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BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

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#2853 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by johnsam

May 14, 2011 (7:59 am)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 14, 2011 5:10 am)
In writing, would request BMW North America assistance.
The way you were handled is unacceptable.
I have a 2006 330i that is driven (possibly) 700 miles per month and at 28,000+ my battery gave out. Local dealer replaced faster than I could ask. And I only own 1 Bimmer. I now use a $4.99 trickle charger (bought on the Net at Harbor Freight Tools) just for peace of mind as replacing Bimmer batteries can get very spendy.
 
John G

#2854 of 3108 Re: BMW rant [jgraffman] by busiris

May 14, 2011 (1:21 pm)

Replying to: jgraffman (May 14, 2011 5:10 am)

I have '06 and '09 vehicles. There isn't anything in my manuals regarding battery registration. Neither vehicle has hot DC sockets. I would ask my dealer about battery registration, but I sometimes get bad info from them.
 
You are probably safe on the 06 model, but I can almost guarantee the 09 3 series requires registration.
 
Check out the statement at the bottom of the page in this link...
 
http://www.autobahnperf.com/TechNews/BMW_Battery/Battery.html
 
Your owners manual describes the registration process....go to the index and find the page for "battery replacement".

#2855 of 3108 Press request by KarenS HOST

Jun 03, 2011 (9:56 am)

If you are disappointed in your run-flat tires and/or wish that your car had a spare tire, please email predmunds.com no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and be sure to include your city/state of residence and a few comments on the subject.

#2856 of 3108 Re: Press request [KarenS] by shipo

Jun 03, 2011 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Jun 03, 2011 9:56 am)
What about the population of folks whom deliberately bought cars which have GFTs and/or refused to even consider a car with RFTs?

#2857 of 3108 Re: Press request [KarenS] by busiris

Jun 03, 2011 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Jun 03, 2011 9:56 am)
If you are disappointed in your run-flat tires and/or wish that your car had a spare tire, please email predmunds.com no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and be sure to include your city/state of residence and a few comments on the subject
 
Before I expend the effort to do so, could you please explain what the info will be used for?
 
Or, is it just a survey?
 
Thanks!

#2859 of 3108 Re: Press request [shipo] by cdnpinhead

Jun 05, 2011 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jun 03, 2011 12:01 pm)
What about the population of folks whom deliberately bought cars which have GFTs and/or refused to even consider a car with RFTs?
 
Exactly.

#2860 of 3108 Re: Press request [cdnpinhead] by dohrmc

Jun 05, 2011 (7:18 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jun 05, 2011 5:58 pm)
I am in that number. I will be buying a new car in the next few weeks, and I won't consider a BMW due to all the issues I have read about on this forum. Someone who considers himself to be the smartest guy in the room at Munich has his ego riding on RFT and he is costing BMW some sales. Probably not a lot, but they have lost me.
I routinely ask BMW drivers at my local gas station how they like their RFTs, and I have yet to meet one that knew they were on his car.

#2861 of 3108 Re: Press request [dohrmc] by busiris

Jun 06, 2011 (8:29 am)

Replying to: dohrmc (Jun 05, 2011 7:18 pm)
I routinely ask BMW drivers at my local gas station how they like their RFTs, and I have yet to meet one that knew they were on his car.
 
According to that "analysis", it would seem that the majority of BMW owners really don't see GFT .vs. RFT an issue.
 
If an owner doesn't even know what type or brand tire is on his vehicle, then he really isn't in any valid position to have an opinion on the issue, is he?
 
Still, if I had my way, BMW would at least provide a location to place a space-saver spare in the trunk for those who insist on running GTS's...

#2862 of 3108 Re: Press request [busiris] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 06, 2011 (8:39 am)

Replying to: busiris (Jun 06, 2011 8:29 am)
Well that's certainly true. My friend was blissfully unaware that her 2007 3-series sounded like an 18-wheeler lumber truck running down the freeway. But then, she plays the stereo quite loud.

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