Oh' I'm thrilled (grrrr)

E36ic4Me · 06-07-2012, 05:13 PM

Well, the 'check engine' light came on today. The one that states I do not have full engine power. Yesterday, my passenger's side window decided it did not want to Auto Up anymore, nor did it want to work with the 'all windows up' button. So, I brought it into the dealer for servicing / repair. Since it was later int he day, all of their BMW loaners were gone.

So, I know have a broken Z4 and a freak'n Honda Accord loaner. Super. Did I mention the car is three weeks old? Grrrr.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 06-07-2012, 05:36 PM

Some age fast

... no pun intended, no worries the engine light might be your High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) or a false alarm, the window issue might be a faulty or failed fuse. I am sure the dealer will sort it out for you in no time flat.

Sorry to hear about your crappy loaner, it will feel so good once you get your car back. BTW it might be worse the dealer only had a M3 to loan you and you fall in love with it by the time your babe is well again

just kidding

E36ic4Me · 06-07-2012, 05:47 PM

I'm not even all that upset really. Things happen with cars, new or old. That's life. I'm actually more upset about the Honda loaner then the issue(s) with my car. Its terrible timing as I have a BMW CCA event on Saturday that I was planning on taking both my Z4 and my 3-Series too. Oh' well.

As for the M3 loaner.....'ehh. I know most are quite taken with the M3, I could care less. I like speed and all (I typically drive like a bat outta hell) but for some reason I never really cared about the M3. When I was buying one of my previous 3-Series (a brand new 2005), I considered the M but rejected the idea when I realized the only reason I was considering it was purely the esthetics. Plus it drives me crazy that a performance machine like that is most commonly found with the SMG gearbox and not a proper manual. They are fabulous cars but better suited to someone who wants one for what they truly are and not merely how they look.

E36ic4Me · 06-08-2012, 05:41 PM

That was a short trip to the dealership. I got my Z back a few hours ago. Bye-bye loaner Accord, hello CCA event tomorrow with both cars!

Desmoduece · 06-08-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

That was a short trip to the dealership. I got my Z back a few hours ago. Bye-bye loaner Accord, hello CCA event tomorrow with both cars!

With both, how are you getting them both there? Do you have the towing package on your Z4

E36ic4Me · 06-09-2012, 11:58 AM

Nope. The hubby gets to drive one. He wanted to take his 12' BMW sport bike but I shot that down in favor of the cars.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 06-09-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

I'm not even all that upset really. Things happen with cars, new or old. That's life. I'm actually more upset about the Honda loaner then the issue(s) with my car. Its terrible timing as I have a BMW CCA event on Saturday that I was planning on taking both my Z4 and my 3-Series too. Oh' well.

As for the M3 loaner.....'ehh. I know most are quite taken with the M3, I could care less. I like speed and all (I typically drive like a bat outta hell) but for some reason I never really cared about the M3. When I was buying one of my previous 3-Series (a brand new 2005), I considered the M but rejected the idea when I realized the only reason I was considering it was purely the esthetics. Plus it drives me crazy that a performance machine like that is most commonly found with the SMG gearbox and not a proper manual. They are fabulous cars but better suited to someone who wants one for what they truly are and not merely how they look.

What I meant by the M3 comment was that there is a possibilety that one might fall for the M3 should one get one as a loaner. I can see that you have a cool head should this ever happen

I have to say I loved my Z4 very mooch and greatley enjoyed the trip along Route 66 all the way from Chicago to LA and then back home to Eastern Canada. Always wanted to do this trip in a convertible and I am glad I did. As you pointed out the M3 is a fabulous car too I changed back since I had one before and wanted it

Happy Motoring ... Cheers

E36ic4Me · 06-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Most definitely, the M3 is a fantastic machine! Funny enough, after writing that I almost bought one. I ran across an amazing deal yesterday on a triple black Convertible (manual transmission, cold weather package, chrome contour wheels, wind blocker, etc). At the end of an afternoon of deliberating, I decided to just keep my 328i Convertible. Damn, that Black Sapphire Metallic with the Chrome Contours did look amazing though.

