2004 BMW 325 Odd shuddering at highway speed

Tiny
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Transmission problem
2004 BMW 325 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 70k miles

A few weeks ago I noticed that when driving at highway speeds that my car would shudder. This happens only in fifth gear at about 65-75mph and only when I give it some gas but not enough to initiate a kickdown to fourth gear. It feels as if there is someone behind my car rocking it back and forth. It accelerates but it is not smooth.

The dealer told me it was the torque converter and transmission. They replaced both under warranty. The problem persists. I also want to add that during all of this, my rpm needle is moving smoothly. Furthermore, all maintenance is up to date and I have no check engine codes.
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 1:19 PM

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Tiny
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What is the dealers current position on this issue?
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 10:31 PM
Tiny
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As of now, I am not sure what they would like to do. Being the weekend, they haven't gotten back to me yet. In my head, it sounds like it could be the drive shaft/ujoints. I hate to make suggestions to them though, they just might agree with me and fix the wrong thing.
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 6:05 AM
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Let me know what they do, sounds like a waiting game for now.
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 10:29 AM
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Everything pointed towards the transmission but now that it has been replaced, finding out what it is will be interesting. Do you have any suggestions?
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 11:57 AM
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No suggestions until the dealer makes their move.
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 7:45 PM

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