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A flash not a big deal assuming they have the fix AND it's not really a hardware issue they have not admitted to. I am leaning more and more to it being a hardware/part issue that they have not owned up to. Why would BMW hide these issues? They have nothing to gain as buyers will just speculate and in many cases the speculations are worse than the facts. I'll drop a line to a guy I know at autoweek and see what he can dig up.
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11-08-2013, 01:41 PM | #46 | ||
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Not clear to me that anyone is more or less comfortable with hardware vs. software... Especially if the fix is homogenous from '14/15. That said, I empathize with your desire for more/consistent information from BMW NA. Right thing for them to do would be to send an apology letter, detailing the issue/remediation plan as well as a coupon for matts/trunk liner... for those waiting a really long time, maybe pick up the first payment (or a rebate). |
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11-08-2013, 07:49 PM | #47 | ||
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11-09-2013, 06:23 AM | #48 |
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If you would like to see two pictures of your vehicle, you need last 7 digits of VIN.
Select pdf. http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html |
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11-09-2013, 07:57 AM | #50 |
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It's bullshit that they can't even give us an estimate! They know how many they have to flash and how long each takes, but they choose not to give any additional information out. Very disappointed and a terrible experience so far.
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11-09-2013, 08:45 AM | #51 |
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Both BMW and my dealer are telling me that my 50i is currently shipping to the store. Should arrive on Tuesday! Keeping my fingers crossed!
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11-09-2013, 09:49 AM | #52 |
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That's awesome. Still haven't received an update. 2nd BMW in a row where the CA has left (sales mgr this time) while waiting or car to arrive. I will call BMW and dealer today.
Anyone doing pcd get a call yet? I'm sure we have to be proactive to get this scheduled based on the lack of info the dealers and BMW have provided over the last 2 mos. Strongly leaning towards leasing the x5 now instead of buying it since odds of issues. ( ie lemon) have risen. Anyone else debating buying or leasing?
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11-10-2013, 09:26 AM | #54 |
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Im leasing, because at the end of 3 years i would rather just walk away from car and get a new one. Who wouldn't rather have a new car every 3 years instead of same car for next 6-7?! Lol
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11-10-2013, 09:52 AM | #55 |
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Problem is, I like keeping my cars for around 10 years, and it is nice not having a payment for 5 years +... I just don't know how that will go with owning a BMW that long. Our first 330i got crushed by a stupid driver, so we only had that one for 6 years. Replaced it with the 09 M3, and we can't see ever letting that one go. We love it that much. I think we are going to buy / own the new X5 and see how it is with it and the M3. If it all goes bad, we can still sell after 4 years and lease the next ones.
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11-10-2013, 10:39 AM | #56 |
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I am leasing the x5 as a secondary fun car. I can understand not wanting the payments after 5 years. I originally went into dealer to buy the car and had a nice conversation with the salesman. He was trying to be as honest with me as possible and talked me into just leasing it. As he put it, after the warranty is up, we are going to screw you on maintenance. I have had a few relatives with bmw's and after warranty was up they needed repairs that were ridiculously high. So high, that they had to dump the cars for a loss. I like the safety in dumping the car before i run into that scenario.
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11-10-2013, 04:10 PM | #58 |
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My Source told me yesterday that the friking 50s will be released on 11/14.
I am sending an e-mail to the PCD manager tonight to see if they will confirm. This is getting so ridiculous - my car was ordered in June. It was built in August ...knowing your car is physically built and just sitting there for 3 months is ridiculous.... Am very close to just getting the New RR big body...or maybe a Cayenne Turbo... It's getting to the breaking point for me.... Ill keep you guys posted. Thank you! |
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11-11-2013, 01:21 PM | #66 | |
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I like to lease so I have the option to avoid dealing with accelerated depreciation at disposition (minor accident damage and/or first year issues, as is the case here)...but you pay a premium for that option (mf tend to be 1-2% higher than similarly termed loans, acquisition fees are ~$725-$975, less tax-efficient, etc). |
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