Dead Alternator.....
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09' BMW M3 E90
Dead Alternator.....
C230 has only 16K and the Alternator is shot.. It just happened after the Head gasket replacement. Had to get the car towed to the dealer. Here are the problems it had so far:
-Panaroma sunroof won't open.
-BAS/ABS warning.
-Check engine warning.
-No first gear.
-Key not working.
-Blown head gasket.
-SC replaced.
-Dead Alternator.
I wonder if it is time to sell
-Panaroma sunroof won't open.
-BAS/ABS warning.
-Check engine warning.
-No first gear.
-Key not working.
-Blown head gasket.
-SC replaced.
-Dead Alternator.
I wonder if it is time to sell
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To every thing there is a season
No, it's time to keep it!
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
Your suggestion that now might be the time to sell is not uncommon. If you're suffering losses now, now is not the time to "lock those losses in" by giving up on the car. Persevere and you will be rewarded. Sell and you will be hammered on depreciation.
For example, my Peugeot 405 had quite a bit of early warranty work done - new head, new rings, new water pump housing, new seatbelt, new O2 sensor, new Bosch Motronic ECU....the engine work was done at under 30,000 km.
Now at nearly 300,000 km, the car is totally reliable, almost unbelievably so. All the bugs were worked out and for 14 years it's been good solid, stylish transportation. this car will easily surpass 400,000 km, maybe 500K.
I suggest that this could happen to your car too.
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
Your suggestion that now might be the time to sell is not uncommon. If you're suffering losses now, now is not the time to "lock those losses in" by giving up on the car. Persevere and you will be rewarded. Sell and you will be hammered on depreciation.
For example, my Peugeot 405 had quite a bit of early warranty work done - new head, new rings, new water pump housing, new seatbelt, new O2 sensor, new Bosch Motronic ECU....the engine work was done at under 30,000 km.
Now at nearly 300,000 km, the car is totally reliable, almost unbelievably so. All the bugs were worked out and for 14 years it's been good solid, stylish transportation. this car will easily surpass 400,000 km, maybe 500K.
I suggest that this could happen to your car too.
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Re: To every thing there is a season
Originally posted by Mike T.
No, it's time to keep it!
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
No, it's time to keep it!
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
My old neighbor had a new engine put into his Celica GTS a few years ago after it developed serious engine oil consumption problems at less than 8K miles. That car was never the same again. He eventually dumped it because the number of problems. I told him at the time to demand a new car... 8000 miles is much too soon for a new motor.
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After my car's engine was torn apart due to leaking gasket, I felt a loss of power when it was fixed. Yes, the car will never be the same again after a major repair. But what can I do? I don't have the extra cash to get a new one... 
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Re: To every thing there is a season
Originally posted by Mike T.
No, it's time to keep it!
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
Your suggestion that now might be the time to sell is not uncommon. If you're suffering losses now, now is not the time to "lock those losses in" by giving up on the car. Persevere and you will be rewarded. Sell and you will be hammered on depreciation.
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No, it's time to keep it!
Look at all the new parts your car is getting. You'll be way ahead of those with "reliable" cars because your parts are a year or more newer than theirs are.
Your suggestion that now might be the time to sell is not uncommon. If you're suffering losses now, now is not the time to "lock those losses in" by giving up on the car. Persevere and you will be rewarded. Sell and you will be hammered on depreciation.
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eventually he will have an entirely brand new car on his hands
quick! what's a 0.5*2002 + 0.05*2003 + 0.05*2004 + 0.4*2005???
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Re: Dead Alternator.....
Sorry to hear about you alternator this time, Iceman.
I dunno, I think I'm a regular visitor at my dealer's service department: they routinely replace parts of my car. Minor things mostly (lately). Let's see, last week some plastic on the bottom of the seat, to get rid of squeaks there.
This monday I'm taking it in to have the roof rails replaced and the dr. window regulator replaced.
So it's always something
But overall I enjoy the car a lot, especially with the new 8.5" Evo wheels on the back (255mm tires) the handling has improved very noticably, esp. while cornering.
I dunno, I think I'm a regular visitor at my dealer's service department: they routinely replace parts of my car. Minor things mostly (lately). Let's see, last week some plastic on the bottom of the seat, to get rid of squeaks there.
This monday I'm taking it in to have the roof rails replaced and the dr. window regulator replaced.
So it's always something
But overall I enjoy the car a lot, especially with the new 8.5" Evo wheels on the back (255mm tires) the handling has improved very noticably, esp. while cornering.
Originally posted by Iceman's C230
C230 has only 16K and the Alternator is shot.. It just happened after the Head gasket replacement. Had to get the car towed to the dealer. Here are the problems it had so far:
-Panaroma sunroof won't open.
-BAS/ABS warning.
-Check engine warning.
-No first gear.
-Key not working.
-Blown head gasket.
-SC replaced.
-Dead Alternator.
I wonder if it is time to sell
C230 has only 16K and the Alternator is shot.. It just happened after the Head gasket replacement. Had to get the car towed to the dealer. Here are the problems it had so far:
-Panaroma sunroof won't open.
-BAS/ABS warning.
-Check engine warning.
-No first gear.
