Z in the shop for 3+ days... spending time with an F10

nicknaz · 06-10-2013, 02:56 PM

parts weren't available to complete the EPS recall so my Z has been held at the dealer for 3 days and counting

Nothing like sunny 75F / no humidity weather to make me miss it! (I promise I will be more forgiving of your +500lb and weakling cooling system when you get back Zed... )

My loaner is an F10 528 (non sport, premium + tech package) and it is positively a BOAT! I feel like a late 60s Florida retiree

CedarZ4 · 06-10-2013, 03:19 PM

Recalls suck

At least it's free
Also, wasn't aware that there's an EPS recall? I thought it was just the battery cable

On a more important note, I will gladly trade you for your F10. My Z is in for work, and I was promised a F30. Ended up getting a F25 X3. How is that for a boat

Day 5 and counting... At least it's raining here so I'm not missing too much California sun that we don't get here in the East.

I agree though. Have wanted more power for the Z, and as peppy as an X3 is for a SUV (I'm sorry, SAV), it really makes you appreciate the Z that much more.

nicknaz · 06-10-2013, 04:45 PM

5 days.. what's going on with your car?

I got letters for both EPS and battery cable but when the service dept checked my VIN my car was only affected by EPS and not battery cable.

keepittrill · 06-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

5 days.. what's going on with your car?

I got letters for both EPS and battery cable but when the service dept checked my VIN my car was only affected by EPS and not battery cable.

I had to do the battery cable, took them a day. OP, I got a '13 128i as my courtesy car. Obviously my mom had to pick it up from them as I'm not 21 yet LOL but it was kind of disappointing. I hope the 135i is more exciting. (No offense to anyone with a 128i, it's great for cruising, just not for sporty driving)

nicknaz · 06-10-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by keepittrill

. I hope the 135i is more exciting.

It is as exciting to drive as the Z4 35i, IMHO

I've never seen a 35i car go out as a loaner though...

BTW, are you an additional driver on the loaner contract? Would be bad juju if you get into an accident and aren't on there...

fisherman · 06-11-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

parts weren't available to complete the EPS recall so my Z has been held at the dealer for 3 days and counting

Nothing like sunny 75F / no humidity weather to make me miss it! (I promise I will be more forgiving of your +500lb and weakling cooling system when you get back Zed... )

My loaner is an F10 528 (non sport, premium + tech package) and it is positively a BOAT! I feel like a late 60s Florida retiree

Geez...I'm a late 60's retiree ; may have to look at that 528, and get rid of my Z4....http://e89.zpost.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

rking117 · 06-11-2013, 02:05 PM

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Geez...I'm a late 60's retiree ; may have to look at that 528, and get rid of my Z4....http://e89.zpost.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Dont do it. The boy in you will be disappointed.

nicknaz · 06-11-2013, 02:54 PM

Got the update today... Z not ready for another day or two...

@fisherman have we just proven the wisdom in that car marketing adage... you can sell a young man's car to an old man but young men won't buy an old man's car

(didn't mean to imply you are an "old man" just citing the adage....)

EDIT: I think I'm 32 going on 63 because I'm actually OK with not having the Z just yet

Innovative AutoConcepts · 06-11-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

parts weren't available to complete the EPS recall so my Z has been held at the dealer for 3 days and counting

Nothing like sunny 75F / no humidity weather to make me miss it! (I promise I will be more forgiving of your +500lb and weakling cooling system when you get back Zed... )

My loaner is an F10 528 (non sport, premium + tech package) and it is positively a BOAT! I feel like a late 60s Florida retiree

My car has been in the shop for over a month, Just got it back. I had a 328i, 528i and X5 over the coarse of 1 month LOL

keepittrill · 06-11-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

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Originally Posted by keepittrill

. I hope the 135i is more exciting.

It is as exciting to drive as the Z4 35i, IMHO

I've never seen a 35i car go out as a loaner though...

BTW, are you an additional driver on the loaner contract? Would be bad juju if you get into an accident and aren't on there...

No idea what that even is! I just know I wasn't allowed to pick the car up, had to wait for my mom to come get it :P

nicknaz · 06-11-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ituning.technology

My car has been in the shop for over a month, Just got it back. I had a 328i, 528i and X5 over the coarse of 1 month LOL

Can you lemon at that point?

What happened?

keepittrill · 06-12-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

Can you lemon at that point?

What happened?

Not if it's used or CPO.

