HELP - 2011 x5 ---- What a POS!

[DrSavant]

Sounds like lots of preexisting issues... nobody is making you go to bmw parts and service - why would you, when out of warranty?

Hit Bimmex in Woodbridge or Markham, Raven Performance in Markham, or any decent indie with bmw knowledge - there are dozens of them in the GTA.

The only time I set foot in a bmw store after my warranty ended, was to get a bolt and a plastic piece for the rear wiper, which broke off during the last ice storm - it exists oem only.

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[Pierce330]

Jamilio,
Where in the GTA do you live? RMP is a solid shop...I hear nothing but great things about Rocco...I go to Bimmersport because it is closer...another great shop...

[dubsesd]

Unfortunately it sounds like you bought a x5 with a hidden history, probably why it was so cheap you bought it all the way in kentucky

[Pierce330]

Likely...
I would consider unloading it and taking a loss...if you keep it repairs will just keep adding up...or you can purchase a third party warranty...

[blue dragon]

I'd go to Rocco at RMP as well. Helped me a lot when I had my M3, he's a straight shooter

[SeriousE53]

The title of this thread drives me nuts. Some details would help rather than going negative so quickly. How about the mileage, Carfax report, service history, etc.

Also, why is a 2011 not under warranty? If just out of warranty, perhaps some goodwill repairs or a TIS would be appropriate?

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by SeriousE53

The title of this thread drives me nuts. Some details would help rather than going negative so quickly. How about the mileage, Carfax report, service history, etc.

Also, why is a 2011 not under warranty? If just out of warranty, perhaps some goodwill repairs or a TIS would be appropriate?

Its out of warranty based on the mileage.

[conedoctor]

The Canadian dealer is not going to do a goodwill repair on a US car.

I imported my 2010 from the US in December and could not be happier, checked the carfax out and lots of emails back and forth, flew down and drove home. It has a pile of miles but a 3 page service record and was a highway car so I was not worried at all.

I too really hate when people just go right to negative.

[jamilio]

Bought it in Kentucky. Drove it up. "imported" it and registered it in Canada.

There is a difference of about $7000 but with repairs that is pretty well gone. Had to fix broken bolts in vanos system. Apparently a common issue.

Car has spent more time in the shop than anything else.

Has anyone had the same problem as me? Any ideas? Should I replace the eccentric sensor? valvetronic motor? something else?

Apparently these cars keep having the same issues across the board. I'm trying to find someone that has resolved the issues.

[jamilio]

When you've been dealing with BMW bull and their terrible customer service...your left with nothing but negative unfortunately.


Carfax, history, all clean. Seller at the dealer auction was BMW lease. My friend owns the dealership, he went to the auction for me and bought a clean car.

This is just poor engineering.