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I never post about my 205 GTI problems on here, I use the 205 GTI forum. Right now my window wipers embarrassingly don't work, either because of the motor or a relay, but I haven't told anyone on here because there's more chance of a good answer from the experts on there.
However, if anyone knows whether relays for a 205 GTI are a Peugeot only part or not, it'd be a help.
However, if anyone knows whether relays for a 205 GTI are a Peugeot only part or not, it'd be a help.
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Can I just get some WTF to go with this thread? 
A couple of points for you:
a) I have never, ever, ever said that E39's are reliable cars. Infact if you do some more ridiculously pointless stalking you will find NUMEROUS examples of me saying things like:
'They are not that reliable'
'They are very expensive to fix'
'I doubt the E39 will be anything like as reliable as my Mondeo'
and so on. I have NEVER waxed lyrical about E39 reliability, only Mondeo reliability. Mondeos are very reliable cars, E39's are not.
b) Why would I post on here for opinions regarding a specific issue when I am a member of a one-make specific forum where other people probably know a tad better?
c) What actually happened is that I had a 'Mr Fussy' session and went over the entire car with a fine toothcombe and reported a bunch of completely irrelevent, anally retentive issues which most people wouldn't even notice with the intention of getting as much stuffed replaced free of charge under warranty as I possibly could.
The gearbox is slighty stiffer moving into 5th than it is into the rest of the gears. I had to double check twice that it was actually like that, and when I mentionde it to the dealer the first thing they said was 'new transmission'. Why wouldnt they - BMW would pay for it.
So, I'm getting approximately £3000 worth of work done on my £7k E39 at zero cost to me, and I get to spend 2-3 days driving around in a brand new 320D Sport, at no cost to me. I'm also getting a brand new, BMW clutch fitted by the main dealer for just 200 quid, with no labour charge.
What exactly is the problem here? Where is the 'old banger' 'unreliable' high mileage car? There are people on that forum with EXACTLY the same issue on cars with as little as 40k miles. PMKeates on THIS VERY forum was telling me yesterday how he is investigating replacement on his 70,000 mile car - HALF my mileage.
As for the Propshaft - stuff happens. I remain to be convinced it actually needs a new one, most of the people I have spoken to reckon it's simply a bearing or a CV joint. Hardly the end of the world.
This thread would have been completely justified had I spent all my time posting about how amazingly reliable BMW's are and how they never break down.
I have NEVER, EVER said this.
A couple of points for you:
a) I have never, ever, ever said that E39's are reliable cars. Infact if you do some more ridiculously pointless stalking you will find NUMEROUS examples of me saying things like:
'They are not that reliable'
'They are very expensive to fix'
'I doubt the E39 will be anything like as reliable as my Mondeo'
and so on. I have NEVER waxed lyrical about E39 reliability, only Mondeo reliability. Mondeos are very reliable cars, E39's are not.
b) Why would I post on here for opinions regarding a specific issue when I am a member of a one-make specific forum where other people probably know a tad better?
c) What actually happened is that I had a 'Mr Fussy' session and went over the entire car with a fine toothcombe and reported a bunch of completely irrelevent, anally retentive issues which most people wouldn't even notice with the intention of getting as much stuffed replaced free of charge under warranty as I possibly could.
The gearbox is slighty stiffer moving into 5th than it is into the rest of the gears. I had to double check twice that it was actually like that, and when I mentionde it to the dealer the first thing they said was 'new transmission'. Why wouldnt they - BMW would pay for it.
So, I'm getting approximately £3000 worth of work done on my £7k E39 at zero cost to me, and I get to spend 2-3 days driving around in a brand new 320D Sport, at no cost to me. I'm also getting a brand new, BMW clutch fitted by the main dealer for just 200 quid, with no labour charge.
What exactly is the problem here? Where is the 'old banger' 'unreliable' high mileage car? There are people on that forum with EXACTLY the same issue on cars with as little as 40k miles. PMKeates on THIS VERY forum was telling me yesterday how he is investigating replacement on his 70,000 mile car - HALF my mileage.
As for the Propshaft - stuff happens. I remain to be convinced it actually needs a new one, most of the people I have spoken to reckon it's simply a bearing or a CV joint. Hardly the end of the world.
This thread would have been completely justified had I spent all my time posting about how amazingly reliable BMW's are and how they never break down.
I have NEVER, EVER said this.
Someone has bought a lemon 
High mileage cars aren't really a problem as long as you check everything thoroughly and make sure everything has been changed when it should have been. I wouldn't buy a 140k mile car no matter how well it had been looked after purely because of how many people it puts off when it comes to resale. Surely on a test drive it would have been obvious the clutch wasn't the best?
High mileage cars aren't really a problem as long as you check everything thoroughly and make sure everything has been changed when it should have been. I wouldn't buy a 140k mile car no matter how well it had been looked after purely because of how many people it puts off when it comes to resale. Surely on a test drive it would have been obvious the clutch wasn't the best?
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dirtydog said:Sarcastic quips are such fun though
True.. I suck at it though
dirtydog said:Did he? I thought he said 140k miles was nothing for a BMW. I must be getting confused
It is. It still feels like a brand new car inside and out. It's just like a 40k BMW - we had plenty fixed on our 40k BMW under warranty as well
I think its a case of, the clutch isn't bad, but the gearbox is coming out....so why not put a new one in at the same time, save yourself some money in the future!
This thread is pointless to the extreme mind you.
*Foxter beat me to it
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and mine is only just passed 84,000I'd get the shaft checked by a specialist, chances are it's not what BMW think it is. I have a URL somewhere with BMW specialist reviews if you are interested. Last time my car was in BMW the foetus 'mechanic' said that my rear suspension was 'screwed' and quoted me for virtually all of it to be replaced (not under warranty as it was all classed as wear and tear). Specialist got it up on the ramps and the only actual fault was a snapped ARB bracket (happens a lot on E39s).
In my experience I woudln't believe a BMW 'mechanic' if they said the sky was blue.. especially if it wasn't a warranty item.
In my experience I woudln't believe a BMW 'mechanic' if they said the sky was blue.. especially if it wasn't a warranty item.
LOL @ this thread.
I'm a bit worried when my warranty on my 325Ci runs out in Feb, will see about extending it. In 8 months of ownership I've had to get the car taken in for:
Door seal split and dropped down (a £250 job not covered by warranty without a lot of arguing)
Door handle stiff
Door handle not working at all
Window mechanism not smooth
Battery going flat - resistor in climate control changed
Rear window replaced as aerial would cut out when heated screen on (this took so long I didn't have my car for 5 days!)
I'm a bit worried when my warranty on my 325Ci runs out in Feb, will see about extending it. In 8 months of ownership I've had to get the car taken in for:
Door seal split and dropped down (a £250 job not covered by warranty without a lot of arguing)
Door handle stiff
Door handle not working at all
Window mechanism not smooth
Battery going flat - resistor in climate control changed
Rear window replaced as aerial would cut out when heated screen on (this took so long I didn't have my car for 5 days!)
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