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ard · #11 12-21-2016, 09:41 PM

Must be a Canada thing.

Basically all used cars in the US are "as is" with the narrow exception of cars still under the new car warranty or cars under a CPO or add on warranty.

When it comes to fixing things, few shops have better knowledge or can fix a BMW cheaper than a BMW shop. Dings and paint scratches are kind of an exception, since it is $500 to fix a panel, hood or bumper, minimum. But to toss in an I drive controller, a dealer pays $150 for the part and 10 minutes to install it. Easy peasy.

Good news for OP is it is not the V8...

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johnnydee · #12 12-21-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ard

What makes you think "iDrive" can be fixed with a new controller?

Has someone already diagnosed and trouble shot this for you?

I never considered it could be anything else?

johnnydee · #13 12-21-2016, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ard

Must be a Canada thing.

Basically all used cars in the US are "as is" with the narrow exception of cars still under the new car warranty or cars under a CPO or add on warranty.

When it comes to fixing things, few shops have better knowledge or can fix a BMW cheaper than a BMW shop. Dings and paint scratches are kind of an exception, since it is $500 to fix a panel, hood or bumper, minimum. But to toss in an I drive controller, a dealer pays $150 for the part and 10 minutes to install it. Easy peasy.

Good news for OP is it is not the V8...

I did want the 4.8l but knew enough to stay away!

I was looking for a 2011 3.5d when I found this one and thought I would take a chance on it.

ard · #14 12-21-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydee

I never considered it could be anything else?

Well, what about "Idrive" isnt working?

Could be:
Controller
Harness (one of many)
Display
Computer
????

bmrboi2 · #15 12-22-2016, 09:34 AM

OP You've got a fantastic vehicle. The 3.0 is far more dependable than the V8 and a lot less needy. If taken care of properly, it will provide you with years of service. Remember though it is a first year production of a BMW and it will be prone to an ass ton of first year production woes that are unfortunately model year specific. This forum will be a great resource for you when you are beating your head up against a brick wall. Congrats on your purchase.

johnnydee · #16 12-23-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrboi2

OP You've got a fantastic vehicle. The 3.0 is far more dependable than the V8 and a lot less needy. If taken care of properly, it will provide you with years of service. Remember though it is a first year production of a BMW and it will be prone to an ass ton of first year production woes that are unfortunately model year specific. This forum will be a great resource for you when you are beating your head up against a brick wall. Congrats on your purchase.

Thanks for putting a positive spin on my purchase!
John