I bought a brand new BMW 530i last year, and between then and now, it has been in the shop over 16 times for various problems (mostly electrical) and over 4 times for the regular servicing. what do i do?
2006-11-25 01:55:26 · 16 answers · asked by chukwuemeka_oke 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Trade it in.
2006-11-25 01:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Phyllobates 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the new BMW. What was once the 'ultimate driving machine' is now the ultimate i-drive, electrical demon, too-damn-many-driver-assist systems ugly-mobile. Your plight is felt among thousands of other Bimmer owners that still cling to the memories of the good old days when the 5 series was the crown jewel of euro sports sedans. Now BMW seems to be spiraling downward into the running joke of the industry. Hell, they don't even make a good looking car anymore -- they all look like they were designed by accountants. I would have to agree with the person that suggested you sell the beast and buy an Infinity G35 until BMW either gets it's act together or you can afford your own personal live-in mechanic.
2006-11-25 03:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds a bit extreme. Have you researched your particular model on line to see if others are having the same problems? If others are not having these problems you may have a lemon. Maybe your car was assembled on a Monday or a Friday - notoriously bad days for assembly line work. Wouldn't the lemon laws apply to this situation. Can the Better Business Bureau be of some help. Check these links. They have useful information. Good luck with it.
2006-11-25 02:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ouch! Now that you've had it a year, you are so stuck with it. This is why my parts crew and I named BMW- "Bring MONEY w/ the Wallet!"
Best case scenario is you bring all the repair documents into the dealership and push for some kind of settlement. Let them know you'll report them to the BBB, the Attorney General, online fraud reports, and you mean business. Don't back down.
2006-11-25 02:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by upside down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEMON! That's ridiculous. Take it back or call someone in your local government. There may be "lemon laws" where you live. Collect all your receipts and proof of repairs. Do something! Don't be taken advantage of. New cars should not need any repairs for years, that's why you buy a new car and make big monthly payments. Older cars are expected to need repairs, not new cars!
2006-11-25 01:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speak to trading standards. Also your local Citizens Advice Bureau may be able to help more. The laws regarding warraties on new cars are very complex.
2006-11-25 01:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it starts working perfect.. sell it. the name BMW alone will ring peoples ears. when u sell it.. just tell them the main things u fixed..so they know they wont have to. if u say all 16 things.. they wont want it.
2006-11-25 01:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by ubryan915 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your car is a lemon. I suggest selling it fast, and to someone you don't know! lol
2006-11-25 02:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by *me* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell ur car off n get a new one
2006-11-25 02:06:52 · answer #9 · answered by Big_J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your states Lemon Law, most have one...the paperwork that came with your purchase should also have it.
2006-11-25 01:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of it...seems a waste of time and money...sell it and buy a mercedes instead..more reliable x
2006-11-25 01:58:39 · answer #11 · answered by Lydia K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