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BMW wants to buy me out of my car and agree to not disclose that all '6' series, meaning 645i and 650 models have a problem with the computer related to entertainment, bluetooth, and that cd's will run after motor is shut off etc. Before I agree to sign to receive the buy out and a non disclosure on Monday July 24th, 2006, I wanted to let every BMW owner of the six series to know.
Here is a text of the problem:
All BMW 6 series have onboard computer problems and after 18 months they now disclose that the problem is in all the series so i cannot get replacement vehlicle.
After 18 months of problems with the entertainment system[cd's silently continue to play after engine is shut off] and telephone and bluetooth don't work properly. Also entertainment will randomly change from one to another, like cd to fm radio. Dealer at time of sale said BMW usually fixes problems with the computer in 60-90 days. Emails from me to dealer and BMW North America were not responded to without my insistance. In may 1006, auto with 8500 miles still not fixed so I wrote a 'lemon law' letter. BMW North America said their engineers would again look at the car,... they did in June 2006, and then manager of dealership advised I could not get a replacement vehicle as a remedy because all the six series have problems. They offered to buy me out of the car per lemon law or give me $9500 compensation. I agreed to a buy out and now in exchange for buying me out they informed me that BMW North America is insisting I sign a release and a clause that I will not disclose to any one the nature of the problem. I think every buyer of the six series, a $75,000 car should know. BMW northamerica wants to keep this a secret apparently.
I own a 2004 BMW 645 CI. Finest driving machine ever. Most expensive piece of crap I have ever owned and dealer can't fix it. Unbelievable that they can operate like this. Say a prayer and grin when it cranks. Leave running at idle a lot of times for short stops hoping someone will steal and crash quick before it shuts off on them.
I found a similar problem with BMW 550i Grand Tourism 2014. After 600 miles the radio was not keeping the set stations as soon as with turn the car off. Then the computer told BMW that my car needs a oil change (the dealer it was a wrong message is changed it back to 9000 miles). After a few visits to the dealer to fix the errors (some other mysterious messages), BMW told me that they did not had a fix for the problems but eventually would find one. I asked to return the car and did accept without any resistance. The car was a great car otherwise but I lost confidence. This was my first BMW, I always bought MB. MB has its share of computer issues also, but they always find a fix.
John
Hi guys I got the same problem with my 2005 bmw645 conwertable, the display goas off as soon u start the car, the car got 76k miles, just wondering how much wud cost me to fiks this problem, or is ther any Oder option how to deal with this problem, thanks .
Agreed, BMW is the worst company I ever dealt with. My next will not be a BMW for sure.
I agree with your assessment that it has been the worst and most expensive piece of trash I have ever purchased. I have a 2004 6 series convertible. During ownership I have replaced each tire and wheel at least three times each, bearings went bad on front driver side wheel, driver side seat heater malfunctioned and now burns the crap out of you when turned on, cigarette lighter cannot be used for phone charging because it blows a fuse, passenger mirror tilt does not work in reverse, battery replaced, iDrive system updated numerous times, bluetooth problems, couple of speakers went bad, just had to replace the oil cooler block off plate ($875), told the valve cover gasket needs to be replaced ($750), minor transmission pan leak and that I need a new transmission ($2500 - $4000). The car only has 66k miles on it. These are the problems that I can think of at this time. In short, the repairs to keep the car running will add up eventually to almost what the sale price was. I will never purchase another BMW again and strongly recommend the same to anyone considering a purchase.
I agree. I have hated my BMW. I have a 6 series convertible and I had problems with it in the first 3 years and consistently after the warranty. I purchased this car because I thought it was a car that would last "because of the German engineering" it has been the worst most expensive piece of trash I ever purchased. I would strongly recommend not buying a BMW, I know I never will again.
Thank you. I am having similiar issues with my 2006 650, only 35k miles and just out of warranty. The entire iDrive system and onbaord computer sporadically shuts down, causing the battery to drain. The BMW dealership told me that this is a common problem with the 6 series, yet they are unable to fix the issue. Has anyone else had similiar problems or any success in getting these types of problems fixed?
if you never entered a contest i'd delete the email cause these things end of ID theft.
So it's bmw's fault your GPS broke, you had tire trouble, and based on what you wrote, you broke down once?
How is it BMW's fault that the tow truck broke down?
Maybe your karma is creeping up on you and you deserved it.
you must be slow or fat. are you sure these arn't pre existing injury's from getting run over by a steam roller or attacked by a turtle?
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Miss Rebecca Gross
Abidjan Cote D Ivoire
West Africa
Dearest,
Please i am sorry for the inconvinences and embarrassment this may look like but i wrote it with the heart of tears and sorrows as an orphan,seeking your understanding and help in the name of GOD I am Rebecca Gross the only daughter of late Mr and Mrs Williams Gross.My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip . My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on 20th may 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of .USD $10.5m left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan ,that he used my name as his only daughter for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management .Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1) To provide a good bank account into which this money would be transferred into .
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 19years.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country. Moreover,dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within seven (7) days you signify interest to assist me.
Anticipating to hear from you soon.
remain bless,
Yours Faithfully,
Rebecca Gross
Thank you! I'm glad I found this complaint- you've helped at least one other 6-series owner now. My parents are having the same problem with the convertible 645 they just bought and BMW is refusing to replace the computer after reboots, 6+ visits to the shop. and the car dying every time they get it back because the computer drains the battery within a day. They just got a lemon law lawyer and I was researching to help out. BMW should issue a recall. This is very disappointing to hear about them. My mom will be bummed she can't just get a different 645 ci since they all have the problem though. This is huge if it spans an entire series of vehicles. Thank you for sharing! Glad things worked out for you.