My car may be a lemon!?

RambleJ · 01-27-2009, 12:54 PM

I am considering lemoning my car. During the time I have had the car it has been in the dealer 2 seperate times for the brakes squeak, 2 times for the fuel pump replacement and now my doors will not unlock! On top of that I feel my car not up to par in performance.. possibility of another fuel pump failure..... This is getting ridiculous, my car was fine up until 26,000 miles and bam.. 2 fuel pumps with in a month and now my doors are stuck in the locked position!

tjnptel1 · 01-27-2009, 12:56 PM

should have bought the Lexus IS

methodtim · 01-27-2009, 01:00 PM

You cannot lemon this car, it's got too many miles on it.

http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/lemon.php

A special provision, often called the "Lemon Law," helps determine what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. The "Lemon Law" applies to these problems if they arise during the first 18 months after the consumer received delivery of the vehicle or within the first 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first.

Thomasz126 · 01-27-2009, 01:12 PM

I have 26k miles and I think the fuel pump is going. What were ur symptoms? I am bringing the car in today.

Aurora Bearialis · 01-27-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

You cannot lemon this car, it's got too many miles on it.

http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/lemon.php

A special provision, often called the "Lemon Law," helps determine what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. The "Lemon Law" applies to these problems if they arise during the first 18 months after the consumer received delivery of the vehicle or within the first 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first.

+1 Too bad this didn't happen earlier, actually too bad it even happened

RambleJ · 01-27-2009, 02:21 PM

What about this?
Important Consumer Notice: Arbitration is not a requirement for consumers in California to pursue a lemon law claim/case against an automobile manufacturer. Additionally, your lemon law rights extend to the entire new vehicle limited warranty period, which is typically 3 years/36,000 miles, or 4 years/50,000 miles. Don't be mislead by "information" or "instructions" or manufacturer's "lemon law booklets" that a lemon law claim must be filed within 18 months or 18,000 miles, or that you "must" go through Arbitration - this is simply not the case in California! Our lemon law offices will give you all the information you need on how to pursue a lemon law case to get your money back, or a new replacement vehicle.

methodtim · 01-27-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

What about this?
Important Consumer Notice: Arbitration is not a requirement for consumers in California to pursue a lemon law claim/case against an automobile manufacturer. Additionally, your lemon law rights extend to the entire new vehicle limited warranty period, which is typically 3 years/36,000 miles, or 4 years/50,000 miles. Don't be mislead by "information" or "instructions" or manufacturer's "lemon law booklets" that a lemon law claim must be filed within 18 months or 18,000 miles, or that you "must" go through Arbitration - this is simply not the case in California! Our lemon law offices will give you all the information you need on how to pursue a lemon law case to get your money back, or a new replacement vehicle.

I posted a California state agency web site (you can tell by the .gov) and you come back with what seems like an advertisement for 1-800-injury-lawyers.com. Good luck to you.

NewSong · 01-27-2009, 02:26 PM

Can't lemon it. Hopefully BMW NA takes care of you.

RambleJ · 01-27-2009, 02:26 PM

Hey im reachin! I know its probably crap, but possibly worth a try.

Even though it sucks having to take this car in numerous times I would never get a Lexus instead...

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

should have bought the Lexus IS

NewSong · 01-27-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

should have bought the Lexus IS

That's almost too cold hearted to laugh at, but I slightly smiled.

Tortfeasor 335xi · 01-27-2009, 03:13 PM

You can look up your state lemon law online for free and see if you qualify. If you are really considering it, call a Lemon Law lawyer who gives free consultations (most of them I imagine) and find out for sure.

RambleJ · 01-27-2009, 03:17 PM

I just talked to BMW NA, nothing yet. As my car has only been in for the fuel pump twice and has a total of 9 days in all services(not including scheduled visits). But if my pump fails one more time they advised me to call them back and we'll go from there.

sailvi767 · 01-27-2009, 03:50 PM

It does not sound like you qualify. Normally the lemon law refers to a long term problem they are unable to fix. Your problems would not be considered anywhere near a lemon situation especially with 26,000 miles.

JRZM3_ · 08-03-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

I am considering lemoning my car. During the time I have had the car it has been in the dealer 2 seperate times for the brakes squeak, 2 times for the fuel pump replacement and now my doors will not unlock! On top of that I feel my car not up to par in performance.. possibility of another fuel pump failure..... This is getting ridiculous, my car was fine up until 26,000 miles and bam.. 2 fuel pumps with in a month and now my doors are stuck in the locked position!

RambleJ,

All of the members who said your car does not qualify for the lemon law are correct, HOWEVER, there are other warranty laws that you do apply for which will still get you out of that car. Look up "Magnuson Moss Act" and you'll know what I'm talkin about.

