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Replying to: jetzzs (Dec 29, 2008 3:09 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 3:51 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 3:51 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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Hi. I am in New Orleans and my 325 is out of warranty. Can anyone recommend a garage who does good work at a decent price? Thanks.
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Replying to: msyman (Dec 30, 2008 1:36 pm) They list 2 in your area. |
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Replying to: jetzzs (Dec 30, 2008 7:59 am) Thanks for all the posts and have a great New Year!
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Replying to: jetzzs (Jan 02, 2009 6:48 am) |
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| need help on finding why the carpet is wet on the driver side mostly after rain. check all the seals on the window and the door, looks fine to me. had suspicion but not sure about it im not losing coolant so i dont think its coming from there. hope anybody out their who had similar prob. will be able to help me. its a 2001 32ix wagon and 60000 miles on it. any imputs will be much appreciated! | |
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Replying to: uncleto (Jan 04, 2009 1:20 pm) |
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