BMW and M Power Owners

[MrRockliffe]

Yeah lol. I sold my 440i for 20k to a trade. Could probably get more privately but it had a few carpark dings and needed wheel refurbing. Just decided to go the easy way as my new Tesla was essentially a cost neutral exchange

Much cheaper to run I’m sure.

As a package the Tesla was always appealing but it just had a few weird things for me which ultimately turned me away.

i4 has been incredibly tempting but it’s so damn ugly, I’d be embarrassed to have it on the drive


The ID.7 was very promising until, well, it wasn’t.



Need someone to come out with a truly compelling option. Then wait 5 years for it to be affordable

 

[Robbo]

i4 has been incredibly tempting but it’s so damn ugly, I’d be embarrassed to have it on the drive

In the right spec and a dark colour I don't think it looks too bad. It's a solid all-rounder.

Example:

BMW i4 M50 5dr

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[MrRockliffe]

In the right spec and a dark colour I don't think it looks too bad. It's a solid all-rounder.

Example:

BMW i4 M50 5dr

7.9% APR Terms and conditions apply | £700 deposit contribution Terms and conditions apply | BMW M Performance Carbon Fibre Bodykit | 20" 862 Individual Aerodynamic Bicolour Alloy Wheels | Heated Steering Wheel | Comfort Pack | Technology Pack | Driver Seat Backrest Width Adjustment | High-Beam...

usedcars.bmw.co.uk

I appreciate we all have different opinions, but you’re wrong


Personally not a black car fan though so wouldn’t work for me.

 

[Robbo]

I appreciate we all have different opinions, but you’re wrong


Personally not a black car fan though so wouldn’t work for me.

I wouldn't buy one either, I'd probably get an i5 or an i7. You'd probably go insane if you had a black car trying to make it look perfect, it's impossible

What's the current situation with the ID.7?

 

[mjt]

Awful lot of money for an i4 as well; can't imagine it'll be worth much in a few years

 

[MrRockliffe]

I wouldn't buy one either, I'd probably get an i5 or an i7. You'd probably go insane if you had a black car trying to make it look perfect, it's impossible

What's the current situation with the ID.7?

Still many things wrong with it, VW sent me a final email written with AI, which didn’t make any sense, nor was it at all related to the issues I’ve been having.

Alphabet gave the final resolution email months ago and don’t want anything to do with it anymore.



Just waiting for the finance ombudsman to do something about it.


It drives, but still having problems with the infotainment dying mid drive, windows won’t go up if you put them down, brakes are still mega dodgy.


Kind of given up with it as it was just too stressful to do anything about. No one cared.

 

[Robbo]

Still many things wrong with it, VW sent me a final email written with AI, which didn’t make any sense, nor was it at all related to the issues I’ve been having.

Alphabet gave the final resolution email months ago and don’t want anything to do with it anymore.



Just waiting for the finance ombudsman to do something about it.


It drives, but still having problems with the infotainment dying mid drive, windows won’t go up if you put them down, brakes are still mega dodgy.


Kind of given up with it as it was just too stressful to do anything about. No one cared.

Sorry to hear that, what a terrible situation. Inexcusable from VW as well.

Hopefully it's sorted soon.

 

[tamzzy]

Much cheaper to run I’m sure.

As a package the Tesla was always appealing but it just had a few weird things for me which ultimately turned me away.

Yeah lol definitely cheaper to boot!
Tbh it's well obvious that the original (non highland) model 3 has been built to a budget, but the flaws are not so glaring that it cannot be overlooked. With a few mods I'm afraid to say that the only thing I miss about my 440i is the sound

i4 has been incredibly tempting but it’s so damn ugly, I’d be embarrassed to have it on the drive

My friends got the i440e (or whatever it's called)
Has the looks that only a mother could love...wouldn't want to be caught dead in it lol

 

[jpaul]

Saw an i4 in racing type green the other day ... in the right colour your eyes aren't drawn by the radiator/design, and the lack of contrast with dark grill helps too, like
practical with a hatchback, but, par for course limited rear passenger space, you'd pay the same £35K for a tesla of same age - chicken or chips.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Sorry to hear that, what a terrible situation. Inexcusable from VW as well.

Hopefully it's sorted soon.

Cheers. I don’t have much hope it will be, and it’s a tricky one since if they do offer us a more sensible refund, then we’d need to find an alternative vehicle at a similarly reasonable price.


It’s why I’ve always just pushed for having it repaired.


For context we’re paying about £360 a month for the ID.7 on a 24 month lease with £950 odd down at 12k miles.


Don’t think I’d find an equally capable car for the money if we looked at the moment.



When it works, it’s an excellent car but I’ve almost stopped driving it entirely at the moment, since it’s a gamble whether it’ll get me to where I’m going without any issues.


