Will my car be the first F30 LEMON?? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Sphinx-3 · 05-09-2012, 08:51 PM

Alright, So I finally decided on starting the process with the Lemon Law. I sent the certified notification to the manufacturer for failure to fix the steering wheel vibration issue.
Every time I talk to someone from BMW, they have no clue as what to do
!! It's been over a month now and the sad part is I've driven loaner cars more than my own car!!

I am totally disappointed but I've waited longer than I should. Their ONLY bright idea was: let's balance the wheels over and over and over again and may be that will fix it. Shame on BMW!!

jtuds · 05-09-2012, 08:55 PM

Have you gone apeshit yet? If I was in your shoes I can imagine I would have.

Ahmadhosmanbmw335i · 05-09-2012, 08:55 PM

No I am going to file a lemon law also on my 335i due to the fact that water is coming inside my car, from the shark fin, it's been in the shop for over a week and it is the 3rd time that they are trying to fix it, how are you going about with your process?

Sphinx-3 · 05-09-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahmadhosmanbmw335i

No I am going to file a lemon law also on my 335i due to the fact that water is coming inside my car, from the shark fin, it's been in the shop for over a week and it is the 3rd time that they are trying to fix it, how are you going about with your process?

It really depends on your state. Just google Lemon Law in your state and follow the steps required.
In my state I have to notify them in writing and give them a chance to fix it or go to the next step. This process could take between 2 and 3 months sometimes. So I suggest you start as soon as possible.

Maz335i · 05-09-2012, 09:56 PM

What are you guys going to do once they take your car back?

Another BMW? Or a change of brand?

You might want to get a 2013 335i instead as all the problems have been fixed recently. Mainly the cars produced before March had this problem but not the new ones..

1.fresh.f30.335 · 05-09-2012, 09:57 PM

lemons happened, had an 08 a6 3.2 that was lemoned then got a 10 a8l and have had no problems at all, perfect car... sorry you guys got the unlucky ones!

Sphinx-3 · 05-09-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

What are you guys going to do once they take your car back?

Another BMW? Or a change of brand?

You might want to get a 2013 335i instead as all the problems have been fixed recently. Mainly the cars produced before March had this problem but not the new ones..

I have not decided yet. Honestly, I hope they could fix my car. I love it. But if they don't step up and do that, then I will keep all my options open including Mercedes and Audi.

Ahmadhosmanbmw335i · 05-10-2012, 04:30 AM

At this point im sick of BMW because of the way they have been treating me, once you sign those papers they dont know who you are.

The X Men · 05-10-2012, 01:24 PM

Audi and MB does handle buy back a bit better than BMW, not that it matters because no one should ever have to go thru that in the first place.

Ahmadhosmanbmw335i · 05-10-2012, 01:28 PM

Yea I'm going again to BMW so see if they have "fixed my car" and we will see what will happen

mfear · 05-10-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sphinx-3

I have not decided yet. Honestly, I hope they could fix my car. I love it. But if they don't step up and do that, then I will keep all my options open including Mercedes and Audi.

Go to Audi

love mine

looks better than the F30, too..

and i would have beat you to the punch with the lemon if i had decided to go that route!

mfear · 05-10-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahmadhosmanbmw335i

At this point im sick of BMW because of the way they have been treating me, once you sign those papers they dont know who you are.

Yep.. and when I talked to the low level girl from BMWNA and asked who else I can talk to, she says, "well, no one. I am your contact."

GREAT. THAT'S HELPFUL!

micknugget · 05-10-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mfear

Go to Audi

love mine

looks better than the F30, too..

and i would have beat you to the punch with the lemon if i had decided to go that route!

Your Jetta D-lux looks nice but no where as nice as the F30.

mfear · 05-10-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by micknugget

Your Jetta D-lux looks nice but no where as nice as the F30.

Harsh burn, bro.

justinnum1 · 05-10-2012, 07:32 PM

def wont be getting an audi...might get a 135, my dealer is pretty cool(same dealer as mfear)

CycloneRcr · 05-10-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by micknugget

Your Jetta D-lux looks nice but no where as nice as the F30.

Come on be honest, it's a Passat!

mfear · 05-10-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

def wont be getting an audi...might get a 135, my dealer is pretty cool(same dealer as mfear)

Same company, different dealer. I would have preferred yours over mine.

Alpine F31 · 05-10-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahmadhosmanbmw335i

At this point im sick of BMW because of the way they have been treating me, once you sign those papers they dont know who you are.

I'm really sorry you are having all these problems. I really want an F31 but I don't want problems! When you say you are sick of BMW do you mean your dealership or BMW the manufacturer?

mfear · 05-10-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

I'm really sorry you are having all these problems. I really want an F31 but I don't want problems! When you say you are sick of BMW do you mean your dealership or BMW the manufacturer?

Probably both.

The manufacturer is worthless and dealerships are always hit or miss. Hopefully you'll have one that actually likes to retain its customers.

