BMW pen

BMW11 · 06-26-2014, 11:35 AM

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

Fronzdan · 06-26-2014, 11:44 AM

Man, quality is really suffering.

I got a fancy box in the mail the other day from BMW. I thought it might be a nice BMW wallet or keychain.....

It was my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card. What a let down. I would have been happy with the ten-sceond pen.

Caught Looking · 06-26-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

Did you notice any buzzing or creaking when operating the pen?

n55x3 · 06-26-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

But it's a beautiful pen right? ha. Just consider your pen is now in limp mode!

We got one too. Seems like a nice gesture. Used it for 5 seconds and it still had ink. I'll try to save the last few seconds for writing something important!

OC40 · 06-26-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

Just consider your pen is now in limp mode!

This made me laugh.

Fronzdan · 06-26-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

Used it for 5 seconds and it still had ink. I'll try to save the last few seconds for writing something important!

Like writing a check for monthly payment on the BMW?

Daas · 06-26-2014, 01:11 PM

Perhaps call the service department for an appointment. It's a BMW, so may be it comes with a 4-year maintenance plan for ink refills. You never know!

snowghost · 06-26-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Man, quality is really suffering.

I got a fancy box in the mail the other day from BMW. I thought it might be a nice BMW wallet or keychain.....

It was my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card. What a let down. I would have been happy with the ten-sceond pen.

That card was an embarrassment and joke. I threw mine out.

ft1330 · 06-26-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Caught Looking

Did you notice any buzzing or creaking when operating the pen?

Haha I was gonna crack this joke.

dtn · 06-26-2014, 03:35 PM

I agree, quality is lacking these days.

Albeit, I've been actually using my BMW pen for years and is one of the most comfortable pens I have in the office.

jafo09 · 06-28-2014, 09:45 AM

When I picked up my 2014 335 m-sport I received a $50 gift card to the BMW Shop. Bought some neat m cuff links. They lasted 2 wearings and then completely disintegrated. If they build their cars the way they build their swag...

Mr. Big · 06-28-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

It was my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card. What a let down.

Yeah, kinda lame making you spend money to save money.

Christos · 06-29-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

It's probably a faulty direct ink-jector

chrisny · 06-29-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

Man, quality is really suffering.

I got a fancy box in the mail the other day from BMW. I thought it might be a nice BMW wallet or keychain.....

It was my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card. What a let down. I would have been happy with the ten-sceond pen.

Pretty silly how they package that little card. Killing extra trees and creating false hope lol.

ksdindy · 07-03-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

Received a BMW Pen today and it ran out of ink within ten seconds when I tried it. I tried shaking it still no ink... Wonder if there is a recall for it

LOL. I got the same pen 6 months ago. Same thing happened to me. Still have the pen, but I have to shake it every time I want to use it. Sucks, because it looked like a really nice pen.

markbridge · 07-03-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronzdan

I got a fancy box in the mail the other day from BMW. I thought it might be a nice BMW wallet or keychain.....

It was my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card. What a let down.

Same thing happened to me. I got this fancy box in the mail. "Wow", I think, "I wonder what neat thing BMW sent me. Could it be a nice leather key case? Maybe a thumb drive for the iDrive."

Boy, was I excited!

I carefully unwrapped the box, savoring every minute. Inside was this elaborate folded box that looked so impressive. My heart was beginning to beat faster from anticipation. "What, oh what, could this be?!"

I folded back the cover and there was this card. I removed it gingerly not wanting to damage it. After all, it might be something really important.

I read the info, "WOW! I just got my BMW Ultimate Benefits Card!!", I thought.

"What the hell is a 'BMW Ultimate Benefits Card'?" Turns out it's something I will never use.

What a let down and waste. Yep, a three-minute pen would have been more appreciated. Maybe I could have found a refill for it at the store.

markbridge · 07-03-2014, 05:35 PM

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LOL. I got the same pen 6 months ago. Same thing happened to me. Still have the pen, but I have to shake it every time I want to use it. Sucks, because it looked like a really nice pen.

Look guys, pens today have so much technology built in them, something is bound to happen. Even Japanese pens break down from time to time. Give the poor pen a break, eh?

Raspartan · 07-03-2014, 09:03 PM

I was told it happened to all new pens during the break-in period. You've never had it happen?

rich100 · 07-04-2014, 11:00 AM

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I was told it happened to all new pens during the break-in period. You've never had it happen?

BMRGUY · 07-04-2014, 11:03 AM

Has the pen gone into limp mode yet?

rich100 · 07-04-2014, 11:04 AM

Is the button to activate the nib fitted with a standard or adaptive spring?

Fronzdan · 07-04-2014, 11:08 AM

I'm sorry, but the Audi pen writes better.

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Daas Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 268 Posts Drives: A British car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Perhaps call the service department for an appointment. It's a BMW, so may be it comes with a 4-year maintenance plan for ink refills. You never know! __________________ Previous 2018 M3, 2015 F36 428i GC; 2007 E92 335i; 2002 E46 325i
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