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01-28-2013, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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Battery issues
My local BMW dealer is refusing to warranty a new battery for me due to driving habits. They say I have to many 3 mile trips which doesnt allow the battery to charge.
This is my second M3 (currently an 09 E90) and formerly I had an 08 E90 in which I drove the same exact way/distance for over 60,000 miles with 0 battery issues. I called BMW NA and they said they can't do anything and have to trust the dealers decision. Do I have any options here other than buying an expensive ass battery, or getting a different car since evidently I can't drive the M3 properly? |
01-28-2013, 11:06 AM | #2 |
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If you cant get BMW to replace it, why buy another car, just replace the battery.
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01-28-2013, 11:16 AM | #4 |
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Would it be worth it to try a trickle charger for a night or two to see if it resolves my issues, or just pony up and buy new?
Car seems fine minus clock reset/slowness at times and the occasional increased battery discharge message. |
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01-28-2013, 11:23 AM | #5 |
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They said that to me too. I said fuck that to the service advisor and that hes replacing that shit... Which he did lol. Call again get a different person on the line and bitch your heart off.
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Definitely get a charger. Great tool to have in the garage.
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01-28-2013, 06:41 PM | #12 |
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I have never seen any other car manufacturer try and deny warranty items like I have with BMW. Glad they fixed it for you, they were getting paid any way they look at it.
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Funny, two places told me the same thing. I don't drive the car long enough distances for it to recharge properly. Both suggested a trickle charger or "drive more each day" one guy said...lol
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BMW said same thing to me. My 2010 E90 was taken to BMW 4 times with a dead battery. All they did was charge it and send me on my way to die again. Finally I complained to the manager and they replaced it. But it took 4 times for it to die to replace it. And they were trying to blame it on my mods..
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