03-17-2022, 10:32 PM | #23 | |
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The car is still under warranty... Would you recommend BMW fix it with OEM parts or pony up for an upgrade? If the latter which option would you choose and why? |
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03-28-2022, 01:24 PM | #25 | |
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The parts needed aren't in the US and have been shipped from Germany, so I'm still waiting for my M2C. They said I should have it back by the end of this week. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I've babied this car and can't imagine how this would have happened. Last edited by Nasinu; 03-29-2022 at 11:15 AM.. |
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03-28-2022, 01:34 PM | #26 | |
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03-29-2022, 06:58 AM | #27 | |
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Blows me away they used the neglect card..
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03-29-2022, 09:03 AM | #28 |
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Good that BMWNA took care of it but I'd love to hear what they claim was neglected. I want to know what customer requirements there are (particularly in regard to maintaining welds) for a car that is still within both the warranty and maintenance period.
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04-06-2022, 11:35 PM | #29 | |
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For clarification, I'm not the OP and didn't remove the shift boot or any trim to see what was wrong. I'm just glad to be reunited after 2 weeks+ of separation. |
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10-28-2022, 06:58 AM | #31 |
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Same thing just happened to me. Went to put car in reverse and shifter just flopped over like a wet noodle. Tech at dealership said it was probably caused by "the way I drive the car". Super pissed. I have been driving manuals my whole life, saved for years for this car and take meticulous care of it. Luckily it's covered under warranty but do not appreciate the dealer's comment nor the amount of work they need to do to replace this part...
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10-28-2022, 10:03 AM | #32 |
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Probably bad welds that causes this, also environmental conditions.
The part is under $100 not sure why dealers charge $1,000 for this repair? I doubt the transmission needs to get dropped for this repair?
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10-28-2022, 04:43 PM | #34 |
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Looking at the picture of @ricko32, I can say 100% that it is the fault of bad welding.
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12-14-2022, 10:15 AM | #36 |
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I used UUC short shift kit for my e46 m3 and it was not to my liking, I was able to literally move the shift knob up and down and the shifting was so sloppy, I have the auto solutions SSK for my M2C and I love it!!!
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05-07-2023, 08:35 PM | #37 |
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Just broke mine. Feels exactly the same. Took it out of reverse, into first, and then to reverse again, and it didn’t go to reverse again. The gearstick just flopped around. Stuck in neutral, at least, so could get it on to the flatbed.
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05-08-2023, 03:05 PM | #39 |
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No, I'm going to try and get them to fix it under warranty! It's not exactly like I slam through the gears...and I've been driving manuals my whole life. I know people aren't fans of the shifter but I don't really have an issue with its feel.
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05-08-2023, 03:11 PM | #40 |
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I would have them fix it and then consider an SSK, or maybe have someone inspect the welds on the new OEM part. I don't trust the stock shifter at this point, it's ridiculous that even a handful of people have snapped them at the weld.
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05-08-2023, 03:39 PM | #42 |
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My main concern is that this is just like the turn signal issue where pretty much every single part is suspect.
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05-09-2023, 01:21 AM | #43 | |
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Yes of course makes sense to get it fixed by bmw |
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05-09-2023, 01:26 AM | #44 | |
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Real oem only goes to 2019, but I'm sure it's still in use as it shows on other parts sites. Not heard any problems on M3 forums?? |
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