again on the way back I didn't do any heavy acceleration.
Any ideas what it could be? Will see if there are codes logged in about 30 mins after work.

[ATM]

No idea. I've never had that. If these are fly by wire throttle then it could be just not detecting your pedal press and opening the throttle. That's my guess if it does nothing.

[smashie]

Just had my mechanic around and the code that he read had nothing to do with the issue. At least his code was googleable unlike the one Carly threw up.
He said likely to be sensor in the pedal or the one in the engine bay and to do realtime monitoring on them to see if it happens again.
Thankfully the BT dongle is very small (so small it is very difficult to remove), so I can leave it in and monitor when driving via the app.

[hashtag]

smashie said:

Just had my mechanic around and the code that he read had nothing to do with the issue. At least his code was googleable unlike the one Carly threw up.
He said likely to be sensor in the pedal or the one in the engine bay and to do realtime monitoring on them to see if it happens again.
Thankfully the BT dongle is very small (so small it is very difficult to remove), so I can leave it in and monitor when driving via the app.

What dongle are you using with Carly? And a link.....

Thanks

[smashie]

I am using this one.
Just need to remember to press the button to turn it off as I got a warning of high battery drain this evening when I left it on since this morning. I now need to reset my clock!

[hornetrider]

My old car is back up for sale... using my pics and my advert in its entirety!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192100974069

[jboy72]

But it Now 8500?? That took some willpower not to...

[hornetrider]

jboy72 said:

But it Now 8500?? That took some willpower not to...

Still at 8k if nobody bids...

Also here's a low miles one for 10k. Nice wheels. Shame it's not LCI.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112305582673

[JulianHJ]

hornetrider said:

Still at 8k if nobody bids...

Also here's a low miles one for 10k. Nice wheels. Shame it's not LCI.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112305582673

That does look very tempting, I'd swap the wheels for 172s though if I was in a position to buy it.

[philmots]

JulianHJ said:

hornetrider said:

Still at 8k if nobody bids...

Also here's a low miles one for 10k. Nice wheels. Shame it's not LCI.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112305582673

That does look very tempting, I'd swap the wheels for 172s though if I was in a position to buy it.

Yeah you'd expect a 2007 to be an LCI, not having xenons is unforgivable though!

[A44RON]

So there's this 2008 550i that's just up the road from me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auct...

Spec looks awful for an LCI though - no leather seats?! Jesus wept. The cheap price would indicate all is not as it seems either, possibly a rough 'un.

I really, really want this one though: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auct... only 55,000kms and perfect spec/colour for me. Mmm

[ATM]

hornetrider said:

jboy72 said:

But it Now 8500?? That took some willpower not to...

Still at 8k if nobody bids...

Also here's a low miles one for 10k. Nice wheels. Shame it's not LCI.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112305582673

I don't think he'll get any bidders unless HT caves in.

[hornetrider]

Lot of car for 8k. Lots of love for these all across PH but for some reason people are scared of owning V8s. Not many takers.

[leefee]

I have just got a rare one. You beards will be able to tell me how rare im sure. 08 08 550 se touring........manual. Doom blue with grey comfort seats, lane departure and a pano roof. 1 owner on 90k. I asked the chap 9 years ago when i bought his last car, to give me a yell when he is selling it..... He did.

[ATM]

hornetrider said:

Lot of car for 8k. Lots of love for these all across PH but for some reason people are scared of owning V8s. Not many takers.

I've come to realise that love does not translate into pound notes. Selling cars like this which are niche takes time. You did well to get shut so quick. Dont expect the same for everyone else.

[ATM]

leefee said:

I have just got a rare one. You beards will be able to tell me how rare im sure. 08 08 550 se touring........manual. Doom blue with grey comfort seats, lane departure and a pano roof. 1 owner on 90k. I asked the chap 9 years ago when i bought his last car, to give me a yell when he is selling it..... He did.

Pics man...

What happened to the last car you got off this guy?

[Jobbo]

leefee said:

I have just got a rare one. You beards will be able to tell me how rare im sure. 08 08 550 se touring........manual. Doom blue with grey comfort seats, lane departure and a pano roof. 1 owner on 90k. I asked the chap 9 years ago when i bought his last car, to give me a yell when he is selling it..... He did.

The SE is probably very rare indeed in 550i form; much more prevalent as a 545i. I'd have been tempted myself if it were auto. How much is he after?

[ATM]

Jobbo said:

leefee said:

I have just got a rare one. You beards will be able to tell me how rare im sure. 08 08 550 se touring........manual. Doom blue with grey comfort seats, lane departure and a pano roof. 1 owner on 90k. I asked the chap 9 years ago when i bought his last car, to give me a yell when he is selling it..... He did.

The SE is probably very rare indeed in 550i form; much more prevalent as a 545i. I'd have been tempted myself if it were auto. How much is he after?

I think leefee has bought it.