Beware potential 335is buyers - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

335iscp · 10-22-2010, 02:29 PM

Just wanted to inform whoever is planning to pick up a brand new 335is to check to see if there's any transmission fluid leak underneath the car before they drive it off the dealership. If you fail to do so, you won't be having a car to drive for 1-2 weeks. I bought the car on 10/16. As of today, its been 5 days since its been sitting in the service center. The process took forever, they had to collect data/pictures and send them over to NJ to get confirmation on the correct procedure to fix this. Just called my SA and they still haven't gotten the parts from BMW. It just sucks to spend 60k on a car and not being able to drive it at all.

This mess was created in about 3 hours.

WWONG · 10-22-2010, 02:35 PM

Wow. How'd that happen? Bad parts? Employee flooring it over a speed bump?

Express · 10-22-2010, 02:35 PM

oh wow

shockin330i · 10-22-2010, 02:35 PM

It happens friend. But thats why it comes with warranty

dryicerx · 10-22-2010, 02:44 PM

Is this Manual or DCT?

I just did a 335is DCT and drove it 1000 miles, no problems so far.

335iscp · 10-22-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shockin330i

It happens friend. But thats why it comes with warranty

yeah i know...i mean i've got no other choice but to suck it up and wait...

335is · 10-22-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dryicerx

Is this Manual or DCT?

I just did a 335is DCT and drove it 1000 miles, no problems so far.

Same here, mines DCT and drove it about 1500miles,
dun worry, it will be fixed

335iscp · 10-22-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dryicerx

Is this Manual or DCT?

I just did a 335is DCT and drove it 1000 miles, no problems so far.

went with the DCT instead because i'm gonna be stuck in traffic for 2 hours everyday for work.

335iscp · 10-22-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 335is

Same here, mines DCT and drove it about 1500miles,
dun worry, it will be fixed

So you haven't noticed anything unusual after the fix right? Because I'm debating if i should ask for a new car or compensation from BMW.

Express · 10-22-2010, 02:53 PM

the car is brand new.. it will be fixed! no need to ask for a new car..

HaloEye · 10-22-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by express705

the car is brand new.. it will be fixed! no need to ask for a new car..

i can understand what the above statements is getting at, but it is the principle. it isnt right that a person spends that kind of money and has problems a week later. the problem is that "it happens" as someone above stated.

I335 · 10-22-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iscp

So you haven't noticed anything unusual after the fix right? Because I'm debating if i should ask for a new car or compensation from BMW.

I'd start planting the seed with them at this point at least - if it's not 100% after the fix let them know that that's your position...

bimmer_335 · 10-22-2010, 03:47 PM

hmm so there is a leak or you drove with no oil in tranmission.

I also had a leak and it was fixed in a day... but I dont have DCT... lol

pwhipple06 · 10-22-2010, 04:25 PM

Dang man...hope everything pans out!

335iscp · 10-22-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer_335

hmm so there is a leak or you drove with no oil in tranmission.

I also had a leak and it was fixed in a day... but I dont have DCT... lol

It was a leak. It's just taking awhile because it took them 2 days to get a confirmation from BMW NJ to either replace the seal or replace the whole transmission. After that, they had to order the parts for it. Its Day 3 since they "ordered" the part. I can't really do much but to wait patiently.

scottp999 · 10-22-2010, 04:51 PM

Good luck. That is frustrating. I've waited 8-10 weeks for 2 different BMW's to be built and delivered to my specs, and I can't imagine how I would feel if this happened. Heck, I tracked the ships and their positions daily when the cars were coming across the Atlantic ocean.

bugsandry · 10-22-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iscp

So you haven't noticed anything unusual after the fix right? Because I'm debating if i should ask for a new car or compensation from BMW.

I would ask BMW to provide a replacement car with the same option and everything. It's a 60k car, they gotta be paying more attention to major customer-turn-off experience like this.

MazdaFan · 10-22-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bugsandry

I would ask BMW to provide a replacement car with the same option and everything. It's a 60k car, they gotta be paying more attention to major customer-turn-off experience like this.

ask for a replacement car with proper transmission (manual).

faz · 10-22-2010, 06:18 PM

Sorry to see this happen to you, OP. Is this a common problem then? Wow.

As much as I would love to see you in a different brand new one, I can't see BMW going that route though. They will probably just fix this and reject any request for a replacement car. But it won't hurt for you to try, I guess.

Kolyan2k · 10-22-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iscp

went with the DCT instead because i'm gonna be stuck in traffic for 2 hours everyday for work.

2 hours in traffic everyday.....i would kill myself. my 335 is traffic free

leave to work late, come home from work early

gcookie · 10-22-2010, 07:17 PM

Just think you could have a new Porsche and have them replace the RMS yearly. I think in 09 they finally fixed the Rear Main Seal Problems. In mine, I went through 4 RMSs and than said enough. All these machined unfortunately are made by humans. Porsche is a great car, don't buy one out of warranty; same with BMW..

spdy330 · 10-22-2010, 09:10 PM

Whe nI got my 06 last year it did the same thing 2 weeks after I took delivery. And it was a CPO too.

