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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Im wondering if there anything i should do or can do since my warranty is about to expire in 5 months. I just had the camshaft sensor changed today by the dealer, since i had some kinda knocking sound coming from the rear of my car everythime i would stop and go, also this would happen when i would down shift from 3rd to 2nd.... Also told me they had problems with my software... The dealer had the car for a week and told me that the camshaft sensor was causing the problem but it hard for me to believe that would cause the hitting noise (Sounded like maybe my breaks would lock and realse late that type of noise) So im wondering if there anything i should be worried about before the warranty expires.... However deff wond be going to the same dealer just had such a hard time dealing with them and eveything was a big problem
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Polska530' post='1035947' date='Oct 19 2009, 02:43 PM
Im wondering if there anything i should do or can do since my warranty is about to expire in 5 months. I just had the camshaft sensor changed today by the dealer, since i had some kinda knocking sound coming from the rear of my car everythime i would stop and go, also this would happen when i would down shift from 3rd to 2nd.... Also told me they had problems with my software... The dealer had the car for a week and told me that the camshaft sensor was causing the problem but it hard for me to believe that would cause the hitting noise (Sounded like maybe my breaks would lock and realse late that type of noise) So im wondering if there anything i should be worried about before the warranty expires.... However deff wond be going to the same dealer just had such a hard time dealing with them and eveything was a big problem
1. Cry.
2. Do your homework and look for a good extended warranty, if one exists.
3. Buy a bicycle.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by z06bigbird' post='1035977' date='Oct 19 2009, 03:58 PM
1. Cry.
2. Do your homework and look for a good extended warranty, if one exists.
3. Buy a bicycle.
What kind of bicycle do you have maybe ill buy the same one!
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Since this is on record, you will have recourse even after the warranty expires if what they did did not take care of the problem. If the problem has not gone away, you should be polite and persistent until they fix it.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Polska530' post='1035947' date='Oct 19 2009, 09:43 PM
Im wondering if there anything i should do or can do since my warranty is about to expire in 5 months. I just had the camshaft sensor changed today by the dealer, since i had some kinda knocking sound coming from the rear of my car everythime i would stop and go, also this would happen when i would down shift from 3rd to 2nd.... Also told me they had problems with my software... The dealer had the car for a week and told me that the camshaft sensor was causing the problem but it hard for me to believe that would cause the hitting noise (Sounded like maybe my breaks would lock and realse late that type of noise) So im wondering if there anything i should be worried about before the warranty expires.... However deff wond be going to the same dealer just had such a hard time dealing with them and eveything was a big problem
Get done as much as possible.. I know some people who go to Germany to get everything replaced from engine and suspension parts to interior like new seats etc. ... so their cars after 160.000 Km / 2yrs look like new.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hondik' post='1036122' date='Oct 19 2009, 06:13 PM
Get done as much as possible.. I know some people who go to Germany to get everything replaced from engine and suspension parts to interior like new seats etc. ... so their cars after 160.000 Km / 2yrs look like new.
How do you go about getting all that repalced?
ask nicely?
If there is a way, I would love my driver seat replaced because after only 40k miles the side pad is getting worn and I even try to lift myself out every time I exit the car.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DGs 4 Life' post='1036135' date='Oct 19 2009, 06:32 PM
How do you go about getting all that repalced?
ask nicely?
If there is a way, I would love my driver seat replaced because after only 40k miles the side pad is getting worn and I even try to lift myself out every time I exit the car.
I have had leather pieces repaired or replaced under warranty. Tell them it is not acceptable for a $50,000 car to wear like this. I guarantee they have a "leather guy" that woeks on CPO cars before resale.
Had fun when I threw a fit about the plastic trim pieces peeling and telling them that my 2003 Ford Ranger truck has no plastic peeling. I have learned if you are nice they try to accomodate you.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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thanks for the advice
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Buy an extended warranty or another BMW under warranty!
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1036615' date='Oct 20 2009, 12:24 PM
Buy an extended warranty or another BMW under warranty!
It's helpful to point out that most of the extended warranties will only cover mechanical issues and not things such as worn leather or peeling plastics.
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