[RJ_]

Morning all.

I have a problem. Service records show my car had the fuel injector recall done back in 2011, however I still have all 6 original -01 injectors, i.e. they didn't replace any of them. What gives? I assume BMW won't replace them now even if the other dealer was unscrupulous.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Morning all.

I have a problem. Service records show my car had the fuel injector recall done back in 2011, however I still have all 6 original -01 injectors, i.e. they didn't replace any of them. What gives? I assume BMW won't replace them now even if the other dealer was unscrupulous.

Straight up grimey. Speak to the service manager.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Morning all.

I have a problem. Service records show my car had the fuel injector recall done back in 2011, however I still have all 6 original -01 injectors, i.e. they didn't replace any of them. What gives? I assume BMW won't replace them now even if the other dealer was unscrupulous.

Take it in. Give 'em hell about it.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Take it in. Give 'em hell about it.

This. Seems fairly easy to document!

[Axius]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Morning all.

I have a problem. Service records show my car had the fuel injector recall done back in 2011, however I still have all 6 original -01 injectors, i.e. they didn't replace any of them. What gives? I assume BMW won't replace them now even if the other dealer was unscrupulous.

Raise hell. They'll budge, and they rightfully should. If they push back just say Johnnie Cochran is your attorney and you feel they are being prejudice against you.

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Straight up grimey. Speak to the service manager.

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Take it in. Give 'em hell about it.

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

This. Seems fairly easy to document!

Originally Posted by Axius

Raise hell. They'll budge, and they rightfully should. If they push back just say Johnnie Cochran is your attorney and you feel they are being prejudice against you.

Hmm... well I may have spoken too soon. Apparently it wasn't as cut and dry as "go to dealer, get new injectors".

They have to scan the serial number on the injector, which the computer uses along with VIN and mileage to spit out "OK" or "Replace", but who cares about functional tests anyway. Guess I was just unlucky.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Hmm... well I may have spoken too soon. Apparently it wasn't as cut and dry as "go to dealer, get new injectors".

They have to scan the serial number on the injector, which the computer uses along with VIN and mileage to spit out "OK" or "Replace", but who cares about functional tests anyway. Guess I was just unlucky.

What's the verdict?

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Through Kickstarter, right?

I heard about it, but thought it was just BS. Would be cool tho.

My friend Aatish . ..Seems like you are a man of investments as well..
For the Belgian banks money is worth nothing anymore with 0 intrest rate..
So...What do you think from investments in gold ?
Because gold never went old...and I only saw interesting things about gold on the todays gold market..

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Hmm... well I may have spoken too soon. Apparently it wasn't as cut and dry as "go to dealer, get new injectors".

They have to scan the serial number on the injector, which the computer uses along with VIN and mileage to spit out "OK" or "Replace", but who cares about functional tests anyway. Guess I was just unlucky.

No new injectors for you!

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

What's the verdict?

Basically this: VVV

Originally Posted by silvergray545

No new injectors for you!

Because even though my '07 has had literally every single common N54 failure, I'm sure the injectors were just fine.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Basically this: VVV


Because even though my '07 has had literally every single common N54 failure, I'm sure the injectors were just fine.

Ugh.
Just had the transfer case replaced on the X5. It would have been almost $5K had it not been under warranty. Unreal.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

My friend Aatish . ..Seems like you are a man of investments as well..
For the Belgian banks money is worth nothing anymore with 0 intrest rate..
So...What do you think from investments in gold ?
Because gold never went old...and I only saw interesting things about gold on the todays gold market..

Gold is a good place to hold money, in my opinion. I think the price is a tag bit high right now. As far as investing (stocks) right now, oil is my go to because of the volatility in the field. Economy is oil dependent. Tech is my other pick. I stick with things I'm comfortable with.

Automobile industry isn't looking too good. The lending is becoming a bit ridiculous. That will definitely create problems down the road.

As far as business, hotel/gas station industry is well above carrying capacity, but demand for those properties is high enough to drive cost up. I'd give it a couple years. Franchising is still the way to go, but quality needs to be maintained.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Ugh.
Just had the transfer case replaced on the X5. It would have been almost $5K had it not been under warranty. Unreal.

X5 not in your garage list, I call BS!

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Basically this: VVV


Because even though my '07 has had literally every single common N54 failure, I'm sure the injectors were just fine.

Should we light it on fire? Insurance job?

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Ugh.
Just had the transfer case replaced on the X5. It would have been almost $5K had it not been under warranty. Unreal.

As much as I want a BMW daily, this scares me because I drive so much. The VW is out of warranty but I know I won't be changing $5k transfer cases on it. Hell, at $5k, I'll just replace the whole damn car! Lol

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Ugh.
Just had the transfer case replaced on the X5. It would have been almost $5K had it not been under warranty. Unreal.

Man, that's a steep bill. This is my first experience with BMW, but these cars really do seem like they're 'pay me now, or pay me later'. Either have a warranty and eat a bunch of depreciation, or get an older one and deal with all of the maintenance that comes with it.

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Should we light it on fire? Insurance job?

As much as I want a BMW daily, this scares me because I drive so much. The VW is out of warranty but I know I won't be changing $5k transfer cases on it. Hell, at $5k, I'll just replace the whole damn car! Lol

Haha I've probably already got flags on my account for claims activity. Been a bad couple months! Had a claim on my roof, then the dude crashed into my Jeep/porch, so I have the auto and another homeowners claim (on his insurance though). It's stupid!

Also, completely agree on point 2. Every time I daily the BMW I feel like the clock is ticking faster on the next repair.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Haha I've probably already got flags on my account for claims activity. Been a bad couple months! Had a claim on my roof, then the dude crashed into my Jeep/porch, so I have the auto and another homeowners claim (on his insurance though). It's stupid!

Also, completely agree on point 2. Every time I daily the BMW I feel like the clock is ticking faster on the next repair.

Haha this is so true. The M3 is currently apart in my garage. I had to order a new throttle actuator for it. $600. Plus, once I get it installed, I have to take it to the dealer so they can recalibrate the throttle bodies. I'm hoping this will solve my current issue.

[shoei]

You two sound like you are on your way to joining the Prius forum...

[Aatish]

The Tesla forum is almost as bad.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by shoei

You two sound like you are on your way to joining the Prius forum...

Haha nope, I'm a lifer. Looking to add another M to the garage.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Gold is a good place to hold money, in my opinion. I think the price is a tag bit high right now. As far as investing (stocks) right now, oil is my go to because of the volatility in the field. Economy is oil dependent. Tech is my other pick. I stick with things I'm comfortable with.

Automobile industry isn't looking too good. The lending is becoming a bit ridiculous. That will definitely create problems down the road.

As far as business, hotel/gas station industry is well above carrying capacity, but demand for those properties is high enough to drive cost up. I'd give it a couple years. Franchising is still the way to go, but quality needs to be maintained.

I hear the brothel industry makes some pretty good money. Opinions?

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Axius

I hear the brothel industry makes some pretty good money. Opinions?

Sex always sells.