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#3363 of 5349 Re: BMW problems [joyrider147] by shipo

Jun 30, 2007 (9:05 am)

Replying to: joyrider147 (Jun 29, 2007 6:45 pm)
None of the Manual Transmission equipped cars have these problems. Period, full stop, the end.
 
Regarding the Automatic equipped cars, while I have heard about a few of the 1999-2000 vintage 328i models with the problem, fully 95% of what I've read indicates that it's the 323i that is fully affected. Said another way, if you have a 1999-2000 vintage 323i with the original Automatic transmission, it's not a matter of "IF" it will fail but "WHEN".
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#3364 of 5349 Re: Tire Pressure Reset [jtla] by davidd3

Jul 01, 2007 (5:01 am)

Replying to: jtla (Jun 30, 2007 8:25 am)
Thanks for posting the requested info. Seems to be just what I needed. I'll give it a try today.

#3365 of 5349 Re: BMW 3 transmission problems [ftroha] by socalsabo

Jul 02, 2007 (11:22 am)

Replying to: ftroha (Jun 27, 2007 11:41 pm)
How do I "join" the class action suit, as this has happened to me - 200 323I with only 28,000 miles! Thanks

#3366 of 5349 Re: BMW 3 transmission problems [socalsabo] by gbrostek

Jul 02, 2007 (11:28 am)

Replying to: socalsabo (Jul 02, 2007 11:22 am)
I dont know how to find the class action suit, I am having problem navigating around teh edmonds forum
 
But I know the problem is pervasive, if you can find anything hit me up at gbrostekaol.com.

#3367 of 5349 Re: BMW 3 transmission problems [socalsabo] by ftroha

Jul 02, 2007 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: socalsabo (Jul 02, 2007 11:22 am)
All I know is what someone who calls himself "kevdaug" -- Message 3352 -- wrote on this forum. I've cut and pasted it below. Suggest you contact him by going to message 3352 and replying to his message.
 
Message 3352 posted by kevdaug:
If your 3 series from 1999 or 2000 suddenly loses reverse, contact consumer affairs (just Google BMW transmission problem), but don't get it fixed by BMW. Your car and the tranmission may be very valuable as evidence in the class action suit being drawn up just now by the consumer affair attorneys. They certainly would like to disect your transmission (built by General Motors) to show how the defective part was improved in 2001 and the problem went away. I have done a lot of research on my own, and other auto manufacturers that used this transmission took care of the problem. Only BMW denies there is a problem.

#3368 of 5349 Re: BMW 3 transmission problems [kevdaug] by ftroha

Jul 02, 2007 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: kevdaug (Jun 27, 2007 9:59 pm)
Can you tell us how we can go about participating in the class action?

#3369 of 5349 Endless BMW problems by dougsilver

Jul 02, 2007 (9:50 pm)

I have been browsing around various BMW and Infiniti boards to research future purchase of either 335i or G37, respectively. My previous experience with BMW (1986 325ES) was horrific in terms of reliability and maintenance. For one thing, I had the auto trans replaced TWICE and it looks like the recent BMWs still have trans problems--can't they figure out how to provide a reliable trans?? Not to mention 335i owners being stranded for weeks or longer to replace failing fuel pumps. Apparently the engine also runs quite hot due to BMW neglecting to install oil coolers in all models. Amazing.
 
Doug

#3370 of 5349 Polarized sun glasses problem by insamji

Jul 05, 2007 (2:49 pm)

I recently purchased a 2007 BMW,335i convertible. I think the car is great, except for one, "not so glaring" problem. I cannot read the screen on the radio while I am wearing my prescription polarized sun glasses. This is quite annoying since I am blind without my lenses. Is any one else experiencing this problem? Any solutions except for trashing my glasses? BMW was shocked and offered no solutions.
Mike

#3371 of 5349 Re: Polarized sun glasses problem [insamji] by grios1

Jul 05, 2007 (5:55 pm)

Replying to: insamji (Jul 05, 2007 2:49 pm)
Hello, 2007 335I, use a pair of Maui's, cant c the radio screen. I gotta lift the shades up to c it. I thought it odd also that such a high-tech vehicle would have this issue. At least we can still c the center display. I dont think there wil be a fix for this

#3372 of 5349 Re: Polarized sun glasses problem [insamji] by stevecebu

Jul 06, 2007 (1:15 am)

Replying to: insamji (Jul 05, 2007 2:49 pm)
I recently purchased a 2007 BMW,335i convertible. I think the car is great, except for one, "not so glaring" problem. I cannot read the screen on the radio while I am wearing my prescription polarized sun glasses. This is quite annoying since I am blind without my lenses. Is any one else experiencing this problem? Any solutions except for trashing my glasses? BMW was shocked and offered no solutions.
Mike
 
This really isn't a BMW problem it's due to the polarization in your sunglasses. Take them off and put them up to the light like outside and not far from your face just a few inches and rotate them slowly left and right and you'll see the polarization effect. It's a bit strange at first but you will need non-polarized lenses most likely. BMW could make a radio face that would be resistant but I doubt you will find a fix for it.
here is a link that might be of some help. Maybe you can find another option?
http://www.polarization.com/water/water.html

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