Hi all - picked up my new 35d 3 weeks ago in Melbourne.

Alpine white (as we think white is the new black when it comes to SUV's

anyway - after 3 weeks and only 600km the park brake decided to stop working and display and warning message !!

Went back to dealership and basically bad news - they could clear the computer error etc BUT BMW mothership (Germany) has now specified a new fix required - basically a new cable craddle system that connects the cable to the brake unit (they have found that the cable can come loose and rub against panels - so this will be standard fit for anyone that gets this issue) ..worst part .. a 3 week wait for parts ... at least they gave me a loaner car (even though its a 5 series 520D, they could have given me a 530D and I would have felt in the same power stakes atleast)

Two other problems (glitches) experienced so far:

1. One day I stuck the car in Reverse and the rear cam display came up Green (WTF?)

2. One day (after our really hot day in Melbourne) the 'Accept' iDrive would not work at all - so no Nav/Radio or anything .. after driving for 10 min the BMW sign displayed on unit and it restarted itself ....

These glitches suck for a $120k vehicle - the only time my old Mazda 6 went to the shop was for regular service - that's right - 4 years of trouble free motoring - NOT HAPPY SO FAR BMW!!!