Franciebaby · 08-03-2009, 07:26 AM

they lemoned my 2007 this year with 23000 miles

BoBoB · 08-03-2009, 12:14 PM

My understanding is that you can lemon the car (CA Lemon Law), within it's warranty period for the same occuring problem. If the problem varies with each trip to the dealer then it does have to be within a given time period...(I'm not sure what this is...12 or 18 months from purchase - or something similar.) You can check with California Lemon Law Attorneys...it's worth th shot to ask if you're having so many problems. For me, it was worth the fee to have them do EVERYTHING...all you have to do is submit the required paper work. No hassles with the dealer or BMWNA. They do EVERYTHING! Good luck, either way.

positiveions · 08-03-2009, 12:26 PM

yeah he can lemon it. My friend had an Audi w/ 24k miles on it. Still was able to lemon the car.
As long as it still has the manufacturer warranty, you can lemon the car. Otherwise, what' the purpose of having a warranty? Only to repair a car? big deal.

JayKay335i · 08-03-2009, 12:38 PM

So lets see.... The breaks squeak. Which everybody says is pretty normal on the car. The HPFP has problems, and has an extended warranty. The door actuators stopped working and had to be replaced. Something that actually does occur somewhat often. Thats why you have a real key. Really doesn't sound too bad.

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RambleJ Colonel 60 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in teh so cal iTrader: (2)	My car may be a lemon!? I am considering lemoning my car. During the time I have had the car it has been in the dealer 2 seperate times for the brakes squeak, 2 times for the fuel pump replacement and now my doors will not unlock! On top of that I feel my car not up to par in performance.. possibility of another fuel pump failure..... This is getting ridiculous, my car was fine up until 26,000 miles and bam.. 2 fuel pumps with in a month and now my doors are stuck in the locked position!
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 147 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	should have bought the Lexus IS __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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methodtim Brigadier General 374 Rep 3,883 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	You cannot lemon this car, it's got too many miles on it. http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/lemon.php A special provision, often called the "Lemon Law," helps determine what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. The "Lemon Law" applies to these problems if they arise during the first 18 months after the consumer received delivery of the vehicle or within the first 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. __________________
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Thomasz126 Private First Class 4 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have 26k miles and I think the fuel pump is going. What were ur symptoms? I am bringing the car in today.
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RambleJ Colonel 60 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in teh so cal iTrader: (2)	What about this? Important Consumer Notice: Arbitration is not a requirement for consumers in California to pursue a lemon law claim/case against an automobile manufacturer. Additionally, your lemon law rights extend to the entire new vehicle limited warranty period, which is typically 3 years/36,000 miles, or 4 years/50,000 miles. Don't be mislead by "information" or "instructions" or manufacturer's "lemon law booklets" that a lemon law claim must be filed within 18 months or 18,000 miles, or that you "must" go through Arbitration - this is simply not the case in California! Our lemon law offices will give you all the information you need on how to pursue a lemon law case to get your money back, or a new replacement vehicle.
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01-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 117 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	Can't lemon it. Hopefully BMW NA takes care of you. __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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Tortfeasor 335xi Corporate Hack 4 Rep 288 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ / Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	You can look up your state lemon law online for free and see if you qualify. If you are really considering it, call a Lemon Law lawyer who gives free consultations (most of them I imagine) and find out for sure. __________________ New Car: 2008 335xi Coupe Earlier Car: 2004 STi (got stolen) Earlier Earlier Car: 1995 Mustang GT (416 whp and a blown engine) Really Much Earlier Car: 1988 Mazda 626 TURBO
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RambleJ Colonel 60 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in teh so cal iTrader: (2)	I just talked to BMW NA, nothing yet. As my car has only been in for the fuel pump twice and has a total of 9 days in all services(not including scheduled visits). But if my pump fails one more time they advised me to call them back and we'll go from there.
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01-27-2009, 03:50 PM	#13
sailvi767 Private First Class 22 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 95BMWM3(full Dinan) 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.C. iTrader: (0)	It does not sound like you qualify. Normally the lemon law refers to a long term problem they are unable to fix. Your problems would not be considered anywhere near a lemon situation especially with 26,000 miles.
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Franciebaby Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2009 328i AW prem,nav,sat,ca Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jackson, Ms iTrader: (1)	lemon they lemoned my 2007 this year with 23000 miles __________________ 2009 AW 328i saddle,zpp, sat, nav, ca, ipod
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08-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#16
BoBoB Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	My understanding is that you can lemon the car (CA Lemon Law), within it's warranty period for the same occuring problem. If the problem varies with each trip to the dealer then it does have to be within a given time period...(I'm not sure what this is...12 or 18 months from purchase - or something similar.) You can check with California Lemon Law Attorneys...it's worth th shot to ask if you're having so many problems. For me, it was worth the fee to have them do EVERYTHING...all you have to do is submit the required paper work. No hassles with the dealer or BMWNA. They do EVERYTHING! Good luck, either way.
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positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	yeah he can lemon it. My friend had an Audi w/ 24k miles on it. Still was able to lemon the car. As long as it still has the manufacturer warranty, you can lemon the car. Otherwise, what' the purpose of having a warranty? Only to repair a car? big deal.
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	So lets see.... The breaks squeak. Which everybody says is pretty normal on the car. The HPFP has problems, and has an extended warranty. The door actuators stopped working and had to be replaced. Something that actually does occur somewhat often. Thats why you have a real key. Really doesn't sound too bad.
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