6mt No Reverse!?

[christofis135i]

Originally Posted by NDion80

Same thing just happened to me today. I have warranty with VW but I assume i'm better off putting the car back to stock before I take it in. Dealer say anything about this being a common occurrence?

Lol I commented on your post on the Facebook page. I didn't have a warranty so you're lucky. They didn't even notice my car had modifications (or they just didn't care).

They didn't say it was common but they have seen it before and it's usually always on the n55 335/135i 6 speeds. For such a large issue involving a new trans you would think they'd extend the warranty.

[NDion80]

Originally Posted by christofis135i

Lol I commented on your post on the Facebook page. I didn't have a warranty so you're lucky. They didn't even notice my car had modifications (or they just didn't care).

They didn't say it was common but they have seen it before and it's usually always on the n55 335/135i 6 speeds. For such a large issue involving a new trans you would think they'd extend the warranty.

Thanks for the info. You would think they would extend the warranty but that would mean they'd be on the hook for each and everyone one of them. This way they only have to own up to the ones that complain I guess.

[christofis135i]

Originally Posted by NDion80

Thanks for the info. You would think they would extend the warranty but that would mean they'd be on the hook for each and everyone one of them. This way they only have to own up to the ones that complain I guess.

Complaining helps. Especially if you come off in a very professional manner. That's what I did, we were able to come to an agreement that the car worth 40k from factory with only 60k miles should not need a new trans. After a few short phone calls I was able to talk them into dropping the price from $6500 to $2983.

I can imagine if someone throws a fit like some kid who didn't get his way that they would tell you to kick rocks. Go to dealership and be as professional as you can, they will respect the hell out of that and work with you on a deal.

[smeard]

Originally Posted by christofis135i

All good I'm surprised at the dealership was willing to go down so much on the price.

Unfortunately I never get around to ordering a clutch. I will probably end up regretting it but it's always a plus to be mechanically inclined. Can't hurt to also have friends who are full time mechanics and a step dad who's used to work on bmws for a living. If I need to replace the clutch in the future I think I'll be ok.

Well hey, if it goes out you can swap in an upgraded stage 2 or similar. One that can hold more power if need be. Heard you were able to talk down from $6.5 to $3k! Those are some negotiation skills for sure

[NDion80]

Originally Posted by christofis135i

Complaining helps. Especially if you come off in a very professional manner. That's what I did, we were able to come to an agreement that the car worth 40k from factory with only 60k miles should not need a new trans. After a few short phone calls I was able to talk them into dropping the price from $6500 to $2983.

I can imagine if someone throws a fit like some kid who didn't get his way that they would tell you to kick rocks. Go to dealership and be as professional as you can, they will respect the hell out of that and work with you on a deal.

Hey do you happen to have the part# for the transmission? I just want to make sure that i'm looking at the right one.

Warranty declined my claim because of mods but refunded me what I paid for the warranty. BMW quoted me $8900 CAD after taxes for the whole job. Now I need to either shop around or get them to come down some bit.

[christofis135i]

Originally Posted by NDion80

Hey do you happen to have the part# for the transmission? I just want to make sure that i'm looking at the right one.

Warranty declined my claim because of mods but refunded me what I paid for the warranty. BMW quoted me $8900 CAD after taxes for the whole job. Now I need to either shop around or get them to come down some bit.

It's on my paper work at home, I can get it when I get home!

Yeah I would've gotten the car back to stock before, that's a bummer. If they refunded you why deny the claim? That makes no sense. $8900 sounds like they're milking you. Even my guy said $6500 originally was what it would cost. I don't see the need for the extra $2400. I'd definitely talk to them about that.

[NDion80]

Originally Posted by christofis135i

It's on my paper work at home, I can get it when I get home!

Yeah I would've gotten the car back to stock before, that's a bummer. If they refunded you why deny the claim? That makes no sense. $8900 sounds like they're milking you. Even my guy said $6500 originally was what it would cost. I don't see the need for the extra $2400. I'd definitely talk to them about that.

You have to consider the difference between CAD and USD. It's still steep. They cheapest way out of this for the warranty company was to refund me the cost of the warranty which was $3800 CAD instead of the 8 or 9K. (also I bought the car with a quad exhaust installed on it and they said the warranty should of never been sold to me because the car didn't qualify for it.)

Price they were quoting for a used transmission (tansmission only) was 5k CAD vs 6.5K CAD for a new one. BMW of south Atlanta sells it for 3.7k USD with a generous exchange rate at 1.36 would equal 5k CAD.(why i want to double check part#) So i will try to get them to price match and also see if I can get some good will.

[christofis135i]

Originally Posted by NDion80

You have to consider the difference between CAD and USD. It's still steep. They cheapest way out of this for the warranty company was to refund me the cost of the warranty which was $3800 CAD instead of the 8 or 9K. (also I bought the car with a quad exhaust installed on it and they said the warranty should of never been sold to me because the car didn't qualify for it.)

Price they were quoting for a used transmission (tansmission only) was 5k CAD vs 6.5K CAD for a new one. BMW of south Atlanta sells it for 3.7k USD with a generous exchange rate at 1.36 would equal 5k CAD.(why i want to double check part#) So i will try to get them to price match and also see if I can get some good will.

Forgot about this but here it is! $2500 I'm still in shock.

[NDion80]

Originally Posted by christofis135i

Forgot about this but here it is! $2500 I'm still in shock.

Thanks a lot!

[Dcardsrule]

new to the forum, having the reverse issue also. have a video of what it is doing not sure how to post.