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Chart based on 363 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Rear doors squeaking/creaking due to rubber and felt material brushing against the upper door trim. Dealer added Teflon tape around upper door trim to eliminate the issue.
M Sport steering wheel leather faded prematurely and badly. Suspect defect. Warranty approved replacement but replacement wheel was damaged (pock marks on leather) during shipping so another had to be ordered.
Replacement of M Sport steering wheel with brand new unit.
trim strip on right side of roof became loose. Dealer replaced double sided tape beneath strip. As of 12.1.17 repair has failed
15000 mi
trim strip on roof became loose. clips & double-sided tape replaced this time
7000 mi
Squeaky door seals. Lubricant coating added to all door seals.
11000 mi
Replaced door seals to resolve creaking noise. Temporarily solved issued but returned later. Forums indicate that dirt gets in seals and causes noise for all shadow line trim cars. Seals require regular cleaning and lubircation
Issue was various interior rattles in the doors. The shop was quickly able to diagnose the issue (door locks rubbing against interior parts) and attempted fixes to each door.
7000 mi
More interior rattles near the trunk area. Haven't been able to completely take care of the issue yet. Excellent vehicle otherwise.
noise around passenger front door when going over rough surfaces. was addressed with teflon tape in door frame. Repair mostly sucessfull, but problem still present on occasion.
Rattle coming from center stack, repaired through reinforcing plastic in center stack.
Pearl chrome trim on dash creeks when going over road imperfections. Dealer found that not all the clips were installed. Properly installed trim piece and fixed the problem.
17000 mi
Continued rattle issues, some rattles repaired but others persist
21300 mi
Rattle from driver's door lock pin, fixed in a couple hours
The coating of each door handle deteriorated, leaving a mess on the person's hands when touching it. This is a known problem. Handles were replaced using aftermarket parts with a different coating.
Replaced peeling vent chrome Dash trim replaced due to peeling. Most likely caused by previous owner negligence Driver door seal replaced due to hole worn in. Likely caused by previous owner negligence
Door Pin Rattle, Dealer Diagnose was Window Guard Rail. Replacing the Window Guard did not fix the rattle. From online help, I was able to fix the problem by lining felt tape on the door pin holder.
27000 mi
Rear overheard brake light housing was rattling when driving on rough roads or listening to music with bass. Dealer added felt tape around the housing to prevent the noise.
Rattle/vibration noise emitting from engine compartment or inside of dashboard. Goes away after 15-20 minutes so dealer often gives me a "can not replicate" and sends my car home
10000 mi
Having continual rattle problems, referred to service bulletin but again shop could not replicate
18700 mi
Car got wet on rear driver side passenger floor from rain, puddles, or car wash. Entire "vapor seal" had to be replaced, car kept for water testing after allowing new seals to dry.
45000 mi
Insulation on sunroof unglued.
67100 mi
US $10
Tail lights assemblies falling off. Holding tabs are broken through wear and tear.
2480 mi
The aluminum trim on the dashboard made squeaking and rattling sounds while driving. The dealer took it apart and put felt or something under it to try to silence the sounds. The navigation display screen housing also made rattling sounds. Left rear brake light was missing a bolt that attached it to the trunk lid. It had finally came loose, being attached with only one of the bolts, after a couple months of opening and closing the trunk. Dealer installed the bolt.
7180 mi
Many parts of the interior began making plastic-like squeaks and rattles, including the drivers door panel, navigation screen, audio control panel, center console, and all the plastic vents during driving or hitting bumps.
The left door melt near the door lock. They do not honor the fender2fender warranty. And didn't care about their material quality.
3900 mi
The rear license plate frame attach point plastic insert didn't grip the screw as it should. Had them replace the insert with a new one. While in for that had the software flashed to the newest version.
50000 mi
Dash was slightly loose on the drivers side. Had to be better attached.
37300 mi
Rattling door lock pins. Dealer installed sound deadening.
Peeling trim on several pieces - dealer replaced parts.
