battery dead in 10 days
06-30-2009, 11:42 PM
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I agree there must be some sort of problem. Although I'd still recommend a battery tender. Its possible that some issue has left the battery a little weak. A handful of short drives would not then get it back to 100%. My '08 550i had an issue at < 1 year old with the battery dying. They replaced the alternator but the battery still seemed weak after sitting. A few nights on the battery tender cured it and I've had no problems since.
07-01-2009, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='929300' date='Jul 1 2009, 12:42 AM
I agree there must be some sort of problem. Although I'd still recommend a battery tender. Its possible that some issue has left the battery a little weak. A handful of short drives would not then get it back to 100%. My '08 550i had an issue at < 1 year old with the battery dying. They replaced the alternator but the battery still seemed weak after sitting. A few nights on the battery tender cured it and I've had no problems since.
07-01-2009, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWBen' post='929316' date='Jul 1 2009, 04:26 AM
All of you saying this is normal - IT'S NOT!
Your car should be able to sit for many many weeks and still have enough charge to start.
Get it checked out.
Your car should be able to sit for many many weeks and still have enough charge to start.
Get it checked out.
so i will try another dealer next week, i will let you guys know what come out of, thanks
07-01-2009, 03:30 AM
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BMW of manhattan is well known to be a waste of time. Always avoid them at all cost.
Stay away from BMW of Bayside, Queens too.
I'd recommend BMW of Tenefly or JMK in Springfield, NJ, although a little bit out of your way, you will get the best service.
Stay away from BMW of Bayside, Queens too.
I'd recommend BMW of Tenefly or JMK in Springfield, NJ, although a little bit out of your way, you will get the best service.
07-01-2009, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='929379' date='Jul 1 2009, 07:30 AM
BMW of manhattan is well known to be a waste of time. Always avoid them at all cost.
Stay away from BMW of Bayside, Queens too.
I'd recommend BMW of Tenefly or JMK in Springfield, NJ, although a little bit out of your way, you will get the best service.
Stay away from BMW of Bayside, Queens too.
I'd recommend BMW of Tenefly or JMK in Springfield, NJ, although a little bit out of your way, you will get the best service.
i will go to jersey
07-01-2009, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='929060' date='Jun 30 2009, 07:48 PM
just realize you have the same model as i do, 2008 535XI, did you go to the dealer and have them check it out?
anyone have 2008 535XI here?
anyone have 2008 535XI here?
07-02-2009, 08:58 PM
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By the way, my GTI has been sitting in my garage for around two months without being started, with the battery connected. I just started it up- the starter sounded really strong. Next time you're at the bmw dealer for a dead battery, tell them a 13 year-old POS can sit months with no problems.
07-03-2009, 01:39 AM
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BMW in New York city sucks, i am going to jersey next week, see how's their services compare to new york city,