[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by rick100

my friend has the exact same charger , exact same blue but the R/T scatpack which has like 500 HP , its fast . Funny enough he drove it for like 5 months , then bought a E350 and the charger has been parked at worked collecting dust for the past 5 months.

He regrets getting it as it's nowhere near as luxurious as the Mercedes. He tested the RT and he thought it was slow compared to his camaro SS ( which is what he traded)

I have tested the challenger RT last month and I can confirm that the car felt heavy and slow for a muscle car.

I don't really want a luxury car. I bought the BMW because it was really fun to drive and looked good. As long as I'm comfortable when I'm sitting in it I'm happy. I have driven a couple new Mercedes-Benz vehicles and they are extremely nice and luxurious but its just not high on my priority list.

[rjahl]

OP,

If the transmission is slipping and acting as poorly as you describe, it's clearly not happy and driving it around can and probably already has done other damage. If you tried selling the car as is, you will likely get peanuts. I would take the car to a transmission specialist and let them look at it and get their opinion. It's a GM transmission built in France. You may find getting a second hand or rebuilt transmission will cost less then the sales tax on the "other vehicle". We won't even talk about the Insurance differences.

Do some research and look at actual costs for swapping out the transmission vs. swapping cars considering your car will be near worthless without a working transmission.

Then again, you could get lucky and find that you have a bad servo or seal in the transmission. Unless abused, your mileage is really too low for a the gearbox to experience failed clutches or pumps.

Have you checked for faults stored in the transmission TCU? Use BMW tools, not those worthless code readers from an auto parts store.

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by rjahl

OP,

If the transmission is slipping and acting as poorly as you describe, it's clearly not happy and driving it around can and probably already has done other damage. If you tried selling the car as is, you will likely get peanuts. I would take the car to a transmission specialist and let them look at it and get their opinion. It's a GM transmission built in France. You may find getting a second hand or rebuilt transmission will cost less then the sales tax on the "other vehicle". We won't even talk about the Insurance differences.

Do some research and look at actual costs for swapping out the transmission vs. swapping cars considering your car will be near worthless without a working transmission.

Then again, you could get lucky and find that you have a bad servo or seal in the transmission. Unless abused, your mileage is really too low for a the gearbox to experience failed clutches or pumps.

Have you checked for faults stored in the transmission TCU? Use BMW tools, not those worthless code readers from an auto parts store.

I have INPA and a DCAN cable. I'll check after work today and see. What's that module's name on INPA? Oh and carmax will buy anything. Bought my Acura for 8 grand with 99,000 miles. It passed their "inspection" with flying colors.

[rick100]

Originally Posted by StorminNorman00

I don't really want a luxury car. I bought the BMW because it was really fun to drive and looked good. As long as I'm comfortable when I'm sitting in it I'm happy. I have driven a couple new Mercedes-Benz vehicles and they are extremely nice and luxurious but its just not high on my priority list.

Yea i didnt know you were still in high school

If i was you , I would be looking at golf gti, wrx sti, evo .

N54 is nice but i not sure u can afford maintenance

[frenchi]

Originally Posted by StorminNorman00

I have INPA and a DCAN cable. I'll check after work today and see. What's that module's name on INPA? Oh and carmax will buy anything. Bought my Acura for 8 grand with 99,000 miles. It passed their "inspection" with flying colors.

Your problem is the torque converter,a well known problem of GM transmission. New one is crazy expensive but you can find a good used one for 150-200usd.

[German Straight-6]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Hey, st8-6ix.

What you said is your usual garbage. Telling the OP his trans is toast when you have the qualifications of a tooth pick. You're saying all your normal stuff about American car anything. You're easy to spot.

You should be on college forums. In fact, please go there and join a debate club. It would help you and everyone you meet for the rest of your life. You'll be considered a contributing member of society. It'll be great.

In the meantime we don't want to hear your poorly interpreted opinion of everything you read on the internet.

so in your professional opinion, a jerky, slipping transmission that has fresh new fluid in it is a sign of a healthy operating transmission? please tell us more you angry child.

you own an e9x vehicle, would you trade it in for a Dodge?

all you need to do is relax a little-bit and use your head. no one is speaking nonsense but you. you are the only person on this whole thread that had any problem with what i said, I wonder why?

[rjahl]

Originally Posted by frenchi

Your problem is the torque converter,a well known problem of GM transmission. New one is crazy expensive but you can find a good used one for 150-200usd.

