[turboawd]

Originally Posted by Abafify

2013 335i with 54k miles. Purchased the vehicle as a one owner without any warranty left. Had the vehicle since 49k miles and had no issue except for the stock Charge pipe cracking.
I did however realize oil in the chargepipe and around the undercarriage but from what I've read that's normal with these cars? Someone mentioned an oil catch can should do the trick any have any feedback on this?

oil in the intake tract is common on turbo cars.

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by Gijutsusha

2012 328i Sportline (ED) with 53K. Had the seats replaced early (under warranty) when the rust issue surfaced. Other than that, only a replaced expansion tank (again, under warranty). So far, no major issues.....knock on wood.

rusty seats??

[Gijutsusha]

Originally Posted by turboawd

rusty seats??

Yeah....early F30's had a problem with the base of the Sportline seat (http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=rust). Couldn't see the rust unless you looked underneath or at the hinge. I was lucky that my dealership accepted it as a warranty claim and replaced them.

[Big_CG]

Originally Posted by NotQuickEnough

So nothing has changed since the e90 goddamn it bmw

I'm assuming it's only a matter of time before we start seeing waterpumps

Uh, what?

It doesn't take much searching to find the common design issues that WILL go wrong on the E90/N54 platform. By comparison, the F30 launch was significantly more reliable. That's how improvement works, when issues are found, they are fixed on the following generations.

Injectors
Coils
HPFP
Oil pan leak
Valve cover leak
Water pump
Wastegate/turbo assembly
OFHG leak
Subframe/PS pulley contact
Walnut blasting
Mechatronic seal on steptronic

[2012328i]

Originally Posted by turboawd

oil in the intake tract is common on turbo cars.

Anyone add the Burger oil catch can to there turbo car?

[jsouth]

I bought the car (2013 base model 328i) in January of 2016 with 44k on it. Currently has 67k on it.

Problems so far:
- Driver's side mirror electrically dead -- replaced under warranty
- Hood release cable replaced (by me) with redesigned part. This was the double cable in front. Absolutely nothing was wrong with the latches.

I also had to buy a set of tires on vacation after picking up a nail in one of the the run-flats. I was 500 miles from home, and had a flat leaking severely on a rainy Sunday morning; had to be at work on Monday. Very few tire stores are open on Sunday mornings! NTW in KC would not patch a run-flat tire (company policy) and had no run-flats in stock, so I opted to buy a set of normal tires as mine were going to need replacement soon.

[elborhamy]

I own F30 316i build November 2012 from zero
Today i touched 190,000 Km
I have done the following :-
1- two VANOS solenoid valves replaced
2- DME replaced 6 months ago
3- front crankshaft oil seal replaced
4- Head cover gasket replaced
5- two ignition coils replaced
6- the regular maintenance (oil, filters, brake pads, rotors,....)
7- Never touched the transmission oil

[M2Cmtl]

closing in on 46k miles:

- Replaced a parking sensor
- Replaced the head unit
- Replace driver door lock
- Rear hatch brake light housing broke off and was replaced
- Replaced a sensor for the diesel emissions (not sure what that was...)

All small problems (except for the head unit), but I had way too many trips to the dealer for all these issues on top of maintenance. I'm on the fence about getting an other BMW because of this.

[arvi604]

56600 KM 2013 328xi CEL went on, turns out the engine thermostat has failed and needs to be replaced under third party warranty. Other than that it's been smooth sailing for the 3+ months I've owned it.

[etinifni]

Originally Posted by arvi604

56600 KM 2013 328xi CEL went on, turns out the engine thermostat has failed and needs to be replaced under third party warranty. Other than that it's been smooth sailing for the 3+ months I've owned it.

BMW extended the thermostat warranty to 10 years/120k miles.

[arvi604]

Originally Posted by etinifni

BMW extended the thermostat warranty to 10 years/120k miles.

Really??!! This would be huge for me if true. It would save me my warranty deductible. I'll make sure to bring it up to SA.

[arvi604]

Originally Posted by arvi604

56600 KM 2013 328xi CEL went on, turns out the engine thermostat has failed and needs to be replaced under third party warranty. Other than that it's been smooth sailing for the 3+ months I've owned it.

Quick update on this - while car was being inspected / diagnosed they also found that the rod bushings all need to be replaced (thankfully covered by third party warranty) on top of the thermostat needing to be replaced. They also tried to upsell me on a new battery which I declined because it was $380 for something that is not an issue (never had any issues starting car nor has battery warning light ever come on).

Thank god I bought the extended warranty. Anyone know how much the rod bushing replacements would have cost without?

[2012328i]

Originally Posted by arvi604

Quick update on this - while car was being inspected / diagnosed they also found that the rod bushings all need to be replaced (thankfully covered by third party warranty) on top of the thermostat needing to be replaced. They also tried to upsell me on a new battery which I declined because it was $380 for something that is not an issue (never had any issues starting car nor has battery warning light ever come on).

Thank god I bought the extended warranty. Anyone know how much the rod bushing replacements would have cost without?

Connecting rod bushing??

[mrgolf100]

2014 328D with 105,000 MI. No maintenance other than scheduled oil changes at 10k intervals, rear brakes were just done, front are coming up soon. Brake Flush after the 2 yr. mark and a fuel filter in there at some point. Whatever the computer says is what i do. nothing more, nothing less. i replaced a running light that burned out and my horn doesn't work. Other than that it feels new.

I did have two warranty repairs for the transfer case. One at 50k mark for the transfer case essentially blowing and the same transfer case issue at 75k but got them to fix again for free.

[arvi604]

Originally Posted by 2012328i

Connecting rod bushing??

Yep that's the one

[CookieMonster13]

2013 328xi sport
70,000 km (about 45000miles)

Heated steering wheel stopped working
Spring in trunk broke

No other issues other than regular maintenance (oil change, tire checks, regular wear and tear).

[KGB_123_99]

My thermostat gave out last night, 30k miles on the clock.

Symptoms included engine never reaching operating temperature, engine cooling fan running full speed and CEL (duh).

Dealer said it's very common on pre-2016 models.

[arvi604]

Originally Posted by KGB_123_99

My thermostat gave out last night, 30k miles on the clock.

Symptoms included engine never reaching operating temperature, engine cooling fan running full speed and CEL (duh).

Dealer said it's very common on pre-2016 models.

I just had mine swapped out this past weekend due to the same issue. Thankfully the fail position for the thermostat is open preventing any potential overheating issues. Would have been a $500 job if I did not have a third party warranty to cover it.

[M47]

Nothing big so far @45k miles. Rear passenger door trim was loose @28k miles. Low coolant warning came few times @33k miles, replaced coolant reservoir and sensor. Front passenger door pin rattle repair @38k miles. Car is MY 2013, engine is N26.

[tgmsocal]

2013 328i xDrive, 65k miles on clock, owned since 52k.

Rear passenger window motor, side cameras + wiring, both covered under CPO.

Other than that, just oil every 5-7k and brake fluid/coolant flush at 60k. Will be doing transmission fluid and pan myself, same with diffs and xfer case.

-tgm

[AGONXF30]

For those with front side cameras. Do yourself a favor and put dielectric grease on the connector. These things are prone to water intrusion like a mofo...

[AGONXF30]

Originally Posted by tgmsocal

2013 328i xDrive, 65k miles on clock, owned since 52k.

Rear passenger window motor, side cameras + wiring, both covered under CPO.

Other than that, just oil every 5-7k and brake fluid/coolant flush at 60k. Will be doing transmission fluid and pan myself, same with diffs and xfer case.

-tgm

I am surprised they changed all that under CPO.