More shit broke (vent thread)

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So they replaced the washer pump but didn't check the hoses quick to make sure they weren't dry rotted? Nice.

Had to ask myself how much I liked my car recently. Cam ledge bearings went out. Bank account took a hit on that one. Whew. But back in it, engine totally healthy, and loving every minute of it.

If you feel at any time it's not worth it anymore, then the 1er isn't for you! Life is too damn short to drive cars that don't make you happy.

That's for sure!

Originally Posted by ODU135

so is it just the hose that is broken? Have u not considered a DIY? maybe i'm missing something here but I can't see why replacing the hose would be hard at all, nor why it would cost 500$ in labor!

I thought DIY but they had already decided to take it apart to look at it and agreed to waive diag and an hour of labor so it was either pay $260 in diag and parts and DIY it or pay $500 and just get it over with...

Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

I'd try a complaint to BMW of North America. There is absolutely no reason for your hoses to fail in a 2013. Also note that BMW Car Club of America have 3 ombudsman (MA, FL, TX) who will go to bat for you in disputes with dealers, repair shops, parts suppliers and manufacturers. CCA costs $48 a year and is money very well spent.

Definitely going to sign up!!!

Originally Posted by Yeineken

What kind of wash fluid are you using?

Usually rainx

Originally Posted by desertman123

I know I know

Originally Posted by Esteban

I got a cheery note...
I've had my 2011 135i since Oct 2010 and nothing's gone wrong so far.

I know I know...
The pain is coming.

Rub it in buddy, lol.

Back to ShocknAwe's point, I'm just not sure on this car right now. It's great and I love it, but now I'm looking at around $2,500 in repairs AFTER warranty payments for one year of ownership. Not including maintenance which is probable close to that with having done the brakes and some other big stuff.

Oh and my brakes are also now all grooved up after less than a year... Ugh.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Maybe he's means CV joint failure, and my car is not part of that recall.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...hlight=recalls

Ah, yes. Ya, my 2013 is not part of that one either.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

I only use genuine OE washer fluid. Have heard of other washer fluids causing the issues.

Thanks - good advice that I've seen elsewhere. There is a thread on babybmw.net in the "How To's" section on cleaning / unplugging the jets and hoses. This may not be applicable to the OP's problem but clogging isn't at all a rare issue.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Back to ShocknAwe's point, I'm just not sure on this car right now. It's great and I love it, but now I'm looking at around $2,500 in repairs AFTER warranty payments for one year of ownership. Not including maintenance which is probable close to that with having done the brakes and some other big stuff.

Oh and my brakes are also now all grooved up after less than a year... Ugh.

They don't call it Big Money Waste for nothing.

Sorry bro... just trying to lighten your mood with a little humor.

[PA135i]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

So they replaced the washer pump but didn't check the hoses quick to make sure they weren't dry rotted? Nice.

Had to ask myself how much I liked my car recently. Cam ledge bearings went out. Bank account took a hit on that one. Whew. But back in it, engine totally healthy, and loving every minute of it.

If you feel at any time it's not worth it anymore, then the 1er isn't for you! Life is too damn short to drive cars that don't make you happy.

Yup, I'm getting my front bumper painted and having the brake vents replaced as well. Was thinking about going for the black grill.. but I can't make up my mind..
It's just too much fun to drive. It's just too much fun to look at.
It's just too much....

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

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Oh and my brakes are also now all grooved up after less than a year... Ugh.

Grooved is no big deal. My right front rotor has been grooved since new. Almost 4 years later, still brakes perfectly.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by PA135i

It's just too much fun to drive. It's just too much fun to look at.
It's just too much....

Ditto.

[mackeroni]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Maybe he's means CV joint failure, and my car is not part of that recall.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...hlight=recalls

Yes, sorry. That is what I meant. Driveshaft CV joint.

Peace... Mack

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Esteban

They don't call it Big Money Waste for nothing.

Sorry bro... just trying to lighten your mood with a little humor.

BMW to me stands for Bring My Wallet.

[griz31]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

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Considering shopping for a 2 series.

I can help you here, haha.

Sorry to hear about your issues.

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by PA135i

Yup, I'm getting my front bumper painted and having the brake vents replaced as well. Was thinking about going for the black grill.. but I can't make up my mind..
It's just too much fun to drive. It's just too much fun to look at.
It's just too much....

Go for the black grill!



I think it would look great on Graphite.

[Tommm]

Paraphrasing the OP (and just about all of us):
My BMW is costing me too much money. I may buy get rid of it and spend a shitload of money new BMW.

Vs. stereotypical Honda/Toyota owner
My Japanese econobox hasn't cost me anything to run. I will buy another of the same brand.

[doublevanosrc]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

This time out of the scope of my warranty. Effing washer fluid hoses gave out for some reason and started pouring fluid everywhere except the damn windshield and headlights. Warranty doesn't cover hoses so it's out of pocket. .

Please tell me your extended warranty isn't through Route66.

[Stewy_604]

Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Go for the black grill! I think it would look great on Graphite.

A must IMO on these, especially with Shadowline/M-sport trim. On my F15 and E82, this was first mod I did.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Stewy_604

A must IMO on these, especially with Shadowline/M-sport trim.

Nope!

[PA135i]

Originally Posted by Tommm

Paraphrasing the OP (and just about all of us):
My BMW is costing me too much money. I may buy get rid of it and spend a shitload of money new BMW.

Vs. stereotypical Honda/Toyota owner
My Japanese econobox hasn't cost me anything to run. I will buy another of the same brand.

I was planning on getting a Honda or Toyota as a winter car. Keeping the 135i's miles down and maintenance costs due to half the miles I would normally put on it. At least that's the current plan.