[Christos]

Three weeks ago I had my 4th pump replaced, with the new 933 pump, and today on my way home from work, the service engine soon light came on and the car lost power and drove rough. After about 10 minutes the light went out and the car regained power but does not feel right. Also the DVD read error came back and then the break squeal reared it's ugly sound. Seriously all 3 problems within a 20 mile commute home....

I'VE HAD IT!!!!!

I am pretty definite about leaving BMW now, I can't take anymore. BMW cars are just not reliable. They drive fantastic but I cannot count on them!!!!!!! The incredible amount of time I've spent at the dealer, mostly by taking vacation days, is absolutely ridiculous.

TO DATE PROBLEMS:
• 4 HPFP's REPLACED, maybe 5th on the way
• 1-LPFP REPLACED
• 6 Fuel injectors REPLACED
• Seat belt hand off butler REPLACED
• 2-cup holders REPLACED
• Sway bar bushings REPLACED via SIB
• Sticky brake syndrome, fixed TWICE
• Rear Brake sensors REPLACED TWICE due to squeaking. NOISE IS BACK AGAIN
• Driver seat assy REPLACED
• DVD navigation unit REPLACED TWICE, NOW BROKEN AGAIN
• Passenger brake light bulb REPLACED (TWICE)
• Passenger xenon headlight REPLACED
• Passenger DLR bulb REPLACED
• Noisy Exhaust valve flap. Dealer attempted to fix 3 times now, STILL NOISY, SEE VIDEO
• Drivers Lumbar switch REPLACED

YOUTUBE VIDEO

[BRAISKI]

Wow! Thats really frustrating, is there a way you can get them to buy it back? 5th is just unacceptable...

[E92-Lighting]

that rattle sounds awful

[gun6slinger9]

Lemon/Buyback?? That is definitely a car that should not have made it past quality control.

[bsamoul]

I'd get in touch with BMWNA and see what they can do, because that's pretty unacceptable

[Jonny550]

i know cars that are 50,000 dollars cheaper and more reliable.

[martho05]

Dude, I feel your pain. I purchased a 2010 e92 335i xDrive Coupe and have had the Check Engine Soon light come on more times than I can count. The sad truth is my step-daughter owns a 2009 Ford Focus and has never had one warranty issue with her car. I spent 3 times the amount and my car is as reliable as a flying broom stick! Why does BMW turn out garbage engines that can't run from A to B w/o engine trouble. I really am disappointed with their quality control lately with this whole HPFP issue. What do we all do about this global issue with our N54's?

[Christos]

Originally Posted by martho05

Dude, I feel your pain. I purchased a 2010 e92 335i xDrive Coupe and have had the Check Engine Soon light come on more times than I can count. The sad truth is my step-daughter owns a 2009 Ford Focus and has never had one warranty issue with her car. I spent 3 times the amount and my car is as reliable as a flying broom stick! Why does BMW turn out garbage engines that can't run from A to B w/o engine trouble. I really am disappointed with their quality control lately with this whole HPFP issue. What do we all do about this global issue with our N54's?

BUY AMERICAN OR JAPANESE OR KOREAN :-)

[BTM]

Originally Posted by Christos

BUY AMERICAN OR JAPANESE OR KOREAN :-)

Lol, buy a Chevy built in Mexico or Canada, or a BMW built in South Africa or South Carolina, or a Toyota built in Mississippi

There are no country specific brands anymore, just brands

[nukezero]

1. stop feeding your car shit jersey gas.
2. some jersey G is probably messing with your car while your at work, it is jersey ya know?
3. come on, it can't be that bad, whats the alternative, your daughter's ford focus? May I recommend a Kia Rio ?


ok, down to the real stuff... just trade the car in and go get the new Audi S4...

[ENINTY]

Dude, trade it in on a 2011 Mustang GT (ranked 1st in initial quality by JD Power).

[BTM]

Originally Posted by ENINTY

Dude, trade it in on a 2011 Mustang GT (ranked 1st in initial quality by JD Power).

Not saying the Mustang is a bad car, I like it a lot. But if he's having reliability problems, "initial" quality isn't really what he's looking for...

[PhamtasticE90]

damn op, my 12 yr old camry dd is more reliable than that. this is y im glad i went with a 328. i feel ur fustration. hope it works out for u.

[bob.g]

look at the bright side. at the rate that their swapping out parts, ull pretty much have a new car by january anyway.

[Tag]

Should have lemoned it when the HPFP went bad the 3rd time.

[py335]

Originally Posted by tag824

Should have lemoned it when the HPFP went bad the 3rd time.

+1

im sorry to hear that OP i can totally understand that you're extremely frustrated. especially after reading that list of yours, my goodness

EDIT: just viewed your youtube video that rattle sounds AWFUL!

[02themax]

Originally Posted by bob.g

look at the bright side. at the rate that their swapping out parts, ull pretty much have a new car by january anyway.

Sorry this made me chuckle a bit... Hope things work out for ya

[itsbrokeagain]

One of my friends has been thru 8 fuel pumps. He isn't complaining, full bolt on mods + upgraded turbos keeps a smile on his face.

[michaelthepsycho]

Good thing in CA... 30 days in the shop and it's lemon time. Sometimes the dealerships don't even go through BMWNA lawyers and just buy it back. Good stuff!

[Christos]

Originally Posted by michaelthepsycho

Good thing in CA... 30 days in the shop and it's lemon time. Sometimes the dealerships don't even go through BMWNA lawyers and just buy it back. Good stuff!

I am calling BMWNA first thing Monday to see what they can do for me. I don't want an extended warranty, for that doesn't stop the car from having problems. I want a reliable car and I want to see the dealer for oil changes only

[skow]

That really sucks. BMW's are a great drive, but if that happened to me, I would leave the brand and never look back. Embarrassing for a car maker to charge 50 grand for some failing that much.

[LagMode335i]

I hope you find a car that delivers the performance and at least a little reliability you need. I understand; being in the shop kinda sucks. Plenty of fish out there.....enjoy the choices.