N55 Problems

[Hodgepodge]

Originally Posted by CMSS2000

I think BMW needs to address this. Since when did cars start parking themselves when you open the door? This is the first vehicle I've owned that ever did this.

The slam-into-park-when-the-door-opens thing has been in other BMW models since they went to electronic shifters (2008?) and is a function of those shifters. It is a horrible feature for those of us who open our door to check parking, but it is designed to prevent people from running over themselves since the shifter does not physically move and people have been killed by digital shifters in other cars (Chrysler/Jeeps) when their car backed over them. I agree that there should be a way to override it but have gotten used to putting it back in reverse after opening the door.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Hodgepodge

The slam-into-park-when-the-door-opens thing has been in other BMW models since they went to electronic shifters (2008?) and is a function of those shifters. It is a horrible feature for those of us who open our door to check parking, but it is designed to prevent people from running over themselves since the shifter does not physically move and people have been killed by digital shifters in other cars (Chrysler/Jeeps) when their car backed over them. I agree that there should be a way to override it but have gotten used to putting it back in reverse after opening the door.

On Hondas/Acuras with the electronic shifter, if the driver's seat belt is done up, it will let you drive with the door open.

[elitesales305]

Originally Posted by babyboss

sparkplugs shot @ 2000km !
3rd windscreen on 2day - road construction stones <>
radio replaced cos not matching chassis number - bought car new !

^ none to do with the n55 platform.. just sayin ;(

[doublevanosrc]

Stock N55 with 55k miles so far nothing but plugs and oil changes.

[scythe1969]

I've had my 2012 for 3 years now and I just had to replace the HPFP, rail and sensors. Other than this turn of events, it's just been oil and mods.

[bbrugger]

42k miles changed water pump, plugs and oil.

[iManu]

76000km water pump and power steering pump.
2012 135i DCT
80000km plugs
85000km oil filter housing gasket and belt due to oil damage.
104000km tensioner
I’ve owned this car from 40k-104k km. It’s a pretty low maintenance car but I’m selling it because the battery is soon due and there are few things to consider doing as maintenance after 60k miles.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by emmanuel.yoo

76000km water pump and power steering pump. I’m selling it because the battery is soon due and there are few things to consider doing as maintenance after 60k miles.

You are selling it because maintenance is due?

Reminds me of customers that trade their car in when it needs new tires.

[champignon]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

You are selling it because maintenance is due?

Reminds me of customers that trade their car in when it needs new tires.

And of course they overlook the fact that the trade in value goes down by the value of replacement tires. No free lunch.

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Reminds me of customers that trade their car in when it needs new tires.

Or when the ashtray is full.

[juld0zer]

If you really must open the door to reverse, roll the lock over into the locked position using a pen or key blade. That will simulate a shut door. Just be careful with the wide 1er doors - watch out for shelves etc.

Otherwise just prop yourself up against the backrest with your elbow and lean out the window.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

You are selling it because maintenance is due?

Reminds me of customers that trade their car in when it needs new tires.

Seriously....

I just paid a $1500 routine maintenance bill on my Ducati 848 and that's with a $250 discount.

[Gangplank]