I think I am done

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 07:53 PM

2k ago bmw replaced my 881 pump with a 446 pump despite the 881 pump showing no signs of failure. This was the 3rd pump in my car and for 18k miles no problems. Bmw ripped that pump out and threw in the 446 pump, I started the car today on a cold start and it fired right up but only shot to 700-800 rpm and idled there which is strage for a cold start. Plugged in the ap, sure as shit p2aaf code. So the 4th pump in my car is going. This might be my last straw. I already took legal action against bmw and won a large chunk of cash about a year ago. I am thinking of taking legal action again and getting out of this car and into a gt500 or the new 5.0.

caradd · 04-24-2011, 07:59 PM

How many more times does one have to get slapped in the face?

Iwantm3 · 04-24-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

2k ago bmw replaced my 881 pump with a 446 pump despite the 881 pump showing no signs of failure. This was the 3rd pump in my car and for 18k miles no problems. Bmw ripped that pump out and threw in the 446 pump, I started the car today on a cold start and it fired right up but only shot to 700-800 rpm and idled there which is strage for a cold start. Plugged in the ap, sure as shit p2aaf code. So the 4th pump in my car is going. This might be my last straw. I already took legal action against bmw and won a large chunk of cash about a year ago. I am thinking of taking legal action again and getting out of this car and into a gt500 or the new 5.0.

damn

cn555ic · 04-24-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

2k ago bmw replaced my 881 pump with a 446 pump despite the 881 pump showing no signs of failure. This was the 3rd pump in my car and for 18k miles no problems. Bmw ripped that pump out and threw in the 446 pump, I started the car today on a cold start and it fired right up but only shot to 700-800 rpm and idled there which is strage for a cold start. Plugged in the ap, sure as shit p2aaf code. So the 4th pump in my car is going. This might be my last straw. I already took legal action against bmw and won a large chunk of cash about a year ago. I am thinking of taking legal action again and getting out of this car and into a gt500 or the new 5.0.

Man that sucks...If your 881 pump was not showing any signs of failing, why did you even allow them to change it out?

Brey335i · 04-24-2011, 08:17 PM

GT500 would be the way to go for power... but I think a Corvette is far better

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Man that sucks...If your 881 pump was not showing any signs of failing, why did you even allow them to change it out?

I didnt know they were going to do it. I went in last time cause my drivers side window got stuck in the down position again and the car needed front brakes.

I got the car back and they did brakes/plugs/filters/fluids/fuel pump/window.
2k and here I am with a pos failing pump again.

cn555ic · 04-24-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

I didnt know they were going to do it. I went in last time cause my drivers side window got stuck in the down position again and the car needed front brakes.

I got the car back and they did brakes/plugs/filters/fluids/fuel pump/window.
2k and here I am with a pos failing pump again.

Wow...Thats unbelievable

...You would think they were doing you a favor changing out the fuel pump and then this shit happens...

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

GT500 would be the way to go for power... but I think a Corvette is far better

Corvette is not pratical for me. I need a car with somewhat of a back seat that can drive around all year long which includes some heavy winter. The bmw does fine with snow tires, the corvette lol, that just sounds silly.

Tee212 · 04-24-2011, 08:22 PM

good shit, 3 times is way many. On my third pump now but too late for any lemon action

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

good shit, 3 times is way many. On my third pump now but too late for any lemon action

I sued bmw when I had 34k....and won. As long as the car started breaking prior to 18, what you currently have on it does not matter all that much.

Eitherway This is pump number 5 thats going in
2 window failures
2 headlight failures
2 tail light failures
radio failure
power steering pump failure
wastegate rattle
sunroof failure

Theres probabaly more, the only good thing about my car is the engine and tranny. Not an ouch of oil burned, tranny shifts like butter. Everything else is shit

cn555ic · 04-24-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

Corvette is not pratical for me. I need a car with somewhat of a back seat that can drive around all year long which includes some heavy winter. The bmw does fine with snow tires, the corvette lol, that just sounds silly.

STI sounds about right for you

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

STI sounds about right for you

Never, glass motor, and slow.

Tee212 · 04-24-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

I sued bmw when I had 34k....and won. As long as the car started breaking prior to 18, what you currently have on it does not matter all that much.

Eitherway This is pump number 5 thats going in
2 window failures
2 headlight failures
2 tail light failures
radio failure
power steering pump failure
wastegate rattle
sunroof failure

Theres probabaly more, the only good thing about my car is the engine and tranny. Not an ouch of oil burned, tranny shifts like butter. Everything else is shit

Oh so even after 18k I can still lemon due to 3+ pump failures? Im at 39k right now.

