Quality of BMW ???
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My car is only over 4 year old. I noticed this when I was washing my car last weekend.
Quality of BMW :thumbsdown:
I park the car in the garage other than work days.
Any suggestion on how to get this fixed
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Quality of BMW :thumbsdown:
I park the car in the garage other than work days.
Any suggestion on how to get this fixed
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I have that same problem! (assuming its the window moulding)
I had my mother's VW Toureg windshield repaired last week and asked the guy how much it would cost to replace the moulding. The guy said he could have his in-shop specialist check it out and if it is repairable he would just charge me for labor as long as I pay for the moulding myself.
I also called another place and the guy there said the moulding can run around $90.
But then again, not too sure about these shops and their work. You should try asking a trusted window repair shop or even a body shop. Let me know how that works out for you!
Nick
I had my mother's VW Toureg windshield repaired last week and asked the guy how much it would cost to replace the moulding. The guy said he could have his in-shop specialist check it out and if it is repairable he would just charge me for labor as long as I pay for the moulding myself.
I also called another place and the guy there said the moulding can run around $90.
But then again, not too sure about these shops and their work. You should try asking a trusted window repair shop or even a body shop. Let me know how that works out for you!
Nick
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New seals and that's it.
Even if it's not a E60.
Even if it's not a E60.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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Not normal on a 2004 anything, assuming it's your e60 you are talking about. If so, it's defective to say the least.
It's not a big expense, however. You could probably order the replacement rubber from Garry and have a reputable glass shop do the install.
It's not a big expense, however. You could probably order the replacement rubber from Garry and have a reputable glass shop do the install.
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Oh the rear window seal, ya... thats common. Any car being beat down by this type of sun... especially if you're in TX FL CA or Abu Dhabi
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I had mine replaced last year -- not covered under the warranty either; at least that's what I was told. Had the same problem with my '99 540i/6 (which I replaced as well) -- think it has to do with the sun here in FL. Just couldn't stand looking at it and spent the $$$ to have it replaced.
Also, my front lights lense covers are very "hazy" -- again same issue that I had with my previous E39 (which I replaced)... wife's '06 Camry has this same issue...
I cover my car everyday and still this happens...
Also, my front lights lense covers are very "hazy" -- again same issue that I had with my previous E39 (which I replaced)... wife's '06 Camry has this same issue...
I cover my car everyday and still this happens...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='855521' date='Apr 22 2009, 01:21 PM
Oh the rear window seal, ya... thats common. Any car being beat down by this type of sun... especially if you're in TX FL CA or Abu Dhabi