Have you had to take your car back to the dealer yet?

- Paul - · 09-23-2005, 05:01 PM

Have you had to take your car back to the dealer yet?

Just wondering what the percentages of return to dealer for a problem compared to not having any problems were.

LEDZEP · 09-23-2005, 05:20 PM

Just for the shimmy. Had the wheels balanced and all was well. Just had them rotated yesterday, and guess what - it's back. I'll give the tires some time to break in with the new configuration though.

EVO_S4 · 09-23-2005, 08:52 PM

Yes, had problem with a dead pixel in my odo lcd screen and was told its was on back order(still waiting around 2 month already). And fixing to take it back for the rear sunshade problem I am having

longtran · 09-23-2005, 09:23 PM

paint defect. problem fix.

Pyrat 2 · 09-23-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

paint defect. problem fix.

What did they do to fix it. I recall seeing your other posting showing the problem.

Eldalo3 · 09-23-2005, 10:42 PM

yes. after starting the car the key fab get out of it spot and a msg in the IDrive "the key has been remove please go to the nearest dealer to fix the problem" so i can drive my car

not yet fix (waiting for the parts)

Barry626 · 09-23-2005, 11:10 PM

Low Battery light keeps coming on.
They checked battery & all is fine holding charge.
My opinion, car needs much stronger battery to small for car.
Seeing big chief next Wednesday, dealer doesn't know how to fix?

ward · 09-24-2005, 01:32 AM

way better than my Z4 so far,

american built=crap as far as I can tell

BellasBmw · 09-24-2005, 01:58 AM

Alignment was off...

(BEFORE my bf jacked it up the 2nd time hahah)

Xens · 09-24-2005, 02:00 AM

The LED puddle light on my front passenger handle was burnt out so I had that fixed when they installed my CD changer. Other than that, no problems at all.

- Paul - · 09-25-2005, 09:02 AM

60% no problems - fairly good but I'd expect higher?

Nikki · 09-25-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

60% no problems - fairly good but I'd expect higher?

yeah, but if you read through, they're all just little minor things really. it is a first year car. i had to bring my tsx back to the dealer 3 times within the first year.

rad21 · 09-25-2005, 10:13 AM

Yes, to load in the software to enable Bluetooth. They completed the update in a few hours, paired my phone and even gave me a loaner

Sho · 09-25-2005, 10:51 AM

No yet bring it back; waiting for my sales to book me an appointment for software update.

someone16 · 09-26-2005, 01:33 AM

Several times, but the first time wasn't anything breaking, just to get autolock on the car. Brought it back again because my sister's key somehow wanted to display miles and gallons (In Canada). Going to bring it back in again due to car pulling right + Steering wheel jerking to the right/left on uneven road + Steering wheel shaking braking/accerlerating slowly. Looks like I got a dud XD

nexus66 · 09-26-2005, 08:20 AM

Twice - Engine flatspot and new Evaporator for the Air-Con (complete dash removal job!) as it sprung a leak!

Oz · 09-26-2005, 08:27 AM

Nothing yet but I'm going tomorrow to get the september idrive update so that doesn't count

Nikki · 09-26-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

Nothing yet but I'm going tomorrow to get the september idrive update so that doesn't count

agreed. i think the responses to this poll may be skewed since people are voting yes if they went in for an update. yeah, the update is a fix, but i wouldn't consider it a reason to vote yes on this poll.

ex-poster · 09-26-2005, 05:34 PM

Mine is going in tommorow for a few things:

- Grabby brakes - hard to modulate at slow speeds
- Minor shifting issues
- Software update (autolock, DRLs, etc)
- Door to gas cap won't open correctly
- Intermittent grinding metal on metal howl from left rear

Last one happened to me on Saturday. Scared the bejeezus out of me. Stopped the car, engaged/disengaged the parking brake, reversed for about 10 feet, it went away. Having them take a look, no idea of what it might have been. It's been OK since. It wasn't pad on rotor noise...

Still love the car, don't get me wrong.

Budzir · 09-26-2005, 09:44 PM

My first one went in twice the first week Check engine light, High emisons. Dealer could not fix problem. Ordered me new one just recieved it last week so far so good. They told me that they finally found the problem with other car cracked fuel pump.

DerekS · 09-27-2005, 04:39 PM

Returned twice for repairs under warranty. First problem was the rubber trim under the rear window; the rubber came adrift from the glass.
Second problem: the red warning lights for seatbelts and airbags stayed on (read roadtest in October issue of Car and Driver). This problem required a day and a half to fix. Fortunately, my dealer (BMW Store in Vancouver) gave me an E46 loaner in both cases. Driving this series again was a trip backwards. The experience reinforced my conviction that the new E90 is many steps ahead of the E46. From the improved driving position, better seats (especially ZSP), far better quality materials and interior layout to the much enhanced engine and transmission, there is simply no comparison.

Big Foot · 09-27-2005, 04:46 PM

I've got 7,000 km on the clock, drive both city & highway and the ONLY thing is the nav system rebooted once on its own.
THATS IT!
No Rattles,No Squeeks, Fantastic Gas Mileage - 7.1 lt/100 km
Only been to dealer for unscheduled oil change. (I voted NO)
Hope this lasts.