Infamous · 04-24-2011, 08:34 PM

funny thing, i came to the e90/n54 thing after trading in my 06 mustang GT.

i miss how reliable that thing was. one alternator under warranty. otherwise 60,000 miles of flawless service.

i think youd be happy with a 5.0

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:34 PM

as long as it failed the first time before 18k, then you have a chance. Keep in mind, all states have different laws

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous

funny thing, i came to the e90/n54 thing after trading in my 06 mustang GT.

i miss how reliable that thing was. one alternator under warranty. otherwise 60,000 miles of flawless service.

i think youd be happy with a 5.0

I am reading about all the tranny issues the 5.0s are having. Out of all the cars I owned in my life, I saw a dealership like 3 times in 10 years untill I got this thing. Every 3 months the car goes back.

Rotorocious · 04-24-2011, 08:43 PM

Ctsv eh?

turb0mik3 · 04-24-2011, 08:43 PM

So sorry to hear about that. Don't get the gt500, it is a slow POS. I would maybe look into a used M3 of some sort? Hope all get's better.

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotorocious

Ctsv eh?

Its a little pricey.

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Originally Posted by Mflowt5

So sorry to hear about that. Don't get the gt500, it is a slow POS. I would maybe look into a used M3 of some sort? Hope all get's better.

I am not sure how how you came to that conclusion, but for 5-6k you can get that thing into the 9s....
Used m3 is another maintance headache. Going back to simplicity ftw lol

Q4P · 04-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Here is the answer for you...

A simple swap lol, not only will you have a faster car, still as classy and quiet being a straight six motor although you will get worse fuel economy. Still 3.0L, still twin turbo, still straight six, couldn't get better, just way more reliable as long as you keep in under 550 whp, no fueling issues, no need for meth, no dealing with DI.

Just my .02, call me crazy!

Clap135 · 04-24-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

Here is the answer for you...

A simple swap lol, not only will you have a faster car, still as classy and quiet being a straight six motor although you will get worse fuel economy. Still 3.0L, still twin turbo, still straight six, couldn't get better, just way more reliable as long as you keep in under 550 whp, no fueling issues, no need for meth, no dealing with DI.

Just my .02, call me crazy!

lol good luck with that swap. It just sucks that Im traveling for 2 months starting tomorrow and dont have time to work on this thing.

SennaZ · 04-24-2011, 08:57 PM

Sympathize with you regarding the fp, I'm on my 3rd and I have 17K miles on the car.

No disrespect intended but you do realize a nicely equipped GT500 runs around $60K? I'll refrain from commenting about its performance other than to say I could lap it over a normal road course race in a well-prep'd 335i.

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Clap135 Brigadier General 106 Rep 3,460 Posts Drives: 2009 N54 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sticky's Mom House iTrader: (1)	I think I am done 2k ago bmw replaced my 881 pump with a 446 pump despite the 881 pump showing no signs of failure. This was the 3rd pump in my car and for 18k miles no problems. Bmw ripped that pump out and threw in the 446 pump, I started the car today on a cold start and it fired right up but only shot to 700-800 rpm and idled there which is strage for a cold start. Plugged in the ap, sure as shit p2aaf code. So the 4th pump in my car is going. This might be my last straw. I already took legal action against bmw and won a large chunk of cash about a year ago. I am thinking of taking legal action again and getting out of this car and into a gt500 or the new 5.0.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	good shit, 3 times is way many. On my third pump now but too late for any lemon action
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Infamous Secret Asian Man 80 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	funny thing, i came to the e90/n54 thing after trading in my 06 mustang GT. i miss how reliable that thing was. one alternator under warranty. otherwise 60,000 miles of flawless service. i think youd be happy with a 5.0
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Q4P Colonel 86 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World iTrader: (0)	Here is the answer for you... A simple swap lol, not only will you have a faster car, still as classy and quiet being a straight six motor although you will get worse fuel economy. Still 3.0L, still twin turbo, still straight six, couldn't get better, just way more reliable as long as you keep in under 550 whp, no fueling issues, no need for meth, no dealing with DI. Just my .02, call me crazy!
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SennaZ been there... done that 4 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1)	Sympathize with you regarding the fp, I'm on my 3rd and I have 17K miles on the car. No disrespect intended but you do realize a nicely equipped GT500 runs around $60K? I'll refrain from commenting about its performance other than to say I could lap it over a normal road course race in a well-prep'd 335i.
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