Ahmadhosmanbmw335i · 05-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Yea I mean both, the BMW headquarters can't do sht since each BMW dealership is independently owned and run, my cuzin bought a 7 series and her locks weren't working and kept locking her out and it was a brand new car, my friend had a 650i that the wires caught on fire, many problems, you would think for all the money you are spending your going to get something nice but not true. And dealers are only your friend when you are purchasing a vehicle, because they want to make a sale but after that they forget your name.

mfear · 05-10-2012, 09:02 PM

Yep. Once you're locked into a contract, they could not care less.

BMW probably lost out on my wife and I each getting a new car every 2 years for the forseeable future.. after her current lease is up, we're done. We'll switch to MB, Audi or something else.

RxCritical · 05-10-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sphinx-3

Alright, So I finally decided on starting the process with the Lemon Law. I sent the certified notification to the manufacturer for failure to fix the steering wheel vibration issue.
Every time I talk to someone from BMW, they have no clue as what to do
!! It's been over a month now and the sad part is I've driven loaner cars more than my own car!!

I am totally disappointed but I've waited longer than I should. Their ONLY bright idea was: let's balance the wheels over and over and over again and may be that will fix it. Shame on BMW!!

I'm really interested in learning how this works out for you! Please keep the thread updated. I have lemoned a car in the past and it is a lengthy process. Good luck!!

05-09-2012, 08:51 PM	#1
Sphinx-3 Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 F10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Any City, Any State Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Will my car be the first F30 LEMON?? Alright, So I finally decided on starting the process with the Lemon Law. I sent the certified notification to the manufacturer for failure to fix the steering wheel vibration issue. Every time I talk to someone from BMW, they have no clue as what to do !! It's been over a month now and the sad part is I've driven loaner cars more than my own car!! I am totally disappointed but I've waited longer than I should. Their ONLY bright idea was: let's balance the wheels over and over and over again and may be that will fix it. Shame on BMW!!
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Maz335i BMW 4 Life... Drives: 2012 335i M Sport (Special Ed) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,487 iTrader: (0)	What are you guys going to do once they take your car back? Another BMW? Or a change of brand? You might want to get a 2013 335i instead as all the problems have been fixed recently. Mainly the cars produced before March had this problem but not the new ones.. __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *

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1.fresh.f30.335 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 335i saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NH-CT Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	lemons happened, had an 08 a6 3.2 that was lemoned then got a 10 a8l and have had no problems at all, perfect car... sorry you guys got the unlucky ones! __________________ '12 335i Sport Apline White w/black

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justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,793 iTrader: (0)	def wont be getting an audi...might get a 135, my dealer is pretty cool(same dealer as mfear) __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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mfear South Florida Elite Drives: E93 335i - Crimson Red/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Yep. Once you're locked into a contract, they could not care less. BMW probably lost out on my wife and I each getting a new car every 2 years for the forseeable future.. after her current lease is up, we're done. We'll switch to MB, Audi or something else. __________________ [2007 E93 335i 6AT \| Crimson Red/Black Dakota \| Premium \| Sport \| Heated Seats \| iPod/USB \| JB+ \| 15% Tint \| AngeliBright LED Halos]

05-09-2012, 08:55 PM	#2
jtuds Captain Drives: 335i M Sport ordered Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 1.5-2 hrs west of Toronto Posts: 776 iTrader: (0)	Have you gone apeshit yet? If I was in your shoes I can imagine I would have.

05-09-2012, 08:55 PM	#3
Ahmadhosmanbmw335i Private First Class Drives: 2012 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York united states Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	No I am going to file a lemon law also on my 335i due to the fact that water is coming inside my car, from the shark fin, it's been in the shop for over a week and it is the 3rd time that they are trying to fix it, how are you going about with your process?

05-10-2012, 04:30 AM	#8
Ahmadhosmanbmw335i Private First Class Drives: 2012 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York united states Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	At this point im sick of BMW because of the way they have been treating me, once you sign those papers they dont know who you are.

05-10-2012, 01:24 PM	#9
The X Men Major Drives: 2012 535xi 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,264 iTrader: (0)	Audi and MB does handle buy back a bit better than BMW, not that it matters because no one should ever have to go thru that in the first place.

05-10-2012, 01:28 PM	#10
Ahmadhosmanbmw335i Private First Class Drives: 2012 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York united states Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Yea I'm going again to BMW so see if they have "fixed my car" and we will see what will happen

05-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#20
Ahmadhosmanbmw335i Private First Class Drives: 2012 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York united states Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Yea I mean both, the BMW headquarters can't do sht since each BMW dealership is independently owned and run, my cuzin bought a 7 series and her locks weren't working and kept locking her out and it was a brand new car, my friend had a 650i that the wires caught on fire, many problems, you would think for all the money you are spending your going to get something nice but not true. And dealers are only your friend when you are purchasing a vehicle, because they want to make a sale but after that they forget your name.

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