BMW 3 Series (F30) seat rust issue causes owner to destroy car in protest! - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

bimmerjph · 12-04-2012, 11:26 AM

At least your subframe isn't made out of tinfoil.

Rich@GTBPerformance · 12-04-2012, 11:30 AM

What an idiotic statement. Destroying your BMW because you have rusty seats.

I think someone needs to go to anger management.

insane79 · 12-04-2012, 11:33 AM

is this a problem for the e90 lci as well? i got to check my seats now..

e92miami · 12-04-2012, 11:34 AM

Am I missing something, who cares?! I worked at a high end car stereo store when I was in school and I would take apart all types of cars. I would always see this and mainly on Japanese cars like Lexus and infinities. I would cut my hands on the underparts of there seats while removing them with the rust and choppy metal cuts they would have.

Jossen · 12-04-2012, 11:36 AM

Sorry to say, but hopefully someone FINALLY admits the problem and it's BMW to tackle the problem at hand from the base!

Look at Toyota, #1 in the world, but at least they recall faults and DO SOMETHING about it!!!

BH_Fanaticos77 · 12-04-2012, 11:38 AM

well it did more damage to BMW than you think. Besides, if rusty seats is cosmetic so is spray painting a car. So he just needs windshield change to be "fully operational" as that is the only reason to be happy owning the car, right?

E92K.C10 · 12-04-2012, 11:39 AM

Was there any need to do that really?

StevenY. · 12-04-2012, 11:42 AM

Can I say daebak!

Sucks, hopefully BMW will sort this out, it's unbelievable to get a brand new car with rust to begin with.

shivaswrath · 12-04-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpirelli

LMAO

Pentium · 12-04-2012, 11:45 AM

bad problem, I will check my friend ride...

But really destroying the car for it? idiot.

benn. · 12-04-2012, 11:50 AM

i don't think people realize how much more expensive these cars are overseas.. if this guy trashed this car, chances are he could probably buy a bunch more.. chump change for him.. not to mention only the extremely WEALTHY are able to afford such cars
we're lucky to live in the U.S.
ours only cost a fraction of what they would overseas..

DASHOCKER · 12-04-2012, 11:53 AM

money to burn. dad can buy him a ferrari 458 and he can brag about it on the net.

Drew10 · 12-04-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINA B5

oppa gangnam style

Lemon Jelly M3 · 12-04-2012, 11:58 AM

"open condom style" indeed!

claykin · 12-04-2012, 12:01 PM

At least he remembered to fold his mirrors to protect them from pedestrians.

keeedle · 12-04-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benn.

i don't think people realize how much more expensive these cars are overseas.. if this guy trashed this car, chances are he could probably buy a bunch more.. chump change for him.. not to mention only the extremely WEALTHY are able to afford such cars
we're lucky to live in the U.S.
ours only cost a fraction of what they would overseas..

^that

I am not sure about Korea. But in Hong Kong, the prices of these cars are double if not triple the price of the US models mainly due to government's taxes and stuff like that. I think this is because the government is trying to discourage people to own a car since the cities are so crowed already. Meaning owning a car itself is already a luxury.

malter2.0 · 12-04-2012, 12:06 PM

as usual steer clear of first couple of years of production, until problems are resolved.

py0413 · 12-04-2012, 12:08 PM

I wonder what will happen when American and European buyers experience the same after-sale service. Destroying cars would seem minor as most of you probably also set your balls on fire with gasoline. Keep in mind, cars like BMW are very expensive in Asia (in most of the countries). Often enough, a 330/335 would cost more money than your brand new M5.

SomeRandomer123 · 12-04-2012, 12:10 PM

So if I were to find rust, (which I will go and have a look shortly) what is the best course of action?
Ring dealer and have it replaced? Repaired?
Or wait until service and have it replaced? Or repaired?

Robert B · 12-04-2012, 12:17 PM

This speaks volumes about priorities.

I would not expect an automobile manufacturer to elevate a purely cosmetic issue that may affect some cars to the level of a recall. Moreover, it is a cosmetic issue that cannot even by seen. It is not a safety issue. It is not a performance issue. I would be disappointed in BMW if it were to put aside higher priority activities for something as trivial as this.

As for the owner of this car, it is an issue of priorities as well. I own my BMWs because they are driver's cars. I could give a crap if there is some superficial rust under the seat. I spend my time sitting on the seat looking down the road.

blaster3500 · 12-04-2012, 12:22 PM

I don't think I would be to happy on a brand new BMW but that is a little much. A lot of cars I have worked on have this issue. It is just a little surface rust. Also most of the metal under dashes is not coated and has surface rust.

BH_Fanaticos77 · 12-04-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert B

This speaks volumes about priorities.

I would not expect an automobile manufacturer to elevate a purely cosmetic issue that may affect some cars to the level of a recall. Moreover, it is a cosmetic issue that cannot even by seen. It is not a safety issue. It is not a performance issue. I would be disappointed in BMW if it were to put aside higher priority activities for something as trivial as this.

