need advice on problem.what should i do???????

1sic06e90 · 10-11-2005, 11:01 PM

ok so I bought my jet black 325 exactly 2 weeks ago yesterday and when I picked it up it was ticking almost as if it needed oil.(sounds like a lifter) I asked my salesman why it was doing this and his reply was its very normal and should go away shortly.We checked the oil and it read ok.I let it go thinking it would go away.well two weeks and 900 miles later its sounds even worse and is getting louder.I didnt buy my car in town so I drove it 80 something miles to valencia and spoke to my salesman who went and got the service manager he continued to tell me as well that it was normal and if its still doing it at 2000 miles then bring it back so to try to make a long drawn out story a little shorter two hours later and 5 guys later I finally got them to take it in to be fixed .I had to say either fix it or give me a new car.they gave mea pos sentra rent a car to drive,then today called and told me they
have to get permission from somebody higher up at bmw to take the engine apart so it is going to be a while before they will know whats wrong.I really dont like having y car be a guinea pig for bmw disection.someone told me that before 1500 miles i can get a new car.anyone heard of this and what would you do?Im f---ing furious

1sic06e90 · 10-12-2005, 12:47 AM

no replies ,how cruel

magmd · 10-12-2005, 12:53 AM

Man...sorry to hear that. I don't really know the policy...so I can't comment on what should or should not be done. Not sure if they just get you a new engine/ parts/ or if you qualify to get a whole new car....

But, hopefully they can figure this out soon...cuz I know your pain (my last car was a Nissan Sentra!!!!!!) Good luck.

e90driver · 10-13-2005, 02:00 PM

i would be mad too. But give them a chance to fix it (even though they acted like a dick to you) and see what happens. If it starts dragging on more than a few days and there is no satisfactory fix, then tell them you want the new car your paid for. You can always catch more bees with honey but sometimes you have to use bug spray...

Scott Carpenter · 10-13-2005, 02:24 PM

please tell me they but you in a nice car and not a chevy malabu!!!

ravinxd · 10-13-2005, 02:28 PM

You should check out the lemon law in your State.... after a certain amount of time (maybe 30 days), you may be entitled to a new car...

mapezzul · 10-13-2005, 02:32 PM

In NY the law is 3 visits for the same reoccurring and fixed problem, or 30 total days to be fixed. Something like that. Basically they have to be given the chance to make the car right. Also you may be entitled to an equal car as a rental. Check the lemon law in your state. Best of luck

David328M-Sport · 10-13-2005, 03:28 PM

gosh, when your car makes any unexpected noises that then continue for so long wit
out letting up, to me that seems like a problem no one needs. it is possible that it may be something non critical and then maybe a potentially serious issue. nevertheless like yourself i would not accept the noise for very long and i would have been at my dealers doing exactly what you did. so well done for your persistence and i hope that all will be well.

by the way, i doubt that such a noise is normal. i never had and dont have that in my car and i doubt that few if any members here have the same problem.

all the best.

1sic06e90 · 10-13-2005, 07:40 PM

Yesterday my salesman calls me back and tells me that there is a problem and that they have to order and then replace all the lifters on the car so I'm looking at the end of next week at the very soonest to get my girl back.I had to drive 80 miles away to get a better rent a car and finally ended up with a tahoe but that doesnt even begin to mend the wound.is the lemon law a full 30 days My car is jet and I just know its going to be scratched or something whenever i get it back.Im f---ing dying here in the mean time.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

magmd · 10-13-2005, 10:05 PM

awww, man keeps getting worse!!

Well, hang in there. The car is wonderful, and worth the grueling wait!!! Just sucks to be in such a crappy car for now!

longtran · 10-14-2005, 01:08 AM

o man this sucks......you didnt even get a bmw for rental??? man, you know when the engine is taken out, its never gonna be the same....i feel for you.

fdc · 10-14-2005, 01:17 AM

1sic06e90: what exactly is wrong with the lifters ? can be more
precise ?. At 1,500 miles I really feel your pain.
Let us know more details and how is going,

fdc

noflash · 10-14-2005, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

man, you know when the engine is taken out, its never gonna be the same....i feel for you.

