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Mind explaining your post to us Canadians ??? Your thumps down response is somewhat confusing to some of us since in this forum we do support one another. The original poster deserves some support since he take time to share his misfortune with us.
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He is commenting on the propensity of US citizens to sue more than people of other countries.
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I see ... thanks for the explanation ... still the thumbs down was overkill in his post, besides he had nothing else to say
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I empathize with his situation but frown upon the need to reference litigation this early in the process. Must everything be resolved with a lawyer ? Read the thread about the dreaded exhibition of speed ticket. Guy got hosed by his lawyer. So in this thread is the OP suggesting an engine from BMW can never fail ? Anything less than perfection always is grounds for a lawsuit. Come on.
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Still in all fairness to the OP situation your addition of the thumps down was ... how you say in English "a bit of overkill"
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I cannot agree with your Update statement above, where you mention if they cannot find the cause of the problem In my opinion BMW must and will find the cause of the failure, it is in there own interest to find it so that the situation can be addressed and corrective action taken if that is deemed to be necessary. I believe that BMW is a very responsible organization and they will take actions in the best interest of there customers. Mind you there may be exceptions to what I just stated like, breakdowns in communication between the dealership and BMW customer relations, issues handled by new employees or inexperienced people etc. It is then that important facts fall between the cracks and you then as the customer must interject and take appropriate actions. Once again, I strongly recommend that you stay in close touch with the dealership and let them know that you wish to see evidence of the failure that has caused your mishap. Once again good luck and do keep us informed we all share your grief and have a mutual interest on the outcome since we all drive the same make of car here in this section of the forum.
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The OP should keep notes of all relevant facts as this issue progresses then if he feels he has been mistreated then meet with a lawyer, he will soon tell him if there is cause or no case (provided he seeks the right kind of lawyer).
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I imagine they'll log some information about this incident (in case it does later fit a pattern), replace the engine, and move on. I certainly like BMW as much as the next person (heck, I traded in my 335xi for a [HPFP-less] M3), but putting them out there as the model of automotive transparency is IMO laughable. If this doesn't fit some previously established pattern, I'd would be mildly shocked if BMW does any diagnostics on this blown engine, and majorly shocked if that was done and the results were shared.
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Singletrack and swartzentruber,
I think you are both right, perhaps it was just wishful thinking on my part concerning this subject since I spend most of my working life in failure analysis and to this end I know if one evaluates all with proper attention one can get to the bottom of the route cause. I just like to get it across to the OP to stay on top of the situation as I am sure he will. Sometimes it all depends on the dealership (I have opposite experiences one good [Canadian dealership] one bad [US dealership] last year). I don't like to talk about it in this thread here since it would deviate from the posted subject. Let us hope the matter is handled correctly for the OP I'm sure he will keep us up to date.
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Glad to hear things are on the right track Fanatic.
I think you are right to discuss a completely new ride with the sales manager as you have mentioned the peace of mind it would bring. Also, you mentioned you would keep it for a long time but just in case you do have to sell, a replaced motor would turn some away (only because they would associate a blown engine with abuse, which is not the case). The Dallari Group who owns this store has many other dealerships so hopefully they recognize your situation and do what they can. goodluck and hope to see you around (look for a IB e92 at Calgary BMW, I'm hoping it arrives any day). |
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Thanks for the update and glad to hear they are working things out for you. Always a good thing when it goes smoothly like that. Nice to know about the Dinan options as well. Hope to see you back on the road ASAP! You should be receiving your new engine just as I am receiving my car!
Also with respect to your comment about the price premium, I think you make a good point. A lot of ther Americans on here do forget that just a base model M3 is $75,000 in Canada, with fully loaded taking you to $100,000.
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Just my 2 cents here ... if it was my car and this happened I certainly would not feel right in keeping it and remembering when the engine gave up and surrounded the car in white smoke.
I would negotiate the best deal possible on a new car and be done with it. As I said just my 2 cents. Best of luck ... PS. Too bad we don't get to know what the cause was... or might there be a chance?
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Couple of comments on your updates...
1st... congrats that all is working out... great news. 2nd... I think it is a little nuts that you are considering getting a lawyer, etc. Mechanical things will break down. It happens. I completely understand your frustration and such but if every car manufacturer could be sued when a mechanical issue occurred it would happen every day. It was really just poor luck and that stuff happens. Clearly given how few major problems the M3 has had, it isn't a design flaw. Anyway, just my two cents. 3rd... if the rest of the car is perfect and you get a new engine, why would you not be comfortable with the car any longer and want a completely new one? The only reason I can think of is if you don't have faith that the dealership will install it correctly. Otherwise, isn't your car back to new again? That, to me, is almost like saying "my transmission went... I need a new car because I can't trust this one." If you get a new engine and it is installed correctly, why would you have any less faith in the car than a new one? I'm not at all meaning to be difficult but I don't understand the rationale behind wanting a brand new car because something went wrong with the one you have if it is completely fixed. I would understand if it were a recurring issue but there is nothing to suggest it would be in this case. Anyway, very glad things are working out.
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Curious... why? Why would you not "feel right" keeping the car with the brand new engine. Just because you would remember that it broke? Like my post above, I'm not meaning to be difficult but I don't get the whole "I had a mechanical issue... it was fixed... but give me a new car anyway" thought process. Again, if it were a RECURRING issue, then I completely agree. There is nothing to suggest his car with a new engine will be one bit less reliable than mine or yours.
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