06-23-2015, 03:47 PM | #23 |
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He has a X6 which just started production this year so yeah....still first batch to me.
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06-29-2015, 01:48 PM | #25 |
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BMW came back saying the sport seat was a mistake on their website. Just checked the configurator, it's not standard anymore and there is a $600 option for sport seat.
Dealer is talking to BMW again but it seems BMW doesn't want to honor it. The website is a binding contract, at minimal they false advertise that affects my purchase decision. |
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06-29-2015, 02:30 PM | #27 |
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.... I just used the Canadian Configurator to build the car I'm picking up Thursday, and
it totals much less $$$ ... CAD$81,310 including Shipping of CAD$2095 ... using xe.com to convert at 1.238CAD/$ ... that's an MSRP of only USD$65.6k vs USD$75.3k on the USA Configurator TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS LESS ... AND they get the fully digital dash! on the other hand, using the German Configurator, the price is €89.0k... which is USD$100.0k ... almost TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS MORE than the USA site!!! same car in USD$: $65.6k in Canada Last edited by wearenh; 06-29-2015 at 03:12 PM.. |
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06-29-2015, 02:45 PM | #28 |
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What an unpleasant ordering experience from such a premium brand.. this would really leave a bad taste in my mouth for sure.
My suggestion is to refuse delivery and order a new one..be firm about it. The longer you wait the harder it gets. Good luck to you! |
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06-29-2015, 03:01 PM | #29 |
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X5 is built in the USA now correct? That's some crap quality control. No offense to my American friends here but I've always worried about BMW moving it's production operations to North America. I've always had bad experiences with Domestic brand quality control.
Hope you get it sorted out. Mine X5 is purchased from Vancouver and has been perfect since day 1. |
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06-29-2015, 03:11 PM | #30 |
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All X4,X5, and X6's ever made have been built at the Spartanburg SC USA plant, as well as most of the X3s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_US...turing_Company |
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06-29-2015, 05:07 PM | #31 |
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I have to say my experiences with BMW AG so far have been very poor and I am a 2 new BMW owner. I am used to dealers making mistakes and then the big brother factory stepping in to save their image, but no, BMW seems to deny everyting and blame the dealers. Sorry to hear what you are going through, but the only help you will probably get is from the dealer. Hope they will make this right. BMW generally replys to straight contact, but not answering and sending the message via the dealer. I would ask what else did they make wrong in this car, forgot airbags etc.???
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I don't know what else could go wrong with the car, those 3 is enough to raise flag for me. This is my 4th BMW, and it will be my last one. BMW has lost its soul, a BMW is no longer an ultimate driving machine, it's same as Lexus with much poor quality control. You need to add packages to make a BMW drive like a BMW. |
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06-30-2015, 08:04 AM | #33 | |
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The steering is an entirely different animal, never needed any upgrades to get that nice tight BMW steering as far as I recall, but you absolutely must now with electric steering, but that isn't just BMW either, changing world all around. |
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06-30-2015, 09:58 AM | #35 |
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I think... the reason why BMW went with the electronic steering is so that BMW could implement the "vibration" feel on the lane change and blindspot features along with the ACC options that are now available on most modern cars. With the hydraulic steering I assume this is not possible.
Without the sports options I still think BMW's driving characteristics and dynamic feel is much "sportier" than other brands. But when you add in the sports option ( suspension upgrades ) is when you really feel the ultimate driving machine come alive. |
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Dealer promised to get back to me last friday, no. Went ti dealer last Saturday, promised again to get back to me monday or tuesday, still no response yet. Called dealer again, asked me to contact bmw canada now. Bmw Canada asked me to contact dealer.
Been 4 weeks, haven't heard a word from both of them how they are going to address the problem. Absolutely no more bmw for me. |
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06-30-2015, 06:22 PM | #39 |
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If they are holding the car, that is great as the lemon law should be close to getting triggered . You also have the Bang & Kardon issue, so I think your case, without having to resort to the services of an attorney is very strong.
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07-01-2015, 04:22 AM | #41 |
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No, I am pretty sure all F10 has electronic steering...
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As a buyer from Europe, I hear you.. moreso that the value of the EURO has been falling... |
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