bmw - average of 21 problems per car
03-02-2006, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='248485' date='Mar 2 2006, 10:26 AM
How does Consumer Reports come up with this number? Do they ask each dealer for the # of problems fixed? Or does BMW USA consolidate these numbers to provide to CR?
Exactly. I trust JD Powers much more. BMW had far fewer defects per 100 in their surveys. The JD Powers "Initial Quality" report only looks at the first year of ownership though.
03-02-2006, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='248548' date='Mar 3 2006, 12:49 AM
At least BMW is better than that wretched MB.
But on the topic, the problems I have been encounter is normal for me like a glitch here and there and squeaks etc... Pretty standard stuff for a BMW as long as it doesn't affect the fun to drive part then is fine.
03-02-2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='248485' date='Mar 2 2006, 09:26 AM
How does Consumer Reports come up with this number? Do they ask each dealer for the # of problems fixed? Or does BMW USA consolidate these numbers to provide to CR?
The results are utilized to form their reliability ratings for each brand/model/yr in their annual Auto Issue.
Consumer Reports surveys have never been perfect, however, I think it's a step in the right direction.
03-02-2006, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='248538' date='Mar 2 2006, 10:20 AM
Exactly. I trust JD Powers much more. BMW had far fewer defects per 100 in their surveys. The JD Powers "Initial Quality" report only looks at the first year of ownership though.
This is a quote from auto journalist Davis Kiley who writes for Businessweek.com."Some of the category winners in JDP's rankings, though, perennially raise eyebrows: i.e. the Buick Regal and Century (both now discontinued) rank as top mid-sized cars. If you have seen driven these cars and seen the demographic of owners, one can only conclude that the owners are disproportionately GM employees and old enough to have diminished hearing and eyesight.
"The CR rankings are influential because CR subscribers are, by their nature, perhaps the most persnickety consumers around. They may not be a perfect reflection of American carbuyers, but are probably the toughest graders. So, car buyers are not wrong to take the CR rankings and ratings seriously."
03-03-2006, 03:15 AM
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I found this link very useful http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19188
Common problems covered by warranty
Common problems covered by warranty
03-03-2006, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HughH' post='248926' date='Mar 2 2006, 09:23 PM
They send each subscriber a very long questioner each year. It covers just about everything, from cars to appliances, to hotels, to you name it! In the car categories it includes several questions and you rate your car. You grade each area they cover for each brand/model/yr car you own. That way they can track problem numbers for several years of each car. The questions about cars have not changed in umpteen years, however the cars have become more sophisticated. It's about time they look at this and make some changes in order to be more specific and pinpoint the troubles for each brand/model/yr. For instance, if you have electric window regulator problems, it will be dumped into the "body problems". The old cars had manual windows. At least, that's the way it was, I haven't bother with it the last two years or so.
The results are utilized to form their reliability ratings for each brand/model/yr in their annual Auto Issue.
Consumer Reports surveys have never been perfect, however, I think it's a step in the right direction.
The results are utilized to form their reliability ratings for each brand/model/yr in their annual Auto Issue.
Consumer Reports surveys have never been perfect, however, I think it's a step in the right direction.
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
my problems list:
- software update related problems 1 time (windows and RFT idrive error messages);
- steering wheel box replaced;
- front right suspension arm replaced;
- DDE module replaced (12 days stopped);
- CD player replaced;
- lighter support/ashtray broke down 2 times;
- central console aluminium cover replaced 2 times (dealer's fault);
- engine major faillure (replaced 6 injectors, 1 turbo, 1 pre catalisator, 1 catalisator);
- 1 new complete engine/ 1 turbo/ 1 engine management module/ exhaust collectors / complete exhaust line including particle filter (due to BMW's bad diagnose the original engine broke down);
- 1 new turbo ( yes the new one with the new engine was not working well).
END OF WARRANTY.
Other situations:
- one paint problem (car was 2 days in a sub park and there was a water leak due to eavy rain, the front of the car was all white);
- another paint problem, some guys were painting a mettalic gate some 100 meters away from the car but there was some wind and the car get all sprayed with white ink)
- 2 small accidents (not my fault) which were like 2 new rear bumpers and all the exhaust system and one right rear tail light;
It's a great car but it's the one that gives me more troubles since ever.....
- software update related problems 1 time (windows and RFT idrive error messages);
- steering wheel box replaced;
- front right suspension arm replaced;
- DDE module replaced (12 days stopped);
- CD player replaced;
- lighter support/ashtray broke down 2 times;
- central console aluminium cover replaced 2 times (dealer's fault);
- engine major faillure (replaced 6 injectors, 1 turbo, 1 pre catalisator, 1 catalisator);
- 1 new complete engine/ 1 turbo/ 1 engine management module/ exhaust collectors / complete exhaust line including particle filter (due to BMW's bad diagnose the original engine broke down);
- 1 new turbo ( yes the new one with the new engine was not working well).
END OF WARRANTY.
Other situations:
- one paint problem (car was 2 days in a sub park and there was a water leak due to eavy rain, the front of the car was all white);
- another paint problem, some guys were painting a mettalic gate some 100 meters away from the car but there was some wind and the car get all sprayed with white ink)
- 2 small accidents (not my fault) which were like 2 new rear bumpers and all the exhaust system and one right rear tail light;
It's a great car but it's the one that gives me more troubles since ever.....
06-22-2006, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='248203' date='Mar 2 2006, 04:05 AM
Honestly, the best way, IMO, is to frequent forums like this one and use a sifter to sort significant, to you, problems from the rest.
ps. 0.0 probs untill today 20.000kms, cip21 (1 sw update I wanted it, no gimmicks and mp3 played from day1). thx mates hope it countinues like this.
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