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Old 08-17-2008, 07:46 AM
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Sounds like 1st-model-year problems unfortunately. Parts don't fit quite right and electronics acting up a bit. I've kept from openly saying this but I warn of anyone buying 07s used unless thoroughly tested.
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Old 08-17-2008, 10:34 PM
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So are you saying that the '08's have no issues ?
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Old 08-18-2008, 10:45 AM
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So are you saying that the '08's have no issues ?
My 07' was a total lemon (literally!). While the 08' is better, it is still the most problematic car (besides an 06' Range Rover) that I have ever owned in my 20+ new cars. I always hear people saying that my old 5er, or old 3er was the most problem free car ever, while I never hear that my 07' or 08' E70 is totally problem free.
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Old 08-18-2008, 01:29 PM
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I always hear people saying that my old 5er, or old 3er was the most problem free car ever, while I never hear that my 07' or 08' E70 is totally problem free.
My '08 E70 is totally problem free. Not one rattle, weird computer bug, or faulty mechanics, knock on wood. And I've driven it over 16,000 miles in the last 7 months.
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My '08 E70 is totally problem free. Not one rattle, weird computer bug, or faulty mechanics, knock on wood. And I've driven it over 16,000 miles in the last 7 months.
Well knock on wood....7000 miles and no problems. Haven't needed to take it back to the dealer which is good as I am 240 miles away. Had the same good fortune with a 2001 e53 4.4 and a 2004 e53 4.4. I swore I would not buy a 70 because of the electronics, idrive, run flats etc. Well I did and can't say I like all the electronics, but I did get a dip stick, and was saved by the run flats already, . No complaints here.
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Old 08-18-2008, 03:49 PM
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My '08 E70 is totally problem free. Not one rattle, weird computer bug, or faulty mechanics, knock on wood. And I've driven it over 16,000 miles in the last 7 months.
That's really good to hear. I wish there were posts with 2 pages of members saying they have Never! had a problem with their E70.

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My '08 E70 is totally problem free. Not one rattle, weird computer bug, or faulty mechanics, knock on wood. And I've driven it over 16,000 miles in the last 7 months.
Lucky you. Mine has to go in to have the front wheel bearing pack replaced, and it is an 08 with 9000 miles on it.
It has been quite disappoinging really.
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