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***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

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  • #6242
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    Its an SE Ultra Tecknik alright. Just haven't seen many like it. Compliments the grey well in the flesh anyway, sticks out a bit over the more common black

    You can buy those slats from Audi I think they are eighty euros.


  • #6243
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Brother bought a 06 Lexus IS250 some car for 3k loads of options in it.


  • #6244
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    For 3k there would want to be!

    That said, a mate bought one in Germany for twice that


  • #6245
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    My drivers side wiper decided to started jumping across the window today. I had this on a car previous think possibly my Leon and did everything and it still did it used to wreck my head. Damn car.


  • #6246
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    ofcork wrote: »
    Brother bought a 06 Lexus IS250 some car for 3k loads of options in it.

    Bought a 05 GS for that 4 year's ago!


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  • #6247
    Dia_Anseo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Dia_Anseo


    CIP4 wrote: »
    My drivers side wiper decided to started jumping across the window today. I had this on a car previous think possibly my Leon and did everything and it still did it used to wreck my head. Damn car.

    Wow and I thought I had problems!


  • #6248
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    Dia_Anseo wrote: »
    Wow and I thought I had problems!

    I know I am fairly shook over the whole thing tbh.


  • #6249
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,940 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    CIP4 wrote: »
    I know I am fairly shook over the whole thing tbh.

    Definitely sell it


  • #6250
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    But what to buy?


  • #6251
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Does it come with a free hobby horse?


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  • #6252
    Dia_Anseo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭Dia_Anseo


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Does it come with a free hobby horse?

    Only if you're in it! :P


  • #6253
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    But what to buy?

    As bad as I am I wouldn't change a car I have only 3 months.


  • #6254
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Update on my 520d breakdown.

    Stretched chain it is then. Car had full BMW history up until last year but BMW say they won’t cover it as the chain hasn’t snapped. They said if chain had snapped they most likely would have at least contributed towards it. Weighing up the costs of a repair now before deciding what to do with it.


  • #6255
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    CIP4 wrote: »
    I know I am fairly shook over the whole thing tbh.

    You okay hun? Want to talk?! xoxoxo


  • #6256
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Harcrid wrote: »
    Update on my 520d breakdown.

    Stretched chain it is then. Car had full BMW history up until last year but BMW say they won’t cover it as the chain hasn’t snapped. They said if chain had snapped they most likely would have at least contributed towards it. Weighing up the costs of a repair now before deciding what to do with it.

    Drive it, snap the chain and throw it in to BMWs showroom through glass wall!
    You did a a smart thing, and prevented more damage and they just go: *shrug* Do more damage?


  • #6257
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'd imagine it could actually be cheaper to have the stretched chain replaced now at your own cost by an independant garage than what it will cost you from a main dealer even with the contribution from BMW. BMW would most likely only cover the cost of the parts and you would need to pay the labour rate of the job which at a main dealer will be quite substantial. I think it's costing around €1200 these days to replace the chain by an indy garage.


  • #6258
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    I agree Bazz so it’s with a trusted BMW mechanic I know and I gave the go ahead for repair. He needs to check if there is valve damage which could potentially add to the cost.


  • #6259
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    What's the mileage on it and was the chain ever done before ?


  • #6260
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Sexual Chocolate wrote: »
    What's the mileage on it and was the chain ever done before ?

    196k km. Chain not done before. Had it inspected by BMW August last year and got the all clear so I stupidly assumed I’d get longer out of it.


  • #6261
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    Harcrid wrote: »
    196k km. Chain not done before. Had it inspected by BMW August last year and got the all clear so I stupidly assumed I’d get longer out of it.

    Hearing this **** first hand is really putting me off looking at anything with an N47 engine now. If Brexit is extended again I might just hold out and bring in a 3.0L and pay the extra in vrt.


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  • #6262
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,919 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Tazzimus wrote: »
    Definitely sell it
    colm_mcm wrote: »
    But what to buy?

    Something without wipers.....motorbike or scooter perhaps :pac:
    Harcrid wrote: »
    Update on my 520d breakdown.

    Stretched chain it is then. Car had full BMW history up until last year but BMW say they won’t cover it as the chain hasn’t snapped. They said if chain had snapped they most likely would have at least contributed towards it. Weighing up the costs of a repair now before deciding what to do with it.

    This annoys me. Just because you didn't make sh!t of your engine BMW don't want to know about it? That is fooken stupidity of the highest order if you ask me.


  • #6263
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,891 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Tazzimus wrote: »
    Definitely sell it
    colm_mcm wrote: »
    But what to buy?

    Something without wipers.....motorbike or scooter perhaps :pac:
    Harcrid wrote: »
    Update on my 520d breakdown.

    Stretched chain it is then. Car had full BMW history up until last year but BMW say they won’t cover it as the chain hasn’t snapped. They said if chain had snapped they most likely would have at least contributed towards it. Weighing up the costs of a repair now before deciding what to do with it.

    This annoys me. Just because you didn't make sh!t of your engine BMW don't want to know about it? That is fooken stupidity of the highest order if you ask me.

    Your last point I totally agree with.

    Looks like BMW are rewarding Jane who knew something wasn't right with her car but kept driving on.

    While Mikey who pulled in immediately and stopped using the car gets penalised for being cautious.


  • #6264
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,919 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Old diesel wrote: »
    Your last point I totally agree with.

    But you don't agree that CIP4 should buy something without wipers given the fact that the wiper is jumping across the windscreen?

    Shame on you old diesel :pac:


  • #6265
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,940 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Something without wipers.....motorbike or scooter perhaps :pac:

    Honda 50, done.

    You're welcome CIP4


  • #6266
    Pineapple1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 213 ✭✭Pineapple1


    Anyone know how to go about fixing the sound/speakers in a 3 year old Golf? When I hooked up my bluetooth to the car today and played spotify, the sound was brutal. Crackly, distorted, bass sounded terrible etc. I put on the regular radio and the same problem there aswell. Changed up the bass mid and treble settings to see if they would help but still same problem. Music is not crisp and clear like usual. Any advice how to sort this?


  • #6267
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,397 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Move the fader fully forward and balance fully left. If problem is not there your front left speaker is good. Move balancr to right and check front right, then move fader to rear and repeat. If you can isolate a single speaker then likely a bad connection in there behind the speaker. If it's the same from all 4 maybe the amp or head unit has an issue.


  • #6268
    Pineapple1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 213 ✭✭Pineapple1


    vintagevrs wrote:
    Move the fader fully forward and balance fully left. If problem is not there your front left speaker is good. Move balancr to right and check front right, then move fader to rear and repeat. If you can isolate a single speaker then likely a bad connection in there behind the speaker. If it's the same from all 4 maybe the amp or head unit has an issue.


    Thank you. Would it then be best to bring it to the dealer I bought it from or a general mechanic to fix?


  • #6269
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,397 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    I would give it a go myself. If it's under warranty drop it to dealer.


  • #6270
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭kiddums


    I've finally ended up owning a bmw.

    I got an e39 520. Only had it a few hours but loving the comfort already.

    Now to learn all the quirks and what all the buttons do. 😂


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  • #6271
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,182 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    If that's the 2.2 6 cylinder in m sport spec you've got a lovely machine there.


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