Raise your hand if your car blows as much as mine

[jaf89f]

Originally Posted by bones

-Jittery at speed (80+)
-Sunroof rattles
-Popping sound from windshield/dashboard
-Entire dash now creaky over bumps
-Rattling sound from inside passenger side dash or door
-B pillar extremely creaky in the cold
-dead key
-possible blown speaker (no abuse either)
-5/18/09 Add - loud random buzzing from rear speakers whether car is off or on

Here is my annoying a** list of problems that has me looking away from BMW for good (and this is my first bmw):

*Loud popping noise from dash that sounds like a gunshot and scares the crap out of me
*Sunroof that rattles all the time, dealer can't fix it ()
*All the recall stuff was pretty annoying (tail lights, seat belt issue, and something else)
*Cylinder head replacement to get rid of the very loud ticking noise
*Valve timing actuator went out on my 128i, so basically my car had irregular idles and died twice sitting at idle
*Numerous creaks and rattles in the car on non-sport suspension
*Loud buzzing sound from the radio during the colder months - one day it was screeching so loud i jumped out of my car and had to unplug the battery
*Comfort access door lock mechanisms replaced on both doors
*Window regulators "re-programmed" because they wouldn't allow the window to go up or down automatically - still happens every once in awhile
*The most recent thing now is both side view mirrors are discoloring and have double image problems.....
*And I'm sure I'm missing a few other things...who knows....

WTF!!

This car has 30K miles on it and has had almost 9-10k in repairs (parts and labor). If I had this car out of warranty I would be broke as a joke. Unless quality increases in these cars, I will be saying goodbye to bmw in April. I say this because my family has had all different BMW models including M's since the 1970s and all of them have had no serious issues except the hpfp in my dad's 335i.

[ilikebmxbikes]

i have an 08 with 27k miles. the car is great. it lightweight creakes in the dash when i have the AC on when its hot out but it isnt anything terrible or anything that i wouldnt expect from any other cars.

i have gone VERY FAST in my car and never felt shakey or unsafe. you might wanna check your alignment.

i havent experienced any of your problems.

[m_thompson]

Originally Posted by jaf89f

This car has 30K miles on it and has had almost 9-10k in repairs (parts and labor). If I had this car out of warranty I would be broke as a joke. Unless quality increases in these cars, I will be saying goodbye to bmw in April. I say this because my family has had all different BMW models including M's since the 1970s and all of them have had no serious issues except the hpfp in my dad's 335i.

This sounds a lot like my '93 325iS. Everything electrical and electronic was replaced within the first two years. The clutch lasted about 10,000 miles. It was so painful that the service manager at the dealer said that they didn't want to work on it any more.

Now my '09 128i has been the most reliable car that I have owned. Other than recalls there have been no repairs at all.

[Eddie135]

I got the following problems on my 2011 135i:

1. Headlamp washer loose and rattles.
2. LHS & RHS side skirt lose.
3. 3rd brake light crack twice (Cause: screws over tightened, boot release lock spoil)
Have to slam the boot to close it.
4. Order 18" BMW Performance 313 Wheels, Colour fades in Ferric Grey.

[Eddie135]

Photos attached for the Fading Ferric Grey BMW Performance wheels

[mpatrone]

Anyone ever figure out what the popping sound from windshield/dashboard is? I've been dealing with this too, but recently got camber plates installed, so I'm sure the dealer will try to blame those even though this sound started before I ever got them.

[Pangloss]

I've heard it a couple times. Similar to popping dash noises from the AC in other cars I've been in, just unusually loud. I may here it once a trip, or I may not hear it at all. Doesn't really seem like a problem. (shrug)

[fboutlaw]

Sounds like you need an alignment.

I've broken
- Cupholder
- iPod Cable
- 3rd taillight
- and exploded the oil out of 3 of 4 rear subframe bushings (seriously)

I abuse the hell out of my car, and if that's the extent of the damage, I'm pretty happy.

By the way, your car is under warranty, go get it fixed!

[Spleen]

Originally Posted by bones

-Jittery at speed (80+)
-Sunroof rattles
-Popping sound from windshield/dashboard
-Entire dash now creaky over bumps
-Rattling sound from inside passenger side dash or door
-B pillar extremely creaky in the cold
-dead key
-possible blown speaker (no abuse either)
-5/18/09 Add - loud random buzzing from rear speakers whether car is off or on

Mine has been into the dealer 15 times already and I have another appointment on Monday!

[romak47]

got some creeks and rattles in the headliner and arm rest but car seriously does not blow!

[wjp007]

13 month and 8K miles for me

-Popping sound from windshield/dashboard, yes
-Entire dash now creaky over bumps, yes
-loud random buzzing from rear speakers whether car is off or on, yes
+TPMS falsing
+Lag when ECU was re-programmed due to random no sound out of stereo

Yes, the honeymoon period is over, but it's still puts a smile to my face when I floor it.

[Xios135]

Owned for less than a year...
- HPFP
- dash popping
- hole in top (vert) caused by internals pinching it (top replaced)
- brakes squeeking (was told this can't be fixed) "they just do that"
- rear defroster lines out......top replaced
- tail light out
- rear defroster lines out..(again)
- USB port does not charge or recognize my phone

Going back to the dealer today for the last two. Looks like this car will have 4 new tops in less then a year.

[135i Demon]

I have a squeak in the center armrest... Otherwise... Tight as can be.

Oh I forgot... It makes a loud noise when I step on the skinny pedal on the right... But I can deal with that noise...

[RX-BMW]

they HAVE to fix your brakes. if under warranty, keep complaining till they replace pads and sensors.

I had to do the same thing last January

Originally Posted by xiosmx5

Owned for less than a year...
- HPFP
- dash popping
- hole in top (vert) caused by internals pinching it (top replaced)
- brakes squeeking (was told this can't be fixed) "they just do that"
- rear defroster lines out......top replaced
- tail light out
- rear defroster lines out..(again)
- USB port does not charge or recognize my phone

Going back to the dealer today for the last two. Looks like this car will have 4 new tops in less then a year.

[PA135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerEngineer

BMW cars in general have gone down the tubes in quality from about 2003 to current... These days auto manufactures are greedy too!!! So to them it's all about quantity not quality....... This will def be my last new BMW auto EVER.... It's what we get for buying a CHEAP yes I said CHEAP bmw... Even the engine (N55) is a cost-cutter engine according to my sources... Mine has been a POJ since the 5k mile mark... Oh, BTW, dealers are told to just part swap until what ever is wrong is fixed!!!!...the dealers really dont figure out what's wrong with your car at all... In the world I grew up in Things got diagnosed then prognosed and fixed correctly..Todays dealers and techs should be ashamed of themselves.....

Your car is the patient, and the dealer is the doctors office, SO imagine if doctors did this to you!!!, Some do...

I agree with you. I am sick of taking my car to the dealer. After the Winter I'm dumping it.

In 2011, I've had replacement of HPFP, 6 injectors...., solenoid and now....... wait for it..... the "other fuel pump. Oh also the heater needed to be fixed.

see ya BMW... nice knowing ya.. be byeeeeee


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[TEAM SLO]

Originally Posted by 135i Demon

I have a squeak in the center armrest... Otherwise... Tight as can be.

LOL, same here, was wondering if anyone else had this....I may use wd40 or something to try and quiet it down.

3rd brake light replaced once about a month ago.