Cracked BMW Alloy Wheels --- Taking legal action - Page 6 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Ti Rich · 01-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Why not call as witnesses other people with broken wheels!!!!

Carrera RSR · 01-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Why not get them to do a run out test of your broken wheel, your non broken wheel and a new wheel out of a box in front of the judge!!!!!

Joyrida · 01-19-2009, 10:36 AM

Get as much publicity as possible, do as rede93cab suggested, all individuals with this problem sign up on watchdog, name and shame BMW

watchdog helped my dad out a coupla years ago when Cannon were trying to flease him out of a few grand.

xenon · 01-19-2009, 10:38 AM

If everyone who has actually had this happen to them could submit to Watchdog and / or Which? then it would certainly help. I would also print out this thread so you can demonstrate to the Court that yours is not an isolated incident and that BMWs response to it is so disgusting it borders on criminal.

///ajd · 01-19-2009, 04:15 PM

...thoughts prompted by an earlier reply above - have you found out what the Germans are doing about this, does it affect the home market?

five50 · 01-19-2009, 06:11 PM

anyone know how to set up a poll / vote on this forum so that we can count the number of people who have had this issue?

willhollin · 01-19-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by five50

anyone know how to set up a poll / vote on this forum so that we can count the number of people who have had this issue?

What do you want on it and i'll do one for you.

vivekk · 01-20-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by five50

anyone know how to set up a poll / vote on this forum so that we can count the number of people who have had this issue?

Let me know exactly which poll choices you all want (minimum 2 choices) & I'll set it up on here.

Viv

SoYank · 01-20-2009, 04:33 PM

Wheel style selection (give popular choices plus other)
Cracks (yes/no/don't know)
Resolved with BMW (yes/no/not yet)

eggs (scrambled, fried, poached, boiled (hard or soft), omelette). Oh, wait, that's another thread.

vivekk · 01-21-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

Wheel style selection (give popular choices plus other)
Cracks (yes/no/don't know)
Resolved with BMW (yes/no/not yet)

eggs (scrambled, fried, poached, boiled (hard or soft), omelette). Oh, wait, that's another thread.

Floyd, that would work better as fields in a database, but not particularly as poll choices, as the overall data will not easily be seen to be linked together for any individual.

Viv

M3-FAST · 01-21-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekk

Floyd, that would work better as fields in a database, but not particularly as poll choices, as the overall data will not easily be seen to be linked together for any individual.

Viv

What about making the thread a sticky and then people adding there names to the list if they have had cracked rims.

Could be
Name: Month/Year of car: Wheel Style:
Five 50 - Jan 2007 - 225M
Joe Bloggs - Jan 2007 - 225M

Might be more conclusive than a poll and at least there will a definite 'tally' of numbers and the unlucky few can PM each other to help hatch a plan?

vivekk · 01-21-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redE93cab

What about making the thread a sticky and then people adding there names to the list if they have had cracked rims.

Could be
Name: Month/Year of car: Wheel Style:
Five 50 - Jan 2007 - 225M
Joe Bloggs - Jan 2007 - 225M

Might be more conclusive than a poll and at least there will a definite 'tally' of numbers and the unlucky few can PM each other to help hatch a plan?

Good idea, Paul.

Viv

phazon · 01-21-2009, 06:01 PM

As posted before I am in a very similar position - 2 cracked rears on my e92. I am happy to be involved in any Watchdog/legal case, or whatever we can get going as a group. Lets get the information together and come up with a plan.

Cheers

zedman · 01-22-2009, 07:37 AM

hey party people, check these out....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-19-M-sport...1%7C240%3A1318

and....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200300106982

there must be loads everywhere.......!

willhollin · 01-22-2009, 11:51 AM

Thought I would post something on the European forum, one guy from Romania has a cracked alloy.

Will be interesting to see what European dealers are doing about them.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202094

pjs · 01-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Chaps

Following my latest legal advice, I'll be withdrawing the claim. As mentioned earlier, I made an error in addressing it to BMW Group UK (which even though quoted on emails from them doesn't exist ) and therefore a surprise it didnt get struck out earlier. However, on reading the defence which should be attached you'll get the jist. I've been advised that to continue to pursue further I can land my self with a whole amount of grief and could incur BMW's costs, and that I should have gone legal with the supplying Dealer (Sytner Sheffield) in the first place.

