Very problematic 530d(e60)

Chino325 · 12-01-2011, 11:54 AM

Hi Guys
Can anyone please give me some advice, i purchased an approved demo 530d from a dealership on Joburg with 25 000km and 2009 model. This car has been a problematic car from the beginning ranging from small things to suspension problems now(Apparently never been in an accident). i have been taking this back to the dealer at least once a month for the last 12 months.
All they keep saying is they will check the car from bumper to bumper. Then i get the car back in the same condition, seems to me like they probably just used it and had it washed and gave it back to me saying alls well.

I have had enough of Vehicle manufactures taking the customer for a ride as i have been through this before with a new VW GTI, i have never and will never buy another VW again and i see the same thing happening with BMW.

I believe they need to acknowledge the fact that this is a faulty car and replace it, am i unreasonable????(I would think not when spending soo much money).

The advice will be greatly appreciated.

SHEEDI · 12-01-2011, 12:10 PM

take them to court, sue them

Chino325 · 12-01-2011, 01:07 PM

Yes thats exactly what i would love to do but on what grounds?

ken1137 · 12-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Here in the States we have what is called the "Lemon Law", and in the State of Illinois this applies first followed by the Magnuson-Moss Act. We also have the Illinois Attorney General for Consumer Rights. I Wonder if you have similar Laws and Bills in Africa ?

Chino325 · 12-02-2011, 12:07 PM

Here in South Africa we have the screw the consumer law.

12-01-2011, 11:54 AM	#1
Chino325 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 530d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Very problematic 530d(e60) Hi Guys Can anyone please give me some advice, i purchased an approved demo 530d from a dealership on Joburg with 25 000km and 2009 model. This car has been a problematic car from the beginning ranging from small things to suspension problems now(Apparently never been in an accident). i have been taking this back to the dealer at least once a month for the last 12 months. All they keep saying is they will check the car from bumper to bumper. Then i get the car back in the same condition, seems to me like they probably just used it and had it washed and gave it back to me saying alls well. I have had enough of Vehicle manufactures taking the customer for a ride as i have been through this before with a new VW GTI, i have never and will never buy another VW again and i see the same thing happening with BMW. I believe they need to acknowledge the fact that this is a faulty car and replace it, am i unreasonable????(I would think not when spending soo much money). The advice will be greatly appreciated.
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SHEEDI Banned 609 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	take them to court, sue them
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Chino325 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 530d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Yes thats exactly what i would love to do but on what grounds?
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12-01-2011, 01:45 PM	#4
ken1137 Brigadier General 90 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Here in the States we have what is called the "Lemon Law", and in the State of Illinois this applies first followed by the Magnuson-Moss Act. We also have the Illinois Attorney General for Consumer Rights. I Wonder if you have similar Laws and Bills in Africa ? __________________ BMWCCA member
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12-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#5
Chino325 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 530d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Here in South Africa we have the screw the consumer law.
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