United BMW - BMW Performance Suspension Feeler GB

Zoominrex · 06-26-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

yes I am, but I figure I would say it was installed at another dealer because there are sooo many in the LA area especially since I didn't buy the car at the local dealer, and also it's only going to be on there for the remainder of the lease, maybe another year after that if I extend the lease. Albeit I may be shooting myself in the foot by saying this, but knock on wood, these parts should be pretty reliable ones.

But they can track all the work done on your car regardless of what dealership it was done at. It is all pretty well documented in their computer systems.

S54dan · 06-26-2009, 01:03 PM

Don't worry about it, all BMW parts are 2yr/unlimited miles for warranty

Zoominrex · 06-26-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

Don't worry about it, all BMW parts are 2yr/unlimited miles for warranty

I'm not worried about the parts. I'm worried about my dealership saying b/c it was not installed by BMW it adversely affected some other component that they will no longer warranty.

Add1ct · 06-26-2009, 01:17 PM

push comes to shove I'll make a lot of noise and bitch about them being BMW parts and threaten zeros on the survey. I'll be loud enough for other customers to hear it and be completely obnoxious if I have to. I love these cars but I hate the dealers, especially the local one where I get service done as the Car they sold me CPO (e46) and represented as never being painted when specifically asked had had the entire right side resprayed. I'd raise hell about that and the service department treatment in the showroom and drive customers out like I did when I went to have them value my e46 and tell me it was painted. If all that didn't work then I'd pay for it after all the trouble. Then I'd call the local news. I don't think it will even come to that, but that's what I am willing to do.

Zoominrex · 06-26-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

push comes to shove I'll make a lot of noise and bitch about them being BMW parts and threaten zeros on the survey. I'll be loud enough for other customers to hear it and be completely obnoxious if I have to. I love these cars but I hate the dealers, especially the local one where I get service done as the Car they sold me CPO (e46) and represented as never being painted when specifically asked had had the entire right side resprayed. I'd raise hell about that and the service department treatment in the showroom and drive customers out like I did when I went to have them value my e46 and tell me it was painted. If all that didn't work then I'd pay for it after all the trouble. Then I'd call the local news. I don't think it will even come to that, but that's what I am willing to do.

Yah dealerships always try to weasel out of doing warranty work so it has me super paranoid

Add1ct · 06-26-2009, 02:23 PM

yea, sometimes you just have to play hardball with 'em

S54dan · 06-26-2009, 02:41 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212432

blueline994 · 06-26-2009, 03:24 PM

I just put my order in!

mecheng03 · 06-29-2009, 12:59 PM

Ok, I'm a little slow. So just to recap: I can get a third party to install but I only get 2 yrs on parts not labor from BMW. If I go with BMW then its 2 yrs parts/labor. Correct?
But how does this affect other parts of my car for other warranty work (I have 3 yrs left)? How common is it for dealerships to pull a: "Well the reason your 3rd taillight cracked was because your BMW Perf Susp was installed by a third party..." ?

Add1ct · 06-29-2009, 01:13 PM

the third taillight and suspension have nothing to do with each other and I cannot see even the sketchiest dealer trying that one

mecheng03 · 06-29-2009, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I know 3rd taillight is a stretch but it was the only example I could think of when writing.
I'm just worried that by saving a few hundred now won't cost me a thousand later on due to a grey area in the warranty.

Add1ct · 06-29-2009, 01:28 PM

yea, it's a legitimate concern and the only way to be 100% on it is to to the dealer install. that said- the way the press release sounds is that only those parts will be affected either way and that the rest of the cars warranty is still intact because they are BMW parts, and thus it reads like only the suspension parts will be either 2 year or factory warranty

Zoominrex · 06-29-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mecheng03

Yeah, I know 3rd taillight is a stretch but it was the only example I could think of when writing.
I'm just worried that by saving a few hundred now won't cost me a thousand later on due to a grey area in the warranty.

exactly my concern. But its not just a few hundred saved. My local BMW aftermarket shop quoted me 500 for install and alignment while my local dealership quoted me 1650

S54dan · 06-29-2009, 04:08 PM

Guys, there's no reason for concern here. BMW dealers are not authorized to make up illegimate reasons for denying warranty. Even a sketchy dealer cannot pull a "third-brake light crack due to suspension" deal. In any case, that's why there are 300+ BMW dealers in the US. If one doesn't make you happy, then you can move onto another.

