Very impressed with BMW quality

bmwzone · 06-23-2009, 01:20 PM

After 1+ year of ownership no issues (unless you count the bulletin third brake light cover).

Anyone else have this type of ownership experience!

Endre · 06-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Got bumper and sideskirts repainted on warranty, vibration damper changed,

they also are going to change right rear window because of spots in the tint and also fix the noicy armrest.

BrokenVert · 06-23-2009, 01:37 PM

My top failed after 9 months of ownership. I put it down far too much...

1lvr · 06-23-2009, 02:38 PM

had a fuel injector go out and had to have the front bumber repainted..

AlienDNA · 06-23-2009, 03:40 PM

I had to get my passenger side window re-booted.

I wish something could be done about the A-pillar creak, but from anecdotal evidence on 1addicts, that doesn't seem to be possible.

Duckw · 06-23-2009, 03:50 PM

None, unless we count the jack pad scraped off by my own carelessness. Over 24-K miles. Knock on wood.

bimmerfile · 06-23-2009, 04:10 PM

15 months with zero problems..

M2 · 06-23-2009, 06:28 PM

I had both headlights replaced by the dealership, due to excessive moisture/fog in the lights when it rained. (they are fine now) Also had 3rd brake light replaced. other than that, she's been a great car.

DVDA · 06-23-2009, 06:48 PM

Wait all of you are referring to repainting...BMW covers this? they fix scatches in paint for free?

Raflekt · 06-23-2009, 07:38 PM

One LEDs taillight fail, some limp modes on track

But im happy

1speedbike · 06-23-2009, 08:29 PM

If you changed the poll to no problems, or one or more problems NOT counting HPFP I'd qualify as no problems, and I'm sure many others would as well.

BrokenVert · 06-24-2009, 01:08 AM

We can add my tailight...it cracked in half today...

Endre · 06-24-2009, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDA

Wait all of you are referring to repainting...BMW covers this? they fix scatches in paint for free?

No.

Reason for repainting, was some cracks/scratches in the paint under the clearcoat = had to be there from the factory.

TMR013 · 06-24-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

We can add my tailight...it cracked in half today...

No way?! BV, I'm sorry, but I'm never letting you near my car.

2AD Tanker · 06-24-2009, 11:42 AM

Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!!!

jeremyc74 · 06-24-2009, 11:43 AM

I've got about half a dozen issues that the dealer denies and refuses to fix. I'm going in for round two next week, and I'm hopeful, but as of right now I love the car but I'm pretty turned off by the number of issues (both minor and major) as well as BMW/dealership has handled them.

Raflekt · 06-24-2009, 11:55 AM

What issues they didnt want to fix?

jeremyc74 · 06-24-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raflekt

What issues they didnt want to fix?

I've got a list.

These are the things they can't find/duplicate:
- A/C Recirc function doesn't work if the compressor is on
- Driver's side mirror has double images at night (they checked it in broad daylight and said there's no problem)
- Random missfire
- Paint issues (I don't even want to talk about this one)
- Tires leaking down because TPMS sensors weren't properly torqued (fixed that one myself)
- Noise in the stereo (going to broach this one again now that it's a known issue)
- Clicking at the front wheel when turning left (this one has gotten so bad I'm sure they'll fix it this time)

Monterra · 06-24-2009, 12:54 PM

3+ months no issues other than paint chips very easily.

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06-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#1
bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Very impressed with BMW quality After 1+ year of ownership no issues (unless you count the bulletin third brake light cover). Anyone else have this type of ownership experience!
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06-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
Endre Lieutenant 17 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E36 M3 3.2 (321hp) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Molde iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 120d [10.00]	Got bumper and sideskirts repainted on warranty, vibration damper changed, they also are going to change right rear window because of spots in the tint and also fix the noicy armrest. __________________ 120d, M-sport, H&R springs,Remus Exhaust, 135I kidneys, 18"BMW performance with Toyo T1R.(summer) 17" style 207 with Michelin Xice(winter), 17" M3 replica with Toyo R888 (Track), Hardwired H/K GPS 810. SOLD! Now driving E36 M3 3.2 (321Hp) Track and Autox
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06-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#3
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	My top failed after 9 months of ownership. I put it down far too much... __________________
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06-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#4
1lvr Private First Class 1 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 135i JB+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bryant AR iTrader: (0)	had a fuel injector go out and had to have the front bumber repainted.. __________________ 2008 135I Flavored with a tad of Juice Box - The absolute best way to get to work everyday!
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06-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	I had to get my passenger side window re-booted. I wish something could be done about the A-pillar creak, but from anecdotal evidence on 1addicts, that doesn't seem to be possible. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 135i Performance suspension, exhaust, grilles, front bumper, skirts, shift kit, spoiler. M3 front control arms, rear subframe bushings. Cobb'd.
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06-23-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
Duckw Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 241 Posts Drives: '08 135i, 2010 VW Sportwagen Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Zero None, unless we count the jack pad scraped off by my own carelessness. Over 24-K miles. Knock on wood. __________________ 135i, SGM, 6 MT, Black Leatherette, Grey Poplar, ZSP
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06-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#7
bimmerfile Colonel 621 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X2 F39 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	15 months with zero problems.. __________________ 2019 X2
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06-23-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I had both headlights replaced by the dealership, due to excessive moisture/fog in the lights when it rained. (they are fine now) Also had 3rd brake light replaced. other than that, she's been a great car. __________________ MM
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06-23-2009, 06:48 PM	#9
DVDA Major 123 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	Wait all of you are referring to repainting...BMW covers this? they fix scatches in paint for free?
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06-23-2009, 07:38 PM	#10
Raflekt First Lieutenant 20 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i fully loaded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	One LEDs taillight fail, some limp modes on track But im happy __________________ 2009 AW 135i CP-E CATLESS DPS, AFE EXHAUST , OIL COOLER KIT,FORGE DVV,,BMW PERFORMANCE SIDE SKIRTS AND BMW P . PEDALS, BMW PERFORMANCE SPOILER , BMW PERFOMANCE KIDNEY GRILLS, CODE 3 IC, DIREZZA Z1 STAR SPEC
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06-23-2009, 08:29 PM	#11
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	If you changed the poll to no problems, or one or more problems NOT counting HPFP I'd qualify as no problems, and I'm sure many others would as well. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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06-24-2009, 01:08 AM	#12
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	We can add my tailight...it cracked in half today... __________________
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06-24-2009, 11:42 AM	#15
2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) iTrader: (0)	Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!!! __________________
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06-24-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I've got about half a dozen issues that the dealer denies and refuses to fix. I'm going in for round two next week, and I'm hopeful, but as of right now I love the car but I'm pretty turned off by the number of issues (both minor and major) as well as BMW/dealership has handled them.
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06-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#17
Raflekt First Lieutenant 20 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i fully loaded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	What issues they didnt want to fix? __________________ 2009 AW 135i CP-E CATLESS DPS, AFE EXHAUST , OIL COOLER KIT,FORGE DVV,,BMW PERFORMANCE SIDE SKIRTS AND BMW P . PEDALS, BMW PERFORMANCE SPOILER , BMW PERFOMANCE KIDNEY GRILLS, CODE 3 IC, DIREZZA Z1 STAR SPEC
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06-24-2009, 12:54 PM	#19
Monterra Captain 17 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 15 X1 msport sdrive28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: HVNY iTrader: (0)	3+ months no issues other than paint chips very easily.
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