-Key not working.
-Blown head gasket.
-SC replaced.
-Dead Alternator.
I wonder if it is time to sell
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Re: Re: To every thing there is a season
This is exactly what I was thinking abnout mine
Originally posted by pokerFACE
eventually he will have an entirely brand new car on his hands
eventually he will have an entirely brand new car on his hands
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Woo hoo,
Let me quickly post another "filler" message
just to make sure we have more posts
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just to make sure we have more posts
Originally posted by pokerFACE
..has anyone noticed that by %, us Canadian W203 owners owned this thread? :o
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Here is my whine list
Code:
Date Problem Service Action Fixed? 5-May-2003 Roof squeakes when opening Sun roof rails replacement 5-May-2003 Window squeakes when opening Driver side window regulator replacement 23-Apr-2003 Service broke key casing Asked to come in and show them N 23-Apr-2003 Tunnel Mode Enabled for sun roof, free Y 23-Apr-2003 Driver seat squeak Replace plastic panel Y 16-Apr-2003 Driver seat squeak Order plastic panel N 18-Mar-2003 Rattle engine noise Install updated cam adjuster to correct rattle engine noise Y 12-Mar-2003 Loss of power, hissing noise Some air hose not re-attached properly by service Y 11-Mar-2003 Rattle engine noise Replace supercharger to correct rattle engine noise N 5-Mar-2003 Rattle engine noise Ordered new supercharger N 26-Feb-2003 Outside temp reading incorrect Replace defective temp sensor Y 26-Feb-2003 Rattle engine noise Replaced defective timing chain tensioner (worn) N 15-Jan-2003 Rattle engine noise Service has no idea N 6-Nov-2002 Front suspension squeak Install updated sway bar bushing Y 6-Nov-2002 Hatch squeaks Install some felt pads Y 30-Jul-2002 Roof creaks Cleaned Y 11-Jun-2002 Driver seat squeak Not fixed N 11-Jun-2002 ABS/ASR/ESP/ETS failure Overvoltage codes read. Replaced alternator Y 2-May-2002 ABS/ASR/ESP/ETS failure Battery charged N Hatch cover hinge broke off Replace hatch cover Y No records between posession date and may 30, 2002 18-Jan-2002 Took posession :-)
Last edited by VoyagerDude; May 4, 2003 at 02:50 AM.
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Hi Voyager, i guess i should not complain after reading your list. It is just i don't have time in my hands these days to take this car in to service all the time. It is just frustrating that's all. I really like the car also but getting a little worried what is going to be next?
Glad to hear that you like your new wheels. Has the wider wheel package improved your handling?
Glad to hear that you like your new wheels. Has the wider wheel package improved your handling?
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
I hear you...
Maybe that is why I've just got my class 6 license and started looking at motorbikes
(Hoping to make the coupy jealous so it behaves)
Maybe that is why I've just got my class 6 license and started looking at motorbikes
(Hoping to make the coupy jealous so it behaves
)
Originally posted by Iceman's C230
Hi Voyager, i guess i should not complain after reading your list. It is just i don't have time in my hands these days to take this car in to service all the time. It is just frustrating that's all. I really like the car also but getting a little worried what is going to be next?
Glad to hear that you like your new wheels. Has the wider wheel package improved your handling?
Hi Voyager, i guess i should not complain after reading your list. It is just i don't have time in my hands these days to take this car in to service all the time. It is just frustrating that's all. I really like the car also but getting a little worried what is going to be next?
Glad to hear that you like your new wheels. Has the wider wheel package improved your handling?
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by VoyagerDude
Here is my whine list
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Here is my whine list
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Here's my list of problems @ 10K
Cracked "up" button steering wheel---> Replaced.
I look at a lot of these posts with dismay...my car has been rock solid- no squeeks, and an absolute joy to drive. My father in law owns a Lexus and a Boxster S - both have had numerous trips to the dealer since new- he's always surprised when we tell him "nope, no problems"
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Yes, you're right, good part of my return visits were related to misdiagnosis or a service guy screwing up something else while fixing a problem.
Regarding ordering wrong parts, sometimes I even think they do that intentionally, to get more warranty $$$ from MB.
Regarding ordering wrong parts, sometimes I even think they do that intentionally, to get more warranty $$$ from MB.
Originally posted by Outland
Quite a bit on the 'wine' list that appears to have been ordered by your waiter in error. A lot a misdiagnosis
Here's my list of problems @ 10K
Cracked "up" button steering wheel---> Replaced.
I look at a lot of these posts with dismay...my car has been rock solid- no squeeks, and an absolute joy to drive. My father in law owns a Lexus and a Boxster S - both have had numerous trips to the dealer since new- he's always surprised when we tell him "nope, no problems"
Quite a bit on the 'wine' list that appears to have been ordered by your waiter in error. A lot a misdiagnosis
Here's my list of problems @ 10K
Cracked "up" button steering wheel---> Replaced.
I look at a lot of these posts with dismay...my car has been rock solid- no squeeks, and an absolute joy to drive. My father in law owns a Lexus and a Boxster S - both have had numerous trips to the dealer since new- he's always surprised when we tell him "nope, no problems"