Read the thread I posted about a year about regarding warranty, the link is up above. Regardless of whether you install it youself, have it installed at a dealer, or local Indy/BMW-certified shop, the parts and labor are covered, period.. end of story. If you cannot find a non-shady dealer and want to make a trip out of coming to United BMW of Gwinnett, plan a vacation! I'll make it my responsibility to show you guys Atlanta

Also, if a dealer is being shady, contact me. I'll make sure to inform BMW NA LLC, and they will in-turn inform the BMW Area Rep. to straighten out said dealer.

Also, thanks for all the orders guys!

Add1ct · 06-29-2009, 04:27 PM

oh cool, so indy shop installs and we have 2 years, unlimited mileage warranty on parts and labor, very nice, thanks Dan, cannot wait for it, gets here friday, probably wont go on for a week though because of my schedule and the holiday but I'm pretty darn excited!

Add1ct · 07-03-2009, 01:43 PM

goodies came today! cannot wait until next friday for the install!

Add1ct · 07-10-2009, 08:11 PM

Installed today, HOLY SH*T!!! sooo much better than stock, wow, thanks a lot Dan! great stuff, install ran a little more than expected because the guy who quoted me missed the sway bar install but oh well I am very happy!! so much better feeling! I'll try to do a more detailed review, but I've only driven about 15 miles so far.

sparoz · 07-10-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

Installed today, HOLY SH*T!!! sooo much better than stock, wow, thanks a lot Dan! great stuff, install ran a little more than expected because the guy who quoted me missed the sway bar install but oh well I am very happy!! so much better feeling! I'll try to do a more detailed review, but I've only driven about 15 miles so far.

Have you still got the runflats on your car? I am looking into getting this done too!

Add1ct · 07-10-2009, 09:00 PM

yes I do, I put them back on and sold the breytons with the yoko s-drives- had I still had those it would be insanely incredible, but nonetheless it's great

Jaguar66 · 07-10-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

yes I do, I put them back on and sold the breytons with the yoko s-drives- had I still had those it would be insanely incredible, but nonetheless it's great

Curious, why did you sell the non runflats?

mecheng03 · 07-11-2009, 12:51 AM

very jealous... I just got back from a long trip and will have to wait another week or so before I can install.

Add1ct · 07-11-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMason

Curious, why did you sell the non runflats?

the actual non-runflats- because they were on the rims I sold and the rears were pretty worn. as for the rims, I was really just bored of the all black look and they are so ridiculously difficult to clean

