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Replying to: ursamajor (Dec 24, 2008 4:59 pm) Enjoy that car & have a Merry Christmas! |
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| to all of my fellow enthusiasts who frequent this board! Here's hoping 2009 is a great year for all of us. | |
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I'm glad your car was fixed & you are well on your way. I've gotta ask: an Xi in Southern California? What's up with that? Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to all the regulars here! |
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I know, there are none here; I ordered it. I wanted a certain set of equipment and color, and then thought about: Greater safety in wet weather I drive to the Sierra to ski every year I value safety and absolutely the best traction on other than dry surfaces, and if I form the perception that it prevents one accident during a three-year lease, I can justify it. Any marginal decrease in performance (speed and acceleration) is for me, miniscule. And I really think it handles better than RWD on for example, hard cornering on uneven roads where loss of traction won't occur as readily with power distributed to all wheels. And I felt if I had the xi, it would encourage me to ski more often, as I'm a workaholic. Best Holiday wishes to you, too! |
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I am very disappointed with the quality of the mechanical components of my 2001 330i. Twice we have replaced the oil pan because the screw sheared off and now the oil separator has malfunctioned. It is out of warranty. I called BMWNA and they said they could not help me and that "problems like this stop here" meaning they would not do anything. Does anyone know if there is anything else I can do? I appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks so much!
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| My experience with BMWs is limited. However, I have always owned or leased autos no longer than the full warranty period. I detest the time and aggravation which inevitably arises during an out-of-warranty period. And experienced drivers have warned me NEVER own or lease a German high-performance vehicle for longer than the warranty period. Years ago, I had a Mercedes, and was just starting a business, and believe me, the costs were breaking me! Sorry; good luck. | |
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Replying to: jetzzs (Dec 29, 2008 4:09 pm) I called BMWNA and they said they could not help me and that "problems like this stop here" meaning they would not do anything. Does anyone know if there is anything else I can do? I appreciate any and all suggestions. If the screw you are referring to is the drain plug, it means that some ham-fisted idiot is tightening it excessively. I've never stripped a drain plug on a BMW in 25 years of ownership. Find a good independent shop that specializes in BMWs. If you aren't a member of BMW CCA, join it. Many dealers and shops give discounts of up to 20% on parts and/or labor.
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Replying to: ursamajor (Dec 29, 2008 4:51 pm)  $50/month, and that number includes three sets of W or Z rated summer/track tires. The X3's costs average $70/month. In contrast, I recently decided to try something different and bought a Mazdaspeed 3. It needed a new front strut and a turbocharger before it hit 26,000 miles. I have well and truly learned my lesson; I will never stray from the Munich fold again...
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I so much appreciate all the comments and suggestions! Surprise! BMW customer service called back and said a field rep would look into the oil separator issue. That doesn't guarantee anything but it is more than I expected. The rep said we could wait until the field rep has looked into it to settle up the bill. The car will be done today and we don't need it for a few day so I say wait. I think we will have a much better chance of getting a credit on the bill if we don't pay for it until the rep has evaluated the situation. Does anyone have suggestions on the best way to deal with BMW in this circumstance? Thanks so much for any input! Have a great New Year! Cheers!!
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Replying to: ursamajor (Dec 29, 2008 4:51 pm) Well, I have some relevant experience: my 330i, purchased new in June, 2001, has been out of warranty since June, 2005. During the past 3 1/2 years, I've spent a total of $1200 on repairs. That works out to less than $30 per month. If you can find something comparable that I could buy or lease for that amount, then I'd agree with your statement. Now if you had said that one should not keep an Audi beyond the expiration of its warranty, then you'd probably get no argument from me. Not all German cars are created equal.
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