Bought a 335i......warranty ending this month..what should i check?

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 08:43 AM

Hey guys,

so finally bought a BMW 335i vert, and the warranty is ending this month. a few things I have noticed that are not working which the car is booked in at the dealers to be sorted.

However I wanted fellow 335 owners to give me any info about what to look for for things to check before warranty expires. this would be much help.

Ps... car has 17k miles, anyway checking if HPFP is changed? hmm

Cheers peeps

325/528 · 05-07-2010, 08:44 AM

HPFP warranty is for 10 years or 100000miles so no worries

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1

HPFP warranty is for 10 years or 100000miles so no worries

even in the UK??

E90Graphite07 · 05-07-2010, 08:55 AM

Squealing rear brake pads/sensors, wastegate, your maintenance freebies (wipers, oil changes, brake fluid service), any interior panels peeling, ... and if you have any starting issues (injectors, ignition coils, VANOS, etc.).

Good luck...

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Graphite07

Squealing rear brake pads/sensors, wastegate, your maintenance freebies (wipers, oil changes, brake fluid service), any interior panels peeling, ... and if you have any starting issues (injectors, ignition coils, VANOS, etc.).

Good luck...

Great, my steering wheel has some peeling going on...is that warranty covered?

BTM · 05-07-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1

HPFP warranty is for 10 years or 100000miles so no worries

It's 120k, not sure if it's extended in the UK

Trojan4evr · 05-07-2010, 10:28 AM

waste gates, lifters(from exhaust). read the thread about metal ticking noise.

E90Graphite07 · 05-07-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zaheer

Great, my steering wheel has some peeling going on...is that warranty covered?

Look at comment #8

2kaccordocoupe · 05-07-2010, 10:53 AM

Get your software updated to the latest and greatest while it's still free.

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Graphite07

Look at comment #8

Fantastic, this is now on my list alongside the new software update. Thanks guys

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

Get your software updated to the latest and greatest while it's still free.

Thanks for reminding me, will tell them this in advance. what are the main benefits of the new n latest one?

Chriztofor · 05-07-2010, 11:10 AM

Check your bank account.

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Check your bank account.

no need...im in the money printing business

i2iSTUDIOS · 05-07-2010, 11:48 AM

excessive bouncing headlights, there is a TSB for early 335i as yours probably is.

jaco · 05-07-2010, 12:28 PM

Watch out apparently the warranty starts at the in service date of the car is not when it was origionally titled.

Castel · 05-07-2010, 12:35 PM

I thought they would only update your software if your car has an issue that warrants it? I don't think they'll just update it and assume the cost for the heck of it... Maybe somebody can share their experience? Good luck with your car!

zaheer · 05-07-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Castel

I thought they would only update your software if your car has an issue that warrants it? I don't think they'll just update it and assume the cost for the heck of it... Maybe somebody can share their experience? Good luck with your car!

so can I tel them of a fault that would trigger them to just do a software update??

hjernazian · 05-07-2010, 10:33 PM

if the matt coating around the steering wheel is peeling, or the trim on the outside of the car (silver or black rubber) is fading, or the finish on the shifter is fading, take it in. it is covered. I wish the previous owner of my car had done this.

omelet1978 · 05-07-2010, 10:42 PM

GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If not every time you take that thing for a fix it's going to be a grand out of your pocket...

g2artist · 05-07-2010, 11:50 PM

I would sell it asap! The turbos will surely need replacing soon, no way around it. N54 is not a long term reliable platform.

mycoupe · 05-08-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by g2artist

I would sell it asap! The turbos will surely need replacing soon, no way around it. N54 is not a long term reliable platform.

It has 17,000 miles on!

zaheer · 05-08-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by omelet1978

GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If not every time you take that thing for a fix it's going to be a grand out of your pocket...

How much roughly are the extended warranties??

Im only 24...maybe i bought this car too soon

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