The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
07-27-2009, 10:58 PM
#2961
E92
07-31-2009, 05:14 PM
#2965
COME AT ME BRO!
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I got a question for you guys. DOes anyone here have the Mtechnic front bumper? IF so did you get it stock on your car, or did you switch bumpers? The reason I'm asking is that I am looking into buying this front bumper, however I was told it might not be a direct bolt on. (i.e I will need other parts to make the bumper fit right) Has anyone run across this, snd if so what parts did you need? I am also going to be ordering Vorsteiner E92 Coupe Carbon Fiber Power Dome Hood . Here is a pic of it. et me know what ya think [please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-04-2009, 05:35 AM
#2971
Fahrvergnügen'd
Either the finance guy is clueless and doesn't understand the difference between the two (maintenance vs warranty), or he's trying to sell you a nearly worthless third party warranty which excludes more things than it covers and has such a large co-pay, nobody would use it except for major problems. Did he happen to give you a brochure or plan name? If so, would you please post the details? If there really is a way to double the length of the warranty for that price, nearly every sane 335/535 owner would jump on it without hesitation.
08-05-2009, 06:29 PM
#2975
Administrator Alumnus
Then it died.
Pushed it off the street. Battery is fine. Tried to start the car and it won't turn over.
So.. It's either a fuel pump (common, right?) or bad gas??? Doubt it's gas but I guess u never know.
They came and got my car. Going to the dealer now.
08-05-2009, 07:09 PM
#2977
Suzuka Master
Jesal, I think it's the fuel pump? Car started, drove a couple hundred yards, then the battery and check engine lights came on. Car RPMs were all over the place and felt like my wife trying to drive stick.
Then it died.
Pushed it off the street. Battery is fine. Tried to start the car and it won't turn over.
So.. It's either a fuel pump (common, right?) or bad gas??? Doubt it's gas but I guess u never know.
They came and got my car. Going to the dealer now.
Then it died.
Pushed it off the street. Battery is fine. Tried to start the car and it won't turn over.
So.. It's either a fuel pump (common, right?) or bad gas??? Doubt it's gas but I guess u never know.
They came and got my car. Going to the dealer now.
08-05-2009, 07:39 PM
#2979
Punk Rocker
OMG Scrib, I'm sorry you've had such rotten luck. I know ecxactly how it feels to have all of your excitement about a new car drained away by problems....
08-05-2009, 08:39 PM
#2980
Administrator Alumnus
08-05-2009, 08:42 PM
#2982
Administrator Alumnus
08-05-2009, 09:04 PM
#2983
Wow that sucks. I have a 2010 535i on order and the HPFP and injector issues have me more than a little nervous. Decided to go for it anyway and hope for the best.
When you say "won't turn over" do you literally mean the starter isn't turning the engine over or do you mean the engine spins but doesn't start?
When you say "won't turn over" do you literally mean the starter isn't turning the engine over or do you mean the engine spins but doesn't start?
08-05-2009, 09:49 PM
#2985
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Holy wtf, Batman. I can't believe this shit is happening to you. I just spent the weekend convincing my brother-in-law how reliable my car has been. Not fair. I shoulda sold you mine 
08-05-2009, 10:11 PM
#2987
Suzuka Master
Sucks to hear scrib.
Doesn't sound like the high pressure pump though because the car would still run, just very poorly. If it won't run at all it sounds like the main fuel pump in the tank.
Doesn't sound like the high pressure pump though because the car would still run, just very poorly. If it won't run at all it sounds like the main fuel pump in the tank.
08-05-2009, 10:28 PM
#2988
My Garage
08-06-2009, 06:23 AM
#2989
Administrator Alumnus
The car was running 100% fine in the morning. And it started fine in the afternoon. FML.
08-06-2009, 01:05 PM
#2992
Administrator Alumnus
08-06-2009, 03:04 PM
#2993
Administrator Alumnus
So um, yea... It's not the HPFP. And it's not the fuel pump. And the gas is good.
I don't want to say too much, but I will say one word... "Timing".
Stay tuned.
I don't want to say too much, but I will say one word... "Timing".
Stay tuned.
08-06-2009, 07:14 PM
#2997
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That's a good question. When you say timing, do you mean engine timing or like the car is missing boost targets? I assume engine timing; in which case I have no idea how it "goes out of whack". I've talked to quite a few guys with boost target issues, and wastegate timing problems, but ya. That blows man, that car has to be a lemon. Will they buy it back or did I miss the post where you already addressed that?
08-06-2009, 07:24 PM
#2999
Senior Moderator
Scrib, there could be the reason why the previous owner dumped that car so soon. 
I say talk to BMWNA and see if they can cut you a deal somewhere. This is ridiculous.
I say talk to BMWNA and see if they can cut you a deal somewhere. This is ridiculous.