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2006 330i, 34k miles. Another 2 days in the service center, with no good results. They tried to fix my steering wheel lockup starting problem by reprogramming. Didn't work. Happened again today. This means another service appointment where they'll take apart the steering wheel. They ordered a part for my driver's door panel where a layer of plastic film is peeling. That'll be a separate appointment after the part comes in. They never seem to have the parts I need in stock, which is another source of aggravation. Road noise issue was diagnosed as cupping of the OEM Bridgestone tires. They only have 22k miles on them and lots of tread left. They recommended new tires for $900. We declined. Now we're thinking about running our winter wheels/tires until near the end of our lease in August. Mrs. D, who handles our service appointments, is highly annoyed but torn. When everything is right with the car, it is the best car we have ever had. However, we have had more problems with this car than all our previous and current cars (all Japanese cars) combined. It will be a difficult decision whether to get another BMW. That we would even consider getting another one give all the problems we have had with this one speaks volumes about how good a car this is when all is well. |
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Replying to: davidd3 (Nov 12, 2007 1:55 pm) My strategy was lease in case of the situation you are in. I plan to lease from now on. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Nov 13, 2007 4:15 am) I'm leasing the car and boy am I glad that I did. It will be someone else's problem and not my problem after the warranty and free maintenance period expire. It's good to know that your car has been so comparatively trouble free. Perhaps I was just unlucky. If I can come around to that view, I will be more tempted to lease another one (well, not exactly another one since the 330i no longer exists). Regards, David |
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I have a 2006 325i with manual transmission. This morning I had the a/c off and the sunroof open while driving to the train station. It is only a 5 mile ride with about 12 traffic lights. At one of the red lights, my hand strayed to the leather pouch surrounding the stick shift and I could feel that it was much warmer than the 65F air. No other part of the car inside felt warm. Is this normal? manualguy
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Replying to: manualguy (Nov 14, 2007 9:08 am) Yes. Don't worry about it.
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 14, 2007 9:20 am)  thank you. manualguy |
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After searching these forums and the net I am still unsure of whether to buy the iPod integration option. I went for a test drive but the dealer did not appear to be know too much either and suggested that I could just use the auxilary input. I do not plan to get the idrive and I have a 3rd generation iPod. Do the existing radio/steering wheel controls merit the the integration cost ($400)? I presume the "ram din" connector http://www.sik.com/ram_din.php may suffice?
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Replying to: mmenta (Mar 25, 2008 10:46 am) |
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| Could you share your experience when you returned a lease car and did not buy anything from the dealer? How much did you pay to return the car? My lease will end up in Jun. BMW Finance sent me a scarily article showing how much I may need to pay if I do not buy/lease the car or another BMW. The mail even said, I have to pay for a CD changer which has been never installed to the lease. Sales and Leasing Manager at my local dealer told me I may need to pay at least $1,000 for tires if I do not start a new lease. I will buy a Toyota minivan (it was a big decision after BMW.). I would like to know how much I really have to pay to return the car. The dealer does not tell exactly during pre-inspection. My BMW 325i 06 is at very good condition. Thaks, | |
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Replying to: nearlydad (May 01, 2008 1:26 pm) Otherwise, 1 month before returning your car, schedule an appointment with ANY BMW dealer you like and let them know you want an estimate on possible problem areas for lease return. They will check your car and give you a list of possible areas that may cost you money (always cosmetic). They will do this if it's a decent dealership. It sounds like your current dealer is a jerk. Check elsewhere. You can return your car to any dealership and really that could be the difference.
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