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Originally Posted by Rock135i
I have a 2011 135i with 64,000 miles. I have not seen my car in over 3 weeks. I had the bolts cause damage to one of my pistons and they are replacing that as well. I'm out $5500 right now and have a specialty import shop performing the repair. I am probably saving a couple thousand vs. BMW. I have had all kinds of issues with my local BMW service department so after they charged me $613 just to tell me the bolts failed I took it elsewhere. I am leery about shelling out $5500 and still having major problems moving forward with the engine after this. Time will tell I guess.
I feel slighted due to this being a manufacturer defect that has hit quite a few N55 owners. When you invest over $50k in a car you expect the thing to at least be built right. The whole thing is disturbing that they did not offer this as a recall repair. I am paying on the fact someone at BMW messed up designing those Vanos Units. It's total BS.
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Rock what state are you in? This dealership may have turned you away incorrectly. Get your warranty book and read it carefully, specifically the warranties emissions parts. The VANOS is one of these parts and carries a longer warranty. With 65k you are likely covered under these separate warranties. If you find this to be the case don't have the new shop do any work.
I filed suit against bmw for breach of warranty and it's set to be heard this month. BMW failed in every respect to do a single thing. PM me and you can call me if you want to talk about the details, I'd be very happy to.