What do you consider to be..........

Theride · 10-14-2013, 07:44 AM

Everyone looks at problems differently.

So, what do you consider to be problems? Or when your car is giving problems?

For example: Does your car has to have some serious engine or transmission issues for you to rule it out of as problems? Or do you think it's problems if for whatever reason your tire keep losing air.......just examples...

ZheHbKa · 10-14-2013, 07:55 AM

constant limp mode, rattles

FreddyG · 10-21-2013, 06:20 PM

Squeaky brakes and transmission software needing to be tended to.

Our trans runs like a high stall converter car. When you step on the gas, it revs up a bit and then pulls a holeshot.

BMW dealer says that this is normal...We didn't check off the crack pipe option, so they must've kept it for themselves.

AMJAM · 10-21-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyG

Squeaky brakes and transmission software needing to be tended to.

Our trans runs like a high stall converter car. When you step on the gas, it revs up a bit and then pulls a holeshot.

BMW dealer says that this is normal...We didn't check off the crack pipe option, so they must've kept it for themselves.

too funny

newoldbeemer · 10-21-2013, 06:37 PM

Crack pipe option lol!!

newoldbeemer · 10-21-2013, 06:53 PM

Well in my case:
- tail light misaligned an jutting out the day after my delivery
- drivetrain malfunction and limp mode
- peeling interior trim
- squeaky rattle from centre console
- crazy wind noise on freeways
- metal panels from body bottom coming loose and falling off on the road

.. that's over a very long period of ownership, though. All of three months.

I still love the way the car drives but I'm trying very hard to like the brand or recommend it to anyone. For what it's worth.

Sedan_Clan · 10-21-2013, 06:58 PM

I'd wager that any issue that detracts from the enjoyment of the vehicle is a problem. Some things are entirely subjective, while others (..constant limp mode issues, flaking interior trim, etc.) would most likely be perceived as a problem to everybody.

335BOY · 10-22-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

Well in my case:
- tail light misaligned an jutting out the day after my delivery
- drivetrain malfunction and limp mode
- peeling interior trim
- squeaky rattle from centre console
- crazy wind noise on freeways
- metal panels from body bottom coming loose and falling off on the road

.. that's over a very long period of ownership, though. All of three months.

I still love the way the car drives but I'm trying very hard to like the brand or recommend it to anyone. For what it's worth.

Wish I'd gotten one of those............

newoldbeemer · 10-22-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

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Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

Well in my case:
- tail light misaligned an jutting out the day after my delivery
- drivetrain malfunction and limp mode
- peeling interior trim
- squeaky rattle from centre console
- crazy wind noise on freeways
- metal panels from body bottom coming loose and falling off on the road

.. that's over a very long period of ownership, though. All of three months.

I still love the way the car drives but I'm trying very hard to like the brand or recommend it to anyone. For what it's worth.

Wish I'd gotten one of those............

Uh-oh. That doesn't sound good. What problems did you have?

335BOY · 10-22-2013, 12:13 PM

Hpfp, injectors twice, radio replacement, bushings in front, new rack and steering hose(twice)etc etc.,....................
that was my e92.

btbossman · 10-22-2013, 01:58 PM

Limp mode sucks because I've had it at random times and you just never know when it will strike again. Its a problem! Bmw need to get on it! Dont even get me started with the brake issue. Like Sedan said if it bothers you take it in, and hound them if you need to, but at the end of the day Bmw is a great company and will do what they can. If they keep your car in the shop for a while then I hope you get a loaner, but they will definitely reimburse you.

On my last x5 (a more local dealer than the one I usually use)messed up the Wheels with some sort of chemical while getting a wash after service. I noticed once I got home discolored spots on my magnesium grey m sport wheels. I brought it right back and they acknowledged it was an issue. They tried for weeks to fix the wheel while only making it worst, then they tried to act like there is nothing more to do. One threat about getting BMWNA involved 2 days later they were replacing the wheels. BMWNA also reimbursed me for the month this whole process took.

I stick to a simple code...only lease bimmers for daily driving enjoyment!

335BOY · 10-22-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by btbossman

Limp mode sucks because I've had it at random times and you just never know when it will strike again. Its a problem! Bmw need to get on it! Dont even get me started with the brake issue. Like Sedan said if it bothers you take it in, and hound them if you need to, but at the end of the day Bmw is a great company and will do what they can. If they keep your car in the shop for a while then I hope you get a loaner, but they will definitely reimburse you.

