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BMW 335i (N54) turbo warranty extended for wastegate issues to 8yrs/82k miles
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08-15-2012, 02:03 PM | #89 |
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it says
This component’s warranty extension applies to the above-listed models only. It is applicable to eligible vehicles which are registered and operated in all 50 states.
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08-15-2012, 02:22 PM | #91 |
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08-15-2012, 02:45 PM | #92 |
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LOL, they chose the N54 because of it's tuning potential and they had to get rid of their stock due to the switch to the N55. The next M3 is based on the N55. That should tell you something. Also, it might sound like I'm taking shots at the N54, I'm not. I just consider the N55 to be a better engine. I absolutely adore the 1M and 335is.
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08-15-2012, 03:25 PM | #94 | |
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unless you have a tune piggy pack flopping around the engine when you brought it in. ![]()
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08-15-2012, 03:54 PM | #95 |
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Mine was rattling pre 82k too. Got an '07. Few in that year have less than 82k miles. I am about at 88k too. Will be writing to BMWNA soon. I have heard that this may help even though we are technically outside the limit. Mine isn't rattling super bad, but I don't imagine it will get any better on its own.
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08-15-2012, 03:59 PM | #96 | |
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The M division will extensively rework the N55 before they claim it as a 'performance engine'. The fact that the N54 is a forged engine block probably had something to do with it's selection for the 1M.
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08-15-2012, 05:16 PM | #98 | |
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Your post actually supports everything he said in his context. The M division obviously focuses on power, which the N54 has more of when tuned, not reliability, as his entire point was.
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08-15-2012, 05:31 PM | #99 |
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Does anyone know what to do if I've already done the repair ? I would assume they should reimburse people who already paid to have it fixed.
I did this back in January....so mad. It cost me $2500 Jeff |
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08-15-2012, 05:38 PM | #100 |
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Please read the PDF in the first post which contains the entire service bulletin. It says 50 states.
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08-15-2012, 05:46 PM | #101 |
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Soo.. Let me get this straight.. We can blow a snail due to over boosting with our BMS/ COBB tunes, (granted, it's and extreme scenario), tow our cars to our local dealerships and get a new set of snails?!?
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08-15-2012, 06:20 PM | #103 |
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Does anyone know when they will send us a letter in the mail stating this so we have documentation? I ask because this was the main reason I bought an extended warranty to cover the turbos but if they are covered through this I will cancel and get my money back
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08-15-2012, 06:21 PM | #104 |
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Based on the bulletin, it doesn't look like it. Curious... since it's the same engine...
I know 1seriesstud had his replaced under warranty though, but then got rid of his 1M anyway because he didn't want to deal with any more surprises that were supposed to be fixed by BMW.
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08-15-2012, 06:25 PM | #105 | |
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08-15-2012, 07:27 PM | #106 | |
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I wouldn't be so quick to cancel that extended warranty unless you feel that you won't use it. Remember the extended warranty will go to 100k miles or 10 years the Turbo is only 82k and 8 years which is standard Emissions and should have been covered to begin with. Wish me luck, car goes in tomorrow ^^ |
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08-15-2012, 07:37 PM | #107 |
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Good luck! Main reason I got the warranty is because of possible turbo failure since that is the most costly to repair and now that it is covered I feel like I should dump the extended. It is a third party warranty that only covers my 335 to 2015 or 86k miles which ever comes first so it doesn't go up to 100 either. Third thing is I don't really have a waste gate rattle but am pretty sure my turbos are going as there is a good amount of soot buildup on my tailpipes, I have felt more lag since I got it and my buddy said he could see a white puff of smoke when I accelerated hard which could mean the turbos are slowly going all that combined with the fact that I have had to add a quart of oil each month and a half because the low oil light that came on. Called the dealer today and they said they have to be able to replicate the problem, so my question to you is how do you replicate turbo failure if the waste gate is not rattling?
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08-15-2012, 08:35 PM | #108 | |
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08-15-2012, 09:02 PM | #110 |
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Well I wish this news would have come sooner... My car just went over 50,000 miles and I bought an extended warranty.
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