Fixed Problems?

M3maniac20 · 08-30-2010, 09:57 PM

So between all the rattles/DCT issues/Software issues and so on...how many of you think that this stuff will be improved in the 2011's? I'm really not liking how many people are complaining about the rattling. That is the one thing I can not stand, and I know its standard of a high performance car, but you would think BMW would have a way of fixing it.

osteome · 08-30-2010, 10:13 PM

I cannot comment on the DCT issues as I have a manual, but I did post a single experience in a rattle thread. This episode was easily fixed by the dealer and ended up being a missing screw on the "pan" that covers the underbody near the oil drains, causing to vibrate at higher speeds.

Others seem to have rattles near the I-drive display and in the backseat area, none of which I have experienced. I am pleasantly surprised by this as I drive a convertible and drive it hard (at times) on the Autobahn. Over a little over one year and about 12K miles, I have had no other rattles or issues. It would appear that the rattles are perhaps an intermittent problem with some vehicles rather than a widespread issue.

Just my two cents.....

M3 Pilot · 08-31-2010, 03:32 AM

I have no rattle since collecting the car.

In regards to DCT issues, the car did have 2nd gear hesitation. This was later rectified by the dealer through an update in which there was a marked improvement in eliminating the lag.

sameh · 08-31-2010, 05:27 AM

If this makes you feel better. I have the 2011 4 months so far and I can't say that rattling is a problem I have. At all actually, the car feels (all-together). But there is no sense waiting for a year modle hoping it's a problem free. You might have another problem or non what so ever. The more you wait the closer you get to the all new M3 and you'll keep on waiting, even then cause to be honest, I wouldn't buy the first year model of a new car.

M3maniac20 · 08-31-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

If this makes you feel better. I have the 2011 4 months so far and I can't say that rattling is a problem I have. At all actually, the car feels (all-together). But there is no sense waiting for a year modle hoping it's a problem free. You might have another problem or non what so ever. The more you wait the closer you get to the all new M3 and you'll keep on waiting, even then cause to be honest, I wouldn't buy the first year model of a new car.

Oh I Know...its like waiting for the newest phone/computer or whatever...its always going to change. Mine is already on order, and I'm glad I'm 'getting this one since they are going back to a 6 in the new ones.

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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Fixed Problems? So between all the rattles/DCT issues/Software issues and so on...how many of you think that this stuff will be improved in the 2011's? I'm really not liking how many people are complaining about the rattling. That is the one thing I can not stand, and I know its standard of a high performance car, but you would think BMW would have a way of fixing it. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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osteome Major 195 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (4)	I cannot comment on the DCT issues as I have a manual, but I did post a single experience in a rattle thread. This episode was easily fixed by the dealer and ended up being a missing screw on the "pan" that covers the underbody near the oil drains, causing to vibrate at higher speeds. Others seem to have rattles near the I-drive display and in the backseat area, none of which I have experienced. I am pleasantly surprised by this as I drive a convertible and drive it hard (at times) on the Autobahn. Over a little over one year and about 12K miles, I have had no other rattles or issues. It would appear that the rattles are perhaps an intermittent problem with some vehicles rather than a widespread issue. Just my two cents..... __________________ 2022 M4 Competition ConvertibleDravit / Tartufo Full / Carbon Fiber Exterior...loaded 2020 X5:MW/Coffee Extended Merino, M Sport, B&W....loaded 2007 X3: Sapphire Black / Black loaded 6 speed Gone: M3 E93 Silverstone II over Bamboo
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M3 Pilot Lieutenant 74 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 17' F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I have no rattle since collecting the car. In regards to DCT issues, the car did have 2nd gear hesitation. This was later rectified by the dealer through an update in which there was a marked improvement in eliminating the lag. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 ZCP 2014 F06 M6 GC 2017 F80 M3 ZCP
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sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	If this makes you feel better. I have the 2011 4 months so far and I can't say that rattling is a problem I have. At all actually, the car feels (all-together). But there is no sense waiting for a year modle hoping it's a problem free. You might have another problem or non what so ever. The more you wait the closer you get to the all new M3 and you'll keep on waiting, even then cause to be honest, I wouldn't buy the first year model of a new car.
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