545i Transmission going at 49,500 miles
10-03-2008, 01:23 PM
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I just bought the car about a week ago and noticed that the transmission took a couple seconds to get into reverse from drive so i brought it into the dealership today. It also was shifting a bit rough. I just got a call from them and they said that the the issue is with the transmission but they are working with BMW now to decide if they can fix it with a program upgrade or weather they need to replace the entire transmission. I begged for a new tranny and i'm praying that they give me a new one.
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
10-03-2008, 01:35 PM
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I had a similar transmission issue with an X5 and it was fixed with a software update. As far as warranties they will have to be aftermarket since you are not the original owner. Be careful of pricing as they have limits on the amount they are willing to pay for any item. Read the contract carefully as price is not the best answer to give. Quality is the biggest concern.
10-03-2008, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sluggoslinger' post='684774' date='Oct 3 2008, 05:23 PM
I just bought the car about a week ago and noticed that the transmission took a couple seconds to get into reverse from drive so i brought it into the dealership today. It also was shifting a bit rough. I just got a call from them and they said that the the issue is with the transmission but they are working with BMW now to decide if they can fix it with a program upgrade or weather they need to replace the entire transmission. I begged for a new tranny and i'm praying that they give me a new one.
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
10-03-2008, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='684781' date='Oct 3 2008, 02:38 PM
Are you working this issue with a BMW dealership? BMW transmissions in earlier V-8 models [1994-2003] are a known problem area and the remedy is often replacement with a BMW re-manufactured transmission.
You can imagine how expensive that would have been. 
So I'm not sure they would replace it with a rebuilt transmission at all. Also in his favor is that he JUST bought the car, the dealership should step up and take responsibility for the repair/replacement regardless. 
Either way, good Luck with this matter and let us know how it turns out! 
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I actually just bought the car from a non BMW dealer and sterling BMW in Newport Beach has been excelent to deal with so far. The model year is 2005 with the sport packge. It is the Auto Trans.
I'm fine with a remanufactured tranny, i just would hate to have it go at 75K miles though. we'll just see what happens. I went through the service history with the dealer today and it seemed like the car had not had many problems in the past. I just hope i don't have to go out of pocket on any of this stuff once the warranty expires...
I'm fine with a remanufactured tranny, i just would hate to have it go at 75K miles though. we'll just see what happens. I went through the service history with the dealer today and it seemed like the car had not had many problems in the past. I just hope i don't have to go out of pocket on any of this stuff once the warranty expires...
10-03-2008, 07:45 PM
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Well, they are putting a remanufactured tranny in and i'll have it back on tuesday. Talk about an easy place to deal with, this place is top notch. They also said i'll have a 2 year warranty on the new tranny with unlimited miles. The tech i spoke to told me that it wasn't abuse but just that it was a bad tranny and he's seen them go at 8K before. Thank you sterling BMW!
10-21-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sluggoslinger' post='684774' date='Oct 3 2008, 05:23 PM
I just bought the car about a week ago and noticed that the transmission took a couple seconds to get into reverse from drive so i brought it into the dealership today. It also was shifting a bit rough. I just got a call from them and they said that the the issue is with the transmission but they are working with BMW now to decide if they can fix it with a program upgrade or weather they need to replace the entire transmission. I begged for a new tranny and i'm praying that they give me a new one.
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
I guess i need to reconsider my personal preferance to never buy extended warranty's. Does anyone have experience with the issue i just described or estimates of what they have paid for a warranty?
Thanks in advance
10-21-2008, 03:18 PM
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Nice to hear a pleasant story.
10-21-2008, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='699391' date='Oct 21 2008, 07:18 PM
Nice to hear a pleasant story.
What is NOT GOOD TO HEAR is BMW automatics (especially in V-8 models) continue to be under-engineered but over-priced.
10-21-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='699420' date='Oct 21 2008, 07:38 PM
...... continue to be under-engineered but over-priced.