45410 mi
Rattles in doors. Dealer found coins in ventilation ducts and removed them
26000 mi
Door pins/locks would rattle around on passenger and driver doors (used the most of the 4 doors).
Foglight trim pieces were discolored. They were replaced.
50000 mi
Roof rails had air bubbles and were replaced. They do not come painted from the factory so the parts were ordered and painted at the dealer body shop.
31000 mi
squeeking sound from dash area, they said something was in the small dash storage compartment. After a few days the sound came back, will return to have it fixed. It happens when driving on uneven road surfaces.
42400 mi
squeeking near dash
3000 mi
Rear brake light cover was loose. Interior bracket that help cover tight was faulty and broke.
42200 mi
Driver door trim ripped, assumed from rubbing when getting in and out. Dealer would not replace.
I noticed on my wheels the clear coat is starting to flake off. BMW said I would have had to had the Tire and Wheel protection.
46600 mi
The Velcro pads on the bottom of the drivers floor mat had peeled off. Found out they were covered under warranty, so both front floor mats were replaced.
Leaking on the top of both passenger and drivers door. This is an ongoing problem and is still not repaired. Roof is misaligned due to previous repair attempt for roof rattle and weatherstripping. Repaired roof and leaks
Front toe hook cover fell off. Part from dealer cost over $70 unpainted. eBay /Amazon cost $50 primed for paint. Local body shop paint it with matching colur and clear coat for another $100.
Cracked front windshield. No rock or anything, I just parked the car the windshield was without a scratch and when I came back and got in the car, the crack was there.
So apparently because of the heat or something, it was 25 degrees Celsius that day, so not very hot, but it was parked in the sun. Had to be replaced.
44020 mi
windshield was replaced in earlier repair. noticed more wind noise > 150km/u
they replaced the windshield rail guards
54560 mi
rear passenger side door was leaking water after heavy rain at the bottom.
25000 mi
Driver door trim had a rough edge and was replaced.
aluminum decorative metal trim broke off door on both sides. dealer repaired using new trip clips. Repair was corrected but the clips broke again and the door trim is coming apart again. will take back to dealer to fix again.
15000 mi
metal door trim pieces on both doors was coming apart due to the clips breaking that held it to the door. fixed by dealer. the dealer repair held for 2 weeks and the clips broke again resulting in the trim coming off again.
16000 mi
previous issue of door trim. when they repaired and replaced the door trim, there were clips that I presume had broken which were inside the door. 3rd attempt by dealer to clean out the broken clips that are rattling in door. still rattlig
Wind noise from drivers door (door appeared not to be latching tight against seal). Rattle from instrument cover glass.
21000 mi
Creaking from doors going over off-camber ground. Dealer lubricated door seals, which corrected problem.
5000 mi
Missing front clamps for rocker panels on both sides of the car.
18000 mi
Vent deflector broke off
22000 mi
Squeak from engine area. Was result of previous service campaign work.
2700 mi
Leather replaced on driver seat cushion. Small fold was present in leather when car was delivered, creating uncomfortable hard spot.
40000 mi
Repaired broken passenger cup holder.
25000 mi
iDrive Controller trim was showing bubbles - entire controller replaced under warranty with updated model.
34200 mi
Weatherstripping at bottom of rear window keeps falling off. This is 4th attempt by dealer to fix. This time they removed the entire window and replaced all of the trim surrounding it.
The rear window weather stripping fell off for the second time. Appears to be a known issue a horrible design. This is the second time in 6 months that this part has been replaced. It is falling off again after a month.
38440 mi
Rear window weather stripping repaired. Required automotive glass subcontractor to remove rear window and use epoxy to attach the rear window stripping. Why on earth BMW uses tension clips for weather stripping we may never know.
15300 mi
Rubber trim along bottom of rear window kept coming loose when opening trunk.
32900 mi
The plastic door sill at the drivers door came loose, dealer fixed it.
27000 mi
Sunroof misaligned when auto closed.
