[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Is this a known e9? problem - I've never heard of it?

not nearly so much on the E90s as on the E46s.

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

not nearly so much on the E90s as on the E46s.

I'd heard and read of the e46 problem - not known or read about an e90 320d turbo go yet though. If anyone has, please feel free to post the link.

Any further news on your car Tony? I'm amazed at the amount of issues it has!

[mjh93sa]

More on the E46 than the E90 I think, maybe partly due to age and mileage. The swirl flaps can let go and depending on your luck you might get away with a partial implosion or the engine swallowing some of it and generally lunching itself.

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/talker/viewtopic.php?t=53451

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

I'd heard and read of the e46 problem - not known or read about an e90 320d turbo go yet though. If anyone has, please feel free to post the link.

Any further news on your car Tony? I'm amazed at the amount of issues it has!

I'm amazed too Paul! But I am sure that once this round is fixed, there's nothing much more that can possibly go wrong...?!!!! Well, here's hoping...

No more updates further to my last post... repairs moving on very quickly - they haven't even waited to investigate before ordering replacement parts.. replacements were ordered yesterday on spec and almost all have already arrived today.. Initial thoughts that the car would take a while to be repaired, possibly two weeks, but I might even get it back before the weekend now... fingers crossed!

[mjh93sa]

What it is to have friends in high places.

Keep the pressure up Tony

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by mjh93sa

What it is to have friends in high places.

Keep the pressure up Tony

To be fair, it has been the dealer who have taken the initiative and given the impetus for urgency... they haven't had pressure from BMW UK, yet!

[Gibbo]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

To be fair, it has been the dealer who have taken the initiative and given the impetus for urgency... they haven't had pressure from BMW UK, yet!

Have they given you a car to use?

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by Gibbo

Have they given you a car to use?

Yup, I'm in a 2008 model 520d SE, with the new auto box and the 177hp engine.... trying to get used to the fact that it has averaged 43mpg over the last two days of me driving it...?!

[vivekk]

So, what mod will be next on your list, after BMW make the next direct debit transfer, Tony ?

Viv

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by vivekk

So, what mod will be next on your list, after BMW make the next direct debit transfer, Tony ?

Viv

Ah yes, the upside is that my proclivities to modding have in the past been generously funded by BMW UK..!

So, what's next on the menu...? TBH there's not a huge amount more I want to do.. the running gear is all sorted, with rollbars, front brakes, diff... no point doing the rear brakes as it's just a waste of money. ECU upgrade? Most probably, though I'd want to make sure everything is running fine before committing to a power boost. Also I want to see what Simon @ Emaps comes up with as a solution to the ECU encryption...

[dazzapb]

Originally Posted by Gibbo

BMW are mass market in 2008. The network is not the same as 10 yrs ago, the prestige has gone, .

Interesting comment, If BMW were not prestige I would not have handed over 40K for my car! I would of got a pug of something.

I would argue the contary, just because a call sells well doesnt make it any less prestigious, but it will lose its exclusivity. in my book 335i m sports are not common so its fine by me,

If anything Audi (don't know why I am talking abiut Audi - just a comparsion ) look like they will be selling a shed load this year, anycar in any niche. (if i see another 2.0tdi a4 drop top in Teddington!!! arghh!!) but just because I see 10 every day, doesn't make the car any less prestigious, but it is as common as muck.

I must say a few years back I drove my boss'es TT to a garage in Epsom and THAT one signle experience put my off Audi for life, the crashing and banging and interior quality put me off (I had a mondeo!)

BMW sell well because on the whole they are good quality desirable cars. The majority of lottery winners buy BMW over other any brand

[Bumps]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Is this a known e9? problem - I've never heard of it?

Not per se but a few are having issues on the 1 series with the newer 177bhp 2.0d. Wait and see is probably the only way. The E46 2.0d is a known issue (as is the 3.0d I believe as far as turbos and manifolds go).

We're all potentially in the shit to some degree!!!!!

Tony,

Good to hear that things are moving and I admire your restraint and cold hard logic during what must be an emotively charged time. All the best.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by dazzapb

BMW sell well because on the whole they are good quality desirable cars. The majority of lottery winners buy BMW over other any brand

As well as a Lambo, ferrar and/or a bentley

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by Bumps

Not per se but a few are having issues on the 1 series with the newer 177bhp 2.0d. Wait and see is probably the only way. The E46 2.0d is a known issue (as is the 3.0d I believe as far as turbos and manifolds go).

We're all potentially in the shit to some degree!!!!!

Tony,

Good to hear that things are moving and I admire your restraint and cold hard logic during what must be an emotively charged time. All the best.

Worried me a little as my warranty is up in a couple of months - plus I'm thinking of buying a spider tuning box.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Worried me a little as my warranty is up in a couple of months - plus I'm thinking of buying a spider tuning box.

extenday warrantay mo fo..

[NFS]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

extenday warrantay mo fo..

Except that it's now an "insured warranty" and BMW have kindly increased the costs.

[mjh93sa]

.. a lot.

You could also look at someone like warranty direct. If you are a member of the BMW Car Club you get a discount. I'm not sure of the exact level, but after this and a bit of wrangling I got cover for the E46 for less than my sister did for her (then) Skoda Fabia! Needless to say they are also far cheaper than the BMW insured warranty.

[Serjames]

yay for Tony's BMW BETA !!

Hope it's back on the road, peeling out of Corners and generaly annoying everyonw in "the city"

Lol

SJ

[vivekk]

Originally Posted by mjh93sa

.. a lot.

You could also look at someone like warranty direct. If you are a member of the BMW Car Club you get a discount. I'm not sure of the exact level, but after this and a bit of wrangling I got cover for the E46 for less than my sister did for her (then) Skoda Fabia! Needless to say they are also far cheaper than the BMW insured warranty.

I rang Warranty Direct, just after talking out BMW Car Club membership.
The agent didn't have the Car Club discount at hand, but offered warranty for my 330i for just over £300, which turned out to be cheaper than the price with the Car Club discount.

The warranty provides improved cover over BMW's own warranty anyway, so it's not really a problem if you finish with BMW's.

I can PM details of the bloke I spoke to. Mentioning that I sent you might be of benefit to me also.

Viv

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by vivekk

I rang Warranty Direct, just after talking out BMW Car Club membership.
The agent didn't have the Car Club discount at hand, but offered warranty for my 330i for just over £300, which turned out to be cheaper than the price with the Car Club discount.

The warranty provides improved cover over BMW's own warranty anyway, so it's not really a problem if you finish with BMW's.

I can PM details of the bloke I spoke to. Mentioning that I sent you might be of benefit to me also.

Viv

Please do!

[vivekk]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Please do!

Done.

Viv

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Please do!

Likewise.