Well, my 535 is down for the count yet again....
05-08-2008, 06:32 AM
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Here is the original thread that I am sure most of you are tired of seeing, so I started this new one: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49207
I took a 500 mile round trip over the weekend and the car performed perfectly. However, on my way home from work last night, I get a message that says "Steering malfunction" and to stop driving the car as it may be unsafe. I take it to the dealership where I leased the car at about 8pm last night. They gave me a 335Xi loaner. I get a call this morning and the service guy tells me that there are 7 lines that go into the AFS control module and one of the lines is cross-threaded and all of the fluid leaked out. Unfortunately, my dealership will not repair it (without cost to me) since they did not do the repair work, so the car must be towed back to the collision center. My nightmare continues!!!!
I took a 500 mile round trip over the weekend and the car performed perfectly. However, on my way home from work last night, I get a message that says "Steering malfunction" and to stop driving the car as it may be unsafe. I take it to the dealership where I leased the car at about 8pm last night. They gave me a 335Xi loaner. I get a call this morning and the service guy tells me that there are 7 lines that go into the AFS control module and one of the lines is cross-threaded and all of the fluid leaked out. Unfortunately, my dealership will not repair it (without cost to me) since they did not do the repair work, so the car must be towed back to the collision center. My nightmare continues!!!!
05-08-2008, 06:41 AM
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sorry to hear...hope things get resolved, COMPLETELY... 
05-08-2008, 09:09 AM
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Damn, I thought that after the car was fixed the warranty still covered all the parts. Oh well I hope you get to hold on to the 335 until your car is fixed.
05-08-2008, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='576627' date='May 8 2008, 12:09 PM
Damn, I thought that after the car was fixed the warranty still covered all the parts. Oh well I hope you get to hold on to the 335 until your car is fixed.
It is covered, but since DeSimone (the dealership that I leased my car) did not do the repairs since (because are not a BMW authorized repair center for the E60) then they will not fix it under warranty. So, the collision center, who did the repairs, is picking the car up today and the repairs will be done under warranty. I have to drop off the 335Xi (DeSimone's loaner) and picking up a new X5 loaner (from the dealership assoc with the collision center). The only bright spot is that I got to drive the 335. It was auto transmission so not a fair comparison to my 535 with manual, but I am so glad that I did not get the 335 over the 535. The 3 just lacks the comfort and feel of the 5 IMO. Now, I get to test out a brand new X5. (Obviously, I am trying to look at the bright side and stay positive about this while mess)
05-08-2008, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jmsod' post='576635' date='May 8 2008, 01:15 PM
It is covered, but since DeSimone (the dealership that I leased my car) did not do the repairs since (because are not a BMW authorized repair center for the E60) then they will not fix it under warranty. So, the collision center, who did the repairs, is picking the car up today and the repairs will be done under warranty. I have to drop off the 335Xi (DeSimone's loaner) and picking up a new X5 loaner (from the dealership assoc with the collision center). The only bright spot is that I got to drive the 335. It was auto transmission so not a fair comparison to my 535 with manual, but I am so glad that I did not get the 335 over the 535. The 3 just lacks the comfort and feel of the 5 IMO. Now, I get to test out a brand new X5. (Obviously, I am trying to look at the bright side and stay positive about this while mess)
Good for you. I had problems with my car from inception and it was a tuff battle. But ultimately I prevailed and was able to order a new car after BMW bought my car back. I feel your pain, good luck and hang in there.
05-08-2008, 12:34 PM
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Sorry to read about this jmsod,
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