Build Quality

noshe83 · 11-25-2008, 05:29 AM

Hi Guys,

Recently on FOX there was a Documentary shown on how the z4 Roadster was made. An awesome episode when you think your car is being made using a somewhat similar process. I did however start thinking as the 1 Series Cars are made in Germany what is the build quality like?
Of all you guys who are lucky enough to get thier cars are you happy with the quality? Any issues?

d3syd · 11-25-2008, 09:44 AM

Lower dash plastic a little on the hard side... and there's the self cracking 3rd brake light issue (that I thankfully have not yet experienced). Apart from that no complaints.... very happy so far.

SparklingRed · 11-25-2008, 03:56 PM

3rd brake light cracked and fell on the ground.

qship · 11-25-2008, 05:30 PM

Other than the already mentioned poor quality plastics (the bonnet release is just shite), slightly orange peel paint and the overhead light shade that falls off, it is a very nicely put together jigger.

professor · 11-25-2008, 07:13 PM

i think the build quality is nothing to drool over but certainly fine enough for a basic BMW. it is minimalist, functional and effective as it should be. so, overall, i think it works well.

Breville · 11-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I'm happy as a pig, but then again I came from driving my wifes Renault!!!

oneaabe · 11-25-2008, 07:40 PM

- a small rattle/buzzing from driver side door
- similar buzzing from instrument cluster or glove box area, can't pinpoint it
- cracked 3rd brake light

Breville · 11-25-2008, 07:50 PM

I've got squeaky suspension, anyone else had this?

Zuzu · 11-25-2008, 07:55 PM

I've got squeaky hips...

professor · 11-25-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I've got squeaky hips...

Breville · 11-25-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I've got squeaky hips...

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Originally Posted by professor

You old fella's should try cod liver oil :thumbup:

Zuzu · 11-25-2008, 08:20 PM

I find WD40 works better..:biggrin:

noshe83 · 11-26-2008, 05:30 AM

Haha...Thanks guys. I will keep an eye out on those problems when I get the car. Now I just have to wait till February 2009!

imported_Dodgy · 11-26-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I've got squeaky hips...

Come and see me. I can fix that!

professor · 11-26-2008, 02:08 PM

are you a chiropractor dodgy?

MikeVictor · 11-26-2008, 05:05 PM

No problems with mine so far. It's a world apart from my WRX which was a bit on the nasty side as far as the interior goes.

05C4R · 11-26-2008, 11:47 PM

i paid 79k for the motor and 1k for the rest, and the motor is fine so far. so i'm happy. (some parts of the interior are a little cheap looking though)

11-25-2008, 05:29 AM	#1
noshe83 New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 LCI F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Build Quality Hi Guys, Recently on FOX there was a Documentary shown on how the z4 Roadster was made. An awesome episode when you think your car is being made using a somewhat similar process. I did however start thinking as the 1 Series Cars are made in Germany what is the build quality like? Of all you guys who are lucky enough to get thier cars are you happy with the quality? Any issues?
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11-25-2008, 09:44 AM	#2
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Lower dash plastic a little on the hard side... and there's the self cracking 3rd brake light issue (that I thankfully have not yet experienced). Apart from that no complaints.... very happy so far. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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11-25-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
SparklingRed Lieutenant 42 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 125i -> M135i -> M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	3rd brake light cracked and fell on the ground. __________________
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11-25-2008, 05:30 PM	#4
qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Other than the already mentioned poor quality plastics (the bonnet release is just shite), slightly orange peel paint and the overhead light shade that falls off, it is a very nicely put together jigger. __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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11-25-2008, 07:13 PM	#5
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	i think the build quality is nothing to drool over but certainly fine enough for a basic BMW. it is minimalist, functional and effective as it should be. so, overall, i think it works well.
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11-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#6
Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I'm happy as a pig, but then again I came from driving my wifes Renault!!! __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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11-25-2008, 07:40 PM	#7
oneaabe Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	- a small rattle/buzzing from driver side door - similar buzzing from instrument cluster or glove box area, can't pinpoint it - cracked 3rd brake light __________________ 135i 6 speed, Sapphire black, Coral Red, Gloss black trim, ZSP, ZPP, ipod/6FL, Hi-Fi Timeline: Ordered (got prod. #): April 12 '08; Scheduled for production: July 10 '08; DoB: July 18 '08; ED Pickup: 1st Aug '08; ED Dropoff: 4th Aug '08; Arrived at Port Hueneme: 5th Oct '08; At VPC: 10th Oct '08; Pickup at local dealer: 14th Oct'08; Current Status:
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11-25-2008, 07:50 PM	#8
Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I've got squeaky suspension, anyone else had this? __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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11-25-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I've got squeaky hips...
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11-25-2008, 08:20 PM	#12
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I find WD40 works better..:biggrin:
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11-26-2008, 05:30 AM	#13
noshe83 New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 LCI F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Haha...Thanks guys. I will keep an eye out on those problems when I get the car. Now I just have to wait till February 2009!
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11-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#15
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	are you a chiropractor dodgy?
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11-26-2008, 05:05 PM	#16
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	No problems with mine so far. It's a world apart from my WRX which was a bit on the nasty side as far as the interior goes.
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11-26-2008, 11:47 PM	#17
05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	i paid 79k for the motor and 1k for the rest, and the motor is fine so far. so i'm happy. (some parts of the interior are a little cheap looking though)
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