How many prbs have you encountered thus far?

[tranquility]

Just curious how many prbs each of us had. Would be useful to state your length of ownership also. If 'other', please state what was the prb.

Mine are listed above. Luckily, most are in the 'annoying' category, save for the faulty airbag sensor. Owner for 22 months thus far.

[juhap]

Where's the "None" option?

Or the "Whatever problems I may have encountered are easily outweighed by all the great moments I've had with my car, so I prefer to focus on them rather than dwell on the problems and give a casual reader the impression that the E89 is suffering from more issues than the average car in the same price range"?

[jparnes1]

Originally Posted by juhap

Where's the "None" option?

Or the "Whatever problems I may have encountered are easily outweighed by all the great moments I've had with my car, so I prefer to focus on them rather than dwell on the problems and give a casual reader the impression that the E89 is suffering from more issues than the average car in the same price range"?

That's been what I've been saying in the past. Folks who write into forums fall mainly into 2 categories: Check out my new ride and This is the problem I have with my car. You get a skewed view because of this. Most cars are heavily involved with technology these days and therefore encounter many problems that were unheard of in the past. The real question is, are BMWs more prone to problems than other cars? There are many rating agencies that talk about that.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by juhap

Where's the "None" option?

Or the "Whatever problems I may have encountered are easily outweighed by all the great moments I've had with my car, so I prefer to focus on them rather than dwell on the problems and give a casual reader the impression that the E89 is suffering from more issues than the average car in the same price range"?

Darn, I knew that I forgot some other choices. I requested the admin to add that option.

Hopefully the more astute readers will not be skewed into thinking that this car has more prbs than the next; but on the other hand, it could be taken at face value and, if anything, gives BMW the incentive to prevent future recurrence. So far, there have been some annoying prbs but nothing major for me and the prbs have been few and far between. Still, it is time consuming to have to pop into the dealer every now and time to address this little niggles.

[Torn]

I have an abundance of rattles, my window dances, and my side mirrors make large amounts of noise (left side only) when opening/closing. My center console now slams shut, sometimes my car will abruptly turn off if its hot out and I'm in sport mode, and the fan makes a TON of noise (dealer blames it on the condenser or something). I still love the car though

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Torn

I have an abundance of rattles, my window dances, and my side mirrors make large amounts of noise (left side only) when opening/closing. My center console now slams shut, sometimes my car will abruptly turn off if its hot out and I'm in sport mode, and the fan makes a TON of noise (dealer blames it on the condenser or something). I still love the car though

Are you going to get those fixed, esp the fan?

[Torn]

Well I plan on bringing the car in soon. The fan they claim is 'normal' but I didnt have this problem when I first bought the car. I have around 37k miles now; hoping more problems dont keep popping up.

I will inform you of any dealer made decisions when I bring her in. I will prolly do that this week simply so I can enjoy her during the nice weather. I hate those 328 loaners >_<!

[Alpha_Zulu]

I've had two software problems and neither of them were actual problems.

They ran test plans on my car and there wasn't anything actually wrong.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Torn

Well I plan on bringing the car in soon. The fan they claim is 'normal' but I didnt have this problem when I first bought the car. I have around 37k miles now; hoping more problems dont keep popping up.

I will inform you of any dealer made decisions when I bring her in. I will prolly do that this week simply so I can enjoy her during the nice weather. I hate those 328 loaners >_<!

What exactly is your fan prb? I have a similar one where it makes a quick 'whirl' noise whenever it turns off/on. The tech confirmed that it is a flap or something that needs lubrication, but needs to take out the entire dash to access it.

[Torn]

Originally Posted by tranquility

What exactly is your fan prb? I have a similar one where it makes a quick 'whirl' noise whenever it turns off/on. The tech confirmed that it is a flap or something that needs lubrication, but needs to take out the entire dash to access it.

I have the same whirling sound except mine constantly is whirling. If my ac is or heat is on, it will whirl until I turn it off. It has come to the point, where I dont use it anymore since its so bothersome. They say its normal. They also claim that they cannot replicate my rattles (even when i brought a video once). I cant wait to hear the excuse for the center console or side mirrors

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Torn

I have the same whirling sound except mine constantly is whirling. If my ac is or heat is on, it will whirl until I turn it off. It has come to the point, where I dont use it anymore since its so bothersome. They say its normal. They also claim that they cannot replicate my rattles (even when i brought a video once). I cant wait to hear the excuse for the center console or side mirrors

Just wondering if you have an update? Thx.

