Sods law

[zedster4]

Hi Guy's,

Bloody typical, warranty ran out on Jan 22nd and I've just noticed a well known problem with the early E89 Z4's (2010), that being water ingress in the rear light cluster.
I spoke to my local dealer and was told as it was out of warranty I would have to book it in and then if there was any work to be carried out they could request a 'good will gesture' repair but it's not guaranteed and even if they did agree to do the work I would still have to pay £150 towards the repair

I then phoned BMW customer support and was told virtually the same thing, even after saying this was a known fault so BMW should cover the costs of repair. Well, I may as well been talking to the cat so in the end had to hang up as I was getting pretty hacked off by the total lack of interest in helping me out, well done BMW, the Z4 may be my last =((

Anyway, phoned an independent today and was quoted £52 inclusive to repair, apparently it's a simple gasket change. If it's such a simple fix why the hell can't BMW cover this trivial amount and try and keep their loyal customers happy, this is my third BMW, surly it makes sense in the long term.

Bazza

 

[micklaw]

makes you want to buy another next time you change NOT!!!!!
you just cant reason with some of these dealers thery are there own worst enemies
hope you get it sorted barry

 

[zedster4]

makes you want to buy another next time you change NOT!!!!!
you just cant reason with some of these dealers thery are there own worst enemies
hope you get it sorted barry

It's their attitude that gets to me. All smiles when they want you to part with your money, when you want something in return you can go whittle.

Bazza

 

[micklaw]

i know barry bet they cant do enough when they sold the car to you.
they have short memories.
buy a porsche next time

 

[badman gee]

All they want is money with little or no aftercare.

I had issues with my imola z3m years ago.

Terrible service from main dealer.

 

[Jamezee]

A bit sickening especially when the car is only a few years old

 

[badman gee]

Perhaps it's time for a change bazza! You have had it a while.

 

[zedster4]

Perhaps it's time for a change bazza! You have had it a while.

Funny thing. They phoned me up on the date the warranty ran out asking me if I was thinking of exchanging it, I think it's quite common for people to change after three years. If I did change what would I go for as I love the Zed :ymhug:

Bazza

 

[hard top]

My brother did the same with all three of his Audi TT Cabrio's, as after the warranty ran out, bits started to fall off them.
Then he went for a Lotus Evora, bad choice, the dam thing has been backwards and forwards to the dealers more often than the mechanics who work there.

Update: He just read my post, so he sent me an e.mail.....quote......

I sold the Lotus and have bought an Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
Happy days!

How the other half live! Bloody boys in the city........I will get him to send me some pics.

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

Hey Bazza
Sorry to hear about the problem, doesn't matter what make of car you buy, as soon as the warranty runs out, they start falling apart. However in this case as it's a known fault, you would have thought BMW would have recalled the cars or fixed it at service.

Just out of interest, what did they quote you for an extended warranty.

Mike

 

[Macca]

Hey Bazza
Sorry to hear about the problem, doesn't matter what make of car you buy, as soon as the warranty runs out, they start falling apart. However in this case as it's a known fault, you would have thought BMW would have recalled the cars or fixed it at service.

Just out of interest, what did they quote you for an extended warranty.

Mike

Mike, mine runs out in August and I was quoted £550 for a year. Don't know whether that is good or bad?

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Mine runs out tomoz.been quoted £438. Bmw warranty fully comp.inc european breakdown cover thats for my 03 3ltr Z4. So yours seems a little excessive.
Moz

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[Macca]

Mine runs out tomoz.been quoted £438. Bmw warranty fully comp.inc european breakdown cover thats for my 03 3ltr Z4. So yours seems a little excessive.
Moz

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Maurice, who is that with?

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Hi Macca nice to hear your on the mend
The co is www.bmw-warranty.co.uk
Or 0845 6419790. Got to decide today on taking it out again .
That price is for the fully comp inc bmw emergency service.
Moz

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[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Just logged on to do the warranty .now they want £596. Their renewal letter for £438 is sh*** .so they can go F..k themselves .
Moz

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[zedster4]

Hey Bazza
Sorry to hear about the problem, doesn't matter what make of car you buy, as soon as the warranty runs out, they start falling apart. However in this case as it's a known fault, you would have thought BMW would have recalled the cars or fixed it at service.

Just out of interest, what did they quote you for an extended warranty.

Mike

Hi Mike, got a letter asking if I wanted a BMW warranty but having read on various forums when I had my 3 series that the BMW wasn't that good and excluded loads of items you think would be covered I went for the Warranty direct luxury care, but at a price LOL.

Bazza

 

[Jamezee]

Just logged on to do the warranty .now they want £596. Their renewal letter for £438 is sh*** .so they can go F..k themselves .
Moz

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What does a warranty cover for all that?

 

[Beardy501]

Hi guys, I need to replace the N/S rear light cluster on my 2010 E89 hard top convertible..... I'm hearing and reading that it's quite a common fault on this model but I cannot find a unit anywhere to purchase one.

Anyone got any tips on how to get hold of one please?

 

[t-tony]

The Dealer is likely your only option.

Tony.

 

[Beardy501]

The Dealer is likely your only option.

The Dealer is likely your only option.

Tony.

Hi Tony, thanks for the information….. I was hoping that would have to be my last option but it’s looking more and more like my only option so far!!!!!!

Tony.