M5 issues.......please advise

Okay, so the saga continues.

Today, they informed my that the main computer shut down and they cannot get the car to start.

They looked up and down the East coast and couldn' find one, so they had to locate on out on the West coast. Fed Exing it...car may be ready on Wednesday, next week.

WTF????

David H.

David Hageman wrote:

You may have gotten lucky... This might have been the original problem all along. If not, and they get it running again, I would consider finding another dealership to bring the car to as these guys don't seem to have a clue.

-Fred W

I agree with you 100%.

I am so nervous that the car will never run the way it should that I am considering selling it.

It's still under warranty until Nov 05. I can extend it for about $2K.

But who wants an M5 that never runs as it should?

David H.

$20K cash money.

On the M5 board there is an ongoing discussion regarding carbon build-up on the 2000-2001 M5 that compromises power output.

They claim it's a repair that could be between $5,000 to $8,000. (ouch)

Somebody suggested that instead of periodically red-lining the vehicle, that you should drive at 60 mph for about 15 miles in 3rd gear....to blow the carbon out.

Any suggestions?

David H.

Sounds like BS to me... Good way to tear the motor up though!

Yeash, if driving at 60 for 15 miles (15 min.) is going to tear up the motor then these BMWs truly are pieces of s*it, and I'm getting rid of mine right away. Any car made today should easily be able to run all day at 4,000 RPM with out hurting it, which is about what 60 mph in third would be.

Sell me your car immediately. It's far, far too dangerous for you to own.

Okay. Send me a certified check in the amount of $40,000 US, and you can have it.

Jet black-caramel leather interior, 54,800 miles -brand new Michelin Pilot Sports all around. Never red-lined. Bumper to bumper BMW certified warranty to 100K miles expires in Nov.05.

Can be extended for about $2,000.

Let me know. ;^) David Hageman

I apologize, I didn't read this very carefully. I thought the were suggesting redlin ing the car for 15 miles or so now and then. Hell, I drive harder than 4000rpm every day!

Never red-lined??

With all those problems, I'm only able to spend $20,000 USD.

Complain about the car and then ask for blue book?! You're not very good at this mercantile business, are you?

Uh, I am not complaining about the vehicle.

I've owned 5 BMWs since the late 90's. The M5 is a remarkable automobile.

I am complaining that there isn't a top-flight M-Series mechanic or technician in these dealerships.

They replace things helter-skelter with no results. They treat the matter no differently than an E30 pulling in for an oil change.

They convey the impression that they don't know s*it from shinola.

They gave the car back to me without test driving the car under the conditions necessary to verify the problem was solved.

So far, they replaced 02 sensors, cats, MAPS, and now the main computer.

In the meantime, I'm driving a GMC truck...hating life. ;^)

David H.

All is well with the world again.

Total bill for replacing a couple of coils/boots, 02 senors, cats, MAPS and main computer?

$35.00 (plugs)

Car runs great!

Drove straight to Radial Tire in Silver Spring MD, for a full set of Pilot Sport 2-s...$1233. installed.

Lesson learned.....will pay the 2 grand to extend the warranty before it expires in November.

David H.

So now I suppose you want $43,268.00, huh?

Where do I send the check?

-- C.R. Krieger (Just shopping)

WAAAAAHHHH! I want my black instrument gauges back....I hate the grey color on the replacement!

David H.

PS: We could work something out, Krieger. ;^)

Clueless mechanics? I'm shocked!

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. 8)