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Re: BMW Engine Lawsuit (archive)
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Posted by randy emery on December 11, 2000 at 17:14:38:

In Reply to: BMW Engine Lawsuit posted by Jay on December 08, 2000 at 11:59:34:

Jay
I read your story. Why wont they pay for this design flaw? I have heard that others have had their engines replaced. Please let me know as I am curious.
Randy '97 740IL

I posted this on the E32 board but am posting it here also since it affects 1995 E38 740 owners as well.

I have a beautiful 93 740IL with 70K miles and now the engine is suffering from poor idle and a failed leak-down test. I've owned the car since 25K miles and never have I been told by the dealers (who always serviced the car) or BMW that they were having trouble with this V8 engine as it gets older. Now I'm told BMW won't pay to replace it because of the age of the car.

I'm now very seriously considering a lawsuit against BMW of North America. If anyone else is having a similar problem or has been through this, I welcome your comments or suggestions. I've owned five bimmers but not sure I will continue to support a company that won't support it's consumer when a $70K car has an obvious defect. Should I be penalized for being a buyer who doesn't drive much when BMW has made a design error???

Any comment?




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