What are you basing that on?

LEDZEP · 10-14-2005, 07:54 AM

Considering how new your car is, I would raise hell and insist on a "like" car for a loaner. If they give you shit, take it to BMWUSA. Sounds like you have a poor dealership too. My car took longer than expected to get the Sirius and Alarm installed so they gave us a 745Li as a loaner!

davinet78 · 10-14-2005, 08:49 AM

its just not right bmw should respond immediately

JohnnyBlaze · 10-14-2005, 11:57 AM

I'm in Iraq and I feel your pain

I ordered in May and I hope I don't have to go through something like that, the waiting is killing me. I would love to hear more on this problem so its something I can identify right away.

shuzmaker · 10-14-2005, 12:03 PM

Dood sorry to hear. :mad:
Typical Dealership treatment.
The worst of it is when they don't believe you.
They think you're some kind of RETARD and have no idea what the F#@* you're talking about.

Contact BMWNA.

Please keep us posted!

LEDZEP · 10-14-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuzmaker

Dood sorry to hear. :mad:
Contact BMWNA.

Please keep us posted!

Dood?

shuzmaker · 10-14-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Dood?

Dood?

e90driver · 10-14-2005, 12:12 PM

In most states in order to be considered a lemon the car must be in to fix the same problem (a problem that affects the drivability of the car of significantly devalues the car) more than 3 times or the car must spend a total of 30 or more days in the shop during the first year of ownership in order to be considered a lemon. You must then inform the manufacturer, and they have one last chance to fix the problem "in a reasonable amount of time". I've been there before, I had a car in the shop 59 days in the first 6 months. Hopefully they fix it right for you in a timely manner but other posters are right, it never is the same after a major repair - especially when it's brand new! In the meantime, tell them to get off their ass and deliver to you a comparable car. Good luck!

noflash · 10-14-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuzmaker

Dood?

Doooood!

