How do you identify genuine CSL's? - identified as reps
- Thread starter Raify
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Your actually supposed to declare optional extras to insurance companies, if the wheels are or were an optional extra when buying the Z4M then you should mention it. Some insurance companies arent really bothered about this but some are especially on the bigger/more expensive wheels.
Update.
I've just spoken to the sales manager and quite frankly I'm fuming:
1. He claims that the advert did not state they were CSL wheels - awaiting a screen dump from his history file to prove this.
2. He says they can sell the car with whatever wheels they like, fake/rep CSL's or Oz racing spinners, as long as they pass the AUC check (road test and visual inspection for cracks + warping). Dispite the fact that my local BMW said they wouldn't touch the wheels in any warranty claim.
3. He says that his 1 year warranty does not cover wheels anyway.
4. Said he would buy the car back when I said I wasn't happy.
I can't think what to do now. I'm so angry I might just give it back.
I've just spoken to the sales manager and quite frankly I'm fuming:
1. He claims that the advert did not state they were CSL wheels - awaiting a screen dump from his history file to prove this.
2. He says they can sell the car with whatever wheels they like, fake/rep CSL's or Oz racing spinners, as long as they pass the AUC check (road test and visual inspection for cracks + warping). Dispite the fact that my local BMW said they wouldn't touch the wheels in any warranty claim.
3. He says that his 1 year warranty does not cover wheels anyway.
4. Said he would buy the car back when I said I wasn't happy.
I can't think what to do now. I'm so angry I might just give it back.
gannet said:
on the 'phone to them now.......
They said:
"The AUC system allows a dealer to sell a car with non OEM parts, but if any of those parts need replacing that OEM parts have to go on."
He also said that he was surprised that the dealer didn't offer to resolve it with genuine wheels, and suggested I escalate it to BMW customer services....
Weren't there 2 types of CSL wheels? One light weight set fitted to the CSL M3 and a heavier set fitted to the CS M3?
Also don't forget that a dealer technically couldn't order a replacement CSL wheel for you as they need a CSL chassis number to do it. Try walking into your dealers and ordering a set of CSL wheels for your Z4! Because of this, many Z4's sold with CSL wheels will probably be replicas. :wink:
Personally if it were mine and the wheels looked in good condition, tyres were the correct size and they looked good on the car I wouldn't care if they were replicas!
If you hadn't found out that you could get replicas, would you have noticed any difference in the car? I have seen a few roadsters at dealers with all kinds of non-BM wheels on them.
It's obviously is an issue with you though so I hope it all gets sorted, but don't let it ruin the car for you.
Also don't forget that a dealer technically couldn't order a replacement CSL wheel for you as they need a CSL chassis number to do it. Try walking into your dealers and ordering a set of CSL wheels for your Z4! Because of this, many Z4's sold with CSL wheels will probably be replicas. :wink:
Personally if it were mine and the wheels looked in good condition, tyres were the correct size and they looked good on the car I wouldn't care if they were replicas!
If you hadn't found out that you could get replicas, would you have noticed any difference in the car? I have seen a few roadsters at dealers with all kinds of non-BM wheels on them.
It's obviously is an issue with you though so I hope it all gets sorted, but don't let it ruin the car for you.
You're right, Breaker. If I hadn't found this forum and didn't know about replicas I wouldn't know and I'd be very happy with wheels that look great. The tyres are the correct size (if not the ideal brand).
Thing is, I was planning on getting a genuine set of CSL's through my friend who has a M3 CSL after purchase. One of the reasons I got this particular car was because it already had CSL's on it.
I'm just irritated at his "couldn't-care-less" attitude.
Thing is, I was planning on getting a genuine set of CSL's through my friend who has a M3 CSL after purchase. One of the reasons I got this particular car was because it already had CSL's on it.
I'm just irritated at his "couldn't-care-less" attitude.
Breaker said:Weren't there 2 types of CSL wheels? One light weight set fitted to the CSL M3 and a heavier set fitted to the CS M3?
The only difference between the CSL and CS wheels is that the CS fronts are narrower and therefore probably lighter than the CSL fronts.
Spaceman Spiff
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Raify said:
LOL so you're saying they might be replicas of replicas?