10-22-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
335iscp Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 35 iTrader: (2)	Beware potential 335is buyers Just wanted to inform whoever is planning to pick up a brand new 335is to check to see if there's any transmission fluid leak underneath the car before they drive it off the dealership. If you fail to do so, you won't be having a car to drive for 1-2 weeks. I bought the car on 10/16. As of today, its been 5 days since its been sitting in the service center. The process took forever, they had to collect data/pictures and send them over to NJ to get confirmation on the correct procedure to fix this. Just called my SA and they still haven't gotten the parts from BMW. It just sucks to spend 60k on a car and not being able to drive it at all. This mess was created in about 3 hours.
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10-22-2010, 02:35 PM	#4
shockin330i Brigadier General Drives: blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) Posts: 4,208 iTrader: (1)	It happens friend. But thats why it comes with warranty __________________ ERnie 2011 AW/e90/n55 12.9@107.53mph *N55 Moderator* I'm crawling similar to a ant cuz I'm low to the earth

10-22-2010, 04:25 PM	#14
pwhipple06 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 e90 330xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 215 iTrader: (1)	Dang man...hope everything pans out! __________________ '95 4.0 V6 Explorer 160 hp (Sold) '98 2.9 I6 S90 181 hp (Totaled) '93 7.3 V8 F350 Dually 360 lb·ft (Current) '06 3.0 I6 E90 330xi 255 hp (Current) E9x Pic Game: 3pt : Gone fishin', Gone Campin', TDF Honorin'

10-22-2010, 04:51 PM	#16
scottp999 MFP - Twin Turbo I6 Interceptor Drives: 335i - E92 - 6MT & 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD Posts: 4,428 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [4.50]	Good luck. That is frustrating. I've waited 8-10 weeks for 2 different BMW's to be built and delivered to my specs, and I can't imagine how I would feel if this happened. Heck, I tracked the ships and their positions daily when the cars were coming across the Atlantic ocean. __________________ Rob Beck Turbos, PROcede Rev. 3, PPS Methanol System (DO12/Aquamist Flow Sensor), DCI, Quaife LSD, BMW Performance Suspension, Autobahn Exotics Exhaust, Helix FMIC, AR Design Downpipes, BSH Catch Can, Forge Diverter Valves, P3cars Vent Boost Gauge, Alufelgen CSL Reps, Lux 5.1 H8 Angel Eyes, HPB HID Fogs, LTBMW M3 Side Skirts, BMW M3 Rear Spoiler, BMW Front Aero Lip, BMW Pedal Kit, BMW M Shift Knob, Autotecknic Matte Black Grilles.

10-22-2010, 09:10 PM	#22
spdy330 Major General Drives: 05 Tundra, 11 M3, 08 Odyssey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,490 iTrader: (136) Garage List 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.40] 2006 BMW 330i - SOLD [5.00]	Whe nI got my 06 last year it did the same thing 2 weeks after I took delivery. And it was a CPO too. __________________ - 2006 E90 330i TiAG retired. - 2011.75 E90 M3 - BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills, Lux H8 V3, IND Reflectors, Ceramic Tint 58%, Brembo 380mm BBK, V1 with custom multi-color display by www.Radar-Mirror.com - custom radar mount by www.performancepackage.com.

10-22-2010, 02:35 PM	#2
WWONG Banned Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,834 iTrader: (14)	Wow. How'd that happen? Bad parts? Employee flooring it over a speed bump?

10-22-2010, 02:35 PM	#3
Express Major General Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land Posts: 8,711 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [4.15]	oh wow

10-22-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
dryicerx First Lieutenant Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 381 iTrader: (1)	Is this Manual or DCT? I just did a 335is DCT and drove it 1000 miles, no problems so far.

10-22-2010, 02:53 PM	#10
Express Major General Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land Posts: 8,711 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [4.15]	the car is brand new.. it will be fixed! no need to ask for a new car..

10-22-2010, 03:47 PM	#13
bimmer_335 Captain Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 736 iTrader: (1)	hmm so there is a leak or you drove with no oil in tranmission. I also had a leak and it was fixed in a day... but I dont have DCT... lol

10-22-2010, 06:18 PM	#19
faz Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 328i sedan, 11 535i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, ca Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to see this happen to you, OP. Is this a common problem then? Wow. As much as I would love to see you in a different brand new one, I can't see BMW going that route though. They will probably just fix this and reject any request for a replacement car. But it won't hurt for you to try, I guess.

10-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#21
gcookie New Member Drives: 335CI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Just think you could have a new Porsche and have them replace the RMS yearly. I think in 09 they finally fixed the Rear Main Seal Problems. In mine, I went through 4 RMSs and than said enough. All these machined unfortunately are made by humans. Porsche is a great car, don't buy one out of warranty; same with BMW..

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