33000 mi
Re-glued left side rain gutter, came loose at LR door.
1800 mi
Passenger rear bumper uneven. Inside connector popped lose. Fixed by the dealer to original shape.
37200 mi
C $1500
Driver Cup Holder malfunction (spring broken)
New Cupholder installed
Covered under warranty
Car had swirl marks in paint from poor polishing job when I picked it up (with 19kms on it). Dealer apologized and re-polished, but they are still there.
Owner repaired driver air vent. Plastic part needed to be glued back together.
29500 mi
The ski pass through door between the rear seat and trunk has locked shut. The dealer said it was a defective locking mechanism and even though it wasn't covered under the warranty that he would take care of it at no charge.
Rear badge started to peel. Replaced under body warranty.
62000 mi
US $5
Steering wheel latex paint bubbled and started to peel off. Very unsightly. Not covered under warranty, so I stripped the paint with rubbing alcohol and sand paper, then sprayed it matte black.
Replaced lower exterior gasket of rear window because it was sagging in the middle and sliding off the rear window. The new part is sliding off as well. I suspect the technician just reused the original part.
60800 mi
I bought my own lower rear window gasket and attempted to repair myself this past spring. My repair was better, just sagged a little as the adhesive set.
Awaiting delivery on 4/9/10. Troubleshooting engine 'whine sound' and interior leather door trim defect.
11000 mi
Creaking at door seals. Dealer said they would replace, they simply wiped them done with a cloth and noise returned next day. Replaced on second visit, but they damaged headliner, so I had to bring the car in a 3rd time to repair that.
43000 mi
Replaced dry rotted trim around rear windscreen.
46000 mi
Broken floor mat holders. Shift knob deteriorating.
This is the cabriolet. Water had leaked into the right back side panel, to the level it sounded like a pool. Might have been cause by the repaint from small accident (that maybe filled the drain holes). They drained about 1,5 gallons...
70680 mi
€180
Really annoying rattle in the dashboard.
80600 mi
€240
rubber seal between front and rear side window ripped. back glass panel replaced. Water in between the side panel.
A squeak coming from the right rear wheel upon acceleration. The dealer did not fix the problem. They claimed they couldn't hear it. I heard it on the way home from the dealer.
92000 mi
US $140
Passenger door handle replaced due to melting.
8000 mi
Defective center console hinge
13000 mi
Fixed defective center console hinge
60000 mi
US $300
The trims between the windows and the body have all perished. One of the cup holders failed.
16512 mi
sunroof jammed partway open; car in shop for a week to replace sunroof motor
Convertible top water leak on both door & top seals. Dealer drilled license plate holes during new car prep despite notations on original factory order not to
US $19
Headlight washer cover fell off. Owner ordered & paid for part; Dealer painted upon arrival; Owner installed.
39200 mi
Trim peeling from various places in vehicle Convertible top leaking
The buttons on the center console for Power/EDC/DSC were loose. The individual features still worked but occasionally the physical button popped off while driving. This is primarily cosmetic in nature.
19000 mi
Rattle when convertible top was up. First time dealer fixed but problem showed up again. Second time different dealer fixed correctly.
I feel the window seal isn't tight as I can hear cars that I pass or pass by my driver side window. They said this is standard as compared to other BMW coupes.
Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system.
40900 mi
Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system.
Paint was peeling from the front bumper. Very noticeable when up close. Because the car was silver, it was less noticeable from the distance but the splotches of missing paint were peeling from the right front lower side of the bumper.
56000 mi
US $1100
Replaced upper windshield trim
57000 mi
US $3197
Rear window gasket was sagging at bottom (noticeable only when trunk is open). Had a new gasket installed.
45000 mi
Sunroof was making a noise when being put into the vent position. They replaced the "cassette", necessitating taking the headliner out.
38000 mi
US $1800
Experienced the well-reported problem with cracking aluminum wheels on 2008 models. Got tired of cracked wheels with no apparent incident to damage - tires would leak. Replaced all wheels with aftermarket.
