N52 Engine Noise Information (HVA) *Cost Update
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I wasnt sure either but didnt want to cause a problem for anyone. I was really happy with the car till this started going wrong all the time.
I am extremely tempted to go and buy another Honda Civic Type R, I had one previously to this, was doing 30,000 miles a year give or take and it broke down once in 3 years and that was the day I sold it the battery died!
Ive done 3000 miles in the BMW, its been back to the dealers 3 times in 5 months and its still not right. Am I being unreasonable to expect a so called premium brand to have reasonable quality?
I am extremely tempted to go and buy another Honda Civic Type R, I had one previously to this, was doing 30,000 miles a year give or take and it broke down once in 3 years and that was the day I sold it the battery died!
Ive done 3000 miles in the BMW, its been back to the dealers 3 times in 5 months and its still not right. Am I being unreasonable to expect a so called premium brand to have reasonable quality?
As above mention this forum and my initial thread.
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10937#p161535
As long as you don't threaten them, you are only providing information that backs up your problem. BMW know changing only the HVA's may not fix the problem, but it reduces their costs if it works.
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10937#p161535
As long as you don't threaten them, you are only providing information that backs up your problem. BMW know changing only the HVA's may not fix the problem, but it reduces their costs if it works.
OK, another update. Since having had the HVAs changed three months ago the noise has become more apparent again. Finally managed to get it to the dealers today while it was making the noise and they agree it hasnt fixed the problem.
Car is booked in, I dont think they quite know what there going to do with it yet but I have asked them to raise another PUMA in the hope I will get a new cylinder head.If they just replace the HVA`s again then I will be foaming.
Fingers crossed.
Andy
Car is booked in, I dont think they quite know what there going to do with it yet but I have asked them to raise another PUMA in the hope I will get a new cylinder head.If they just replace the HVA`s again then I will be foaming.
Fingers crossed.
Andy
johnlondonw3
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this is the sort of thing which'll put me off getting a z4 ....if I buy one privately can I buy any sort of warranty to cover this eventuality ?
Since I had the lifters done it does it much less and I now think sod it, I will only be keeping the car for another 18 months anyway so its highly unlikely to be an issue.
BMW UK were as much use as a chocolate teapot though, wont be buying from BMW again.
Havent decided what car to get next yet though
BMW UK were as much use as a chocolate teapot though, wont be buying from BMW again.
Havent decided what car to get next yet though
