E93 top reliability

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 01:41 PM

I have an E93 since birth and not had any top problems. It has stuck a couple times and I had do recycle the opening procedure due to the rubber sticking to the metal of the windshield frame but that's my fault for not conditioning the rubber often enough. But I hear some people gripe about it. Have you had any problems with yours?

DF · 11-01-2015, 02:27 PM

Zero

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-01-2015, 02:29 PM

Too many to count.

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Too many to count.

There you are. The lemon top man. Sorry you've had problems. Hope they're over and yours is an anomaly.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-01-2015, 02:37 PM

I hope so good buddy....maybe this last service visit was the one.

You inspired me to post today!

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 02:39 PM

Welcome back! It'll be alright now. I got a feeling.

kfly · 11-01-2015, 04:44 PM

Some creaking over bumps when windows were down but went away after some lubrication on a few moving parts.

wmb39e · 11-01-2015, 05:12 PM

I have only had one issue, and not with the top itself. One of my rear side window actuators went out while I was putting the top down. The window was stuck in the up position. The convertible top went down fine however when I tried closing the top it wouldn't close all the way. Apparently all of the windows have to come down in order for the top to properly close properly.

bimmette · 11-01-2015, 07:12 PM

I got 99 problems but the roof ain't one!

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kfly

Some creaking over bumps when windows were down but went away after some lubrication on a few moving parts.

Not a problem

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wmb39e

I have only had one issue, and not with the top itself. One of my rear side window actuators went out while I was putting the top down. The window was stuck in the up position. The convertible top went down fine however when I tried closing the top it wouldn't close all the way. Apparently all of the windows have to come down in order for the top to properly close properly.

Window problem

fun2drive · 11-01-2015, 08:31 PM

None regarding the top since April 2007...

Pyewacket69 · 11-01-2015, 08:44 PM

Had my 2010 E93 328i since new... Zero problems.

I also put treatment on the seals 3-4 times yearly.

Desert_Fox · 11-01-2015, 09:18 PM

My 2007 335i E93 had HORRIBLE roof rattle around 84k miles. My friend who is an SA suggested that it would be a $3-$5k fix, and that these tops are not built to last into higher mileage. I currently am leasing a 335is vert, and I wish I would have just ordered the E92 so I could buy the thing at lease end. Your mileage may vary.

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 09:35 PM

Mine has 223,000. No problems. I respectfully disagree. I use my top often, almost daily.

jgoens · 11-01-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

I got 99 problems but the roof ain't one!

So Tara-Z, what are the 99 problems?

bimmette · 11-01-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

So Tara-Z, what are the 99 problems?

Haha, oh everything! Car-related and in general. Went to a little car meet today in your country and actually had to request that the location be a little closer to me because I don't trust my car to go very far without breaking down

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2015, 10:11 PM

That sucks. What's been the problems?

bimmette · 11-01-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

That sucks. What's been the problems?

In just these past few months alone: oil pan gasket leak, cracked wheel, disappearing front lip, dead alternator, dead battery, and flat tire. There may be more that I have forgotten...

Fundguy1 · 11-02-2015, 12:12 AM

Those are just general upkeep.

bimmette · 11-02-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Those are just general upkeep.

Yeah, it's just frustrating and never-ending. It was a costly summer.

Fundguy1 · 11-02-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Yeah, it's just frustrating and never-ending. It was a costly summer.

Goes in waves. And now those are things you don't have to worry about. 😉

View Poll Results: Have you had any convertible top problems?
No problems	14	58.33%
Under 100,000 and one problem requiring repair	4	16.67%
Under 100,000 and more than one requiring repair	4	16.67%
Over 100,000 and one problem requiring repair	1	4.17%
Over 100,000 and more than one problem requiring repair	1	4.17%
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11-01-2015, 01:41 PM	#1
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	E93 top reliability I have an E93 since birth and not had any top problems. It has stuck a couple times and I had do recycle the opening procedure due to the rubber sticking to the metal of the windshield frame but that's my fault for not conditioning the rubber often enough. But I hear some people gripe about it. Have you had any problems with yours? __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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DF Major 239 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F23 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sherman Oaks iTrader: (0)	Zero
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11-01-2015, 02:29 PM	#3
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Too many to count.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I hope so good buddy....maybe this last service visit was the one. You inspired me to post today!
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11-01-2015, 02:39 PM	#6
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Welcome back! It'll be alright now. I got a feeling.
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11-01-2015, 04:44 PM	#7
kfly New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E93,F25,F15 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Some creaking over bumps when windows were down but went away after some lubrication on a few moving parts.
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11-01-2015, 05:12 PM	#8
wmb39e Private 2 Rep 98 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I have only had one issue, and not with the top itself. One of my rear side window actuators went out while I was putting the top down. The window was stuck in the up position. The convertible top went down fine however when I tried closing the top it wouldn't close all the way. Apparently all of the windows have to come down in order for the top to properly close properly.
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11-01-2015, 07:12 PM	#9
bimmette YouTube.com/TvTara 6456 Rep 4,715 Posts Drives: like I stole it! (11 m3 E93) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I got 99 problems but the roof ain't one! __________________ Watch my DIY mods at: YouTube/TvTara Follow me on Instagram at: TvTara1
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11-01-2015, 08:31 PM	#12
fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	None regarding the top since April 2007...
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11-01-2015, 08:44 PM	#13
Pyewacket69 Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Carolina USA iTrader: (0)	Had my 2010 E93 328i since new... Zero problems. I also put treatment on the seals 3-4 times yearly.
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11-01-2015, 09:18 PM	#14
Desert_Fox Drop-Top Turbo 181 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2013 991 C2S/ 2013 335is E93 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is E93 [10.00]	My 2007 335i E93 had HORRIBLE roof rattle around 84k miles. My friend who is an SA suggested that it would be a $3-$5k fix, and that these tops are not built to last into higher mileage. I currently am leasing a 335is vert, and I wish I would have just ordered the E92 so I could buy the thing at lease end. Your mileage may vary. __________________ Current 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S [Agate Gray] [Black] PDK, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Seats, Sport Techno Wheels, BOSE Current 2013 BMW 335is E93 [Mineral White] [Coral Red] DCT, Premium Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Nav, Heated Seats, HK, BMW Apps
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11-01-2015, 09:35 PM	#15
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Mine has 223,000. No problems. I respectfully disagree. I use my top often, almost daily.
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11-01-2015, 10:11 PM	#18
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	That sucks. What's been the problems?
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11-02-2015, 12:12 AM	#20
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Those are just general upkeep.
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