68000 mi
US $100
Rubber seal on rear window by trunk lid was loose.
41000 mi
Driver door entry panel came loose. Replaced clips
broken cup-holder, passenger side; both cup-holders were replaced with re-designed ones under warranty
48980 mi
paint was starting to peel on gear shift knob
62000 mi
Car's hood was rattling on the highway - noticed that one hood latch was not engaging properly. Dealer confirmed that only lubrication was required and no part had failed.
Rear speaker shelf creaks (plastic rear defuser rubs on metal frame) 1. Driver side window chatters due to misaligned gasket. (fixed)
2. Fuel plug needed replacement was hard to remove and insert (replaced with new one for free)
3. Rear speaker shelf creaks (plastic rear defuser rubs on metal frame)
Convt hard top made knocking noises behind driver seat area when traveling over rough road or somewhat shallow potholes. Turning up radio didn't block noise. Dealer adjusted top, charged 3 hours of service. Car interior sounds like new.
61000 mi
US $50
Driver's seat belt would not recoil. Covered under CPO.
46000 mi
Convertible C-pillar trim contacting interior quarter panel trim when top is closed: Replaced required components from repair kit 54.37.7.175.575
48000 mi
Noise from rear when driving over bumps in the rain: replaced perimeter seal for convertible rear roof section.
Noise in the dashboard took 2 days to locate then a few hours to repair. Part was replaced in dash as well as had supports added above the part to stop a recurrence.
Wicked sunroof rattle, fixed by relaxing seals and adjusting cassette.
18162 mi
gaskets replaced in tail lights
30000 mi
The windows were squeaking and rattling. The dealer lubed the window seals and the problem stopped.
56000 mi
US $125
Rubberized coating of inside door grab was peeling off. Dealer agreed to pay half of material and installation of a new door panel @ $225 with me paying $225. Also offered to dye the rubber for $80. I chose not to rplc door panel but dye.
Cup holder is of a very poor design (cheap, flimsy, comes out of dash right where people's knees are when sitting in front passenger seat) and after a light accidental strike by my friend's knee, the cup holder would no longer go inside dash. Replaced.
32000 mi
Aluminum trim piece on door was not successfully reinstalled when door was disassembled from past issue with water leaking past vapor seal. This dealer (Roadshow BMW Memphis) seems to be incapable of fixing things right the first try.
39000 mi
Fixed the cupholder. The spring came out of the notch, so I pushed it back in. Took about ten minutes.
17000 mi
Replaced warped rocker panel under CPO warranty before taking delivery.
sponge rubber door gasket split and was leaking air
56000 mi
US $217
The aux in receptacle detached from the bottom of the console and had to be glued back in
15000 mi
During body shop work the seat thigh bolster locking mechanism was broken. Parts were shipped overnight and repair was successful on day 2. Loaner was provided.
23000 mi
Driver-side cup-holder was jammed in dash. Replaced.
16000 mi
Rattle noise in dash
2000 mi
Sounds like exhaust shield rattle. dealer duplicated it on another 335i. entered puma case
11 mi
Pass side wing mirror glass cracked on its own and was replaced under warranty
I've been to the shop 4-5 times combined with other issues. They have lubricated the door seals, placed felt in areas of the center armrest console and wiped down the glass windows. Lessened but still there.
38000 mi
finish peeling from steering wheel audio control area. installed new steering wheel panel.
48000 mi
Metal on leading edge of shift knob is raising. Per SA, a known problem.
67000 mi
Moon roof pinch protection warning light came on. Reset of system solved problem.
74000 mi
Moon roof pinch warning light illuminated, system checked and warning light reset.
27000 mi
Replaced a roof rail that was flaking off. Had them listen for a squeak coming from rear parcel shelf-could not replicate.
46000 mi
Windshield seal was badly cracked and was replaced
52000 mi
US $148
Replaced window trim. The black rubber/plastic was deteriorating and cracked. It looked terrible.
