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Idoc2
Does anyone have any experience with this?
Were I in your shoes, I wouldn't worry about it, but I would keep an eye on it.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Amount of oil consumed in this manner is usually not excessive but if your consumption continues to drop, or the smoke is more noticeable as you drive (you'll see if it you are coasting and then suddenly punch the gas), then you have a problem....although not a deal breaker. Engines can run with worn seals or guides forever really if you can tolerate adding oil and killing mosquitos every morning.
Any other suggestions for them to check before it becomes my dime?
So, in what sort of manner could I bring this up and have them feel like they solved the problem? i.e. what symptoms can i mention that might indicate the front control arm bushings are getting old and worn and giving out?
thanks a ton!
I have one other problem. On cold mornings, for the first 1 mile or so on acceleration a rapping tapping noise is heard. The dealer has replaced 2 air pumps and belt tensioner but noise still there. I have learned to live with it, but does anyone have any thoughts?
i am open to any help or questions you might have. the nearest dealer is 65 miles away. ugh!
thanks
Lee
Basically, our SA told us that finally the only way they were able to reproduce it was to leave the car idling for 10-20 minutes at a time. This eventually causes the bad lifters (which are causing the clatter we hear) to collapse & allows the technicians to find exactly which ones are faulty & replace them. That is the latest bulletin from BMWNA to troubleshoot and verify the customer's complaint so they can work on the car.
As for ours, After 2 weeks in the shop, we finally picked up our non-ticking car. Here is the report:
"Test drove car and could not hear noise initially. Had to start car & let idle several times. Found that there is loud lifter noise. Remove valve cover, camshafts, and rocker arms. Found 6 collapsed lifters. The rest look ok at this time. Lifters replaced were in cyl’s 1, 2, & 3 on exhaust side. Put all back together, no more noise at this time. “
This was the third visit since December for this problem, first time they actually repaired anything. They assured us they looked everything over, and there wouldn’t be any long term damage. Hopefully that's true, & this is the end of this mess for us.
Good luck, and keep updates e90post or bimmerfest.com. They are great resources!
Wiper blades can be shot in a year.
Brake pads can be measured for you. Get that number and post it.
Cracked belts should be shown to you as conspicuously cracked. If you see actual cracks in the belt, by all means have it done.
None of this stuff is rocket science and any competent independent shop that works on BMWs can do this for you cheaper.
Bryncerdd
i have a 95 325i, few days after i got it off the lot there went the radiator..my great luck with any car ive ever had
I dont even know where to begin, ive got problems and i hope someone can give me some anwsers..seem to be fine since ive been driving it for a year now...
tail lights...work less than half the time..im assuming its the wiring, does anyone know how experinsive its going to be and if it is rhe wiring?
Next, my back window on the left just starting not rolling down, again i think its wiring because somes it will do it other times it wont
Sunroof AGAIN believe its the wiring, anyone no the cost?? when i wiggle the wires it goes, everything worked fine when i bought the darn car, and i mean its in real good shape.
there is only 87,000 miles when i bought it only 73,000 it shifts hard...can anyone tell me why..sometimes if shifts hire than other times, its an auto...could it be a dofferent tranny they have done stuff to the car, or is it because they raced it hard?
haha wont bother u guys w anymore things for now...just hope someone can help
Let me guess...the top hose and pipe fitting on the radiator cracked.....
Over the years, I've had 14 MBs, 4 BMWs, and at least 15 Toyotas - I know how this works.
Regards,
OW
Is it true.and has someone else experienced the same?please help
This will be our fourth service visit. :lemon: ?
It may come to that...
I have a chance to buy a 2002 325 Convertible with only 20K miles that was agarage-kept second car for $29K. However, the dealer cannot certify it simply due to age. The car is in wonderful condition, and I was hoping to spend no more than 30K for my first BMW.
Do you think age is a problem for this car? My other choices on the dealer's lot are 2005's for 34K and they are certified.
Thanks,
Melody
Sounds like it's about a 4K difference between rolling the dice on a 5 year old car without warranty or having one with warranty. Given that, what do you think?
Probably not going to save you $5000 in work, but it will save you some.
Point is... you are correct.. there can be a big difference between warranty expiration dates, even with the same model year..
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Thanks!
has anyone else had a similar experience? would the car's "computer" show a fault code that could help explain what happened and why? --seminole2
And the loaner? That was a bummer. No 335. At first they put Mrs. D in a 5-Series for the first time. She was admiring it inside and out, but soon realized the power seat wasn't working and she couldn't get close enough to drive the car. Had to give it up for a 328xi in what she referred to as an embarrassing bright blue color. She went on to complain that it felt sluggish as compared to our car. Must be the combination of less hp (328 i/o 330) and added weight (xi i/o i).
You guys should keep updates here as well, we have a huge thread going on this problem... (unfortunately!! 2 people have declared lemons and gotten new cars from this)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=860523#post860523
Thanks,
Mike
I have a 2001 325i, and have had a similar idling problem. The rpms drop, and the engine seems to over correct and the rpms shoot back up. Once the engine even shut off because the oscillations got so bad. It occurs randomly, and only while idling. I found this to be particularly bad in colder weather. Unfortunately, I don't know what's causing it, so I can't answer your question, but I'd be interested to know if you have tried anything, or if anyone else has any ideas.
Best Regards,
Shipo