I did wonder whether the coins in the ashtray were rattling ....
2014 D3 - Bi Turbo #004 - The high mile one....
Re: 2014 D3 - Bi Turbo #004 - The high mile one....
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Re: 2014 D3 - Bi Turbo #004 - The high mile one....
I doubt it would be that simple. Theres always a bit more alpina to them in the engine bay than meets the eye
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Not from the part list there isn’t. D3’s only have about 12 Alpina specific parts in the engine bay.simon13 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:39 pmI doubt it would be that simple. Theres always a bit more alpina to them in the engine bay than meets the eye
B3’s are a bit more involved.
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Re: 2014 D3 - Bi Turbo #004 - The high mile one....
BMW AUC warranty is unlimited claim values on none wear/lifetime parts.MattOz wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:51 pmThat's quite a result. Interesting that under warranty, BMW usually fix issues up to the value of the car. Great that there's no perceived wear on components, even at that mileage. It's when they re-assemble and find a stone rattling in a heat shield that they'll kick themselves.
BMW extended warranty is the value paid for the car at purchase from BMW less the VAT on the purchase cost.
Also I think it could be as simple as that, I’ve seen a 320d rattle like this before due to a loose bell housing bolt....
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So two weeks further on and I'm getting a little frustrated.
Contacted BMW customer services to clarify what exactly is being done to the car along with what happens regarding the oil service it was due in 2000 miles (which having a new engine in logic would dictate it doesn't need one....)?
Reply from BMW was, they aren't allowed to tell me what they are replacing or renewing as this repair is 'good will'. They also can't advise regarding the service and I should negotiate that with the repairing dealer?!
So since the repairing dealer last emailed, I've sent two emails to them and two to BMW CS. Marshals have answered neither and BMW have been none committal about everything involved.
Up to this point I've been giving everyone the benefit of the doubt due to these crazy times, but we are fast approaching BMW having my car for 100 days and I'm starting to get the feeling I'm getting fobbed off.
I called the dealers manager direct today, no answer, called the main line and got the receptionist, who duly put me through to service, who bounced me straight back to reception, who then said someone will email me...
Hopefully this email comes with some good news in it!
Contacted BMW customer services to clarify what exactly is being done to the car along with what happens regarding the oil service it was due in 2000 miles (which having a new engine in logic would dictate it doesn't need one....)?
Reply from BMW was, they aren't allowed to tell me what they are replacing or renewing as this repair is 'good will'. They also can't advise regarding the service and I should negotiate that with the repairing dealer?!
So since the repairing dealer last emailed, I've sent two emails to them and two to BMW CS. Marshals have answered neither and BMW have been none committal about everything involved.
Up to this point I've been giving everyone the benefit of the doubt due to these crazy times, but we are fast approaching BMW having my car for 100 days and I'm starting to get the feeling I'm getting fobbed off.
I called the dealers manager direct today, no answer, called the main line and got the receptionist, who duly put me through to service, who bounced me straight back to reception, who then said someone will email me...
Hopefully this email comes with some good news in it!
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I can understand the frustration, but if it comes back with an engine replacement it would be a nice end to the chapter...you can then do another 200k miles in it!
Regardless of the issues, I think this car was a cracking buy for the cost, and I love the colour combination. As said earlier in the thread, it makes a really nice change from Black leather.
I won’t be worrying about reliability on mine, with only 33k miles in 3.5yrs...
Regardless of the issues, I think this car was a cracking buy for the cost, and I love the colour combination. As said earlier in the thread, it makes a really nice change from Black leather.
I won’t be worrying about reliability on mine, with only 33k miles in 3.5yrs...
2016 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring No. 242
Re: 2014 D3 - Bi Turbo #004 - The high mile one....
Have been following your progress on PH. Hope all goes well tomorrow.
G21 D3S #356
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+1 I might even see u
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are you home with it ??
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Back and better than ever. £32800 later.......
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Good one
Who rebuilt the engine or was it a new unit from alpina
Who rebuilt the engine or was it a new unit from alpina
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G21 D3S #356
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Thanks!
Was done back in November! Got very wet!
Was done back in November! Got very wet!
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Made it to 250k miles!