06-26-2009, 01:03 PM	#90
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Don't worry about it, all BMW parts are 2yr/unlimited miles for warranty __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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06-26-2009, 01:17 PM	#92
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	push comes to shove I'll make a lot of noise and bitch about them being BMW parts and threaten zeros on the survey. I'll be loud enough for other customers to hear it and be completely obnoxious if I have to. I love these cars but I hate the dealers, especially the local one where I get service done as the Car they sold me CPO (e46) and represented as never being painted when specifically asked had had the entire right side resprayed. I'd raise hell about that and the service department treatment in the showroom and drive customers out like I did when I went to have them value my e46 and tell me it was painted. If all that didn't work then I'd pay for it after all the trouble. Then I'd call the local news. I don't think it will even come to that, but that's what I am willing to do. __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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06-26-2009, 02:23 PM	#94
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	yea, sometimes you just have to play hardball with 'em __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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06-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#95
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212432 __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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06-26-2009, 03:24 PM	#96
blueline994 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I just put my order in!
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06-29-2009, 12:59 PM	#97
mecheng03 Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adams, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Ok, I'm a little slow. So just to recap: I can get a third party to install but I only get 2 yrs on parts not labor from BMW. If I go with BMW then its 2 yrs parts/labor. Correct? But how does this affect other parts of my car for other warranty work (I have 3 yrs left)? How common is it for dealerships to pull a: "Well the reason your 3rd taillight cracked was because your BMW Perf Susp was installed by a third party..." ? __________________ 2008 135i MT A22, LWAL, ZPP, ZSP, 322, 494, 507, 609, 653, 677, 6FL MHD, ATM FMIC, ER Chargepipe, Forge DV, VRSF Downpipes, BMW Performance Suspension, RB PCV, CDV delete
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06-29-2009, 01:13 PM	#98
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	the third taillight and suspension have nothing to do with each other and I cannot see even the sketchiest dealer trying that one __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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06-29-2009, 01:18 PM	#99
mecheng03 Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adams, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yeah, I know 3rd taillight is a stretch but it was the only example I could think of when writing. I'm just worried that by saving a few hundred now won't cost me a thousand later on due to a grey area in the warranty. __________________ 2008 135i MT A22, LWAL, ZPP, ZSP, 322, 494, 507, 609, 653, 677, 6FL MHD, ATM FMIC, ER Chargepipe, Forge DV, VRSF Downpipes, BMW Performance Suspension, RB PCV, CDV delete
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06-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#100
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	yea, it's a legitimate concern and the only way to be 100% on it is to to the dealer install. that said- the way the press release sounds is that only those parts will be affected either way and that the rest of the cars warranty is still intact because they are BMW parts, and thus it reads like only the suspension parts will be either 2 year or factory warranty __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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06-29-2009, 04:08 PM	#102
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 309 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Guys, there's no reason for concern here. BMW dealers are not authorized to make up illegimate reasons for denying warranty. Even a sketchy dealer cannot pull a "third-brake light crack due to suspension" deal. In any case, that's why there are 300+ BMW dealers in the US. If one doesn't make you happy, then you can move onto another. Read the thread I posted about a year about regarding warranty, the link is up above. Regardless of whether you install it youself, have it installed at a dealer, or local Indy/BMW-certified shop, the parts and labor are covered, period.. end of story. If you cannot find a non-shady dealer and want to make a trip out of coming to United BMW of Gwinnett, plan a vacation! I'll make it my responsibility to show you guys Atlanta Also, if a dealer is being shady, contact me. I'll make sure to inform BMW NA LLC, and they will in-turn inform the BMW Area Rep. to straighten out said dealer. Also, thanks for all the orders guys! __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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06-29-2009, 04:27 PM	#103
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	oh cool, so indy shop installs and we have 2 years, unlimited mileage warranty on parts and labor, very nice, thanks Dan, cannot wait for it, gets here friday, probably wont go on for a week though because of my schedule and the holiday but I'm pretty darn excited! __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#104
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	goodies came today! cannot wait until next friday for the install! Attached Images __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-10-2009, 08:11 PM	#105
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	Installed today, HOLY SH*T!!! sooo much better than stock, wow, thanks a lot Dan! great stuff, install ran a little more than expected because the guy who quoted me missed the sway bar install but oh well I am very happy!! so much better feeling! I'll try to do a more detailed review, but I've only driven about 15 miles so far. __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-10-2009, 09:00 PM	#107
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	yes I do, I put them back on and sold the breytons with the yoko s-drives- had I still had those it would be insanely incredible, but nonetheless it's great __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-11-2009, 12:51 AM	#109
mecheng03 Private First Class 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adams, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	very jealous... I just got back from a long trip and will have to wait another week or so before I can install. __________________ 2008 135i MT A22, LWAL, ZPP, ZSP, 322, 494, 507, 609, 653, 677, 6FL MHD, ATM FMIC, ER Chargepipe, Forge DV, VRSF Downpipes, BMW Performance Suspension, RB PCV, CDV delete
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