For all you out there with the same problem I'm sorry I couldnt get a satisfactory outcome, I just thought if I made enough fuss and caused enough inconvenience I may get my wheels paid for. I sense the scale of the problem means BMW will bury every claim.

We know the score, the wheels are not goood enough for UK roads. I'd love to say I'll never buy another BMW, but I know I will!

So have a read of their defence, It makes interesting reading

Thank you everyone for your support

Just leaves me to set up a new poll for what the old wheels should be used for, Plant pots, Christmas Decs, Coffee Table....

Serjames · 01-22-2009, 01:31 PM

unbelieveable !!!

SJ

willhollin · 01-22-2009, 01:47 PM

I still reckon you should all go to Watchdog, not going to cost financially only people's time, but they will be able to decide if it is worth pursuing. I remember something about Renault Clio bonnet catches they did sometime, and they got a result.

M3-FAST · 01-22-2009, 03:02 PM

F'in tossers!!

Everyone with broken wheels MUST go to watchdog - even if all it achieves is to name and shame, it will do them far more damage financially than paying for a few dozen broken wheels.

I posted the link earlier in the thread....

E92 LeMans · 01-22-2009, 03:38 PM

I agree with every one watchdog is the only way to go.

BMW was at my local garage looking at two set of cracked wheels only rears funny that why dont the fronts crack too perhaps the pot hole get missed with the front.

Carrera RSR · 01-22-2009, 04:08 PM

I've hit a few pot holes and speed ramps in the last few days. Its always the front that takes the beating in my experience, not the rear!

Its also worth checking out what engines are having the problem. Is it just the 330 and 335's with more power/torque through the rears?

E92 LeMans · 01-22-2009, 04:11 PM

I think we should do a poll on cracked 225 ie if you have a car with 225 have they cracked or other answer yes i have 225 but not cracked as this will give us percentage of wheels cracking to number sold.

I think this is a problem for the UK as Msport kits where only sold in the UK as a option most other countries have to by all the option seperatly so cost a fortune

01-19-2009, 10:17 AM	#111
Ti Rich Converted to the dark side........... Drives: Audi A6 S-Line 177 TDi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dudley, West Midlands, UK Posts: 495 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F21 116i M ... [0.00] 2010 118D M-Sport [0.00]	Why not call as witnesses other people with broken wheels!!!! __________________ Audi A6 S-Line (hate it) 330d M-Sport gone but not forgotten

01-19-2009, 10:38 AM	#114
xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,243 iTrader: (0)	If everyone who has actually had this happen to them could submit to Watchdog and / or Which? then it would certainly help. I would also print out this thread so you can demonstrate to the Court that yours is not an isolated incident and that BMWs response to it is so disgusting it borders on criminal. __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

01-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#119
SoYank Major General Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 7,432 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 Jeep JK Wrangl ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [4.00]	Wheel style selection (give popular choices plus other) Cracks (yes/no/don't know) Resolved with BMW (yes/no/not yet) eggs (scrambled, fried, poached, boiled (hard or soft), omelette). Oh, wait, that's another thread. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269

01-22-2009, 11:51 AM	#125
willhollin Major General Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 9,871 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [5.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Thought I would post something on the European forum, one guy from Romania has a cracked alloy. Will be interesting to see what European dealers are doing about them. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202094 __________________

01-22-2009, 01:03 PM	#126
pjs Colonel Drives: S5 & C250cdi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH Posts: 2,365 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 E92 335i SE [4.50]	Regretful withdrawal Chaps Following my latest legal advice, I'll be withdrawing the claim. As mentioned earlier, I made an error in addressing it to BMW Group UK (which even though quoted on emails from them doesn't exist ) and therefore a surprise it didnt get struck out earlier. However, on reading the defence which should be attached you'll get the jist. I've been advised that to continue to pursue further I can land my self with a whole amount of grief and could incur BMW's costs, and that I should have gone legal with the supplying Dealer (Sytner Sheffield) in the first place. For all you out there with the same problem I'm sorry I couldnt get a satisfactory outcome, I just thought if I made enough fuss and caused enough inconvenience I may get my wheels paid for. I sense the scale of the problem means BMW will bury every claim. We know the score, the wheels are not goood enough for UK roads. I'd love to say I'll never buy another BMW, but I know I will! So have a read of their defence, It makes interesting reading Thank you everyone for your support Just leaves me to set up a new poll for what the old wheels should be used for, Plant pots, Christmas Decs, Coffee Table.... Attached Images

