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07-18-2012, 04:05 AM | #1 |
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We had a X5 4.8 V8 dropped off yesterday with an engine miss, the poor owner was frantic with worry as the dealer ONE of Sydney's largest said that the engine was in need of replacement at a cost of $47,000 they say it is not repairable as they did not know what was causing the cylinder combustion problem there is no option but to replace the engine.
Now this car is an 08 top shelf X5 V8 done 73,000km the service book is up to date, After sorting out all the codes and repairing all the dealer stuff ups i found the engine miss was just sludge build up in the valvetronic system after an engine flush and fresh oil she runs as new. The moral to this story is get a second opinion and don't rely on BMW's so called expert advice. The service they provide as per the service schedule is not saving you money with 20,000+km service plans it will COST YOU BIG TIME in the future, You must service your engine at least every 10,000 but every 5,000 is the way to go or pay the price. I know i have said this before but we are seeing more and more slugged up BMW engines coming through the work shop all with service history so do yourself a favor and give you engine a birthday / service or get out your credit card. By the way the owner has owned the X5 from new Last edited by Kiwi Peter; 07-18-2012 at 03:14 PM.. |
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07-18-2012, 06:53 AM | #6 |
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When my Lotus was in the shop, just after the warranty expired, the dealer called to say I needed new front struts. I told them that was a bit of a problem, because they had been replaced under warranty just 5,000 miles earlier. They said they'd double check, and call me back. Their next call? "It was just a tire inflation issue." I had checked the tires before bringing it in - there was no issue. I blasted the hell out of them, and notified Lotus.
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07-18-2012, 06:59 AM | #7 |
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Jeez that's scary incompetence.
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YES, YES, YES Diesel engines actually cost more to repair when something goes wrong. Oil change intervals for diesel engines are more important now with the new DI common rail high torque turbo setup.
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07-18-2012, 05:41 PM | #11 |
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Fark I could buy a 1er for that and tow the x5 around like a bitch
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07-18-2012, 06:33 PM | #13 |
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I've had that kind of ambit claim from a dealer (not that big). I was told I had 3 buckled wheels that needed replacing. When I asked them to write me a quote, and detail what was needed and why, they back-peddled like lightening, and said it might just be a wheel alignment issue.
I was unaware of any issue, so I took it to a wheel / tyre place i trust, told them the story, and offered to pay for their time. The outcome -- Not a single thing wrong. My suggstion - when a dealer comes up with such a claim, ask for it in writing. Then they'll either give it to you if it's real (because they have nothig to hide), or they'll run a mile, confirming that it's just a cash grab. It'd be great to get this to BMW, naming the dealer and service person. they should be put out of business for giving the brand a bad name. |
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07-18-2012, 07:16 PM | #14 | |
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Not suprised with BMW's view/take on it. I'm currently going through the same thing with another make/model where they want $6,500+k to fix a gearbox issue they were made aware of 2 years ago. |
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07-18-2012, 07:27 PM | #15 |
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07-18-2012, 07:59 PM | #17 |
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Just want to make a comment not all BMW dealers are incompetent. My currently dealer won me over because of their service department.
I had some issues with my air con in my 318i, and after three attempts of fixing, they decided they are going to replace the face plate which would cost $2000. I kept taking it back to the same place to service because they are nice and always try to look after me even I had to drive an hour back to Brisbane. I eventually given up and decided to search what might be wrong with the air condition, and found that it is most likely to be the transistor which is very common in the e46s. I than decided to ring my local dealer and ask them what might be causing the issue. After listening to what the problem is, the technical advisor told me it is most likely the transistor as it is very common on the e46. Unlike most dealers, they make sure they have a mechanic for their customer service. The good thing is they also say what they really think. When asked would you change your oil after the run-in period, the Service Manager response was "I would if it was my car".
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07-18-2012, 08:43 PM | #18 |
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Sounds about right. I don't think the techs there actually do much troubleshooting and the attitude is towards replacing things.
That being said, it might not be such a bad thing at times when under warranty. My mum's X3 got a new accelerator module, transfer case, front AND rear diff because there was an odd clunking noise and the DSC would randomly flash for no reason. No idea what actually caused it but it sure as hell fixed it. Just like how a brand new 4.8L V8 would've fixed the problem above
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07-18-2012, 10:47 PM | #21 |
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Exactly, though having to go back and forth with the car multiple times is pretty annoying. Quite sure my mum spent more time in various loan cars than her own car back in 2009.
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