As for the owner of this car, it is an issue of priorities as well. I own my BMWs because they are driver's cars. I could give a crap if there is some superficial rust under the seat. I spend my time sitting on the seat looking down the road.

sure, but if you get a brand new car and it has rust on it, how much trust do you have in the quality build overall? I think is it major factor. With this stunt BWM lost lot more than just one spray painted car. It exposed the quality of the built. IMHO, they lose.

12-04-2012, 11:30 AM	#24
Rich@GTBPerformance Bimmerpost Gold Supporting Vendor Drives: A hard bargain Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,424 iTrader: (4)	What an idiotic statement. Destroying your BMW because you have rusty seats. I think someone needs to go to anger management. __________________ Your Home For Premium BMW Aftermarket Parts www.gtbperformance.com \| sales@gtbperformance.com \| Facebook \| 973 429 2839

12-04-2012, 11:38 AM	#28
BH_Fanaticos77 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	well it did more damage to BMW than you think. Besides, if rusty seats is cosmetic so is spray painting a car. So he just needs windshield change to be "fully operational" as that is the only reason to be happy owning the car, right? __________________ 2008 M3 coupe - DCT & EDC, AA

12-04-2012, 11:39 AM	#29
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12-04-2012, 11:45 AM	#32
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 330 iTrader: (0)	bad problem, I will check my friend ride... But really destroying the car for it? idiot. __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

12-04-2012, 11:53 AM	#34
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12-04-2012, 11:26 AM	#23
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,322 iTrader: (0)	At least your subframe isn't made out of tinfoil.

12-04-2012, 11:33 AM	#25
insane79 Lieutenant Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 578 iTrader: (0)	is this a problem for the e90 lci as well? i got to check my seats now..

12-04-2012, 11:34 AM	#26
e92miami Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 Blk/Blk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Am I missing something, who cares?! I worked at a high end car stereo store when I was in school and I would take apart all types of cars. I would always see this and mainly on Japanese cars like Lexus and infinities. I would cut my hands on the underparts of there seats while removing them with the rust and choppy metal cuts they would have.

12-04-2012, 11:36 AM	#27
Jossen Enlisted Member Drives: X1 to come... Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to say, but hopefully someone FINALLY admits the problem and it's BMW to tackle the problem at hand from the base! Look at Toyota, #1 in the world, but at least they recall faults and DO SOMETHING about it!!!

12-04-2012, 11:42 AM	#30
StevenY. ///M Drives: Searching.. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 770 iTrader: (0)	Can I say daebak! Sucks, hopefully BMW will sort this out, it's unbelievable to get a brand new car with rust to begin with.

12-04-2012, 11:50 AM	#33
benn. Private First Class Drives: 2010 bmw m3, 2009 merc c350 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle WA / Mailbu CA Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	i don't think people realize how much more expensive these cars are overseas.. if this guy trashed this car, chances are he could probably buy a bunch more.. chump change for him.. not to mention only the extremely WEALTHY are able to afford such cars we're lucky to live in the U.S. ours only cost a fraction of what they would overseas..

12-04-2012, 11:58 AM	#36
Lemon Jelly M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90,ZCP,6MT) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	"open condom style" indeed!

12-04-2012, 12:01 PM	#37
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,355 iTrader: (0)	At least he remembered to fold his mirrors to protect them from pedestrians.

12-04-2012, 12:06 PM	#39
malter2.0 BMW Aficionado Drives: '00 E39 M5 -150k and counting Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 869 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00] 2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00]	as usual steer clear of first couple of years of production, until problems are resolved. __________________ '00 M5, 151k

12-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#40
py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 934 iTrader: (2)	I wonder what will happen when American and European buyers experience the same after-sale service. Destroying cars would seem minor as most of you probably also set your balls on fire with gasoline. Keep in mind, cars like BMW are very expensive in Asia (in most of the countries). Often enough, a 330/335 would cost more money than your brand new M5. __________________ Must stop eating..............

12-04-2012, 12:10 PM	#41
SomeRandomer123 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 1,939 iTrader: (0)	So if I were to find rust, (which I will go and have a look shortly) what is the best course of action? Ring dealer and have it replaced? Repaired? Or wait until service and have it replaced? Or repaired? __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673

12-04-2012, 12:17 PM	#42
Robert B Observer Drives: F10 M5 Monte Carlo Bue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	This speaks volumes about priorities. I would not expect an automobile manufacturer to elevate a purely cosmetic issue that may affect some cars to the level of a recall. Moreover, it is a cosmetic issue that cannot even by seen. It is not a safety issue. It is not a performance issue. I would be disappointed in BMW if it were to put aside higher priority activities for something as trivial as this. As for the owner of this car, it is an issue of priorities as well. I own my BMWs because they are driver's cars. I could give a crap if there is some superficial rust under the seat. I spend my time sitting on the seat looking down the road. __________________ 2013 BMW F10 M5 2012 BMW R1200GS 1994 Porsche 964 TL Former Bimmers: E90 M3 6 Speed; E46 M3; E36 M Roadster; E34 535i

12-04-2012, 12:22 PM	#43
blaster3500 Private First Class Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 110 iTrader: (2)	I don't think I would be to happy on a brand new BMW but that is a little much. A lot of cars I have worked on have this issue. It is just a little surface rust. Also most of the metal under dashes is not coated and has surface rust.

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