48000 mi
Gear shift handle had peeling chrome, replaced by dealer under warranty. Rear window to trunk rubber trim was replaced by dealer under warranty. Brake fluid flushed and replaced by dealer under warranty.
Searching for rattling under the car when hitting bumps or shakes. Think it may be the exhaust under drivers feet.
41800 mi
Driver side Roof trim was fading
Driver side black roof trim began fading
152000 mi
US $430
underbody trim slapping body at 45mph and higher
40000 mi
US $75
top windshield molding (rubber strip) had deteriorated so bad that 1: it was ugly, 2: Flakes of rubber were blowing off. Typical age related issue for this vehicle.
30000 mi
left rear door panel missing clips. panel was loose. clips replaced and door panel now correct.
About 6 inches of the rear window seal had been heated somehow and looked "cooked". They ordered a new seal, installed it then we had until next day for the glue to dry.
44640 mi
Paint was wearing off some interior pleather parts. They chaged the trim parts.
23000 mi
Squeaks from driver's window. Dealer lubricated the seals around the window.
29000 mi
Wear on finish of steering wheel cover Rattle coming from passenger side door speaker housing. Dealer reattached foam cover with glue.
41400 mi
US $80
Replaced driver's door seal which had torn.
53500 mi
US $23
Upper exterior windshield molding (gasket) disintegrated and needed to be replaced. Usual mechanic would not do work and suggested auto glass shop. Auto glass shop wanted to replace windshield at same time. Ordered part/installed myself.
48000 mi
Peeling finish on steering wheel near buttons Rear tail light coming loose Broken cupholder
53000 mi
Muffler hangar bolt came loose, caused loud rattle/clank when driving over bumps or starting car. Diagnosed rattle location, then tightened bolt in own garage
41000 mi
Squeaks and rattles present throughout car. Got new bushings for sway bar. However, the car seemed no different afterwards.
28000 mi
Interior trim is peeling on the steering wheel. Finish began coming off the left spoke of the wheel. Dealer has ordered part for replacement.
Also Center Console lock replacement, plus minor wear/tear items - wipers, oil change etc.
5000 mi
Various squeaks and rattles - one in roof mechanism, one related to window seals, one related to rear deck assembly.
15500 mi
Felt inside rear driver side window came off.
28000 mi
Rear ashtray lid not working properly. Replaced Peeling paint on driver door handle and trim. Dealer ordered new door panel. Not an easy or inexpensive fix on a coupe as it is on sedan. Panel still on order. Took car back to have door panel replaced that they ordered earlier.
Left window misaligned enabling wind noise. Chrome trim on right side detached surrounding rear window. OBD interface intermittent problems with readout. Delay when accelerating in D now drive in DS in city traffic, use D for HWY driving.
101000 mi
US $500
Both cup holders on dash quit deploying when pressed. Passenger front seat quit moving fore and aft. Backrest and height adjustment still worked, however.
Rattle from dash area behind instrument panel. At dealer for two days, rattle better but still present. Rattle disappeared two weeks later, but new one behind speaker in center of dash appeared.
38000 mi
Dashboard instrument cluster squeaked over harsh pavement. Put pieces of business cards in between instrument cluster and dash - problem solved (per BIMMERFEST FORUM)
43000 mi
When car has been sitting in sub 40 degree temps, rattle comes from left defroster vent. There were a few other rattles from the blower motor, but they were more faint. Dealer replaced blower motor fixing this but could not repliate original rattle
49000 mi
Drivers seat leatherette was separating not on a seam, indicating a manufacturing defect. Gear shift knob peeling. Also, vinyl center console peeling by drivers seat. Dealer replaced center console, gear shift knob, and seat cover under warranty.
34000 mi
Replaced peeling portion of interior driver door handle.
4340 mi
Small piece of plastic flew off the windshield wiper on the highway. Replaced under warranty.
40000 mi
Door hinges work squeaky. Surprisingly they replaced the hinges. Maybe it is a warranty thing or a BMW thing.
