UPDATE

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 10:03 AM

See original thread:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179818

Never, ever dealing with them again.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 10:12 AM

Damn that sux Shaf and your completely right to make a stink i know I would....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

See original thread:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179818

Never, ever dealing with them again.

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 10:17 AM

I'm inclined to just cut all ties and let it be known that they take customer cars out for joyrides and then lie about it to your face when you catch them.

I'd trade the dumb nav disc in exchange to not have my car trashed by some morons.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 10:25 AM

No doubt... and you tipped the clown??

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

I'm inclined to just cut all ties and let it be known that they take customer cars out for joyrides and then lie about it to your face when you catch them.

I'd trade the dumb nav disc in exchange to not have my car trashed by some morons.

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 10:28 AM

Yes, I did. $40. No more Mr. Nice Guy when it comes to SAs.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 10:31 AM

Damn that sux.... sorry to hear of this man!!

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Yes, I did. $40. No more Mr. Nice Guy when it comes to SAs.

GQ 335i · 10-21-2008, 11:05 AM

I would raise all hell, a dealer shouldn't go over more than 3-5miles.

fizzle · 10-21-2008, 11:13 AM

yea you should definitely contact NA. that is sooo wack.

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 12:16 PM

actually have quite a surprising update. I'm still holding my reservations but here goes.

Apparently, according to BMW when you flash or reflash the cars electronics the mileage of the car can change by up to 20 miles. Has anyone heard of this? Is this kind of oversight possible? I mean 20 miles!

I apologized profusely to the service manager but he understood where I was coming from. He said he analyzed the video tapes and my car did not leave the building except for an 8 minute test run. He even asked the techs "who drove this car for 30 miles? Because it will be your last day". I'm impressed nonetheless but I still want to know how this is possible.

OEKlM · 10-21-2008, 12:20 PM

wow.. let me ask my cousin. hes the assistant body shop manager at wide world

Nypeder · 10-21-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

actually have quite a surprising update. I'm still holding my reservations but here goes.

Apparently, according to BMW when you flash or reflash the cars electronics the mileage of the car can change by up to 20 miles. Has anyone heard of this? Is this kind of oversight possible? I mean 20 miles!

I apologized profusely to the service manager but he understood where I was coming from. He said he analyzed the video tapes and my car did not leave the building except for an 8 minute test run. He even asked the techs "who drove this car for 30 miles? Because it will be your last day". I'm impressed nonetheless but I still want to know how this is possible.

thats crazy if it can really add 20 miles out of no where. If you were on a lease you'd be screw out of 20. that sucks

fizzle · 10-21-2008, 12:21 PM

yea well the ECU needs to be relearned so it does take some time. but maybe the SA took it for a lunch break, its not uncommon especially since you have a beautiful and rare car.

on a side note, dude go to Paul Miller. I have never had any problems with them and i just made an appt for new brakes. i have been in there 3 times for the problem and this time they are replacing all 4 pads and rotors.

fizzle · 10-21-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nypeder

thats crazy if it can really add 20 miles out of no where. If you were on a lease you'd be screw out of 20. that sucks

well if you think about it, your are getting free maintanence so you would end up paying money, but i dont think 20 is that bad especially for an ECU reflash.

matt_435xi · 10-21-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

actually have quite a surprising update. I'm still holding my reservations but here goes.

Apparently, according to BMW when you flash or reflash the cars electronics the mileage of the car can change by up to 20 miles. Has anyone heard of this? Is this kind of oversight possible? I mean 20 miles!

I apologized profusely to the service manager but he understood where I was coming from. He said he analyzed the video tapes and my car did not leave the building except for an 8 minute test run. He even asked the techs "who drove this car for 30 miles? Because it will be your last day". I'm impressed nonetheless but I still want to know how this is possible.

the exact same thing happened to me, they didn't joy-ride. i am sure on RARE occasions they do joy ride somewhat, but 30miles is excessive. my car jumped by about 30 miles when i had my car reflashed. i raised hell, and they reviewed the dealership video surveillance. car didn't move, it was the reflash. hope you can sleep easy now.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 12:27 PM

Never heard of that in my life!!!

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 12:41 PM

Well that is definitely a relief to hear that I'm not the only one. I'm just surprised no one else ever reported this. So I have to retract my statements about Morristown BMW because the service manager told me over the phone he asked the techs to fess up about the car and if they did drive it they would be fired. I do feel a bit silly at the end of all this but the service manager understood where I came from and even offered as a consolation for all my trouble to let me pick something from their accessories department.

Prissy · 10-21-2008, 12:51 PM

just put on reverse and reverse back the mileage

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 12:56 PM

Ferris Bueller style...

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Originally Posted by Prissy

just put on reverse and reverse back the mileage

TT3 iN NyC · 10-21-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

Ferris Bueller style...

Just don't do it in a garage where the back is glass and the car falls off the stands. Or else it'll be like....

Sal@AUTOcouture · 10-21-2008, 01:59 PM

so THATS how BMW gets ya w/ extra miles on leased cars LOL

Craig@SupremePower · 10-21-2008, 02:08 PM

Bingo!!!

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Originally Posted by AutoCouture

so THATS how BMW gets ya w/ extra miles on leased cars LOL

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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	actually have quite a surprising update. I'm still holding my reservations but here goes. Apparently, according to BMW when you flash or reflash the cars electronics the mileage of the car can change by up to 20 miles. Has anyone heard of this? Is this kind of oversight possible? I mean 20 miles! I apologized profusely to the service manager but he understood where I was coming from. He said he analyzed the video tapes and my car did not leave the building except for an 8 minute test run. He even asked the techs "who drove this car for 30 miles? Because it will be your last day". I'm impressed nonetheless but I still want to know how this is possible.
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