by "theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
Published 09/16/2017 at 13:14
by "theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
Published 09/16/2017 at 13:14
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STARS: 19
She’s finally, truly mine.
Felt compelled to make the final symbolic payment in person.
"AC2 - The Now 15 Year Old Jalop" (ac-2-shoes)
09/16/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 0
Congrats, looks like a great beemer and I hope it lasts you years to come
"AC2 - The Now 15 Year Old Jalop" (ac-2-shoes)
09/16/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 1
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"random001" (random001)
09/16/2017 at 13:40, STARS: 2
That’s always a good feeling!
Of course, since it’s a BMW, now it’s going to explode.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/16/2017 at 14:22, STARS: 0
Thank you, that is certainly the plan and hope.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/16/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 0
True... On the positive side I just got a check for $1497 from BMW USA for the fuel injectors. At least they do pay up when they make a part that they know an earlier engineering release of wasnt up to par.
As a second summer only car that gets 3000-4000 miles a year it’s not bad.
"random001" (random001)
09/16/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 0
I was just kidding. I actually have had good luck with my BMWs in the past, so I can’t really complain. Honda’s have actually been the least reliable cars I’ve owned, though I’ve only had the Fiat for half a year....
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/16/2017 at 14:41, STARS: 0
I’ve heard the horror stories, though if you’re handy that’s where they’re not bad. The labor hours can be a killer, but the part prices themselves online are surprisingly reasonable. My dad’s 2003 E46 he’s had since new has 105K on the clock and has never had an issue. I think with BMW’s it’s an aversion to the cost to maintain, if you do that they’re great. Shockingly if you ignore maintenance on a more expensive car it gets expensive then people say “who knew”. Good luck with the Fiat, what model? I do want a Giulia for my next daily (currently a GTI), though I may cave in and go SUV.
"random001" (random001)
09/16/2017 at 14:43, STARS: 0
I’m a pretty accomplished mechanic, or just a complete mad man, but yeah, they’re like any other car. Maintain them and/or fix them yourself, and it’s fine.
I’ve got a 2013 500 Abarth Cabrio. It’s a bag of fun.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/16/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 0
What model years does that injector warranty pertain to?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
09/16/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 1
Congrats! Getting the title to the M3 was an amazing feeling.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/16/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0
Was standard 07-10 N54 only, but they included at least MY2011 335is/1M/Z4 35is. Not sure about 2012-13.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 00:46, STARS: 0
Perfect. I have an 09 with the N54.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
09/17/2017 at 04:32, STARS: 0
time for a new car then
:P
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 11:52, STARS: 0
Go to BMW-RP.com and type in the last 7 of your VIN. They’ll also cover the parts if you do the work yourself like I did.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 11:53, STARS: 0
That’ll come when the GTI lease is up. I’ll be keeping the 335is for a long time hopefully.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 12:24, STARS: 0
Damn, apparently 335i’s with a production date of 7/27/09 or later get the warranty... mine is 7/10/09. No luck!
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 13:05, STARS: 0
Wait, seriously?? I knew they had one for MY09 and earlier already they had to add the later model years. Are yours leaking?
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 0
No, my car hasn’t been giving me any issues lately. I’m gonna call the number on that site and see what they can do. If I can buy new injectors, do the work myself, and get reimbursed for the parts I’d be very happy.
I’m having trouble finding good info on the warranty.. all forum posts seem to just contradict each other.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 0
Did the website for BMW-RP.com not give an option for the last 7 of your VIN? There can be multiple options in the drop down tab.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 0
It did, after entering it said my car wasn’t valid for the recall.. it’s strange because E90 335i’s with the same production date are.. yet the E92 isn’t.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 18:41, STARS: 0
That’s extremely weird. Maybe try calling the number, the call center people were actually extremely helpful.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 18:45, STARS: 0
Yeah, I’ll give them a call tomorrow. Now, I’m very glad my car has been reliable so far, but I still definitely want to take advantage of the recall while I can, if possible.
"theloudmouth" (theloudmouth)
09/17/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 0
My car has been as well, I only put in for reimbursement because cylinder 1 spark plug was fuel fouled and they covered it even though I didn’t have a misfire. Better safe than sorry if they’re covering it.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
09/17/2017 at 19:21, STARS: 0
Exactly, better safe than sorry!
Any mods planned for the 335is?