I am taking my three week old 525i in for servicing with 1,500 miles on the odomiter. The car a few problem and i was wonding which of these i should bring up to the dealer. And yes, i read the sticky on problems


1. The cup holder used to get stuck but now totally broke.
2. The i-drive screen doesnt always turn on. I live in south florida not the cold air issue.
3. The sun roof doesn't close wwhen car is turned off and locked (don't know if it should. read some things in the problems post about it.)
4. The windows dont alwys come up automatiaclly when stopped at a light.
5. radio changes from cd to radio and changes stations sometimes.
6. staticy radio reception
7. sometimes when I put the clutch to the floor and shift into second the gear grinds for a split second or two
8. how often should i have the oil changed and get the car completly serviced. (the car says 15,000 miles. That cant be right!!!)
Thanks in advance

 

for the last part about oil service. i think that is correct since BMW uses high quality oil for your car. So its totally different with the other car such as honda, toyota, etc.

 

Zippers, in regards to number 8 about the oil, yes, BMW does not require you to change the oil before the 15,000 mile service. However, I don't care how good the oil is, I personally would NEVER wait that long to change the oil. Alot has been talked about in the last few years about how often you should really change your oil. In my opinion, make sure you buy synthetic oil and have it changed every 4000-6000 miles. I have always changed my oil right at 3000 or 4000 and have never had any issues with engines. Some may call it expensive and not necessary, i call it taking care of your car and preventing any issues with the engine.

Just my opinion of course.

 

#4 Huh? Why would anyone want their windows to go up automatically at a light? That seems pretty bizzare and I sure hope my baby doesn't do that! Tell the dealer everything except the broken cupholders. It says clearly in the contract that the driver is completely responsible for cupholder problems. (Ok, I'll admit I was playing on that one!).

Sam