2011.75 E92 M3..which almost killed me

[ki__]

Originally Posted by persian54

if anything like this happens again in the next 18 months/18k miles, he has a good case

2 safety failures. I'd say an engine turning off one you counts

How many days was it in service for?

About 10 days.

But that was because the tow truck fucked up the rims, and the had to get them fixed.

[mootalia]

Just me checking back in. We replaced the battery after the ignition cutout in the rain. It has never happened again, but the rains also stopped.

[Titanium Silver]

Never underestimate your iPhone & E Brake

[nineonenine]

Wow man. wild story. I wouldn't touch that car again either. F that!

[U235]

Yeah unfortunate issue but not buyback worthy. You also stated that your 135i was bought back. Bad luck I guess.

[Seattle S65B40]

Not sure how or why this was resurrected, but it does remind me to always be prepared every time i see this thread...

[James T. Kirk]

Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

Anyways, this care had a camshaft sensor issue and that was all. Little scary how a sensor can do that much damage on a car.

Not surprising with all of the electronics in our M3's.

Did you know that the human body has to run at minimum 98% functionality to stay alive? Think about almost any system in your body stopping abruptly. You'd stall, too!

[Seattle S65B40]

Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Not surprising with all of the electronics in our M3's.

Did you know that the human body has to run at minimum 98% functionality to stay alive? Think about almost any system in your body stopping abruptly. You'd stall, too!

Did NOT know that! That right there is our:

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

Hey guys, here is an update,

I picked up the M3 two days ago, I haven't touched it since then. I was trying to make a point to BMWNA that this car is dangerous, but they denied my buy back. I'm not done though, so I'll see how this will go. I have a feeling that this will end with this car in my possession but who knows. I think I can change the table.

Anyways, this care had a camshaft sensor issue and that was all. Little scary how a sensor can do that much damage on a car.

Thanks for all the support on this,

Kian

This answer would not be sufficient to re-instate my unqualified confidence in the car, either. Here's why.
The decision to shut down the engine has got to be made by the cars main computer. Furthermore, it's a computer decision based on a computer program which monitors several inputs, the camshaft sensor being just one. What are those other inputs and why were they eliminated as a cause? I would want to be taken, in a detailed step-by-step, through the process which led to the conclusion that this part, and only this part, failed. I would have to be convinced that the people certifying my car had not only found the problem, but were competent enough to provide a logical, comprehensive and air-tight solution. I think that's part of their job.
In the old days, they showed you the part that failed and that was it. Today, with computers involved, that's not good enough, especially in a catastrophic failure like this one. Instead of spending a lot of time with an attorney, I suggest you go back to the fixer and, in conversation, put the onus on him re-instate your confidence in the car. As a bonus, you'll probably learn a lot more about your car.

[cloud8r]

I know this is an old tread and has probably already been dealt with but would something like a camshaft sensor issue put you into limp mode and not completely shut down the car? What's limp mode for anyway?! Like the previous post, I'd want a more detailed explanation from my tech.

[ctown113]

This happened to me in my 2006 ///M Roadster.. But not while i was going really fast..i was actually just approaching a red light and it just died. Restarted it, and it died like 100yards ahead. I took it in of course, and the service dept told me it was a faulty alternator..replaced, no problems after that- keep us POSTED! and stick with BMW!!!

[TailHappyM3]

I don't mean to stir the pot here but there seems to be a few problems with the '11s recently. I've read quite a few threads about various odd issues that have not been posted before with previous MYs.... strange.

[Seattle S65B40]

Originally Posted by TailHappyM3

I don't mean to stir the pot here but there seems to be a few problems with the '11s recently. I've read quite a few threads about various odd issues that have not been posted before with previous MYs.... strange.

Do you have any specific examples?

I think one possible explanation, that has been pointed out, is that the 2011 production span lasted longer than any other year. Accordingly, with more cars from that year, a greater number will suffer from problems.

I think it's fair to say they've all been holding up really well.

[///My5UV]

Originally Posted by fuddman

This answer would not be sufficient to re-instate my unqualified confidence in the car, either....

Wow, are you a personal injury attorney or something?

I expect there are a variety of single points of failure in any car that can cause you to suddenly and unexpectedly lose power from the engine. Life is uncertain, deal with it.