The Good News: No Steering Wheel Vibration! - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

chriskd · 11-02-2012, 07:14 PM

The Bad News:
1. Driver-side door Window/Sunshade/Mirror buttons do not work.
2. Blind spot indicator lights on side mirrors do not work
3. Comfort Access Trunk (hands-free) does not work
4. Brakes squeal
5. Wipers chirp

Took delivery: Oct 31 (6pm)
Into service dept: Nov 2 (7am)

Service tells me they'll need to order parts (switch block and antennas) and I won't have my car until (maybe) middle of next week. Ironically, items 1-3 DID work when I took delivery. Oh well... but hey, NO steering wheel vibration.. did I mention that?!

claykin · 11-02-2012, 07:24 PM

Oktoberfest car.

Good luck with repairs. Should be fine, I hope.

ES_TRADER · 11-06-2012, 01:32 AM

Dhp? Vss?

Radari216 · 11-06-2012, 01:55 AM

The dealership should have inspected your vehicle properly and repaired it prior to delivery unless of course this stuff all just quit working after you took delivery.

AntBabeee · 11-06-2012, 02:00 AM

Reading all of the things going wrong with people's cars on here makes me nervous of taking delivery of my car.

Webbie335i · 11-06-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Reading all of the things going wrong with people's cars on here makes me nervous of taking delivery of my car.

+1

claykin · 11-06-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Reading all of the things going wrong with people's cars on here makes me nervous of taking delivery of my car.

Its an Internet forum. People rarely come to sing the brand's praises. They usually seek out forums to vent frustrations.

Before I took delivery of my 2010 335i the forums had several active threads discussing fuel pump issues, injector problems, turbo rattling, etc.. Way more active than the steering vibration and few other complaints of the F30.

BTW, my 335i is still on its original fuel pump and to date has had one problem in its 3 year existence. A failed tail lamp.

Jackson743 · 11-06-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by claykin

Oktoberfest car.

Good luck with repairs. Should be fine, I hope.

I've heard about never buy a car built on a Monday or Friday, but never an entire month. But in Germany, sounds about right.

AntBabeee · 11-06-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson743

Quote:

Originally Posted by claykin

Oktoberfest car.

Good luck with repairs. Should be fine, I hope.

I've heard about never buy a car built on a Monday or Friday, but never an entire month. But in Germany, sounds about right.

My car is built in October too. I hope for the best. Problem free please. Haha.

EnerJi · 11-06-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson743

I've heard about never buy a car built on a Monday or Friday, but never an entire month. But in Germany, sounds about right.

Oktoberfest ended October 7th in Munich, I believe. At least according to the Oktoberfest.de website. It began in late September and ran for about two weeks.

jtuds · 11-06-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

Reading all of the things going wrong with people's cars on here makes me nervous of taking delivery of my car.

yup

shivaswrath · 11-06-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Webbie335i

+1

I bought mine during Oktoberfest.

Only issue I've had so far was a squeaky driver's seat because a clip was missing, which was just fixed.

Had a M Perf Exhaust installed before delivery, as well as waiting on M Perf Suspension...don't worry. I'm singing praises to balance out all the whining!!!

Tsuvoi · 11-06-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

Dhp? Vss?

There is no VSS option in the US.

sean10mm · 11-06-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ft1337

There is no VSS option in the US.

VSS comes with DHP in the US.

ES_TRADER · 11-06-2012, 11:15 AM

but did op have that option?

BMWFanatic2008 · 11-06-2012, 11:27 AM

OP: where was your car assembled, Germany or SA?

chriskd · 11-06-2012, 01:10 PM

- No DHP
- Car was built in Munich

snowghost · 11-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskd

The Bad News:
1. Driver-side door Window/Sunshade/Mirror buttons do not work.
2. Blind spot indicator lights on side mirrors do not work
3. Comfort Access Trunk (hands-free) does not work
4. Brakes squeal
5. Wipers chirp

Took delivery: Oct 31 (6pm)
Into service dept: Nov 2 (7am)

Service tells me they'll need to order parts (switch block and antennas) and I won't have my car until (maybe) middle of next week. Ironically, items 1-3 DID work when I took delivery. Oh well... but hey, NO steering wheel vibration.. did I mention that?!

My brakes squeal like a mother. I didn't realize it until I had the window down in the office parking garage. Just braking at parking lot speed was ridiculous. I only have 435 miles on it, so I'll give it some more time.

The brake dust is the worst I can remember of any of my prior BMWs.

ES_TRADER · 11-06-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskd

- No DHP
- Car was built in Munich

sweet. my 335i just landed in cali from munich....hope i dont get the vibrations...no dhp either...will report back here when i take delivery

Honker · 11-06-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claykin

Its an Internet forum. People rarely come to sing the brand's praises. They usually seek out forums to vent frustrations.

Before I took delivery of my 2010 335i the forums had several active threads discussing fuel pump issues, injector problems, turbo rattling, etc.. Way more active than the steering vibration and few other complaints of the F30.

BTW, my 335i is still on its original fuel pump and to date has had one problem in its 3 year existence. A failed tail lamp.

Took delivery on Oct 26th. No vibration, no brake squeeling, no rattles, everything works fine.

DarkTrigger · 11-06-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Honker

Took delivery on Oct 26th. No vibration, no brake squeeling, no rattles, everything works fine.

Vibration is only if you do not have DHP. (I don't have any at all)

Squeeling is only if you do have M-sport package/breaks. (I have it)

Rattles are pretty random. (I don't have any)

500 miles on it already. Really, just the squeeling bothers me (~10 mph).

Honker · 11-06-2012, 07:39 PM

I only commented that I don't have any issues and am happy because the comment was made that people only post when something is wrong.

BTW, I don't have DHP.

11-02-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
chriskd Private Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	The Good News: No Steering Wheel Vibration! The Bad News: 1. Driver-side door Window/Sunshade/Mirror buttons do not work. 2. Blind spot indicator lights on side mirrors do not work 3. Comfort Access Trunk (hands-free) does not work 4. Brakes squeal 5. Wipers chirp Took delivery: Oct 31 (6pm) Into service dept: Nov 2 (7am) Service tells me they'll need to order parts (switch block and antennas) and I won't have my car until (maybe) middle of next week. Ironically, items 1-3 DID work when I took delivery. Oh well... but hey, NO steering wheel vibration.. did I mention that?!
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11-06-2012, 02:00 AM	#5
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Reading all of the things going wrong with people's cars on here makes me nervous of taking delivery of my car. __________________ F30 BMW 335i M-Sport: Estoril Blue II, 19" Rims, Sports Auto, Premium, Technology, Harmon Kardon, Heated Front Seats, Driver Assistance...

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11-02-2012, 07:24 PM	#2
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (0)	Oktoberfest car. Good luck with repairs. Should be fine, I hope.

11-06-2012, 01:32 AM	#3
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	Dhp? Vss?

11-06-2012, 01:55 AM	#4
Radari216 New Member Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	The dealership should have inspected your vehicle properly and repaired it prior to delivery unless of course this stuff all just quit working after you took delivery.

11-06-2012, 11:15 AM	#15
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	but did op have that option?

11-06-2012, 01:10 PM	#17
chriskd Private Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	- No DHP - Car was built in Munich

11-06-2012, 07:39 PM	#22
Honker New Member Drives: 2013 335 xdrive Sportline Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	I only commented that I don't have any issues and am happy because the comment was made that people only post when something is wrong. BTW, I don't have DHP.