On my last x5 (a more local dealer than the one I usually use)messed up the Wheels with some sort of chemical while getting a wash after service. I noticed once I got home discolored spots on my magnesium grey m sport wheels. I brought it right back and they acknowledged it was an issue. They tried for weeks to fix the wheel while only making it worst, then they tried to act like there is nothing more to do. One threat about getting BMWNA involved 2 days later they were replacing the wheels. BMWNA also reimbursed me for the month this whole process took.

I stick to a simple code...only lease bimmers for daily driving enjoyment!

+1!

JN1 · 10-22-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by btbossman

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I stick to a simple code...only lease bimmers for daily driving enjoyment!

Exactly.

IM2C · 10-22-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Hpfp, injectors twice, radio replacement, bushings in front, new rack and steering hose(twice)etc etc.,....................
that was my e92.

f30 forum?

ronin951 · 10-22-2013, 10:47 PM

I have a problem hearing the exhaust at redline. Not an issue per-se...unless I'm driving downhill.

Seriously though, the only issue I've had is with my iphone. Sometimes the music will be playing in the background when I'm talking over BT. I think it's some weirdness that happens when it's plugged in via usb and paired with BT. I should probably read the manual lol.

shoptb · 10-23-2013, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

Well in my case:
- tail light misaligned an jutting out the day after my delivery
- drivetrain malfunction and limp mode
- peeling interior trim
- squeaky rattle from centre console
- crazy wind noise on freeways
- metal panels from body bottom coming loose and falling off on the road

I would consider any of those to be problems, and I would request resolution to them. The only one that I see that they're probably not going to be able to adequately address is the wind noise on the freeways, but everything else seems easily fixable.

335BOY · 10-23-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by e90im

f30 forum?

ooops...forgot where I was ..sorry.

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FreddyG Private First Class 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Luxury Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: State of Confusion! iTrader: (0)	Squeaky brakes and transmission software needing to be tended to. Our trans runs like a high stall converter car. When you step on the gas, it revs up a bit and then pulls a holeshot. BMW dealer says that this is normal...We didn't check off the crack pipe option, so they must've kept it for themselves.
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Crack pipe option lol!! __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Well in my case: - tail light misaligned an jutting out the day after my delivery - drivetrain malfunction and limp mode - peeling interior trim - squeaky rattle from centre console - crazy wind noise on freeways - metal panels from body bottom coming loose and falling off on the road .. that's over a very long period of ownership, though. All of three months. I still love the way the car drives but I'm trying very hard to like the brand or recommend it to anyone. For what it's worth. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25167 Rep 22,295 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I'd wager that any issue that detracts from the enjoyment of the vehicle is a problem. Some things are entirely subjective, while others (..constant limp mode issues, flaking interior trim, etc.) would most likely be perceived as a problem to everybody. Last edited by Sedan_Clan; 10-22-2013 at 04:29 PM..
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335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hpfp, injectors twice, radio replacement, bushings in front, new rack and steering hose(twice)etc etc.,.................... that was my e92.
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btbossman Banned 104 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi M sport--2014 M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Limp mode sucks because I've had it at random times and you just never know when it will strike again. Its a problem! Bmw need to get on it! Dont even get me started with the brake issue. Like Sedan said if it bothers you take it in, and hound them if you need to, but at the end of the day Bmw is a great company and will do what they can. If they keep your car in the shop for a while then I hope you get a loaner, but they will definitely reimburse you. On my last x5 (a more local dealer than the one I usually use)messed up the Wheels with some sort of chemical while getting a wash after service. I noticed once I got home discolored spots on my magnesium grey m sport wheels. I brought it right back and they acknowledged it was an issue. They tried for weeks to fix the wheel while only making it worst, then they tried to act like there is nothing more to do. One threat about getting BMWNA involved 2 days later they were replacing the wheels. BMWNA also reimbursed me for the month this whole process took. I stick to a simple code...only lease bimmers for daily driving enjoyment!
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ronin951 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	I have a problem hearing the exhaust at redline. Not an issue per-se...unless I'm driving downhill. Seriously though, the only issue I've had is with my iphone. Sometimes the music will be playing in the background when I'm talking over BT. I think it's some weirdness that happens when it's plugged in via usb and paired with BT. I should probably read the manual lol. __________________ 2013 EBII 328i M-Sport 6MT, M-Performance Brakes, M-Performance Suspension, APEX Arc-8 18 x 8.5 square, Pilot SS 1999 EB1 M3 - Bilstein PSS9, Vorshlag Camber Plates, Kosei K1, ZII Star Spec, PFC, gallon of distilled water.
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