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I have a 150k on my 2014 F31dx. The front driveshaft just lost a u-joint. I was fortunate that I happened to catch it before it disabled the car, no real noise, I just noticed rust on one part of the driveshaft flange.
The OEM shaft is not rebuildable. BMW doesn't have them in stock and it's $1107. There is company in Texas that sell new shafts with replaceable u-joints for $325 plus shipping. While under the car I replaced the particulate matter sensor. I found the car side of the wiring harness / plug had a rusted out terminal, inside the plug. After days of parts searching, the replacement plug consists of these parts: 12527549033 terminal socket, MLK 4 position 12521732591 weather plug 12527502932 terminal I will update the quantities and part numbers when I finish the repairs. And, I think I need to replace the transfer case again, with 60k on this one. I will also replace the guibo to the updated version. I hope the symptoms I have been experiencing were caused by the front drive shaft, but that's wishful thinking. |
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09-19-2019, 11:35 AM | #248 |
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I am wondering the same thing if I should keep my car or not. I have '14 328D with almost 124K miles on it. I bought my car when it had about 12K miles on it. Most of the issues I had with my car were covered under warranty however now she is out of warranty and I am a bit afraid if I should keep her or not. I do love my car and I do not want another car payment. My car is almost paid off. I just recently had my car in the shop (well 5 days ago) and the recall part was changed along with the coolant hose that had a crack in it.
I do not push my car like most BMW drivers that commute with me, I barely do maybe 70 to 75 mph. However, I feel like the commute my be taking a huge toll on my car. If you guys think I should keep it, can anyone recommend a good mechanic? I do not want to keep taking my car back to the dealership since it is pretty costly. I am looking for a certified BMW mechanic whose prices are decent. |
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09-19-2019, 01:10 PM | #249 |
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09-19-2019, 01:25 PM | #250 |
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I think you should keep it. There are a dozen or more very dedicated individuals here that collectively hold enough knowledge to resolve anything on these cars, and share that info readily.
They're not unreliable cars at all, but they do need some maintenance, and some hazard prevention (ie. Fuel quality, etc).
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Thanks! I think she is an awesome car! My first BMW and first diesel. Love this car but just worried about the future years to come. |
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09-19-2019, 05:46 PM | #253 |
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09-19-2019, 06:12 PM | #254 |
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Hello neighbor!
I like VT motorworks right by the intersection of Stanley and Bernal. Matt and Wing are good guys. While no labor is cheap in the Bay, they're a bit less than other places (~$175/hr IIRC). The other shop that does a fantastic job and has good troubleshooting skills (not just part swapping monkeys) is Edge Motorworks in Fremont. They really do their due diligence in my experience.
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09-19-2019, 07:01 PM | #256 |
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If you're a tinkerer/DIYer you're welcome to hit me up sometime to help take a look at something or plug in ISTA to read codes/diagnose.
I assume at 124k you've already done things like replace the control arms/bushings, coolant tank bleed line, and other high mileage common failures, right? BTW did you know Pleasanton Garbage Service will give you milk jugs and heavy duty plastic bags (for the filter) for when you do your own oil changes, and then will pick them up with your regular garbage pickup? I've been taking advantage of that.
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10-06-2019, 08:38 PM | #260 |
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I got around 29K on my 2018 328D now and it has been great so far (knock on wood). Very reliable and economical so far. On highway 40+ MPG is achieved easily and between city and highway one can average 35MPG.
Don't these things run for like 1 million KM in Germany. The old Turbo Mercedes Benz engines are still running on the roads today and many have 500K Miles to over 1 million miles on them now. |
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We just bought a 2014 328xd Wagon which already had 100k miles on it. It's going to be my primary commuter car for as long as it will be maintainable, which I hope will be for at least another 200k+ miles.
With the high miles it took a bit of pressing the dealer, but ended up getting a 2 year 24k mile drive-train warranty which I might cancel once I have confidence I understand the noted transfer case failures a bit better.
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Sorry, I am way down in the bay area and we have an excellent shop in Morgan Hill that has a BMW certified mechanic, but that would be a bit of a drive for you. I am sure there are good shops in your area up there.
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Just had my transfer case fail and it is currently at the dealer for a new one. I bought the car last year and have owned it for approx 13 months at 50k miles. I've put on 18k miles in a year as it's my commuter car. I have 18" staggered APEX SM-10 wheels with 245/40/18 tires all-around and within 0.8% ratio compared to previous tires. I also drive around with a cargo carrier daily. Driving style is VERY conservative and never ever had signs/ symptoms of a troublesome transfer case or transmission. I'm very close to ridding this car once I get it back and trade it in for a newer Subaru Crosstrek. I'm not as loyal as I used to be to the brand anymore. I have a garage queen 2010 E60 M5 and the wife drives an E71 X6. Idk, I may change my mind once I sit in the front seat again (lol) but this car has been in a lot the past 3 months for EGR, EGR reprogram and now, transfer case issues. The only silver lining is that I was able to have my SA talk the dealership down from a $4800 fix to about a $4000 fix. I've seen quotes here that have been worse.
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12-02-2019, 07:49 AM | #264 |
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