LEDZEP · 10-14-2005, 12:22 PM

Ahh... doooooood

10-11-2005, 11:01 PM	#1
1sic06e90 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 1SICO6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bakersfield iTrader: (0)	HELP!!!!!!need advice on problem.what should i do??????? ok so I bought my jet black 325 exactly 2 weeks ago yesterday and when I picked it up it was ticking almost as if it needed oil.(sounds like a lifter) I asked my salesman why it was doing this and his reply was its very normal and should go away shortly.We checked the oil and it read ok.I let it go thinking it would go away.well two weeks and 900 miles later its sounds even worse and is getting louder.I didnt buy my car in town so I drove it 80 something miles to valencia and spoke to my salesman who went and got the service manager he continued to tell me as well that it was normal and if its still doing it at 2000 miles then bring it back so to try to make a long drawn out story a little shorter two hours later and 5 guys later I finally got them to take it in to be fixed .I had to say either fix it or give me a new car.they gave mea pos sentra rent a car to drive,then today called and told me they have to get permission from somebody higher up at bmw to take the engine apart so it is going to be a while before they will know whats wrong.I really dont like having y car be a guinea pig for bmw disection.someone told me that before 1500 miles i can get a new car.anyone heard of this and what would you do?Im f---ing furious Last edited by 1sic06e90; 10-11-2005 at 11:36 PM..
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1sic06e90 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 1SICO6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bakersfield iTrader: (0)	no replies ,how cruel
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Man...sorry to hear that. I don't really know the policy...so I can't comment on what should or should not be done. Not sure if they just get you a new engine/ parts/ or if you qualify to get a whole new car.... But, hopefully they can figure this out soon...cuz I know your pain (my last car was a Nissan Sentra!!!!!!) Good luck. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	that sucks! i would be mad too. But give them a chance to fix it (even though they acted like a dick to you) and see what happens. If it starts dragging on more than a few days and there is no satisfactory fix, then tell them you want the new car your paid for. You can always catch more bees with honey but sometimes you have to use bug spray... __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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Scott Carpenter BMW Employee 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325I [0.00] 2003 Cadillac Escalade [0.00]	please tell me they but you in a nice car and not a chevy malabu!!!
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ravinxd Private 74 Rep 82 Posts Drives: '11 E92 with M-sport pkg Join Date: May 2005 Location: Coralville, IA iTrader: (0)	You should check out the lemon law in your State.... after a certain amount of time (maybe 30 days), you may be entitled to a new car...
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mapezzul Special Agent 74 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Depends on the day! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (1)	In NY the law is 3 visits for the same reoccurring and fixed problem, or 30 total days to be fixed. Something like that. Basically they have to be given the chance to make the car right. Also you may be entitled to an equal car as a rental. Check the lemon law in your state. Best of luck
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10-13-2005, 03:28 PM	#8
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	gosh, when your car makes any unexpected noises that then continue for so long wit out letting up, to me that seems like a problem no one needs. it is possible that it may be something non critical and then maybe a potentially serious issue. nevertheless like yourself i would not accept the noise for very long and i would have been at my dealers doing exactly what you did. so well done for your persistence and i hope that all will be well. by the way, i doubt that such a noise is normal. i never had and dont have that in my car and i doubt that few if any members here have the same problem. all the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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1sic06e90 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 1SICO6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bakersfield iTrader: (0)	Icant believe it Yesterday my salesman calls me back and tells me that there is a problem and that they have to order and then replace all the lifters on the car so I'm looking at the end of next week at the very soonest to get my girl back.I had to drive 80 miles away to get a better rent a car and finally ended up with a tahoe but that doesnt even begin to mend the wound.is the lemon law a full 30 days My car is jet and I just know its going to be scratched or something whenever i get it back.Im f---ing dying here in the mean time. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	awww, man keeps getting worse!! Well, hang in there. The car is wonderful, and worth the grueling wait!!! Just sucks to be in such a crappy car for now! __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	o man this sucks......you didnt even get a bmw for rental??? man, you know when the engine is taken out, its never gonna be the same....i feel for you.
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fdc Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	1sic06e90: what exactly is wrong with the lifters ? can be more precise ?. At 1,500 miles I really feel your pain. Let us know more details and how is going, fdc __________________ 325xi, leather. Departure: Bremerhaven Sept 28, 2005 Vessel: Franconia K-line (http://www.kline.com/PCC-RoRo/schedu...ticshuttle.asp) Arrived at the Port of Charleston at 04:40 on Oct. 10, 2005 Arrived At VPC: 10/11/05 Left the VPC: 10/14/05 3:40pm Arrived at the Dealer: 10/15/05 3:00pm Delivery: 10/18/05 10:00 am
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Considering how new your car is, I would raise hell and insist on a "like" car for a loaner. If they give you shit, take it to BMWUSA. Sounds like you have a poor dealership too. My car took longer than expected to get the Sirius and Alarm installed so they gave us a 745Li as a loaner! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	its just not right bmw should respond immediately __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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JohnnyBlaze New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Darmstadt, GE iTrader: (0)	I'm in Iraq and I feel your pain I ordered in May and I hope I don't have to go through something like that, the waiting is killing me. I would love to hear more on this problem so its something I can identify right away.
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10-14-2005, 12:03 PM	#17
shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Dood sorry to hear. :mad: Typical Dealership treatment. The worst of it is when they don't believe you. They think you're some kind of RETARD and have no idea what the F#@* you're talking about. Contact BMWNA. Please keep us posted!
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10-14-2005, 12:12 PM	#20
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Lemon law In most states in order to be considered a lemon the car must be in to fix the same problem (a problem that affects the drivability of the car of significantly devalues the car) more than 3 times or the car must spend a total of 30 or more days in the shop during the first year of ownership in order to be considered a lemon. You must then inform the manufacturer, and they have one last chance to fix the problem "in a reasonable amount of time". I've been there before, I had a car in the shop 59 days in the first 6 months. Hopefully they fix it right for you in a timely manner but other posters are right, it never is the same after a major repair - especially when it's brand new! In the meantime, tell them to get off their ass and deliver to you a comparable car. Good luck! __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Ahh... doooooood __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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