Seems possible for the OP to get his car running without a whole bunch of pain.

I've read this before, what goes bad in them?

A really long time ago I blew out a torque converter on a GM product but that was an abuse problem. 5.7 liter v8 tied to a 4 cylinder Vega converter. Poor mans high stall speed converter. Fun while it lasted.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by German Straight-6

so in your professional opinion, a jerky, slipping transmission that has fresh new fluid in it is a sign of a healthy operating transmission? please tell us more you angry child.

you own an e9x vehicle, would you trade it in for a Dodge?

all you need to do is relax a little-bit and use your head. no one is speaking nonsense but you. you are the only person on this whole thread that had any problem with what i said, I wonder why?

St8-6ix, aka, German straight-6, there are many reasons why you have been banned multiple times.

Hard to believe this hasn't taught you anything. You come back with the same stuff every time. That's strange and sad.

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by frenchi

Your problem is the torque converter,a well known problem of GM transmission. New one is crazy expensive but you can find a good used one for 150-200usd.

Would a bad TC trigger any fault codes?

[W37V]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

gee really?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...38&postcount=2

lol.

[tdavis42]

Originally Posted by StorminNorman00

I know a guy at the local BMW dealer and he's gonna check out my transmission when I drop it off for the airbag recall on the 19th. I'm really interested in the Dodge because I'm currently a senior in High school and the lifetime warranty with only a $100 deductible is very appealing to me since I'm sick and tired of having these massive repair bills pop up.

BMW's are more expensive than other mass produced car to repair but the payoff of how the car feels and looks is worth it. If you can do your own blah blah blah you know the story.

Wait till you see all the BS that fails on rattle can american cars. Ya the parts are cheap but you will need to buy in bulk.

Have fun with whatever you choose you are young and have plenty of lessons to learn you just need to pay attention when they happen.

[frenchi]

Originally Posted by StorminNorman00

Would a bad TC trigger any fault codes?

A bad TC will not trigger any error,a bad solenoid will do..so if you scan your egs ecu and find some errors could be a transmission shift solenoid but with GM gearbox most of the time is TC

[frenchi]

Originally Posted by rjahl

Seems possible for the OP to get his car running without a whole bunch of pain.

I've read this before, what goes bad in them?

A really long time ago I blew out a torque converter on a GM product but that was an abuse problem. 5.7 liter v8 tied to a 4 cylinder Vega converter. Poor mans high stall speed converter. Fun while it lasted.

The weak part is a clutch assembly inside the TC and few needle bearings. TC control the quantity of oil inside the gearbox and that's why is important to have it in a good shape.

[StorminNorman00]

Alright. I scanned the codes with INPA and this is what I got. No warning lights on the dash at all.

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeeks

Looks like your have TC issues.

If the TC controls fluid flow, could it of starved the transmission components and caused damage to them too?

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeeks

Sorry, I jumped the gun. All of your codes relate to "No message from DSC/EGS" & "Can communication fault".

Your transmission behavior seems to be from the trans not knowing what it needs to do because it's missing information such as wheel speed, torque request etc..

When these symptoms arise, are you getting an ABS/DSC/traction lights?

Well actually last week I pulled the wrong fuse when I was trying to hardwire a dashcam and I got those lights as soon as I started the car. Put the fuse back and they disappeared. So it's probably from that. I have never had any DSC or ABS problems with the car before.

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeeks

Ahh. Best bet is to clear the codes, drive around & try to get the symptoms to come back & see what codes come back up.

Ok. I cleared them out and I'll check it again on Friday.

[CTinline-six]

Was the transmission acting this bad before it had the fluid swapped?

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Was the transmission acting this bad before it had the fluid swapped?

Yes it was. I had the fluid changed to try and fix it. I pulled out into traffic this morning and I didn't see a car that didn't have their lights on. (Nissan Versa driver of course) I then floored it without pressing the kickdown button and my car upshifted at 3,000 RPM and bogged. First time its ever done that.

[StorminNorman00]

I have a CarMax appointment on Friday to see what they'll offer me for the car... I also dropped the idea of a Charger. I test drove one and I had forgotten how much Chrysler products suck. Currently looking into a 2015 Mustang 5.0 with a 6MT

[hassmaschine]

With it not driving, you'll be lucky to get $3500.

[StorminNorman00]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

With it not driving, you'll be lucky to get $3500.

It drives. I still drive it to school everyday. It just has its moments sometimes.