Don't feel that it's just BMWNA who play this game. BMW GB did exactly the same to me when mine failed at 41,900 miles. £10,000 was the potential repair quote - tranny + Mechatronics - but Warranty Direct picked it up and rebuilt it. My deductible was £50. The rebuild was just over £3,000 and came with a 12 month warranty. I was pee'd off too as I did not expect such a premature failure and BMW's 'not our problem' response.

Every Dealer I have spoken to was surprised at BMW's attitude, but it is their call. They simply can't afford it. The ZF 6sp is a known weakspot with nearly everyone who uses it but nothing gets done, nor I suspect ever will.

Ultimately I was disappointed but it was out of warranty and that was that. My rebuilt unit is fine. I swore I would never buy another BMW, yet here I am the owner of a month old E71 40d as there really was no competition. Once you've had a BMW there is no other option.

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