[Torn]

Not yet been super busy lately to bring it in. I will let u know. I need to bring it in for a new filter which they ordered and to take care of all my problems. I'm at 38k miles so I wanna get it addressed

[richard in NC]

I had a few problems in 3 years. Most weren't listed, only 1 was serious.
Water in a tail light, a broke trunk partition, a brake booster failure (flat bedded to the shop for that), misc top rattles and a dash rattle, and the HPFP recall.

[ManiacGT]

Hpfp failure (replaced), DCT transmission (replaced), rear heated screen element failure (screen replaced), steering noise (replaced), exhaust flap issue ( exhaust replaced), numerous rattles (mostly sorted), cracked 296 wheels (replaced), trunk separator broken (replaced), rear lights water ingress (replaced twice), .. Car very nearly perfect NOW!

[ph75]

Originally Posted by richard in NC

I had a few problems in 3 years. Most weren't listed, only 1 was serious.
Water in a tail light, a broke trunk partition, a brake booster failure (flat bedded to the shop for that), misc top rattles and a dash rattle, and the HPFP recall.

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[raven333]

Hi here is my list after owning the car less than two months
1) all brake callipers replaced, rusty pistons and corrosion
2) both rear lights changed, light failure and cracked
3) front 326 wheel replaced, damaged by dealer
Currently have corrosion issues on each axle, and various rattles not yet attended to on the roof.

[Alpha_Zulu]

Originally Posted by raven333

Hi here is my list after owning the car less than two months
1) all brake callipers replaced, rusty pistons and corrosion
2) both rear lights changed, light failure and cracked
3) front 326 wheel replaced, damaged by dealer
Currently have corrosion issues on each axle, and various rattles not yet attended to on the roof.

Wait what? This is on a brand new car or did you buy it used?

[raven333]

Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

Wait what? This is on a brand new car or did you buy it used?

Hi the car is now 18 months old with 5.5k mileage on when I bought it, it now has 7.3K, but was actually owned by BMW UK as one of their cars, so they are the previous owners, and I bought it from a BMW main dealer and paid a top end price for it as I traded in my devine 6 Series (645ci)
Oh how I am regretting it !!!! my 6 Series was in immaculate condition with No rust!!! at 7 years old......

[army_men]

Rattle should be an option. I would choose it every time.

[Torn]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Just wondering if you have an update? Thx.

All my problems were addressed

I will post up the details on what was done to correct each and every problem!

I dropped it off early Friday, and got it back Monday around 5:30 pm.

They provided me with a 2013 X3 with 3 miles. So i was somewhat satisfied, i suppose

[Dr Stig 2]

2 years next Friday.
29,000km travelled, mostly commuting in the country with about 10km per day in the city.

Love the car - closest thing to perfect all rounder that I can imagine.
Luxury, performance, handling, convertible, attractive...
and the car is pretty good as well.


Problems:
* Noisy steering rack - replaced
* Dancing windows - fixed with software upgrade
* roof mechanism rattles - tighteded and lubed whenever I ask them to, but they keep coming back
* cabin rattles - keep coming back
* centre speaker rattle / hum - fixedd a few times, and I haven't noticed it lately - fingers crossed
* 3 of 4 Centre hub caps exploded off the car during a driver training day (not replaced under warranty - annoying - BMW response was that it can't happen - but it did... Do they think I lied?)
* Scratched leather seat by dealer - replaced no worries
* Faulty roof sensors - replaced (I didn't even know they were faulty)
* Bent rim (pot hole) fixed under wheel insurance
* gouged rim (kerb) fixed under wheel insurance
* trim piece behind seat exploded and sent fragment the size of a plum into cabin (replaced no worries, but no explanation found)
* only three women have ever come up to admire the car while I have been in it. (I must be really ugly).

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Torn

All my problems were addressed

I will post up the details on what was done to correct each and every problem!

I dropped it off early Friday, and got it back Monday around 5:30 pm.

They provided me with a 2013 X3 with 3 miles. So i was somewhat satisfied, i suppose

Congrats. Would love to hear about your noisy fan solution....my dealer has been stumped so far...no fix as yet. Arrgh.

Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

* only three women have ever come up to admire the car while I have been in it. (I must be really ugly).

It probably would've helped if you removed that darn helmet of yours lol.