[ak335]

I just left My 2007 335i Coupe with 37k miles at the dealership for some small stuff ( Radio, peeling trim etc)

They gave my a 2008 335i Sedan With 12k miles and theirs a noticeable difference between the two..

The loaner car engine feels much more smoother, at idle its smooth unlike my car ( car sometimes has vibrates), After driving this car i feel as if my engine is dirty or something, What could it be?


Ill tell my SA and see what shes says but untill then i just wanted some opinions


I also have another question, my trim is also peeling where i have circled in the pic, will that be replaced under warranty? Or would it be a wear and tear item

[TiAg335i]

Trim is replaced under warranty....mine vibrates too at idle FWIW...don't worry about it.

[jopa489]

The trim will definitely be replaced.

[ak335]

the trim on my driver and passenger side doors have both been replaced before, this will be the 2nd time for the driver door , i was just wondering since ive never had that area peel before between the seats and was wondering if it will be replaced and hopefully it will...

You gotta milk that warranty lol

[2FST2C]

umm i dunno dude but your steering wheel is SIICKK

[David9962000]

Have you ever replaced your air filter and your spark plugs? Ask the dealer if there is a software update for the ECU.

[ak335]

Originally Posted by David9962000

Have you ever replaced your air filter and your spark plugs? Ask the dealer if there is a software update for the ECU.

Spark plugs are to be changed in 8k miles, or thats what the OBC say, ill ask the dealer thanks

[Perfectus]

I felt the same way when i got a sedan loaner...it was very smooth especially at idle.

i'm getting my car's sparks replaced next monday, we'll see how the car idles after that.

they should replace it under warranty. i have a similar trim issue but its near the passenger side seat belt arm.

what dealer did you go to?

[ak335]

Originally Posted by Perfectus

I felt the same way when i got a sedan loaner...it was very smooth especially at idle.

i'm getting my car's sparks replaced next monday, we'll see how the car idles after that.

they should replace it under warranty. i have a similar trim issue but its near the passenger side seat belt arm.

what dealer did you go to?

I also have pealing at the same place u are describing i also hope they can fix that, Bmw of fairfax

[Joeb427]

Originally Posted by ak335

Spark plugs are to be changed in 8k miles, or thats what the OBC say, ill ask the dealer thanks

Is that automatically done with the free maintenance plan or do you have to ask for the change?

[GT1281]

It should be replaced under warranty. The only problem is it's the whole center console. Btw sick steering wheel.

[undecided]

Originally Posted by ak335

I just left My 2007 335i Coupe with 37k miles at the dealership for some small stuff ( Radio, peeling trim etc)

They gave my a 2008 335i Sedan With 12k miles and theirs a noticeable difference between the two..

The loaner car engine feels much more smoother, at idle its smooth unlike my car ( car sometimes has vibrates), After driving this car i feel as if my engine is dirty or something, What could it be?


Ill tell my SA and see what shes says but untill then i just wanted some opinions


I also have another question, my trim is also peeling where i have circled in the pic, will that be replaced under warranty? Or would it be a wear and tear item

Every single one of them is quieter than my car. Quieter in the sense that they do not have squeaks and rattles and they are way smoother on the road. Granted, my car has 18s and the 328s have 17s but does it really make that much of a difference?

[reprod]

I got my fuel injectors flushed and that improved my performance and smoothed out the engine idle... Get this... Ive been using Shell V-Power (93) for 1.5 years consistently. I still got alot of gunk buildup on my fuel injectors. So what is my "nitrogen-enriched" gas doing?

[Perfectus]

Originally Posted by reprod

I got my fuel injectors flushed and that improved my performance and smoothed out the engine idle... Get this... Ive been using Shell V-Power (93) for 1.5 years consistently. I still got alot of gunk buildup on my fuel injectors. So what is my "nitrogen-enriched" gas doing?

Did the dealer do it? How much was it?

ak335...i'm bringing mine in on Monday for a bunch of things, I'm 50/50 at telling them about the peeling near the seat belt arm because they would have to replace that whole panel and I'd rather have a small discoloration than a misaligned or squeaky panel.

[F32Fleet]

Run a couple of bottles of BMW fuel system cleaner back to back.

[TexAg06]

Originally Posted by reprod

I got my fuel injectors flushed and that improved my performance and smoothed out the engine idle... Get this... Ive been using Shell V-Power (93) for 1.5 years consistently. I still got alot of gunk buildup on my fuel injectors. So what is my "nitrogen-enriched" gas doing?

you should switch up your fuels. each company uses different detergents. repeated use of the same detergent will cause build up. using different but high quality brand gas will help alleviate some of this build up.

[reprod]

Originally Posted by TexAg06

you should switch up your fuels. each company uses different detergents. repeated use of the same detergent will cause build up. using different but high quality brand gas will help alleviate some of this build up.

Yeah, I've learned that now. I am going to be running a Shell/Sunoco/Chevron rotation now.

[reprod]

Originally Posted by Perfectus

Did the dealer do it? How much was it?

ak335...i'm bringing mine in on Monday for a bunch of things, I'm 50/50 at telling them about the peeling near the seat belt arm because they would have to replace that whole panel and I'd rather have a small discoloration than a misaligned or squeaky panel.

Unfortunately the dealer got me for $170 on this one. I asked if I could just use some STP over time but they claimed they do a full flush of the system where the STP just burns what it can and does not gaurantee getting rid of heavy buildup. I believe this because the car does feel different (not just placebo effect). Acceleration is smoother and engine vibration has decreased substantially. Now I just need an alignment

[CHARLEYBROWN]

Originally Posted by ak335

the trim on my driver and passenger side doors have both been replaced before, this will be the 2nd time for the driver door , i was just wondering since ive never had that area peel before between the seats and was wondering if it will be replaced and hopefully it will...

You gotta milk that warranty lol

I have peeling there from the previous owners fingernails and i also have the peeling on the console from what i believe was the seat belt buckle hitting the console when the prev owner wasnt paying attention while inserting the buckle...

guess i should mention that to the dealer then huh! i love me some free stuff!

[E92-Lighting]

updates?

[ak335]

Things that are being done



- Radio replaced
- Airbag replaced ( logo on steering wheel was becoming discolored)
-Driver side door panel replaced
- Center console being touched up by a special crew on Monday
- Both B-pillars will either be replaced or touched up

- still waiting to hear about the engine

[Perfectus]

why the radio? i'm bringing mine in on monday for some warranty work.