I suppose it is the price of driving a performance German car (or at least that is what I am hoping), but have the noises that your BMWs have made over the years ever driven you nuts? These are some of my irritating BMW noise experiences (feel free to list your own so we know that we are not alone in the phenomenon):
My M3 made an extremely irritating rattling noise from the rear / right wall panel -- directly behind the top of the door. Every little bump I hit, this stupid rattling would start. Of course, BMW couldn't fix it.
It got to the point where I had to drive with my stereo very loud just so it wouldn't bug me. What a pain in the butt.
My M5 has been pretty good. However, it is starting to creak -- reminds me of a leather couch (but it is not coming from the seat!). It is usually from the torque of a good take off. Fortunately it is not noticeable with the windows open (because of my exhaust
) or when my stereo is going. As I am very "anal" (in a bad way) it still gets my attention from time to time.
Bottom line -- the BMW is not a MB. From what I have been "told," MB are very "solid." However, I would not change a thing (i.e., my car) as I love the M5. It is a great car, and I am willing to make this "sacrifice" to enjoy the sweet smell of a M5 adrenaline rush early in the morning.
Take care all.