01-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#112
Carrera RSR Colonel Drives: E61 M Sport + 924 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 2,933 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1980 Porsche 924 Tu ... [4.75] 2010 520d M Sport T ... [5.00] 2010 320d M Sport T ... [4.50] 2008 320d Edition M ... [5.00] 2006 320d M Sport T ... [5.00]	Why not get them to do a run out test of your broken wheel, your non broken wheel and a new wheel out of a box in front of the judge!!!!!

01-19-2009, 10:36 AM	#113
Joyrida Private Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Get as much publicity as possible, do as rede93cab suggested, all individuals with this problem sign up on watchdog, name and shame BMW watchdog helped my dad out a coupla years ago when Cannon were trying to flease him out of a few grand.

01-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#115
///ajd Colonel Drives: BMW 330d Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,205 iTrader: (1)	...thoughts prompted by an earlier reply above - have you found out what the Germans are doing about this, does it affect the home market?

01-19-2009, 06:11 PM	#116
five50 Registered Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	anyone know how to set up a poll / vote on this forum so that we can count the number of people who have had this issue?

01-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#123
phazon Enlisted Member Drives: e92 335d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	As posted before I am in a very similar position - 2 cracked rears on my e92. I am happy to be involved in any Watchdog/legal case, or whatever we can get going as a group. Lets get the information together and come up with a plan. Cheers

01-22-2009, 07:37 AM	#124
zedman First Lieutenant Drives: E92 M Sport 320D, Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 364 iTrader: (0)	hey party people, check these out.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-19-M-sport...1%7C240%3A1318 and.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200300106982 there must be loads everywhere.......!

01-22-2009, 01:31 PM	#127
Serjames Colonel Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK Posts: 2,424 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	unbelieveable !!! SJ __________________

01-22-2009, 01:47 PM	#128
willhollin Major General Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 9,871 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [5.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	I still reckon you should all go to Watchdog, not going to cost financially only people's time, but they will be able to decide if it is worth pursuing. I remember something about Renault Clio bonnet catches they did sometime, and they got a result. __________________

01-22-2009, 03:02 PM	#129
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... Drives: Audi A7 & Porsche 996 C2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK Posts: 5,754 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [5.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [4.50]	F'in tossers!! Everyone with broken wheels MUST go to watchdog - even if all it achieves is to name and shame, it will do them far more damage financially than paying for a few dozen broken wheels. I posted the link earlier in the thread.... __________________ USED TO OWN THE M3 PICTURED ABOVE NOW DRIVING PORSCHE 996 C2 & AUDI A7 S-LINE QUATTRO V6 3.0TDi

01-22-2009, 03:38 PM	#130
E92 LeMans Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 294 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 330d M Sport [0.00]	I agree with every one watchdog is the only way to go. BMW was at my local garage looking at two set of cracked wheels only rears funny that why dont the fronts crack too perhaps the pot hole get missed with the front. __________________

01-22-2009, 04:08 PM	#131
Carrera RSR Colonel Drives: E61 M Sport + 924 Turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 2,933 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1980 Porsche 924 Tu ... [4.75] 2010 520d M Sport T ... [5.00] 2010 320d M Sport T ... [4.50] 2008 320d Edition M ... [5.00] 2006 320d M Sport T ... [5.00]	I've hit a few pot holes and speed ramps in the last few days. Its always the front that takes the beating in my experience, not the rear! Its also worth checking out what engines are having the problem. Is it just the 330 and 335's with more power/torque through the rears?

01-22-2009, 04:11 PM	#132
E92 LeMans Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 294 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 330d M Sport [0.00]	I think we should do a poll on cracked 225 I think we should do a poll on cracked 225 ie if you have a car with 225 have they cracked or other answer yes i have 225 but not cracked as this will give us percentage of wheels cracking to number sold. I think this is a problem for the UK as Msport kits where only sold in the UK as a option most other countries have to by all the option seperatly so cost a fortune __________________

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