toxic concern

Juan's1 · 10-22-2008, 09:50 AM

Browsing AOL today and had a feature on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cars as a health hazard. Alarmed to find out that testing on the 128i vert has an overall rating of 3.9 in a scale of 5 to warrant a "high concern" rating. They did not test the 135i specifically but I suspect that they should be close. Surprisingly, the 3 series rated better (moderate concern). To those interested, follow this link http://www.healthycar.org/vehicle.de...?getrecno=2325 I recall reading a past thread from one of our members who complained of feeling sick everytime he drove his car and he eventually had to let go of the car. There are measures you can take to minimize exposure in the link.

gio · 10-22-2008, 12:11 PM

gosh, one more thing to keep me up at night.

clived · 10-22-2008, 12:35 PM

That looks like crap to me. How can a 335i have zero chlorine in the carpets if a 128i has (apparently) some huge amount that pushes the score right up. The data looks highly flawed to me.

JohnnyTT · 10-22-2008, 01:11 PM

The first week I had my car... it gave off a horrible odor. It made me really nauseous. After that, it went away. A lot of other people on the forums experienced the same thing.

pit1 · 10-22-2008, 01:47 PM

I def would like more info on this. The first few weeks with the 1er I almost dozed off everyday on my way home, I actually stopped to get out a few times. I suspected something like this, the odor of fish was awful on hot days. Windows down and a big cup a Joe was my only saving grace.

Mega Man · 10-22-2008, 01:49 PM

Ah man, now I'm scared. I hadn't noticed anything but the, "new car" smell when test driving.

My car won't arrive until Dec-Jan, so I hope this isn't a serious concern.

warmtoes · 10-22-2008, 02:14 PM

Isn't this old news? See this:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=toxic

mikeo · 10-22-2008, 02:20 PM

I noticed feeling rather funky the first couple of weeks after a drive. If you park where possible, leave the windows and sunroof open for a month.

ChrisK · 10-22-2008, 02:45 PM

I noticed a funny smell in my car when I got it......burning rubber!

JohnnyTT · 10-22-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pit1

I def would like more info on this. The first few weeks with the 1er I almost dozed off everyday on my way home, I actually stopped to get out a few times. I suspected something like this, the odor of fish was awful on hot days. Windows down and a big cup a Joe was my only saving grace.

I thought it was an automatic thing. But I see you have a manual.

hmmmm.........

Robert · 10-23-2008, 12:51 AM

if they have this new car smell in a bottle I would buy it and spray it on myself.

warmtoes · 10-23-2008, 10:38 AM

I didn't notice any smells that bothered me but the weather was really good the first 3 weeks I had the car so I only had the top up for 1 day in those first weeks.

BimmerKid87 · 10-23-2008, 04:26 PM

This is retarded. They have the '08 335i listed with MASSIVE amounts of chlorine in the carpet, yet they have the '08 335xi listed with no chlorine in the carpet...

Unless the awd comes with different carpet, this site is clearly inaccurate.

instantexpert · 10-23-2008, 05:18 PM

My boss's ('02 or '03) X5 had a fishy smell in it from the day he bought it until he returned it. I asked him about it and he didn't smell anything. OTOH, I've owned a '99 and an '05 E46 and neither had any funny smells. I'll find out tomorrow about my 135...

mikeo · 10-23-2008, 06:26 PM

Tomorrow!?! Contgrats and enjoy.

instantexpert · 10-23-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Tomorrow!?! Contgrats and enjoy.

Yep. My CA lives in my building and is giving me a ride to the dealership so I can pick it up when they open.

mikeo · 10-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Oh man, not much sleep tonight.

asv · 10-23-2008, 11:20 PM

Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

imported_easyman · 10-24-2008, 08:01 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayof...ars/index.html

Some of the least toxic cars found in the Ecology Center study are:

Porsche 911
Honda Accord
Dodge Caliber
Saturn Astra XR
Dodge Charger
BMW M5
Toyota Tacoma
Acura RDX

The study found the following models are the most toxic:

Suzuki Forenza
Suzuki Reno
Lincoln Mark LT
Mitsubishi Eclipse
BMW 128i

morgie2 · 10-24-2008, 08:13 PM

Yea, I'm sick of waiting for it. :wink: But seriously, I think there is another thread talking about this very subject.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18094

imported_easyman · 10-24-2008, 08:48 PM

Sorry it's a repost. I searched but didnt find it.

