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#175 of 229 Re: x3 tranny problem [patc3080] by daddyman Jun 08, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: patc3080 (Jun 04, 2009 7:11 pm) Pat, go to bimmerfest.com. There is a whole thread dedicated to just this problem. Start tracking every detail as most people have had to call lemon law attorneys to get any real resolution. There is no "Fix" should you have one of the problematic transmissions. Replies to this message: pp2009pp (Sep 13, 2009 10:24 am)
#176 of 229 Re: This Lemon is SWEET! [stupidname] by daddyman Jun 09, 2009 (5:24 am)
Replying to: stupidname (Apr 02, 2009 3:29 pm) And for the hundreds of others that have a $40k rock or death trap they need to know how to get out of the thing. We are glad to hear that you hae not had to face down the equivalent of being stuck on a train track with a roaring train barreling down on you while you try to get out of the way. The vehicle is great when it operates. It is the 5% time it decides to exhibit the "I Don't Wanna'" attitude that is scary. Not frustrating, not maddening, down right scary. Once BMW comes up with a permanent fix and admits wrongdoing maybe people will stop slamming it, but this is not something that is made up for the fun of it.
#177 of 229 Re: x3 tranny problem [daddyman] by pp2009pp Sep 13, 2009 (10:24 am)
Replying to: daddyman (Jun 08, 2009 7:55 am) New X3 2009. Super bouncy ride at low speeds which I now think is the GM6 AT problem that is in the 2007-08 models.   When coasting to a stop it shifts abruptly into low gear and can almost stop itself. When going over minor road imperfections it bounces around like a carnival ride.   Apparently there are some software fixes as this appears to not be a mechanical problem and not a problem on the manual transmission. The fixes may or may not work and there doesn't appear to be a complete fix for the problem.   Since there have been a number of s/w updates, BMW obviously knows about the problem but chooses to, what, ignore it? This is outrageous.   I am livid.   I will take it in (again) and see what can be done but if one other person tells me that this incredible jostling, teeth knocking ride is 'normal' I think I will sentence them to ride in the cargo compartment where they can hit their head on the ceiling.     ????????? !!!!!!!!!!
#178 of 229 Re: Concerned about being burned [xrayd55] by pp2009pp Sep 13, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: xrayd55 (Jan 27, 2009 7:11 pm) If you didn't buy then you are lucky.   I did. I am furious.   This is ridiculous. It is less than a month old and has had problems from the very beginning. I thought it was a very stiff, sporty suspension but that is it. It is probably the same, ridiculous transmission problem that BMW has seen fit to inflict on paying customers.
#179 of 229 Re: Sad to Hear [kesnow] by pp2009pp Sep 13, 2009 (10:34 am)
Replying to: kesnow (Oct 28, 2008 6:22 am) What I have heard:   1. It is just the difference between a smaller wheelbase and a taller car. 2. It is just bouncy but in a refined bouncy way. 3. It is in your head. 4. It is your driving. 5. It is a brand new car, it will settle down. 6. You will get used to it....I would have to be numb and blind because I can both feel it and see the effects of things falling to the floor and things hitting the ceiling...at low speed. 7. It is what you put up with in order to get the handling - most ridiculous statement ever. 8. IT IS NORMAL.   If this is NORMAL then NORMAL is UNACCEPTABLE.   This is ridiculous. I guess it is time to find a lemon lawyer.     Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 13, 2009 11:47 am)
#180 of 229 Re: Sad to Hear [pp2009pp] by roadburner Sep 13, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: pp2009pp (Sep 13, 2009 10:34 am) I vote for reason number 3. Anyone else?
#181 of 229 Re: Concerned about being burned [topherh] by pp2009pp Sep 13, 2009 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: topherh (Feb 04, 2009 9:24 am) "live in Colorado so when it's really slippery, I use the manual transmission anyway, and it hugs the road."   Apparently it isn't a problem with the actual MT car or when you use the manual shifting but who wants to do that in city traffic?
#182 of 229 Re: Persistent [Bait] by pp2009pp Sep 13, 2009 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: Bait (Nov 25, 2008 7:28 am) " I've have numerous 'near misses' with other cars and I've almost ended up on someones trunk when the car surged while stopped at a red light. "   New problem just showed up today. Driving along at 30 mph then sudden acceleration that comes and goes for no reason. The car surges forward, luckily no one in front, and then backs down.   This is weird.
#183 of 229 Warning! by roadburner Sep 14, 2009 (6:30 am)
My wife has reported that her X3 speeds up when she pushes on the accelerator(far right) pedal and slows to a stop when she pushes the left pedal. Be careful out there!

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