2008 550 Hesitation 2500-4000 RPM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='893755' date='May 29 2009, 02:34 AM
Michael, Your tire wear is completely normal, rears wear twice as fast the fronts on our cars. This is clutch/flywheel problem however is definitely not normal. Let us know what happens.
They called me today and told me they will take the car back at full value - all of my persistence payed off.
I am very dissappointed in the BMW NA so-called regional engineer - his conclusion that I was at fault was soley based on the rear tire treads! So wrong and so short sighted - especially when the shop foreman - who knows these cars inside and out -- said it was most likely an imbalanced flywheel that was causing the issue.
I go in Monday to talk with the sales guy and decide what car I want to get next - I am thinking of getting the same exact car - I would love an M5 but not sure how much more $$$ it would be on a lease
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Originally Posted by mtosca' post='674554' date='Sep 21 2008, 12:38 PM
I recently brought my 550 with a 6 speed manual (that has about 4k miles on it) to the dealer to complain about how the car accelerates between 2500 and 4000 RPM. It is very noticable in the higher gears (4-6) but I have also noticed it in 2nd and 3rd.
If you are cruising along at 2500 RPM and press the gas about 50-75% down - it bogs down and then accelerates but rough. It is hesiatating and feels like it is almost skipping a beat. I was wondering if anyone else has had this.
The dealership said it is running fine but they said come back and drive it with the shop foreman - which I plan on doing this week.
I was wondering if it could be a fault in the VANOS - but the dealership reported no faults were detected by the computer.
thanks
Michael
If you are cruising along at 2500 RPM and press the gas about 50-75% down - it bogs down and then accelerates but rough. It is hesiatating and feels like it is almost skipping a beat. I was wondering if anyone else has had this.
The dealership said it is running fine but they said come back and drive it with the shop foreman - which I plan on doing this week.
I was wondering if it could be a fault in the VANOS - but the dealership reported no faults were detected by the computer.
thanks
Michael
I would call BMWNA directly to discuss the issue and keep detailed records of all conversations and correspondence. I would read your states Lemon Law in detail because if you write off your car for income tax reasons then its no longer for personal use and under New York State Lemon Laws, it's no longer protected. So see what MA laws states. Good luck!
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You should definitely consider... I personally think it's worth the extra money if you are leasing the vehicle. You have nothing to loose! You get a great SMG transmission. No lag what so ever under any circumstances.... And you don't really need to do anything to it to make it "better". They say you only live once... Do it!
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Originally Posted by Jrowe' post='902235' date='Jun 5 2009, 10:01 PM
Turbo lag? There's no turbo in a 550!
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Went to the dealer yesterday to see what it was going to cost me to replace the car.
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
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Originally Posted by mtosca' post='906235' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:19 PM
Went to the dealer yesterday to see what it was going to cost me to replace the car.
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='906236' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:20 PM
Looks like it all turned out well
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='893743' date='May 29 2009, 02:13 AM
I only get hesitation or a bogging down during starting out in 1st gear...the car is a real dog between 1st and 2nd gear.
On a different note, I didn't have as much appreciation for the speed of the M5 as I have now. This 550i has no balls compared to that car, and it's depressing me as of late. Another Ford Taurus actually tried to race me tonight (one tried prior with my M5 also
). The outcome in the 550i was obvious, but it certainly didn't perform like I would have liked. It took forever to get to 120mph with my foot mashed to the floor, after dropping down to 3rd gear when I was doing 80mph. Rode it all the way to redline between shifts, and it was just plain weak.
This really has nothing to do with your problem, but I just needed to post my frustration as of late with the mere 360HP car.
On a different note, I didn't have as much appreciation for the speed of the M5 as I have now. This 550i has no balls compared to that car, and it's depressing me as of late. Another Ford Taurus actually tried to race me tonight (one tried prior with my M5 also
). The outcome in the 550i was obvious, but it certainly didn't perform like I would have liked. It took forever to get to 120mph with my foot mashed to the floor, after dropping down to 3rd gear when I was doing 80mph. Rode it all the way to redline between shifts, and it was just plain weak.This really has nothing to do with your problem, but I just needed to post my frustration as of late with the mere 360HP car.
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Originally Posted by mtosca' post='906235' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:19 PM
Went to the dealer yesterday to see what it was going to cost me to replace the car.
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
Getting a 2010 550 6sp - they are using the trade-in assistance program to basically buy out the lease - payment going up $30 per month. Not bad - now you get nav, hd radio, ipod/usb integration as part of a FREE value package.
Also the sport package is now the M sport package - m sills, footrest, steering wheel, shifter and supposedly m suspension (it might be the same as the 2008 550 suspension). It is the same color as my car (carbon black with grey interior). It is in RI so I should get it in less than a week - 7 weeks for a custom build - only losing rear shades by going for the quicker replacement.
Glad they finally decided to do the right thing - BMW NA called me today to appoligize for me having to go through the battle. Still love BMWs - not so much the regional "engineers"
Michael
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