My car died today !
12-10-2007, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='505180' date='Dec 10 2007, 05:40 PM
I haven't spent a lot of carping here about the issues I have had with this car but suffice it to say this isn't the first time it's been back to the shop. When it was running fine it was brilliant, but I don't even have 6000km (3500 miles) on it !!
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Thanks for the concern and support .
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"....don't give up the fight..."
12-10-2007, 02:23 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='505203' date='Dec 10 2007, 06:09 PM
Give em hell Westcoast.....07 550i & 07 650i they better damn well make things right....and fast!
"....don't give up the fight..."
"....don't give up the fight..."
Phill , the dealer has been great about this... there's a reason they are #1 in Canada..... Ja Mon !
12-10-2007, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='505206' date='Dec 10 2007, 03:23 PM
Phill , the dealer has been great about this... there's a reason they are #1 in Canada..... Ja Mon !
12-10-2007, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='505180' date='Dec 10 2007, 02:40 PM
I haven't spent a lot of time carping here about the issues I have had with this car but suffice it to say this isn't the first time it's been back to the shop. When it was running fine it was brilliant, but I don't even have 6000km (3500 miles) on it !!
Thanks for the concern and support .
Cheers
Thanks for the concern and support .
Cheers
12-10-2007, 08:21 PM
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
Sorry about your issues.....at least you will be getting a new 550 out of this. I wonder what the big issue is.....Good luck.
12-10-2007, 08:23 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='505162' date='Dec 10 2007, 04:48 PM
A new car? Wow, what went wrong? We were all awaiting word from the wiggle test... 
Seriously, do you mean they have diagnosed some problem and are swapping out the old one because of this issue. I would be curious to hear what the problem was that prompted them to act so quickly in taking back your car.
Seriously, do you mean they have diagnosed some problem and are swapping out the old one because of this issue. I would be curious to hear what the problem was that prompted them to act so quickly in taking back your car.
12-11-2007, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GP550iSport' post='505362' date='Dec 11 2007, 06:21 AM
Sorry about your issues.....at least you will be getting a new 550 out of this. I wonder what the big issue is.....Good luck.
Pleased to hear the dealer appears to be doing the right thing
I'm with the others though -- what happened to ride to trigger a complete new car replacement??
- a serious technical issue
- a serious case of maintaining key customer satisfaction/loyalty
keep us informed and hope this gets sorted asap...
12-11-2007, 10:52 AM
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wiggle test.. peasants.... get that new car, or some serious UPGRADES!!!
anyways, shitty for problem hope it gets fixed soon... i am now just looking at angel eyes for my baby...
anyways, shitty for problem hope it gets fixed soon... i am now just looking at angel eyes for my baby...
12-11-2007, 12:51 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
I spoke with the dealer again today, we reviewed the situation and it is in the hands of someone at BMW Canada who will be away for 2 weeks , I'm sure nothing will happen until the New Year. In the meantime I need to drop by there today to pick up a few things from the car ( sun glasses etc ). I have been told whats available in stock and on the water and it appears that I could get back into something pretty quickly, also with the loan rates adjusted I need to sign some paperwork to ensure the current rate in case they are increased in the New Year......................just waiting now