Oh no, not again - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

shortie · 11-23-2012, 07:49 PM

The E90 is back at the dealers for the 4th time in 9 months of ownership, again with a misfire, general poor / sluggish running and this time an intermittent exhaust gas warning light thing.

I really am fed up of this car, dont get me wrong, i love it when its running right, but it has been the least reliable car i have ever owned.

The mrs is really not in the best of health at the moment and i need a reliable car to get her to and from hospital appointments etc.

I cant see me keeping it after February when the warranty expires, there is too high a risk of an expensive repair bill. The garage reckon they have spent in excess of 3k in the previous repairs and i am waiting to hear what needs doing this time. Erghhhh!!!!

Sparky68 · 11-23-2012, 07:51 PM

Ask them to de-carbon the valves. Bet they wont want to though. hope it gets sorted soon mate.

Stevese90 · 11-24-2012, 05:39 AM

I was contemplating buying the 320 petrol I'm glad I didn't as your not the only one with the same kind of issues I mate has a 10 registered 320i and his has been in to dealers quite a few times.

The_Bear_Yid · 11-24-2012, 06:35 AM

Change it in mate.

Cyprio · 11-24-2012, 07:31 AM

You don't need that grief my friend. Definitely time to consider changing if possible.

I do believe you originally were looking to purchase an e91, well, now is a fitting time to search for one and put the problematic 320i behind you.

You know you want to.

dxb335d · 11-24-2012, 07:34 AM

The 2.0 petrol does seem to be a crap engine, hope you find a suitable replacement.

shortie · 11-24-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevese90

I was contemplating buying the 320 petrol I'm glad I didn't as your not the only one with the same kind of issues I mate has a 10 registered 320i and his has been in to dealers quite a few times.

I just wish I found this forum before I got the car, never would have got a 320i. I would never recommend one to anyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Bear_Yid

Change it in mate.

Think I am going to have to. Going to end up losing a few grand but I need something that won't let me down. Not the best time to sell either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyprio

You don't need that grief my friend. Definitely time to consider changing if possible.

I do believe you originally were looking to purchase an e91, well, now is a fitting time to search for one and put the problematic 320i behind you.

You know you want to.

Your right, I did / do want an e91. And I know the 320d is a for superior engine with fewer faults, but this experience has really put me off the e9x series.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

The 2.0 petrol does seem to be a crap engine, hope you find a suitable replacement.

Your right there. It's Sh1t!!! Lol

shortie · 11-28-2012, 07:12 PM

So, picked the car up today after having a new injector, told it was fixed. Guess what, driving home from work at 2200hrs tonight and engine management light comes on, loses power and starts to misfire. I am fed up of this F%$%*&£ car!!!

xPETEZx · 11-29-2012, 06:20 AM

Man that sucks

How many times the car been in for this?

There anything you can do about the dealer taking the car back because of too many repeat failures?

MERLIN335i · 11-29-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortie

So, picked the car up today after having a new injector, told it was fixed. Guess what, driving home from work at 2200hrs tonight and engine management light comes on, loses power and starts to misfire. I am fed up of this F%$%*&£ car!!!

If it's under warranty, take it to Battersea BMW, you won't regret the trip down !

badgerbrock72 · 12-01-2012, 10:33 AM

What's the difference with Battersea BMW then? Are they more likely to be sympathetic?

MERLIN335i · 12-02-2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgerbrock72

What's the difference with Battersea BMW then? Are they more likely to be sympathetic?

BMW Battersea is not the usual numpty franchaise dealership, it is owned by BMW UK. Employs the best technicians, who actually care about what they do.

There are several members on here that will agree.

They specialise mainly with *problem* cars, usually sent by dealer network who cannot sort an ongoing problem with a customer's car.

dape90 · 12-02-2012, 10:43 AM

I really feel your pain. I have had my fair share of problems with a warranty claim working out at once a month for the last 6 months!

Last time it went in for a new clutch and flywheel. The car is only 1year 10months old.

Anyway, I have had it with this car and so has the lease company. It will be gone in the new year.
I will do a thread about this another day.

Good luck with this mate. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

D

golfmck1980 · 12-02-2012, 02:01 PM

That really is the worst luck u are having man I Wld have lost the plot long before now

11-23-2012, 07:49 PM	#1
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	Oh no, not again The E90 is back at the dealers for the 4th time in 9 months of ownership, again with a misfire, general poor / sluggish running and this time an intermittent exhaust gas warning light thing. I really am fed up of this car, dont get me wrong, i love it when its running right, but it has been the least reliable car i have ever owned. The mrs is really not in the best of health at the moment and i need a reliable car to get her to and from hospital appointments etc. I cant see me keeping it after February when the warranty expires, there is too high a risk of an expensive repair bill. The garage reckon they have spent in excess of 3k in the previous repairs and i am waiting to hear what needs doing this time. Erghhhh!!!! __________________
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11-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#2
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,536 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Ask them to de-carbon the valves. Bet they wont want to though. hope it gets sorted soon mate. __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

11-24-2012, 07:31 AM	#5
Cyprio Captain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK Posts: 874 iTrader: (2)	You don't need that grief my friend. Definitely time to consider changing if possible. I do believe you originally were looking to purchase an e91, well, now is a fitting time to search for one and put the problematic 320i behind you. You know you want to. __________________ Never was so much owed by so many to so few

11-24-2012, 07:34 AM	#6
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,970 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	The 2.0 petrol does seem to be a crap engine, hope you find a suitable replacement. __________________

11-28-2012, 07:12 PM	#8
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	So, picked the car up today after having a new injector, told it was fixed. Guess what, driving home from work at 2200hrs tonight and engine management light comes on, loses power and starts to misfire. I am fed up of this F%$%*&£ car!!! __________________

11-24-2012, 05:39 AM	#3
Stevese90 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320d ed Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	I was contemplating buying the 320 petrol I'm glad I didn't as your not the only one with the same kind of issues I mate has a 10 registered 320i and his has been in to dealers quite a few times.

11-24-2012, 06:35 AM	#4
The_Bear_Yid BM Noob Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 747 iTrader: (0)	Change it in mate.

11-29-2012, 06:20 AM	#9
xPETEZx First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 325i SE 6MT (E90 LCI) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	Man that sucks How many times the car been in for this? There anything you can do about the dealer taking the car back because of too many repeat failures?

12-01-2012, 10:33 AM	#11
badgerbrock72 Private Drives: 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	What's the difference with Battersea BMW then? Are they more likely to be sympathetic?

12-02-2012, 10:43 AM	#13
dape90 Private Drives: 2013 F20 118i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Herts Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	I really feel your pain. I have had my fair share of problems with a warranty claim working out at once a month for the last 6 months! Last time it went in for a new clutch and flywheel. The car is only 1year 10months old. Anyway, I have had it with this car and so has the lease company. It will be gone in the new year. I will do a thread about this another day. Good luck with this mate. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. D

12-02-2012, 02:01 PM	#14
golfmck1980 Private Drives: 320 msport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	That really is the worst luck u are having man I Wld have lost the plot long before now

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