Engine is dead - BMW says I overreved it

[shoman22]

ya i consulted lawyers and i might just sue them and its because i read about a similar post on here that had the same thing and they covered it it was also a 6mt and its because the car shouldn't over rev and even ip the pull a report which is what i want they would see that i was just driving normal!

[kadify]

The problem is, it doesn't matter how you normally drive. You could be going a sedate 40mph in first gear and be overrevving the engine and BMW isn't going to cover a whole new engine for your mistake. The fact is, if you were negligent and over revved your engine, you are responsible for fixing it, not BMWNA.


NOW if YOU ABSOLUTELY DID NOT over rev the engine, then you need to have them verify this

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by shoman22

regardless of where and when the car shouldn't fail on me and thats not the point lol!. i drove it smooth and not stupid at least!. and im asking for advice not for you to evaluate my driving pace...

its a 6MT

The whole point of this is your driving. Especially if it is a MT. Regardless if you take any of the advice we give you, you will end up having to deal with this not us.

Like a few above have said, tell the dealership to provide absolute proof and say I will lawyer up if you don't. 40k is no joke for an engine. If they provide the proof and shows you that you over-revved then you are screwed. If they can't and they won't fix your car then get your lawyer.

Don't do it the other way. Sue first, if BMW provides proof in court that you over-revved then not only do you have to PAY for the engine, you now have to pay for your lawyer. Be smart about what you are doing. Just because you drive normally for you, doesn't mean it is healthy for your car.

[MadZarBMR]

Originally Posted by shoman22

regardless of where and when the car shouldn't fail on me and thats not the point lol!. i drove it smooth and not stupid at least!. and im asking for advice not for you to evaluate my driving pace...

its a 6MT

Hey take it easy - sorry we are asking questions, but if you want our help, you need to understand we all have seen posts like this before that turn into something else. You weren't exactly open about all the details and even you agreed that you drove the car excessively..

Anyhow - if you really did not over rev, then absolutely ask for proof and if they will not work with you try different dealers that might be more sympathetic. Or do as someone else suggested and try to find an independent shop or someone that can help read the car to get to the evidence. Where in CA are you?

[TTG]

Originally Posted by shoman22

regardless of where and when the car shouldn't fail on me and thats not the point lol!. i drove it smooth and not stupid at least!. and im asking for advice not for you to evaluate my driving pace...

its a 6MT

No one is evaluation your driving peace.

You are new here, you just registered to post that your engine blew off and people are trying to help you.

These machines are all computerized and there is a log recorded every time you drive the car or when an event is recorded like over rev.

If dealer is denying your claim based on that info, you are screwed. If they think you are some sort of a punk (using this just as an example and not saying that you are) ask for a proof which is the ECU report.

We can all beat around the bush in here while all the info is already registered in the car's computers. End of story.

[BimmerBahn]

Originally Posted by shoman22

i bought the car august 29th and it happened oct 20th i was commuting to work everyday 200 mies roundtrip :/ i know lots to put on an m3 but it really is

ok, that seems more like it... so about 8 weeks of ownership.

You need to have them provide proof that the engine was over-rev'd by you...if the break-in service was done, they should have a record of the in/out time/mileage. You need to find as much ammo as you can to support your position. you might also contact your insurance as a backup plan.

I'd engage a lawyer as a last resort - nuclear option - because it's going to get messy.

good luck!

[Arcades]

Lawyer as a last resort only.

Your car will record everything you do and any BMW dealership will be able to pull up the errors that your car is giving. Most cars now a days are just giant computers. Or like an modern airplane it is recorded like black box. Whatever you do will be there.

If you did or didn't over-rev it will be there and recorded. If your dealership can provide that proof, then you go from there. If they are refusing to give that proof, threaten them with the lawyer option and see what they do. If they still don't, then go with the lawyer.

[donaldp]

Your story does not make sense. Your first post says "two weeks later after purchasing" and your later post says purchase Aug 29 and happened October 20. You say you drive 200 miles round trip each day so neither makes sense once again. 200 miles per day is 1000 per week so two weeks is 2000 miles. One of those days you claim your car was in for the 1200 mile service so you should have had a loaner and not put 200 miles on your car. If the two month story is correct than you should have had 8000 miles on your car. I don't believe the story at all.

[JoeFromPA]

Originally Posted by shoman22

ya i consulted lawyers and i might just sue them and its because i read about a similar post on here that had the same thing and they covered it it was also a 6mt and its because the car shouldn't over rev and even ip the pull a report which is what i want they would see that i was just driving normal!

No offense meant but if you came on here looking for support and guidance, you are doing it wrong.

Your first post still says you bought the car in august and two weeks later the engine blew - but now you are saying it blew in October. Basic facts have been mis-stated/not lined up in a few of your posts already.

