So long E70, and good riddance!

[Praetorian]

I'll be getting rid of the E70 on wednesday. There were problems with the car right from when I picked it up and despite numerous (although half assed) attempts to fix it, my list of problems grew.

Every time I'd get it back from service, the problems would exist, and a new problem would usually arise!

Finally I got fed up with BMW. I'm going back to Porsche. I need a manufacturer and dealer that actually cares and has the skills to resolve any problems.

Good luck, everyone, with your E70's. I wish you all better luck than I had.

The list of problems I had is below:



IDrive freezes during routine actions
-setting address
-scrolling music

Ipod interface really slow
-2-3 minutes to load a playlist

Backup Camera problems
-takes too long to activate when starting car (1+minutes)
-useless in low light

PDC doesn't work
-beeps constantly
-been in for this issue, not resolved

Backup Camera/PDC split screen not available

Handsfree phone interface not loud enough

Trunk unlock by remote sets off alarm, doesn't open trunk

Memory seat doesn't adjust steering wheel back to position

[CGSTL]

Are you so frustrated you're giving your E70 away? If so, I'll take it! I've got a great dealer here in St. Louis. They'd fix those issues right up and I'd be driving the best handling SUV on the road that USED TO HAVE some electronic glitches!

Sorry for your challenges... Come visit us every once in a while.

[M6X]

hi, doesnt ontario have a lemon law? like... fix your new car under warranty so many times in a time period and the dealer is required to compensate you? i hope so.

Originally Posted by Praetorian

I'll be getting rid of the E70 on wednesday. There were problems with the car right from when I picked it up and despite numerous (although half assed) attempts to fix it, my list of problems grew.

Every time I'd get it back from service, the problems would exist, and a new problem would usually arise!

Finally I got fed up with BMW. I'm going back to Porsche. I need a manufacturer and dealer that actually cares and has the skills to resolve any problems.

Good luck, everyone, with your E70's. I wish you all better luck than I had.

The list of problems I had is below:



IDrive freezes during routine actions
-setting address
-scrolling music

Ipod interface really slow
-2-3 minutes to load a playlist

Backup Camera problems
-takes too long to activate when starting car (1+minutes)
-useless in low light

PDC doesn't work
-beeps constantly
-been in for this issue, not resolved

Backup Camera/PDC split screen not available

Handsfree phone interface not loud enough

Trunk unlock by remote sets off alarm, doesn't open trunk

Memory seat doesn't adjust steering wheel back to position

[dbinc]

Sorry to hear the problems you ran into, but you should definitely let your main BMW know (ours would be BMW of NORTH AMERICA). It is the dealerships fault for not addressing your issues seriously, that is just poor customer service. They do not deserve to be a BMW dealership if they treat you and other customers that way, I hope you notify your main BMW. Good luck!

[dwarfer]

Some of thoes issues would be fixed with a simple software update

[M6X]

btw OP, which dealer in toronto did u go to? i will stay away from it. thanks.

[rh71]

I agree with the software update. When was the last time that was done (and confirmed on paper) ?

[y5choi]

iDrive upgrade should fix most if not all in my view, because I do not experience any of the problems you have indicated.

sorry that you feel like the company and dealers are incompetent to address your needs.

[08WhtX5]

Sorry to hear about your problems, which sound like a competant dealer should have been able to address.

I think that in rare cases there are real lemons out there and maybe you got one.

Good luck with the Porsche!

[Wagner]

Life of a new model run.