11-26-2017, 11:05 AM | #23 |
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From my research I tend to think the timing chain failure rate is very low - as others have said when you read forums reading a few peoples' issues can make you think there's a widespread problem.
I found this same situation when I bought my '90 Miata 8 years ago. In the early versions of the car there was an issue connected to the timing belts that was corrected in the later models, and people talked about it like it those cars were ticking time bombs. But research showed me the issue was very rare if the car was maintained by good mechanics, and I've never had a problem with my car at all. I'm really glad I bought it, in fact. That said I'm not belittling anyone who has had real problems with their X1, and I'm sorry anyone has to deal with sh*t like that. So I'll definitely be cautious with while we're X1 shopping. Thanks for your input! Where btw, can we get really nice fitting custom seat covers? |
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11-26-2017, 12:34 PM | #24 | |
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11-28-2017, 12:31 PM | #25 | |
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Vegas, how are you a victim? Has yours broken already? No? then you aren't a victim. Secondly, your sig says your car is a 2015. The warranty extension is for cars made earlier. Also, in march of 2014 BMW changed designs, so you already have the updated one. And you have the n20, right? Also, timing chains are things that get replaced in cars. Usually around 100k miles. Doesn't your car have over that? Shouldn't you consider replacing the timing chain? Yes it's expensive, but you bought a BMW. Did you not look into repair costs before you purchased it? |
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11-28-2017, 02:25 PM | #26 | |
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11-28-2017, 06:03 PM | #27 |
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So we bought that 2015 X1 I mentioned we were going to look at. It's really a gorgeous vehicle - dark gray with black interior, with 55K miles. Drives really nice, very solid. Carfax was good as well. Oh and the tires look almost new. We drove it home but wont be driving it until it gets back from an oil change and transmission flush tomorrow - something I do immediately with any new car we get. In any case I appreciate everyone's input, it certainly helped us a lot.
I'm sure I'll have other questions as we get to know the car. |
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11-28-2017, 07:23 PM | #28 | |
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I just want you to know this going in...and I’m not suggesting that you do not do it. I think BMW is recommending tranny fluid change at 100k...which may be fine for the avg X1 Mine still shifts flawlessly and that’s with X, towing, and JB4 tune. The ZF 8-speed tranny is robust to say the least. |
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11-28-2017, 07:52 PM | #29 | |
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!00K is WAY too long, imo - my understanding is the service should be done at 30K intervals - this from several mechanics I trust, despite BMW's BS 'lifetime fluid'. In fact I remember the place in Portland recently telling us they were now starting to see failures in X3 trannys due to having never had the fluid changed. |
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