Interior plastic trim items peeling in 3 locations.
33000 mi
Sunroof rattle -- they could not duplicate but interestingly enough I hear it every day I drive the car. Next time ...
41000 mi
Rattle in sunroof finally fixed -- entire headliner was removed, new sunroof rails installed. Problem solved, complaint number 3 to the dealership. Keep after em!
17985 mi
Interior driver side door handle replaced. Replacement of interior driver side door handle due to excessive wear and tear.
22000 mi
Rattle where Transmission Tunnel trim meets trim piece from center console.
24000 mi
Replaced interior drivers door arm rest (coming apart).
Upper windshield rubber was cracked and coming off. Shop replaced with new rubber.
35000 mi
Some interior trim replaced.
25000 mi
Paint peeling in door pull.
41000 mi
interior driver's door handle peeling: replaced under warranty; steering wheel bmw emblem needed replaced due to peeling - dealer refused stating that owner caused problem
28000 mi
Peeling paint on both left and right roof molding trim strips. Both were replaced.
13000 mi
Outside driver side door molding
65000 mi
US $450
Water leak into footwell on passenger side due to clogged drain channels below rubber & plastic cowl at basiof windshield (which was replaced after we suspected it was bad). Cleaned drain channels and replaced cowl.
69200 mi
US $100
Rear window glass rubber molding seal is broken in pieces, replaced the parts by owner. $50 parts + 1 hr labor to remove, clean and install. Done by owner.
82000 mi
US $50
Replace broken cup holder
90000 mi
US $80
replace front windshield rubber trim
4340 mi
replaced 4 door handles (sticking)
50000 mi
Touch up on leather seats, due to wear, last of warranty repairs still 0 cost to me.
60355 mi
US $257
A trim piece on the left side of the car had either broken or degraded, I do not remember at this point. The strip was replaced.
36400 mi
Interior door pull, driver's side replaced due to peeling. Warranty.
91300 mi
US $150
The driver side window lift button broke, requiring the entire unit to be replaced
89000 mi
Dealer coded car after previous repair (passenger seat occupancy sensor) and failed to recalibrate sunroof as required, resulting in malfunction and minor damage to cassette. Assessed damage (inconsequential), recalibrated sunroof with INPA.
I had an issue with the stereo where one of the speakers would buzz loudly if the volume was turned up beyond a certain level. I had gone to the dealer a few times over the years and they didn't track it down.
77040 mi
Bottom of both front doors rusted on the inside
17000 mi
Rattle in dash. It's real, but dealer couldn't replicate it.
28000 mi
Rattle in dash.
30000 mi
Delamination of both outside mirrors.
44400 mi
US $200
Paint flaked off roof drip rails. Repainted.
70000 mi
Replace BMW emblems that fell off
28000 mi
Roundel on steering wheel was discoloring. This required replacement of the airbag.
114000 mi
US $10
On these cars, the winshield top trim crumbles and falls apart after a few years. It makes the car look terrible. This is the third replacement since owning the car. You pull up the old trim off the top of the winshield with a screwdriver and then pop in the new one. Ordered from rockauto. Doesn't take too long if you see a youtube video on how to pop it out. Roof rack trim paint has peeled off the car. You can buy replacement trim, but because it's black and wasn't rusty, only peeling, I pulled the trim, went in the back yard, and repainted it black, and then put it back on . Good as new until it peels again.
115000 mi
US $200
At the doorlocks on both sides of the car the clear has worn away and it peeling. I presume since it's a high touch item and it's plastic this is going to happen. I popped off the locks and cover and repainted them so it wouldn't look so bad. Purely cosmetic, but an indicator of the years. I suspect the paint on much of the trim like this will need work shortly. Trim on roof was already done as well and repainted.
Center dash above emergency flasher switch squeaky. Inner door handle peeling. Rain gutter clip broken.
40000 mi
Fixed center dash squeak again. Replaced inner door handle.
