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Originally Posted by Pack66
Mark,
I've done quite a bit of research on this and other forums. I believe this thread had quite a bit of info. Specifically post #59 perked my interest:
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I guess to clarify my question, is this correct? Were they able to correct the issue with 04-06s but not the earlier models? |
Pack66,
I've purchased a 2003 4.6IS back in Feb 2009 and the X runs great. Until recently, I've had the "rough downshift" problem with the trans and "fail transsafe" msg from the in dash computer. Currently, my vehicle is being serviced at a BMW dealership (earlier diagnosed that I will need to replace my transmission). Fortunately, when I purchased this pre-owned at a reputable used car dealership, I picked up their 3rd party extended warranty. So far, it seems like they will be fronting most of the cost and I will have to pay a portion of BMW's insane hourly rate.
I would ask more questions from the seller if there's any pre-existing tranny issues. As BMW claimed, the V8 engines 4.4, 4.6 and 4.8 do have "rough downshift" problems and can be either fixed via software upgrade or worse off... new/replacement tranny. I share my costs once I hear from my SA.
Hope this helps.
Roger