03-10-2015, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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N63 service campaign (RECALL) class action?
Well after 3 different trips to the shop I have had all of the parts replaced called out in the N63 Service Campaign (RECALL), with the exception of the timing chains. The vehicle still makes grinding noises in the mornings and idles rough at times. I called BMW corporate to ask about the possibility of a buy back and got a call yesterday to say "it does not meet the criteria".....no surprise. However after 35+ days in the shop and numerous service records I would argue that the vehicles value has been significantly diminished. I am going to see a lawyer this week about a "lemon law" buy back however I would encourage us all to think about the reputational damage BMW has done to this car, good luck reselling this car. In today's connected world all of the service records for our vehicles are easily accessed and frequently become a data point in the sale. I think we have a good case for a class action law suit. I am surprised at the comments in this forum about the kind of loaner car BMW supplies and the parts we are getting for "free" ....this is all noise the real issue is the diminished value causes by these defects
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What state do you live in? State laws determine "lemon laws". It's easy to find out. After you called, BMW probably checked and already know the answer that you are now going to pay for by consulting a lawyer ... This campaign (it is NOT a recall) was carefully put together by actuaries and lawyers. You can by absolutely sure that all possible scenario's were considered before the campaign was issued.
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03-10-2015, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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Vehicle service history will do NOTHING to the value of the car, if all a potential buyer sees is "TSBxxxxxx recall addressed."
The service history can be spun in so many different ways in a positive to make a sale, that it's not a measurable contributing factor of the sale. Body shop and insurance claims are a different story. As mentioned, state lemon laws are easily looked up online, for free, without the need of a lawyer or a retainer. |
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I do agree with others, I doubt you'll get anywhere with a lawyer, but good luck. And please let me know how you got all of this covered on an S63 engine.
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