F30 Limp mode
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Could always be worst. At least you didn't have to worry about spontanious combustion like early second gen Mini Cooper S owners had to. (A recall was issued, I sold mine off before it went into effect)
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Update:
Good and bad
Good: My service guy is awesome! he requested air shipment from Germany for the fan and it just arrived today. My car should be done by tomorrow.
Bad: Let the countdown begin for the next limp mode.
Good and bad
Good: My service guy is awesome! he requested air shipment from Germany for the fan and it just arrived today. My car should be done by tomorrow.
Bad: Let the countdown begin for the next limp mode.
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Do not like when they just throw parts at the problem. I do hope someone in Germany is working feverishly on a permanent correction.
Punk Rocker
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Too small unfortunately. I'd actually suggest giving the new Lexus vehicles a try. The GS350 is a fantastic car and the wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed our demo so far. Will be going into negotiations some time this week for an F-Sport in Obsidian or Starfire Pearl. 
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yah got the car back.
they replaced bunch of fan related stuff, not just the fan.
So far, car feels good. We will see how long it will last.
Also i just saw this: can someone translate the torque # for me?
they replaced bunch of fan related stuff, not just the fan.
So far, car feels good. We will see how long it will last.
Also i just saw this: can someone translate the torque # for me?
Last edited by oonowindoo; Jun 10, 2013 at 04:25 PM.
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Don't know if it will, but 313 HP/465 lb at 1500-2500 sounds like A LOT of fun.
with the way BMW is whoring out so many different cars from every numerical symbol, i would be surprised if they don't bring it to US.
with the way BMW is whoring out so many different cars from every numerical symbol, i would be surprised if they don't bring it to US.
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Update:
Took the car in yesterday for the same problem. Gave the SA that "I TOLD YOU SO"
Loaner: 2014 X1 28Xdrive 2900 miles with the weirdest option list.
So far 16 mpg!!!!
The turbo sound is much louder in the 28 than in the 35. Still sounds like a diesel.
Even tho it is a 2014, the steering wheel and suspension still feel very BMWish, or very E9X unlike F30. I thought all 2014 cars will become electric steering...
Took the car in yesterday for the same problem. Gave the SA that "I TOLD YOU SO"
Loaner: 2014 X1 28Xdrive 2900 miles with the weirdest option list.
So far 16 mpg!!!!
The turbo sound is much louder in the 28 than in the 35. Still sounds like a diesel.
Even tho it is a 2014, the steering wheel and suspension still feel very BMWish, or very E9X unlike F30. I thought all 2014 cars will become electric steering...
Last edited by oonowindoo; Oct 2, 2013 at 02:38 PM.
.... I wonder what the BMW dealership's explanation is this time?
It must be pretty frustrating bringing in a car for the same issue on multiple occasions - A serious issue at that.
Good luck!
It must be pretty frustrating bringing in a car for the same issue on multiple occasions - A serious issue at that.
Good luck!
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The truth is, they don't know what is going on. BMW doesn't even have a fix for it.
There are some people already lemoned their car with their dealer and received a brand new replacement.
and then, yes, limp mode again.
There are some people already lemoned their car with their dealer and received a brand new replacement.
and then, yes, limp mode again.
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Update:
Took the car in yesterday for the same problem. Gave the SA that "I TOLD YOU SO"
Loaner: 2014 X1 28Xdrive 2900 miles with the weirdest option list.
So far 16 mpg!!!!
The turbo sound is much louder in the 28 than in the 35. Still sounds like a diesel.
Even tho it is a 2014, the steering wheel and suspension still feel very BMWish, or very E9X unlike F30. I thought all 2014 cars will become electric steering...
Took the car in yesterday for the same problem. Gave the SA that "I TOLD YOU SO"
Loaner: 2014 X1 28Xdrive 2900 miles with the weirdest option list.
So far 16 mpg!!!!
The turbo sound is much louder in the 28 than in the 35. Still sounds like a diesel.
Even tho it is a 2014, the steering wheel and suspension still feel very BMWish, or very E9X unlike F30. I thought all 2014 cars will become electric steering...
Last edited by MTEAZY; Oct 2, 2013 at 08:32 PM. Reason: More eloquent language.
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That's a very nice F30. There is some hope I guess. It still would be need to be lowered to my taste.
Compared to the E90, the F30 center of gravity is 1" higher. Here goes another reason to lower it...
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