Wood trim wrong matching??
06-01-2007, 10:07 AM
#11
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC, USA
Posts: 413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That's baaaaaaaddddddddddddddd. I can't believe they let the car leave the factory like that. Pretty scary actually. Keep us posted 'cause I'd love to hear what they have to say. Good luck.
06-01-2007, 10:17 AM
#12
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='430766' date='Jun 1 2007, 11:17 AM
Hello Rutto,
At least that pic tells theres's no color mach.
It seems be to that BMW have forgotten all about their wooden lines.
Read my case here.
My mismatch panel pic below.
At least that pic tells theres's no color mach.
It seems be to that BMW have forgotten all about their wooden lines.
Read my case here.
My mismatch panel pic below.
06-01-2007, 11:03 AM
#13
Members
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
If it qualifies as a "defect in manufacturing and workmanship" it's clearly covered under warranty. End of story.
-Robert
-Robert
Originally Posted by enelrojo' post='430760' date='Jun 1 2007, 08:56 AM
I have the same issue with my '08 535i.
I ordered light poplar trim, and there is a definite mismatch between the dash and doors vs. the console. My CA agreed there was a problem with my car, but offered no solution.
This is really not acceptable in a $60,000 car.
I've had several previous cars with real wood trim. This is the only car that did not match.
How would BMW fix the problem? Would they send a completely new wood package for the car, or just replace the console wood? If they just replace the console wood, how would they match the existing wood that is already on the dash and doors? Will it come loose or rattle after the fix?????
I ordered light poplar trim, and there is a definite mismatch between the dash and doors vs. the console. My CA agreed there was a problem with my car, but offered no solution.
This is really not acceptable in a $60,000 car.
I've had several previous cars with real wood trim. This is the only car that did not match.
How would BMW fix the problem? Would they send a completely new wood package for the car, or just replace the console wood? If they just replace the console wood, how would they match the existing wood that is already on the dash and doors? Will it come loose or rattle after the fix?????
06-01-2007, 11:09 AM
#14
Former Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
Originally Posted by Robert A' post='430834' date='Jun 1 2007, 12:03 PM
If it qualifies as a "defect in manufacturing and workmanship" it's clearly covered under warranty. End of story.
-Robert
-Robert
06-01-2007, 12:19 PM
#15
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
Let us see what happens to you Robert A when BMW problems come your way.
So it is and will be done, also in a ?70,000 EU car!
But not without a fight, I'm afraid.
So it is and will be done, also in a ?70,000 EU car!
But not without a fight, I'm afraid.
06-01-2007, 04:30 PM
#16
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sweden, EU
Posts: 1,475
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='430866' date='Jun 1 2007, 10:19 PM
Let us see what happens to you Robert A when BMW problems come your way.
So it is and will be done, also in a ?70,000 EU car!
But not without a fight, I'm afraid.
So it is and will be done, also in a ?70,000 EU car!
But not without a fight, I'm afraid.
Did you recive the right panel?
06-01-2007, 05:55 PM
#17
Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Rutto' post='430639' date='Jun 1 2007, 05:50 AM
Hi People,
Yesterday I collected my new 530d touring LCI... but I have one doubt...
It looks like there are two different wooden trims inside, the colour of the upper part and doors doesn't match with the gear and lower part... what do you think? I would like to complain about it...
Luca
Attachment 33226
Attachment 33227
Yesterday I collected my new 530d touring LCI... but I have one doubt...
It looks like there are two different wooden trims inside, the colour of the upper part and doors doesn't match with the gear and lower part... what do you think? I would like to complain about it...
Luca
Attachment 33226
Attachment 33227
06-02-2007, 06:15 AM
#18
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Italy
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530d Touring, pro nav, Logic7, leather, 18 inch, steptronic
Originally Posted by tomv' post='430952' date='Jun 2 2007, 03:55 AM
Yes, you have a reason to complain about this, they should most certainly replace to match. However, my only concern would be that once they start taking things apart you may develop a rattle or creak. Tell them to take extra care to fit everything back tight. Good luck mate.
But the front trim replacement (just the upper part), should not involve major works on the dashboard.
By the way, yesterady I went to the dealer and they agreed about the problem, they are going to contact a BMW inspector, but I'm pretty sure everything will be solved without problems.
06-02-2007, 06:58 AM
#19
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
Designo Graphite with white leather interior
Keyless Go, Heated/Ventilated seats, Parktronic
You should definitely say something. Even if you had a $20k car you should still say something. It's a very easy switch for the dealer to do.
06-05-2007, 08:20 AM
#20
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Italy
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530d Touring, pro nav, Logic7, leather, 18 inch, steptronic
Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='431075' date='Jun 2 2007, 04:58 PM
You should definitely say something. Even if you had a $20k car you should still say something. It's a very easy switch for the dealer to do.
The dealer has just called me... everything seems to be ok, I will go there to check which parts have to be changed. Besides I've discovered that the shark finn is scretched...