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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Transmission Questions
36 messages, Last post on Jan 13, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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In october I bought a 1999 323i with um 138,000 miles on it. It was only 8,000 dollars and having a fat down payment i couldnt resist. for the past 4 months it has served me so well with no trouble or anything. Last week I drop my friend off, go to back out of her level driveway and the car will not go into reverse. acts as if its in neutral. after multiple attempts we end up pushing car out and i drive it home. Note the transmission warning light never came on. Upon arrival, I put car in reverse and the problem no longer exists and since then has not resurfaced. I read many horror stories of bmw 3 series trannies failing with very similar or identical symptoms, except none mentioned the the problem only happening one time. Meanwhile im scrambling to trade the car in while its still "good". Tomorrow im getting a tranny flush and I intend on asking them to check the fluid for any signs of transmission damage. What do you think about my way of handling this, and is it possible that the symptom was not a signal of tran failure and I can keep the car for a few more years????
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I purchased a used 2007 328XI from a BMW dealer in a different city (USA) than I live. The car recently developed an transmission leak. I took it in for warranty work (at Edmonton BMW) and they told me it is leaking in three places (pan, where wire probes enter, frost plug). I was told work had been done on the car and they would not cover fixing it under warranty. I said the car is almost new with two registered owners (other BMW dealership and myself). Only work would have been performed by BMW. BMW records show no work was ever done. They still refuse to do the warranty. They told me they can tell when the pan was dropped by the screws. Even in the highly unlikely event that someone did work on the pan (1) it would have been by BMW and (2) how come the other leaks are not covered. This does not make sense to me as to why this car would not be covered under warranty - its crazy. By the way, Edmonton BMW says they have to replace the entire transmission because the "frost plug" is not a part available from BMW - it will cost me $14,000. I was wondering if any others have had leaking transmissions in 2007 328XI (Automatic Trans)? Also has anyone ever heard about the frost plug leaking? Has anyone else had warranty issues denied by BMW? Thanks Darryl
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Replying to: screwedbybmw (Sep 29, 2007 7:27 am) Please inform BMWUSA that you want this investigated further. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 29, 2007 9:16 am) I have been in discussion with BMW Canada for the past two weeks. Their story is that someone other than BMW has worked on the transmission. This seems crazy as the car is fairly new and unlikely that someone would get unauthorized work done. The only two owners of the car have been the original BMW dealership and myself. BMW Canada is only saying work was performed inadequately on the transmission and this is causing the leak. The only proof they have told me about is they can tell from the markings on the bolts. BMW Canada has closed the issue. I am wondering if anyone else has gone through this and ifso, what did they do. It appears that my only possible way to get this resolved is through small claims court. Before doing this I am searching for advice and other possible alternatives. Thanks |
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Replying to: screwedbybmw (Sep 30, 2007 3:54 pm) Seems to me if there is any doubt about the maintenance history of this car, they should know.
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Replying to: trist4good7 (Feb 22, 2007 8:24 pm) |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Sep 30, 2007 4:23 pm) Regards Darryl
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Replying to: screwedbybmw (Oct 02, 2007 7:29 pm) Since they have told you no work was ever done, how can they deny you warranty coverage without admitting they are lying to you? |
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Replying to: screwedbybmw (Oct 02, 2007 7:29 pm) Are you sure this isn't the Canadian BMW dealer not wanting to do warranty work on a car that you bought in the USA? Maybe there is an issue with you going out of the country to get your BMW for less, and they don't want to help you out, because of it. I'm just guessing, because most BMW dealers will fix any BMW under warranty, no questions asked. If Edmonton BMW isn't in Canada, then never mind..  regards, kyfdx visiting host |
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