Mods please delete

[You added some new information (the CNN bit) so let's merge it with the existing instead. - mod]

fmxomar · 10-24-2008, 11:17 PM

my car made me nauseous and gave me the worst headaches for the first week

10-22-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
Juan's1 Senior Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM E82 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	toxic concern Browsing AOL today and had a feature on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cars as a health hazard. Alarmed to find out that testing on the 128i vert has an overall rating of 3.9 in a scale of 5 to warrant a "high concern" rating. They did not test the 135i specifically but I suspect that they should be close. Surprisingly, the 3 series rated better (moderate concern). To those interested, follow this link http://www.healthycar.org/vehicle.de...?getrecno=2325 I recall reading a past thread from one of our members who complained of feeling sick everytime he drove his car and he eventually had to let go of the car. There are measures you can take to minimize exposure in the link.
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10-22-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
gio Captain 50 Rep 628 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	gosh, one more thing to keep me up at night. __________________ Waiting on a 2015 M235
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10-22-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
clived Captain 39 Rep 812 Posts Drives: Evolved 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That looks like crap to me. How can a 335i have zero chlorine in the carpets if a 128i has (apparently) some huge amount that pushes the score right up. The data looks highly flawed to me. __________________ 2019+ BSM M2C 2011-2012: VO 1M Coupe, many toys, Evolve Stage 3. 2008-2011: 135i M Sport Le Mans Blue / Lemon / HGSL. Evolve OBD remap - 390bhp. Also in the family: X3 M40d / Audi S4 (V8)
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10-22-2008, 01:11 PM	#4
JohnnyTT Captain 29 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	The first week I had my car... it gave off a horrible odor. It made me really nauseous. After that, it went away. A lot of other people on the forums experienced the same thing.
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10-22-2008, 01:47 PM	#5
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	I def would like more info on this. The first few weeks with the 1er I almost dozed off everyday on my way home, I actually stopped to get out a few times. I suspected something like this, the odor of fish was awful on hot days. Windows down and a big cup a Joe was my only saving grace.
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10-22-2008, 01:49 PM	#6
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Ah man, now I'm scared. I hadn't noticed anything but the, "new car" smell when test driving. My car won't arrive until Dec-Jan, so I hope this isn't a serious concern.
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10-22-2008, 02:14 PM	#7
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Isn't this old news? See this: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=toxic __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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10-22-2008, 02:20 PM	#8
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	I noticed feeling rather funky the first couple of weeks after a drive. If you park where possible, leave the windows and sunroof open for a month. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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10-22-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	I noticed a funny smell in my car when I got it......burning rubber! __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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10-23-2008, 12:51 AM	#11
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	if they have this new car smell in a bottle I would buy it and spray it on myself. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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10-23-2008, 10:38 AM	#12
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I didn't notice any smells that bothered me but the weather was really good the first 3 weeks I had the car so I only had the top up for 1 day in those first weeks. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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10-23-2008, 04:26 PM	#13
BimmerKid87 Private First Class 6 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	This is retarded. They have the '08 335i listed with MASSIVE amounts of chlorine in the carpet, yet they have the '08 335xi listed with no chlorine in the carpet... Unless the awd comes with different carpet, this site is clearly inaccurate. __________________ Kyle Black/Black '09 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 6MT
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10-23-2008, 05:18 PM	#14
instantexpert Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 40e Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My boss's ('02 or '03) X5 had a fishy smell in it from the day he bought it until he returned it. I asked him about it and he didn't smell anything. OTOH, I've owned a '99 and an '05 E46 and neither had any funny smells. I'll find out tomorrow about my 135... __________________ 2017 X5 40e, 2015 i3 Tera Rex
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10-23-2008, 06:26 PM	#15
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Tomorrow!?! Contgrats and enjoy. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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10-23-2008, 07:21 PM	#17
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Oh man, not much sleep tonight. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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10-23-2008, 11:20 PM	#18
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Don't believe everything you read on the internet.
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10-24-2008, 08:01 PM	#19
imported_easyman Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Is your car making you sick? http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayof...ars/index.html Some of the least toxic cars found in the Ecology Center study are: Porsche 911 Honda Accord Dodge Caliber Saturn Astra XR Dodge Charger BMW M5 Toyota Tacoma Acura RDX The study found the following models are the most toxic: Suzuki Forenza Suzuki Reno Lincoln Mark LT Mitsubishi Eclipse BMW 128i __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-24-2008, 08:13 PM	#20
morgie2 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Yea, I'm sick of waiting for it. :wink: But seriously, I think there is another thread talking about this very subject. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18094
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10-24-2008, 08:48 PM	#21
imported_easyman Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Sorry it's a repost. I searched but didnt find it. Mods please delete [You added some new information (the CNN bit) so let's merge it with the existing instead. - mod] __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-24-2008, 11:17 PM	#22
fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	my car made me nauseous and gave me the worst headaches for the first week
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