$70K POS German engineering........
11-28-2007, 03:37 PM
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I can't believe they have not been able to resolve the battery drain issue.......I have discused this previously with other forum members who have also experienced the low battery warning. But today it was totally dead when I got out of work to go to my Dr.'s appointment which I had to miss because of the German "reliable" engineering.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='500280' date='Nov 28 2007, 04:37 PM
I can't believe they have not been able to resolve the battery drain issue.......I have discused this previously with other forum members who have also experienced the low battery warning. But today it was totally dead when I got out of work to go to my Dr.'s appointment which I had to miss because of the German "reliable" engineering.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
11-28-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='500280' date='Nov 28 2007, 07:37 PM
I can't believe they have not been able to resolve the battery drain issue.......I have discused this previously with other forum members who have also experienced the low battery warning. But today it was totally dead when I got out of work to go to my Dr.'s appointment which I had to miss because of the German "reliable" engineering.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
I am afraid that I can never rely on this car again. My American made car has never been unreliable in any way or form in the last 6 years........
Now that I have vented out.......I have jump started it and hoping it would still have enough charge to take me back home and may be to the dealer in the morning.
Any experiences with this sort of problem would be appreciated......
thanks in advance.
11-28-2007, 04:00 PM
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There is no question that problems can be frustrating, but with all the technology on this car it's surprisingly trouble free. I've got 50K miles on my 05 545 and have had zero problems. Many on this board are similar. You've more-than-likely got a bad battery or other problem the dealer will fix under warranty. But there's no reason to indict German engineering in general....
11-28-2007, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='500294' date='Nov 28 2007, 07:58 PM
What transmission do you have? My battery drain issue was due to a faulty SAT shifter. They replaced the part and things have been working great ever since. (Before the part was replaced, I was getting the battery discharge message each and every time I returned to the car after it was parked for more than 15 minutes or so...)
Yes Rudy, I remember you talking about it in some threads.......Mine is automatic transmission not the SAT though.
Get this. I just called Brecht BMW to schedule an appointment to get this checked and at the end I asked them if I would get a loaner. The rep told me they have changed their policy and they don't offer loaners but she suggested they have a contract with some rental company......I could not help my self and laughed out loud and explained her few things on customer service especially when its not the consumer problem. At the end I was able to haggle a loaner with them but what a waste of time and money for this class of car (POS). I was hoping a better service by BMW.
11-28-2007, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Go_Fast_545' post='500295' date='Nov 28 2007, 08:00 PM
There is no question that problems can be frustrating, but with all the technology on this car it's surprisingly trouble free. I've got 50K miles on my 05 545 and have had zero problems. Many on this board are similar. You've more-than-likely got a bad battery or other problem the dealer will fix under warranty. But there's no reason to indict German engineering in general....
Go Fast 45: I am actually quite fond of German engineering but I had to vent
which I did. And I understand it would be some minor problem and would be fixed under warranty and it only might be on a very limited number of cars. But the hype about BMWs of being great machines leads one to bigger disappointment and frustration.Nonetheless, it is annoying to deal with for a 2008 car.
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='500299' date='Nov 28 2007, 08:05 PM
Yes Rudy, I remember you talking about it in some threads.......Mine is automatic transmission not the SAT though.
Get this. I just called Brecht BMW to schedule an appointment to get this checked and at the end I asked them if I would get a loaner. The rep told me they have changed their policy and they don't offer loaners but she suggested they have a contract with some rental company......I could not help my self and laughed out loud and explained her few things on customer service especially when its not the consumer problem. At the end I was able to haggle a loaner with them but what a waste of time and money for this class of car (POS). I was hoping a better service by BMW.
Get this. I just called Brecht BMW to schedule an appointment to get this checked and at the end I asked them if I would get a loaner. The rep told me they have changed their policy and they don't offer loaners but she suggested they have a contract with some rental company......I could not help my self and laughed out loud and explained her few things on customer service especially when its not the consumer problem. At the end I was able to haggle a loaner with them but what a waste of time and money for this class of car (POS). I was hoping a better service by BMW.
I hope somehow you get things sorted out -- the dealer should be able to fix this and you should be a happy BMW owner in no time...
P.S. -- you don't usually hear POS and German engineering used in the same sentence -- I realize you're just venting but I thought I'd try to remind you of that fact anyway...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='500305' date='Nov 28 2007, 08:11 PM
I understand your frustration but hopefully you'll understand that your problem sounds more like a dealer one than a BMW one.
I think its a BMW problem first, since my battery keeps on draining out. Then when I called to get it fixed it became a dealer problem Yes, there are other dealers with bad reputation already so I thought I would try a different one. I am sure they are probably not bad in servicing the car but this new policy crap they pulled on me for a loaner did not go well with me for this kind of car.
P.S. -- you don't usually hear POS and German engineering used in the same sentence -- I realize you're just venting but I thought I'd try to remind you of that fact anyway...
Yes, I never thought of doing that either but apparently I am mad enough to do it
I think its a BMW problem first, since my battery keeps on draining out. Then when I called to get it fixed it became a dealer problem
Yes, there are other dealers with bad reputation already so I thought I would try a different one. I am sure they are probably not bad in servicing the car but this new policy crap they pulled on me for a loaner did not go well with me for this kind of car.P.S. -- you don't usually hear POS and German engineering used in the same sentence -- I realize you're just venting but I thought I'd try to remind you of that fact anyway...
Yes, I never thought of doing that either but apparently I am mad enough to do it
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Originally Posted by E60550I' post='500299' date='Nov 28 2007, 05:05 PM
Yes Rudy, I remember you talking about it in some threads.......Mine is automatic transmission not the SAT though.
Get this. I just called Brecht BMW to schedule an appointment to get this checked and at the end I asked them if I would get a loaner. The rep told me they have changed their policy and they don't offer loaners but she suggested they have a contract with some rental company......I could not help my self and laughed out loud and explained her few things on customer service especially when its not the consumer problem. At the end I was able to haggle a loaner with them but what a waste of time and money for this class of car (POS). I was hoping a better service by BMW.
Get this. I just called Brecht BMW to schedule an appointment to get this checked and at the end I asked them if I would get a loaner. The rep told me they have changed their policy and they don't offer loaners but she suggested they have a contract with some rental company......I could not help my self and laughed out loud and explained her few things on customer service especially when its not the consumer problem. At the end I was able to haggle a loaner with them but what a waste of time and money for this class of car (POS). I was hoping a better service by BMW.