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#4065 of 4431 Re: 2001 oil pan problem [ursamajor] by jimbres Dec 30, 2008 (8:22 am)
Replying to: ursamajor (Dec 29, 2008 3:51 pm) And experienced drivers have warned me NEVER own or lease a German high-performance vehicle for longer than the warranty period.   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. Replies to this message: owner6 (Jan 14, 2009 12:14 pm) jimbres (Jan 15, 2009 11:07 am)
#4066 of 4431 Recommendation for repairs by msyman Dec 30, 2008 (1:36 pm)
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. Replies to this message: venture (Dec 30, 2008 8:07 pm)
#4067 of 4431 Re: Recommendation for repairs [msyman] by venture Dec 30, 2008 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: msyman (Dec 30, 2008 1:36 pm) Search at www.bimrs.org   They list 2 in your area.
#4068 of 4431 Another Update: oil separator issue [jetzzs] by jetzzs Jan 02, 2009 (6:48 am)
Replying to: jetzzs (Dec 30, 2008 7:59 am) Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. The field rep looked into the problem and the BMW dealership called and said that BMW would pay for all but $500. My husband then authorized the repair right away. That is a savings of $900. It seems like this confirms that they know they have an engineering issue with the oil separator. (We have a 2001 330i with about 100k and we just paid it off and got the title in the mail two weeks ago).   Thanks for all the posts and have a great New Year! Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 02, 2009 7:06 am)
#4069 of 4431 Re: Another Update: oil separator issue [jetzzs] by roadburner Jan 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: jetzzs (Jan 02, 2009 6:48 am) Sometimes a manufacturer will pick up all or part of some repair costs for loyal customers as well. The oil separator is not a chronic problem but they do fail on older cars at a higher rate. The part itself isn't that expensive, but it is a bit labor-intensive to install.
#4070 of 4431 water on caroet driver side by uncleto Jan 04, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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! Replies to this message: jetzzs (Jan 04, 2009 2:02 pm) gbrostek (Jan 04, 2009 4:22 pm) roadburner (Jan 04, 2009 7:46 pm) uncleto (Jan 05, 2009 10:21 am) gbrostek (Jan 05, 2009 12:48 pm)
#4071 of 4431 Re: water on caroet driver side [uncleto] by jetzzs Jan 04, 2009 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: uncleto (Jan 04, 2009 1:20 pm) Do you have a sun roof? If so, it could be caused by a plugged drain hole for the sun roof. Good luck!
#4072 of 4431 Re: water on caroet driver side [uncleto] by gbrostek Jan 04, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: uncleto (Jan 04, 2009 1:20 pm) There is some kind of seal inside teh door, that if leaking can cause this problem   I had same problem in my 2000 323i on passenger side, and teh dealer replaced some sort of seal inside teh door and problem went away This was 2 years ago   curiously I have water there again and am not sure if it is teh door or something else. I just had the compressor on the A/c replaced, not sure if they are related
#4073 of 4431 Re: water on caroet driver side [uncleto] by roadburner Jan 04, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: uncleto (Jan 04, 2009 1:20 pm) In addition to the windshield seal and the sunroof drains, I'd check the inner door insulator panel; part number 12 in this diagram. Replies to this message: uncleto (Jan 05, 2009 10:21 am) gbrostek (Jan 05, 2009 12:48 pm)
#4074 of 4431 Re: water on carpet driver side [roadburner] by uncleto Jan 05, 2009 (10:21 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Jan 04, 2009 7:46 pm) when you say inner door insulator are you referring to the vapor barrier on the door? some had told me that might be one of the source of the leak. Replies to this message: gbrostek (Jan 05, 2009 12:48 pm)

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