Other half doesn’t really have a choice as she’s not insured on the Boxster and won’t drive it anyway, so just gets on with it.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Yeah lol definitely cheaper to boot!
Tbh it's well obvious that the original (non highland) model 3 has been built to a budget, but the flaws are not so glaring that it cannot be overlooked. With a few mods I'm afraid to say that the only thing I miss about my 440i is the sound

That’s ideal though really - it’s the perfect upgrade for you.


EVs make complete sense for a lot of people and the Model 3 hits a lot of the core elements perfectly.


I’m in a fortunate position where I’m able to have both a fun car and a daily, but in times where I’ve had to have my car as both, I think I’d choose an EV too.

 

[DJMK4]

Quick question, BMW noted last time that my rear pads needed doing, which was noted about 2 months ago, it was at amber status then

They have advised it again that it will need changing very shortly, however, have stated the rear discs also need changing at the same time.


Given i only purchased the car in March as a used approved, and i have done around 6k miles in it, they are stating the discs need changing,

BMW have quoted around £440 to have the rear discs and pads done,

I have asked them if i could get them done at an AA approved garage aslong as they used approved parts and check if this would invalidate my warrenty or not,


2 questions i have - It seems odd that the rear discs would now be seen as needing changing, only after owning the car for 5 months ? surely they should have been in better condition or had more life on them than 5 months and 6k miles? if sold as used approved


how likely am i able to get this done at a different place and still have no issues with invalidating warranty?




I bet i could get a better price than £440 for a rear disk and pad change


What parts would they accept to keep the car within warrenty valid ? or does it have to be geniune BMW brake discs, genuine BMW brake pads?

I tried asking them but they didnt give me a definitive answer. I guess as they are trying to lure me in to getting it done directly here

 

[Armageus]

I'll bite... why did you take your car into BMW again? Were they investigating an actual problem

It seems odd that the rear discs would now be seen as needing changing, only after owning the car for 5 months ? surely they should have been in better condition or had more life on them than 5 months and 6k miles? if sold as used approved

No - they aren't going to put new discs and pads on every car they sell that still have ~6 Months life on them. If you'd bought it and they needed doing within a month, then I think it would certainly be an issue.

how likely am i able to get this done at a different place and still have no issues with invalidating warranty?

They are brake discs and pads - it's highly unlikely they will invalidate warranty.

I bet i could get a better price than £440 for a rear disk and pad change

Likely. But parts alone (Pagid discs and pads) look to be ~£250 on Eurocarparts - more if you have M Sport brakes

 

[ChrisD.]

Get the AUC checklist, it will show disk/pad life remaining. There's a threshold, if they are under they are changed, if they are within the AUC specification then they are not changed. That's pretty much all there is to it.

If you drive like a **** then rear disks/pads will be chewed up quickly as TC fights against a divers boot on the accelerator.

 

[DJMK4]

Cheers, i have checked with them, they say i can use an approved garage (AA approved ) if i wanted to, and wont invalidate the main warrenty on the car althogh the disc and pad warrenty would live with the garage that does it



Im here investigating the battery undervoltage issue, which should be covered under UAC warrenty accoding to online, althoguh the guy here is saying he is getting a quote,

I am trying to get them to sort the battery issue out under warrenty as they have confimed its not got the power it should have


12v battery is covered under warrenty according to online docs

 

[Kenai]

If you drive like a **** then rear disks/pads will be chewed up quickly as TC fights against a divers boot on the accelerator.

I think the cruise control uses the rear brakes to control the speed on downhills etc. too? So that could also chew through the brakes quicker if it's something you're doing a lot of.

 

[DJMK4]

Dont worry about the discs and pads, ill sort that


Although the battery is mainly what i came here for, the BMW UAC should cover the battery

 

[GravyMonster]

Importantly, did they find any error codes that showed issues?

 

[DJMK4]

Dont worry about the discs and pads, ill sort that


Although the battery is mainly what i came here for, the BMW UAC should cover the battery

Yes they confirmed the battery is undervolting which is causing a number of elctrical alerts,

Apparently even though the bmw website states that the battery is covered under warrenty, they are stating that apparently they wont honour it under warrenty ? because of the way i drive it? which is odd, because my driving shouldnt have anything to do with battery undervoltage


I do a mixture of short and longer journeys, how has this caused battery undervoltage from March when i bought it to sept ?


They are stating a battery replacement and coding would be £390, however, online the BMW websites show that UAC warrenty covers the battery .


So they are going against what is showing as being covered ?

 

[Armageus]

They are stating a battery replacement and coding would be £390, however, online the BMW websites show that UAC warrenty covers the battery .

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£153.34 for a Bosch if you do need to pay for a battery. Bimmerlink and a supported dongle will register the battery

So they are going against what is showing as being covered ?

Assuming you make as much of an issue about things with them, as you do on here, then they probably just consider you a problem customer.

Raise the issue with the Dealer Principle, and if you still get no joy then contact BMW UK