Dr Stig 2 · 06-10-2012, 05:41 AM

I'm eagerly awaiting the new m3 convertible.
It migt sway me from the Z4...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 06-10-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

I'm eagerly awaiting the new m3 convertible.
It migt sway me from the Z4...

I only fear for the price you may have to pay for it down under

It should be a nice car more HP then the V8 now, a V6 with twin turbos perhaps a In Line 6 cylinder, it should be sweet. We shall see

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Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

Most definitely, the M3 is a fantastic machine! Funny enough, after writing that I almost bought one.

See this is what I meant

be careful now

Dr Stig 2 · 06-12-2012, 06:50 PM

Yes. Expect no change from $180K on the M3 conv.

I would expect also it to be a triple turbo six, either 3.0 or more litres.

E36ic4Me · 06-13-2012, 03:37 PM

(deep sigh) So, after my lil' rant about not caring about an M3........I bought one last night. I got it in the same color as my Z4 (Black Sapphire) so that they'll match nicely. So far, I'm happy. It was fun flooring it down the onramp when I was leaving the dealer last night. Wheeeee!!!!

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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Oh' I'm thrilled (grrrr) Well, the 'check engine' light came on today. The one that states I do not have full engine power. Yesterday, my passenger's side window decided it did not want to Auto Up anymore, nor did it want to work with the 'all windows up' button. So, I brought it into the dealer for servicing / repair. Since it was later int he day, all of their BMW loaners were gone. So, I know have a broken Z4 and a freak'n Honda Accord loaner. Super. Did I mention the car is three weeks old? Grrrr.
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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I'm not even all that upset really. Things happen with cars, new or old. That's life. I'm actually more upset about the Honda loaner then the issue(s) with my car. Its terrible timing as I have a BMW CCA event on Saturday that I was planning on taking both my Z4 and my 3-Series too. Oh' well. As for the M3 loaner.....'ehh. I know most are quite taken with the M3, I could care less. I like speed and all (I typically drive like a bat outta hell) but for some reason I never really cared about the M3. When I was buying one of my previous 3-Series (a brand new 2005), I considered the M but rejected the idea when I realized the only reason I was considering it was purely the esthetics. Plus it drives me crazy that a performance machine like that is most commonly found with the SMG gearbox and not a proper manual. They are fabulous cars but better suited to someone who wants one for what they truly are and not merely how they look. Last edited by E36ic4Me; 06-08-2012 at 05:41 PM..
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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	That was a short trip to the dealership. I got my Z back a few hours ago. Bye-bye loaner Accord, hello CCA event tomorrow with both cars!
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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Nope. The hubby gets to drive one. He wanted to take his 12' BMW sport bike but I shot that down in favor of the cars.
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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Most definitely, the M3 is a fantastic machine! Funny enough, after writing that I almost bought one. I ran across an amazing deal yesterday on a triple black Convertible (manual transmission, cold weather package, chrome contour wheels, wind blocker, etc). At the end of an afternoon of deliberating, I decided to just keep my 328i Convertible. Damn, that Black Sapphire Metallic with the Chrome Contours did look amazing though.
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Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	I'm eagerly awaiting the new m3 convertible. It migt sway me from the Z4... __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	Yes. Expect no change from $180K on the M3 conv. I would expect also it to be a triple turbo six, either 3.0 or more litres. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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E36ic4Me Private First Class 3 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Z4 & M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	(deep sigh) So, after my lil' rant about not caring about an M3........I bought one last night. I got it in the same color as my Z4 (Black Sapphire) so that they'll match nicely. So far, I'm happy. It was fun flooring it down the onramp when I was leaving the dealer last night. Wheeeee!!!!
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