Further, the car shouldn't over-rev? YOU control the revs, not the car, in a 6mt. You can force it to over-rev. And over-revving has nothing to do with how you drive "normally". It can happen within a quarter second of picking the wrong gear.

If your communication with BMW on this matter has been as poor as your communication on here thus far, that is why your treatment has been sub par.

I wish you all the best and hope there are simply some mis-understandings here.

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by donaldp

Your story does not make sense. Your first post says "two weeks later after purchasing" and your later post says purchase Aug 29 and happened October 20. You say you drive 200 miles round trip each day so neither makes sense once again. 200 miles per day is 1000 per week so two weeks is 2000 miles. One of those days you claim your car was in for the 1200 mile service so you should have had a loaner and not put 200 miles on your car. If the two month story is correct than you should have had 8000 miles on your car. I don't believe the story at all.

Sadly, I believe the part where it was over revved.

[Rogue_fxdl]

I agree with the Porsche DME report. Computer readout will tell exactly the rpms and engine status like that of a flight "black box" recorder as a causation for engine failure.
Only they might tell you what they want to, regarding the results, unless it was over revved. Check the maintenance records if owned previously and you might have an attorney send a letter requesting such report from dealership. Just some ideas..

[TTG]

Originally Posted by shoman22

This post's for loyal BMW fans like myself. This past August, I purchased a 2016 M3. Two weeks later I was driving down the highway, my service light came on and the car came to a complete stop. I towed it to the nearest dealership. I had complained to the dealership that I felt something was off with the vehicle I’d only driven for 2 weeks and my gut feeling was right, the engine gave out and I was left without a car.

They took the car in the next day and a week later they call me saying the car needs a WHOLE NEW ENGINE and -the best part- BMW didn’t want to cover any of it. Apparently, the car was “over reved” so they wouldn’t cover it, despite being 2 weeks old with less than 5,000 miles. I had the car towed to the dealership I bought it from, assuming I’d get better customer service, but instead I wasn’t even given a loaner car. I was thrown in circles from the case manager to the dealership and at last, they have a solution! They want to give me $5,000 towards a $40,000 repair. My warranty is 50,000 miles or 4 years….neither that I had reached.

So here’s the dilemma: I had a brand new car for 2 weeks, that brand new car has been sitting at the dealership for 2 weeks (except now they want me to pick it up because it’s taking up space and they don’t want it there) not the dealer or the corporate office have a solution, and I’m still left without a car. I had read a similar case where the owner did get his car fixed so I’m reaching out to all of you to help me out and give me advice. What next steps should I take?

Like stated above, none of this make sense.

[sandwi54]

I smell a huge troll who couldn't even make up a plausible story to fool us all.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by sandwi54

I smell a huge troll who couldn't even made up a plausible story to fool us all.

Regardless if he is telling us the whole truth or not. We aren't the one that has to pay 40k for the engine if the dealership is telling the truth. Especially a MT.

[Richy Rich]

I mean, they obviously continuously held back that it was 6MT for so long we could all tell that it was 6MT.

Sounds like a money shift occurred, because race car.

[shoman22]

sorry i messed up it happened september not october!! i said october because thats when they called me back saying they finally dont want to cover it.! sorry that was misunderstood. and thanks for your help everyone. i am using lawyers as last option too dont want it to get too messy :/.

[cavin.mo]

Originally Posted by shoman22

i bought the car august 29th and it happened oct 20th i was commuting to work everyday 200 mies roundtrip :/ i know lots to put on an m3 but it really is

dude aug 29 to oct 20 is close to 2 months not 2 weeks...

[shoman22]

and ya they only offered 5k as goodwill assistance i guess thats what the dealer called it

[A418t81]

Based on the amount of shadiness in these posts, I suggest you spend that lawyer retainer on getting a new motor in your car instead. An Indy will do it for much less and you can try to find a used motor. Also learn how to avoid "the money shift" in the future.

[DTrain]

Odd that you never post what dealership, your facts have changed multiple times, just not believable based on all your posts........

buying a brand new car for 70k+ and having it towed in to BMW with no loaner offered to you, no way, I don't buy it. How would they have known what happened, how would they know it was "your fault" upon arrival from the tow and justify no loaner car.

[RocketBoots]

I swear, it seems like 90%+ of these kind of posts seem go exactly where this is headed. Funny that people still post these BS stories.

Sounds like a money shift; if BMW is taking such a hard line, I bet they have solid proof. Take the $5k and run. If, on the 1% chance BMW is completely at fault and you're not, then it's time to get a lawyer. Just my $0.02.

[Kabrich]

Lemon Law. If you didn't over rev then you don't care what shows on future reports as car will be owned by BMW, not you. However as most have stated, your timeline and facts make no sense.