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For BMW and anyone who has product liability, the risk isn't in the product failing, the risk is that you might sue them.
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09-28-2013, 04:11 PM | #25 |
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OP, that ROCKS, glad your buddy helped you get that resolved.
*lol* really now? You must not have heard about this: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...75-coupon.html Others got shafted completely, and had to fork out more than 25 large after Nissan denied coverage for the GT-R shitting out the tranny. Or this guy, who had a lsd issue that he tried to have fixed, but they denied him until it broke, then told him that they wouldn't just fix the lsd, that he had to pay out $28k for a complete tranny replacement, as they don't service just the diff. http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/...rranty-denied/ So that being said, Nissan can be just as bad as any other Co when it comes to warranty claims. Last edited by whats77inaname; 09-28-2013 at 04:46 PM.. |
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09-28-2013, 05:55 PM | #28 |
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Congrats OP.
Thanks for the tip on the attorney. You may want top make a separate thread in the Cali section labeled, Blown engine attorney or something like that so it's easier to find. I hope I never need him, but it's good to know there's someone out there that can help against BMW. .
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09-28-2013, 06:04 PM | #29 |
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Not that I am defending BMW, who I've had my own run-ins with, but... You really think Nissan will be any better about this? Hell, from some stories I hear, you'll need a lawyer to fix shit while still under warranty.
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09-28-2013, 06:19 PM | #30 |
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I would suggest this going on Facebook and make it heard! But then again the consequence might be a drop in resale value and our pockets!
... some are wondering if tomorrow will be the day our car blows up. Honestly, I sense my inner peace razzed when I think of a road trip from NJ to NC. That might be all it takes. But I did win a nice Maurice Lacroix watch at the BME meet in Princeton today! |
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Glad it worked out for you in the end. After your lawyer friend got involved, how long did it take to get a settlement?
I have similar mileage and with all these threads lately, I keep a close eye on my oil temp. Was hovering around the 3/4 mark today and makes me a bit nervous....before I wouldn't even think about it. |
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I would say 2-3 months. It took about a month to deal with BMW NA and figure out they weren't going to help. Then it took about another month to get BMW all the paperwork they wanted for the buyback (thank god I saved my sales contract), then it took a few weeks till the appointment with the person that gave me the check.
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Glad things worked out for you OP. Not really the news us new guys wanted to read. Preventive maintenance can only do so much... I'm going to be optimistic
Regarding Nissan and the ridiculous comment. Nissan isn't any better... They didn't bother helping any of the 08 GTR owners with blown trans. Many of the early 350z's had trans issues and oil consumption problems. Many owners had to turn to the BBB and legal assistance like the OP. Information and rants can be found on GTRlife and my350z.
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BMW really doesn't gain anything by making the bearing that tight. So they're not really gaining anything by making an engine that'll blow up by 100,000 miles.
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No, didn't think to research things about my car until after my engine seized. Had I known the problems with the car I would have taken a sample... actually no.. I would have inspected/replaced the rod bearings every 25,000 miles.
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