View Poll Results: Have you had to return your car for a problem to be fixed/investigated?
Yes	37	37.00%
No	63	63.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2005, 05:01 PM	#1
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09-23-2005, 05:20 PM	#2
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Just for the shimmy. Had the wheels balanced and all was well. Just had them rotated yesterday, and guess what - it's back. I'll give the tires some time to break in with the new configuration though. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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09-23-2005, 08:52 PM	#3
EVO_S4 Colonel 117 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TN iTrader: (28) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW [8.24]	Yes, had problem with a dead pixel in my odo lcd screen and was told its was on back order(still waiting around 2 month already). And fixing to take it back for the rear sunshade problem I am having __________________ 2016 M3 2016 Audi Q5 3.0T
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09-23-2005, 09:23 PM	#4
longtran Lieutenant General 1434 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	paint defect. problem fix.
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09-23-2005, 10:42 PM	#6
Eldalo3 Private 8 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 325/E90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	yes. after starting the car the key fab get out of it spot and a msg in the IDrive "the key has been remove please go to the nearest dealer to fix the problem" so i can drive my car not yet fix (waiting for the parts)
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09-23-2005, 11:10 PM	#7
Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Low Battery light keeps coming on. They checked battery & all is fine holding charge. My opinion, car needs much stronger battery to small for car. Seeing big chief next Wednesday, dealer doesn't know how to fix?
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09-24-2005, 01:32 AM	#8
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	way better than my Z4 so far, american built=crap as far as I can tell
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09-24-2005, 01:58 AM	#9
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 322 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Alignment was off... (BEFORE my bf jacked it up the 2nd time hahah) __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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09-24-2005, 02:00 AM	#10
Xens Eh 110 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The LED puddle light on my front passenger handle was burnt out so I had that fixed when they installed my CD changer. Other than that, no problems at all.
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09-25-2005, 09:02 AM	#11
- Paul - Major General 697 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	60% no problems - fairly good but I'd expect higher?
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09-25-2005, 10:13 AM	#13
rad21 Private First Class 25 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toluca Lake iTrader: (0)	Once Yes, to load in the software to enable Bluetooth. They completed the update in a few hours, paired my phone and even gave me a loaner __________________ 2021 M340i Mineral White Metallic, Cognac
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09-25-2005, 10:51 AM	#14
Sho Lieutenant 35 Rep 574 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	No yet bring it back; waiting for my sales to book me an appointment for software update. __________________ 2006 325i Sport - SSR GT7, Euro tails, Rogue Ikon muffler/w custom 3.5" piping, Painted OEM Splitters 2005 Toyota Matrix - Commuter
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09-26-2005, 01:33 AM	#15
someone16 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	Several times, but the first time wasn't anything breaking, just to get autolock on the car. Brought it back again because my sister's key somehow wanted to display miles and gallons (In Canada). Going to bring it back in again due to car pulling right + Steering wheel jerking to the right/left on uneven road + Steering wheel shaking braking/accerlerating slowly. Looks like I got a dud XD
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09-26-2005, 08:20 AM	#16
nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Twice - Engine flatspot and new Evaporator for the Air-Con (complete dash removal job!) as it sprung a leak! __________________ Drives: BMW F80 M3 - Sahkir Orange
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09-26-2005, 08:27 AM	#17
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Nothing yet but I'm going tomorrow to get the september idrive update so that doesn't count __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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09-26-2005, 05:34 PM	#19
ex-poster Lieutenant 19 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Mine is going in tommorow for a few things: - Grabby brakes - hard to modulate at slow speeds - Minor shifting issues - Software update (autolock, DRLs, etc) - Door to gas cap won't open correctly - Intermittent grinding metal on metal howl from left rear Last one happened to me on Saturday. Scared the bejeezus out of me. Stopped the car, engaged/disengaged the parking brake, reversed for about 10 feet, it went away. Having them take a look, no idea of what it might have been. It's been OK since. It wasn't pad on rotor noise... Still love the car, don't get me wrong.
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09-26-2005, 09:44 PM	#20
Budzir Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grayslake IL iTrader: (0)	My first one went in twice the first week Check engine light, High emisons. Dealer could not fix problem. Ordered me new one just recieved it last week so far so good. They told me that they finally found the problem with other car cracked fuel pump.
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09-27-2005, 04:39 PM	#21
DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	Returned twice for repairs under warranty. First problem was the rubber trim under the rear window; the rubber came adrift from the glass. Second problem: the red warning lights for seatbelts and airbags stayed on (read roadtest in October issue of Car and Driver). This problem required a day and a half to fix. Fortunately, my dealer (BMW Store in Vancouver) gave me an E46 loaner in both cases. Driving this series again was a trip backwards. The experience reinforced my conviction that the new E90 is many steps ahead of the E46. From the improved driving position, better seats (especially ZSP), far better quality materials and interior layout to the much enhanced engine and transmission, there is simply no comparison.
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09-27-2005, 04:46 PM	#22
Big Foot Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've got 7,000 km on the clock, drive both city & highway and the ONLY thing is the nav system rebooted once on its own. THATS IT! No Rattles,No Squeeks, Fantastic Gas Mileage - 7.1 lt/100 km Only been to dealer for unscheduled oil change. (I voted NO) Hope this lasts. __________________ 2006 330i, Alpine White, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium Trim, Manual, SP, PP, Nav, PDC
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