CedarZ4 · 06-13-2013, 03:49 AM

keepittrill - If your Mom picked up the car and you weren't allowed too, most likely means they thought they were loaning the car out to your Mom. If you get a ticket, or more importantly an accident, I think you will have some serious trouble (similar to driving a rental car without you on the "Additional Drivers" as Nick pointed out)

iTuning - The Lemon Law actually does apply to used or CPO vehicles (if your vehicle is one of those) contrary to what keepittrill said. Though state laws do differ on exact year and mileage, Lemon Laws apply regardless. Only time it doesn't is if prior to purchase, the dealer disclose that it is a Lemon car and you signed a waiver saying you were aware, then you are out of luck. In regards to the vehicle being in the shop for a month, again depending on the state, you may or may not actually could have had a Lemon law case. Not sure what was done, but the wait period doesn't include out of stock parts that have to be ordered. But since you got your car and seem to be happy with the repairs, then all that I've said is null

Nick - Finally got my car back! Took a 3 hour cruise + picture session today with her

Went in for oil change, alignment, and battery recall. I guess what took so long was that they were trying to chase down the roof rattle, Navi rattle, and the problem with the HCAV turning itself on. HVAC and Roof is fixed, but Navi still rattles, unfortunately. Hope you get your car back soon, but, it seems like you are in no rush anyway

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jparnes1 · 06-13-2013, 06:57 AM

Like Cedar said, lemon laws vary from state to state. The reason why it's difficult to lemon a CPO is that the car may be too old or too many miles. In New York, the car has to be less than 24 months and 18K miles.

Innovative AutoConcepts · 06-13-2013, 08:07 AM

Thanks everyone, I have an attorney on the case. =] they say it will take roughly 90-180 days.

nicknaz · 06-13-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ituning.technology

Thanks everyone, I have an attorney on the case. =] they say it will take roughly 90-180 days.

Congrats! What are you getting next?

keepitrill make sure you have insurance coverage on your loaner car!

Cedar congrats on getting your car back. I'm ready for the Z again. I tried to merge quickly into traffic and got a nice reminder that 3500lb/300hp is better than 4000lb/240hp

06-10-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Z in the shop for 3+ days... spending time with an F10 parts weren't available to complete the EPS recall so my Z has been held at the dealer for 3 days and counting Nothing like sunny 75F / no humidity weather to make me miss it! (I promise I will be more forgiving of your +500lb and weakling cooling system when you get back Zed... ) My loaner is an F10 528 (non sport, premium + tech package) and it is positively a BOAT! I feel like a late 60s Florida retiree
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CedarZ4 Captain 63 Rep 715 Posts Drives: G05 M50i, Tesla M3P Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	Recalls suck At least it's free Also, wasn't aware that there's an EPS recall? I thought it was just the battery cable On a more important note, I will gladly trade you for your F10. My Z is in for work, and I was promised a F30. Ended up getting a F25 X3. How is that for a boat Day 5 and counting... At least it's raining here so I'm not missing too much California sun that we don't get here in the East. I agree though. Have wanted more power for the Z, and as peppy as an X3 is for a SUV (I'm sorry, SAV), it really makes you appreciate the Z that much more.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	5 days.. what's going on with your car? I got letters for both EPS and battery cable but when the service dept checked my VIN my car was only affected by EPS and not battery cable.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Got the update today... Z not ready for another day or two... @fisherman have we just proven the wisdom in that car marketing adage... you can sell a young man's car to an old man but young men won't buy an old man's car (didn't mean to imply you are an "old man" just citing the adage....) EDIT: I think I'm 32 going on 63 because I'm actually OK with not having the Z just yet
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CedarZ4 Captain 63 Rep 715 Posts Drives: G05 M50i, Tesla M3P Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	keepittrill - If your Mom picked up the car and you weren't allowed too, most likely means they thought they were loaning the car out to your Mom. If you get a ticket, or more importantly an accident, I think you will have some serious trouble (similar to driving a rental car without you on the "Additional Drivers" as Nick pointed out) iTuning - The Lemon Law actually does apply to used or CPO vehicles (if your vehicle is one of those) contrary to what keepittrill said. Though state laws do differ on exact year and mileage, Lemon Laws apply regardless. Only time it doesn't is if prior to purchase, the dealer disclose that it is a Lemon car and you signed a waiver saying you were aware, then you are out of luck. In regards to the vehicle being in the shop for a month, again depending on the state, you may or may not actually could have had a Lemon law case. Not sure what was done, but the wait period doesn't include out of stock parts that have to be ordered. But since you got your car and seem to be happy with the repairs, then all that I've said is null Nick - Finally got my car back! Took a 3 hour cruise + picture session today with her Went in for oil change, alignment, and battery recall. I guess what took so long was that they were trying to chase down the roof rattle, Navi rattle, and the problem with the HCAV turning itself on. HVAC and Roof is fixed, but Navi still rattles, unfortunately. Hope you get your car back soon, but, it seems like you are in no rush anyway .
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Like Cedar said, lemon laws vary from state to state. The reason why it's difficult to lemon a CPO is that the car may be too old or too many miles. In New York, the car has to be less than 24 months and 18K miles. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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Innovative AutoConcepts First Lieutenant 33 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 E89 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockville MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 E89 SDrive30i [7.84]	Thanks everyone, I have an attorney on the case. =] they say it will take roughly 90-180 days.
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