Transmission Reliability

[willgabriel]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

If you read my thread you would have found that the whole
thing was tongue and cheek based on the countless
"not going anywhere" transmission threads which have
been posted year after year.

I understand your argument.I was just trying to keep
you from pissing in the rain regarding the so called numerous
transmission failures due in part to the owner's leaving
the transmission alone poppycock.

As I said read the threads. You will find there is no
consistent evidence to support your argument one way
or the another. But be my guess. Have at it.

Regards

Okay, I get your point. However, let's take a clear, fair look at the criteria for a formal complaint in this case: ONE person has to have experienced a transmission failure they feel is connected to BMW's alleged negligence in calling the fluid in their transmissions "lifetime fluids," and be willing to write it down, sign it, and send it to BMW NA. Of course, there in fact is not only one, but seemingly hundreds if not thousands of people who would fit this criteria ... the amount and "consistency of evidence" are to be collected outside of just this website, and proved or disproved in a courtroom (or in mediation), not in the analysis of threads on one discussion board.

While my transmission has not failed, I am interested to hear what my first cousin (who works as a corporate attorney who often represents Toyota - imagine that?!) says about this issue. My .02: criteria for a formal complaint have been met, and a complaint should be filed if for no other reason than to "encourage" BMW (ie. rattle their cage a bit) to be more accountable for giving bad rec's regarding their substandard products sold at a HUGE mark-up, but not supported based on shoddy (pathetic) customer support for a part(s) that better last longer than 150k miles if they are going to be so definite about it not needing proper servicing because it is a "lifetime" part.