Just found my E60 (MY2006) built since 2004
02-23-2007, 07:16 PM
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I just found that my E60 (MY2006) purchased in November 2006 was assembled in October 2004.
How do you guys feel if it were you?
Should I pursue a lawsuit to BMW Thailand or its dealer?
Thanks,
Visarn.k
How do you guys feel if it were you?
Should I pursue a lawsuit to BMW Thailand or its dealer?
Thanks,
Visarn.k
02-23-2007, 09:42 PM
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Nothing you can do. Trust me. I bought mine end of September 2005, and I got an 04 one. My friend recently bought one and got an 04 one. The only way you'll get 05+ is to purchase the 530. Because all 520i and 525i(SE) are all made in Thailand since 2004. I'm also in Thailand and dealt with this sh*t with the Thai dealer. Where did you buy yours from? I bought from Nelson Auto in Chon Buri.
02-23-2007, 10:29 PM
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Thanks for your reply. I bought mine from Millennium Auto Lad Prao. At least I will try to talk to "Thai's Office of the Consumer Protection Board"cause I have a strong feeling that it is not fair to Customer. After knowing the date of production, I take a good look in my car and I spot the followings:
- The rust at the door locks themselves, not parts attached with car body (expect to see a lot of them inside the doors)
- Paint getting peel off around key holes. (Hard to spot)
- Plastic locks of the leather covered steering wheel column are brokens.
All of these are the signs of aging problems (left in stock) of the car.
Notes: For all Thai reading my post you should see also the forum in www.bmwsociety.com/board.
- The rust at the door locks themselves, not parts attached with car body (expect to see a lot of them inside the doors)
- Paint getting peel off around key holes. (Hard to spot)
- Plastic locks of the leather covered steering wheel column are brokens.
All of these are the signs of aging problems (left in stock) of the car.
Notes: For all Thai reading my post you should see also the forum in www.bmwsociety.com/board.
02-24-2007, 02:39 AM
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How long have you had your car? I've had mine for about a year now and everything since the delivery, except the MY of course. Also they agreed to installed an M-tech kit, but came without but they refunded 100,000 to me. Hope you get your problems worked out.
02-24-2007, 08:17 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550, Sport, Navi, PS, CWP, Sirius
Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='395039' date='Feb 24 2007, 06:39 AM
How long have you had your car? I've had mine for about a year now and everything since the delivery, except the MY of course. Also they agreed to installed an M-tech kit, but came without but they refunded 100,000 to me. Hope you get your problems worked out.
03-01-2007, 05:14 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d Apr 05. UK spec + Media Pack, Luxury Pack & Visibility Pack
Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='395121' date='Feb 24 2007, 05:17 PM
100,000! Are you talking American dollars? I would gladly trade my 550 for 525 plus $100,000.
03-01-2007, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by david-bkk' post='397093' date='Mar 1 2007, 08:58 PM
I bought my E60 in july 05 (MY05) how to check when was the car assembled ?
I bought mine from German Auto.
David.
I bought mine from German Auto.
David.
03-05-2007, 06:28 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525ie made in Thailand.
Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='397102' date='Mar 1 2007, 09:22 PM
The best way is get your VIN and call BMW Thailand. Or just do the odometer secret menu, I think its there. One tech guy from German Auto also said its printed somewhere on the body under the hood. I bought mine September 05, but i got a July 04 one. Pissed off at first, but doesn't matter now, all the same, unless you get a 530 then its a difference.