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.
). Noise would be there with the window all of the way up, but would go away with the window slightly cracked. Saw on another link about putting felt on the upper door frame. Being a 2003, mine already had felt so I added a layer of 1/2" Velcro (fuzzy side) on top of the felt along the whole length of the frame. I only took the backing off in a couple of spots so I wouldn't have adhesive to deal with if I removed it later. Had to taper the ends to match the felt. Now, no more creaking! 
Total cost $ 3.25 and no trips to the dealership for them to "lubricate the strips". Now.... if I can just figure the one out in the center of the dash near the windshield I'll be 
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