Warranty running out soon
11-24-2006, 02:13 AM
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I have 2005 BMW 525i and it has run about 30000 kilometres. The two year BMW warranty for the car will run out in about two months. I have had several problems with the car which were fixed by the dealer. The steering wheel was making noise, so I had the change the active steering module and some steering column parts. The have changed the rubber list on all doors, because the doors were making noise while driving. I was therefore wondering whether I should check my car for other problems before the warranty runs out.
Does anybody know about specific problems with this car make that I should check? Thanks in advance.
Car specs:
2005 BMW 525i
Production month: 10/2004
Engine: M54
Does anybody know about specific problems with this car make that I should check? Thanks in advance.
Car specs:
2005 BMW 525i
Production month: 10/2004
Engine: M54
11-24-2006, 08:02 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
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Ouch, where are you to only get a 2 yr warranty?
11-24-2006, 08:04 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by KAF' post='360127' date='Nov 24 2006, 07:02 PM
Ouch, where are you to only get a 2 yr warranty?
Where are you ice from?
The CIP is worth up update, not any problems on my car.
11-24-2006, 11:43 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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It never ceases to amaze me how companies like BMW screw you to give as little as possible.
You get 2 years, UK gets 3, US I understand gets 4!
It's just not fair.
You get 2 years, UK gets 3, US I understand gets 4!
It's just not fair.
11-24-2006, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 2005 525i Titanium Silver Metalic and 2003 325xi Jet Black with the Premium Package in both cars.
It really is amazing, mine is a 2005 525i with a build date of 09/2004 I have a 4 year Warranty along with 4 years of free maintainence or 50 K which ever comes first. How can BMW do that?????????? 
that in each Country the warranty is different. ????
that in each Country the warranty is different. ????
11-25-2006, 12:42 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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So is the maintanence package.
Here in the UK 5 years maintanence and service costs over ?1,300 ($2500)
Here in the UK 5 years maintanence and service costs over ?1,300 ($2500)
11-25-2006, 02:32 AM
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It'ssimple:give the customer what your product needs to be competetive and either absorb the opportunity cost or ask the consumer to pay.
A 50,000 mile warranty in UK would not be perceived as competetive and some manufacturers are giving 5-year warranties.
Market forces.
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A 50,000 mile warranty in UK would not be perceived as competetive and some manufacturers are giving 5-year warranties.
Market forces.
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11-25-2006, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='360186' date='Nov 24 2006, 08:43 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how companies like BMW screw you to give as little as possible.
You get 2 years, UK gets 3, US I understand gets 4!
It's just not fair.
You get 2 years, UK gets 3, US I understand gets 4!
It's just not fair.
ive just paid ?24k+ for a new bmw, and they added to the cost ?25 for petrol, and ?80 for car mats.
The two fiats ive bought for my family this year at 40% of the cost came with these included!
cheers
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11-25-2006, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by steve_gus' post='360407' date='Nov 25 2006, 01:13 PM
ive just paid ?24k+ for a new bmw, and they added to the cost ?25 for petrol, and ?80 for car mats.
I got ?70 fuel (full tank anyway), mats, bluetooth cradle and chrished plate transfer fee thrown in.
Mind you I made it a deal-maker.
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11-25-2006, 09:02 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by KAF' post='360186' date='Nov 24 2006, 10:43 PM
It's just not fair.
Feels good to drive a Euro 70,000 525iA
which is worth about Euro 50 k today 
