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The costs to fix the timing chain also seems to be about the same cost as buying the extended warranty - something to keep in mind.
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I wouldn't be too concerned about the timing chain. For one, you will know when it starts to go (unless you ignore your car's "sounds") plus it's not something that is guaranteed to happen and it never did in my CTS. (same letter, same drill, hit 90k with no issues at all....new owner has 186k on her now) Just keep an eye/ear out and get it done once the warranty is completely out if you want to play it safe. I've always said, it you cannot afford to repair the said car, you should not have purchased it. (not you specifically, just saying in relation to this)
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Did you see an announcement on the extended warranty re. Timing Chain? How do you know a letter may be in the mail.
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I have a 2012 328 - so two model years before yours. MY14 received some updates compared to MY12. Yet, my car has been absolutely bulletproof. It has 69500 miles on it now. I have had only one issue, which was that the hood latch went bad and it was replaced under warranty several thousand miles ago. I have received extended warranty mailers from BMW for the thermostat and timing chain, but I have not had issues with those components and do not hear the timing chain whine. Still, I'm going to the dealer soon (before I hit 70k) to get a check-up done on the chain and get their opinion. Overall, I am very satisfied with this car.
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I have not seen any official announcement. Only from fellow posters on this site mentioning they've received something in the mail. I've just emailed BMW NA about this and still waiting a response from them.
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I hear you. Luckily, I have an official email from a BMW NA representative confirming it so if anything I'll make sure I save that email or print it then use it as an formal/informal documentation so hopefully the dealership will have no issues just in case anything happens to my timing chain.
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Since you didn't buy it new BMW can't send you a letter as easily as they can those who did. They have to go through registration records, state by state, to track down each of the millions of owners of affected cars. It doesn't matter that you don't have a letter addressed to you, only that the warranty extension is a matter of public record.
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Lol wow that’s Really late but then again I’m not sure when the timing chain issue became an official public issue. I’ve had the car for about 4 weeks now so I guess I won’t be receiving anything soon.. so far no issues on my car!
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The warranty extension for the timing chain guide was a decision of BMW USA so it does not apply to Canada. To date (January 23, 2018), BMW Canada has refused to acknowledge a problem or proactively address the problem. Perhaps the class action suit in Ontario will change their thinking. It really is like the recall scenario in the movie "Fight Club", for now they (BMW Canada) think the cost out-ways the risk/cost until that changes they will do nothing. BMW Canada has a D+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), this speaks volume about the head office.
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You are definitely covered if you purchased it in the US and have less than 70k miles.
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