48000 mi
My center console has started peeling just like the door panels did. Dealer will not warranty. In contact with BMW NA now. My car is 06 but May/June 05 build.
Replaced steering wheel, Alcantara covering was worn out Window trim moulding was loose, clip broken. Clicking noise while driving next to a curb on drivers side. Only present when there was a source to echo the noise back. They could not duplicate the problem.
Right/Left driver/passenger
Combo Front/Back OEM
Electric window switches
R/R center console
R and L of man tran shifter
10 minutes... easy repair Insurance covered Front windscreen replacement
During repair, tech damaged rearview mirror
Contractor accepted responsibility
My independent shop R/R mirror with updated
OEM mirror, apparently stock M3 part leaks
under certain conditions
52000 mi
Headliner came loose at rear window and was hanging down. I re-glued it.
56000 mi
US $16
Hood emblem flew off while driving down the road. Replaced emblem. New emblem flew off same week. Glued emblem w/ weatherstrip adhesive which fixed it.
Bumper needed to be removed and parts repaired and repainted. Quarter window gaskets needed to be replaced, other minor body touch-ups were also completed
41000 mi
Door panel
66000 mi
US $1200
Repair hail damage and repair prior paint repair that was defective. Insurance covered most of hail damage, owner paid for paint repair.
Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order. Chrome trim around windows replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order.
44640 mi
C $250
Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly. Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly.
Repaired and repainted 6 small areas where rust bubbles had developed. he was able to get to solid metal and prime with an epoxy primer and then repaint.rnI am quite dissapointed in it rusting in just 10 years of use.
Rust bubbling through the paint on the bottom front edge of a rear wheel arch where a weld seam had split on the inside edge. Scraped off some of the lifting paint, Kurust to neutralise the rust, painted with metal primer and paint, and then protected with two coats of Waxoyl underbody seal.
58900 mi
US $100
The rear hat shelf was vibrating when driving over bumps or with subwoofer operation.
Interior trim at sides of rear window material is coming loose. Headliner type material. Major labor cost to remove panels and replace material. Will post when repairs are done.
43k miles. No more Beamers for me!!
50000 mi
BMW logo on front of car was chipping and losing paint. Dealer said it happens all the time (all models). Dealer shipped a new one to the house (didnt have any in stock) so I could replace it. No charge.
Rear Emblem Sticker fell off; Engine protector and front/right fenders need replacing
148000 mi
US $1500
Completely repainted the outside of the car. The sun had destroyed the clear coat and the whole thing needed repainting.
25000 mi
4 days in shop (waiting for DME programming)
- Reverse-tilt mirror problem. Resolved.
- FM tuner reverted to mono from stereo, replaced under warranty/bulletin.
- A power dip at 4000rpm, DME reprogrammed under bulletin.
- Dealer could not reproduce cl
Water was seeping inside the cabin on the driver side floor. Mechanic reglued water shedders inside both front and rear doors - leak fixed.
- Oil change service.
Sunroof was stuck in open position. Found that track mechanism has become tangled. Had to drop the headliner and perform extensive work to repair track mechanism.
Convertible roof jammed open and couldn't be operated. Used manual override to open roof, aligned broken part so roof could be temporarily operated. Re-aligned sensor so fault light would deactivate and trunk could be opened.
99200 mi
C $180
Convertible top liner trim part replaced
101140 mi
Convertible hardtop locator electical contact cracked and caused failure of rear defog and all interior lights. Discovered by a different shop than the one that caused it. Able to repair the connector.
109120 mi
C $160
Convertible Flap Motor for Convertible Top Cover Flap gear worn
115320 mi
Cracked vent replaced. Likely from car detailing service, but not sure.
157480 mi
C $100
Convertible top liner c pillar repair
Convertible top slide cover repair
Rattle from underneath the car. Started after previous torque converter fix by dealer. Turned out they forgot to tighten loose front splash panel during previous repair.
door moldings fell off, replaced, total for this and other work 800 in parts and 500 in labor.
87000 mi
US $19
Replaced trim around shift. Badly scratched
87000 mi
US $123
Replaced cubby storage. Door very scratched
56000 mi
Both window trims have delaminated. Very common problem on E46 coupes. Trim expands in heat and shears off adhesive. New trim material corrects issue. Dealer wants $1050 to replace old trim. Attempting to have BMWNA cover cost.
59000 mi
US $800
Replaced drooping interior door trim on both sides. Well known problem on early E46 coupes due to differing rates of thermal expansion between rubber portion (pinch sensor) of trim and fabric portion of trip, shearing the adhesive between .
116000 mi
US $200
Rear Trunk Handle Separated from Trunk
123000 mi
Sagging interior liner
63000 mi
US $100
Front bumper support cracked, required replacement. Part was $15
Boot lid handle mountings failed. Super glued mounts back in and re-attached handle. Interior trim around door seal on the inside of the car coming off. Pushed back into position but not glued.
passenger side kidney grill fell out due to plastic tabs breaking off. probably due to being ten years old.
replaced grill with new from BMW dearer for $55. Very easy repair; just pushes into place.
98300 mi
US $325
Gap between driver's window and B-pillar causing wind noise. Body shop replaced regulator. Gap still present.
99200 mi
C $131
Replace leaking windshield cowl trim (leaky gaskets caused wiper linkage to corrode and seize up)
Conv. top would not close, big poblem since it would open no problem but had to go to manual mode to close. seems there should be a override for this as the motor was not reading lockdown when it opened but so it wouldnt close.
109000 mi
US $1825
Hydraulic cylinder line for automatic convertible top had a leak. Had to buy entire cylinder for this one line repair.
Clear coat on hood fogged and flaking, rest of car dulling with age. Repainted in factory color with subtle "true flames" ghosted in pearl on nose, hood and front sides. Front seats reupholstered in matching leather. Very nicely done!
WATER IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL, VAPOR BARRIER BLAMMED AND REPAIRED LAST 3 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS BUT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE.
Vapor barriers on all 4 doors were lifting at bottom of doors
79200 mi
US $3995
All four interior pillar covers replaced (fabric falling off), roof alarm sensor bracket replaced (broken for a couple of years now). Front kidney grilles broke and fell out. Had to be replaced.
Rear electric sunshade broke. The part that attach the sunshade to the post broke, so the sunshade was loose and could not be used. Electric motor was ok, but the attaching part could not be glued or fixed. Had to install new sunshade.
Interior headliner trim around the window sagged again, very common for earlier e46 coupes. Fixed myself using epoxy. Will probably have to fix it again in four years.
120500 mi
US $200
Trunk lid handle broken off. Replaced and reprinted. This is the 2nd time in 10 years.
128500 mi
US $200
A pillar trim pealing, replaced. Floor mats falling apart, replaced. Cover for wiper motors
158000 mi
US $400
B and c pillar coverings replaced due to sagging cloth covering
Convertible top failed to open. Replaced "flap" motor. Trunk did not register closed with car's electronics causing the convertible top to not operate. Repaired wiring harness at trunk to resolve problem.
Sunroof wouldn't open completely, and would stop while closing. Sunroof shade was off its tracks. Removed the sunroof glass, replaced the sunroof shade clips, lubed the tracks, and replaced the sunroof glass.
Fabric falling off sunroof panel due to crumbling foam that lines fabric. Bought new fabric and took old sunroof to shop to scrape off old and glue on new. Also replaced broken metal glides for sunroof panel
Roof rain gutter has broken away on both sides. Replacement quote over $1300. Dealer used glue to hold in place as a temporary measure, apparently a fairly common problem.
78120 mi
A $340
Rain gutter on roof sides reattached with screws. Previous reglueimg attempt by dealer unsuccessful.
Rear passenger door allowed water to leak into floor area. Leak was due to a poorly sealed door moisture barrier that was replaced during a window regulator repair. I simply resealed the vapor barrier to prevent water from leaking in pass. comp.
