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Re: New build issue

Post by dennys » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:25 am

Hi Can you explain how to do this exactly thanks
how to rename imported CD's so they don't just show up as "Audio CD 1 - Track 1".  Figured out how to do the CD name update over the internet on my X5,
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New build issue

Post by sramsay » Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:59 pm

You need to import it to the hard drive and then when you scroll through the list of imported CD's, with it highlighted, hit the option button and there should be an update over Internet option you can choose which pulls it down from Gracenote.

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Re: New build issue

Post by Don Coffey » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:34 pm

[quote="sramsay"]

The plan is they will order a new one and when it arrives (c10 weeks), they will swap it over.  Need to work through tyre wear and stuff like that but really pleased.
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Very reassuring to see a dealer pulling out the stops for a customer, like you say, excellent service.  :thumbsup:

I really don't see why you should be asked to contribute to any wear and tear.  The dealer won't be paying for the new car.  Whether or not they sell the old car would be a discussion between BMW and dealership and let's be honest, even selling the old car won't see them lose too much.

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Re: New build issue

Post by 535dboy » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:07 pm

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="sramsay"]

The plan is they will order a new one and when it arrives (c10 weeks), they will swap it over.  Need to work through tyre wear and stuff like that but really pleased.
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Very reassuring to see a dealer pulling out the stops for a customer, like you say, excellent service.  :thumbsup:

I really don't see why you should be asked to contribute to any wear and tear.  The dealer won't be paying for the new car.  Whether or not they sell the old car would be a discussion between BMW and dealership and let's be honest, even selling the old car won't see them lose too much.

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Re: New build issue

Post by Sanj » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:10 pm

Well done on the new car! Great to see you'll get what you ordered - sure it makes you feel a lot better now!

As for the wear and tear - play hard ball and tell it wasn't your fault they got the order wrong. You don't need to pay for a thing. You're the one being inconvenienced here. If they really push - ask for a courtesy car and hand this one back (if that'll work for you).

Well done though, glad its coming together.  :)
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Re: New build issue

Post by Don Coffey » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:43 pm

It is used, but why should sramsay get charged?  He didn't cause the issue.  If it was me I would fight for a straight swap.  If the dealership are insistent for some money, it would be only a couple of hundred quid at most and even then it would be given over reluctantly!

I had reason to get two cars replaced.  The first was a 2001 320i se convertible.  It had a drivetrain issue that BMW were unable to cure.  Car was six months old when it was swapped.  The wife took it in and got sweet talked out of £200 as she felt guilty.

The second was a 2007 335i MSport convertible.  This time it had a leaking roof that again couldn't be fixed.  Car was four months old and this time it was rejected for a full refund.  Walked away with a cheque for the full amount.

Why should I or anyone else that hasn't received the car they paid for not expect free wear and tear.  Compensation in other words.

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Re: New build issue

Post by Reusch » Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:21 pm

+1 with Don and the others.
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Re: New build issue

Post by jaynana » Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:49 pm

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The dealer quickly identified it as a manufacture issue - possibly down to the fact that X1 LCI was only just out when it was ordered.  They handled it all, no need for me to threaten legal action or anything like that.  It was just great customer service, they seemed mortified that this could happen.

The plan is they will order a new one and when it arrives (c10 weeks), they will swap it over.  Need to work through tyre wear and stuff like that but really pleased.
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very impressive, particularly the part where you didn't have to chase and threaten them.. i guess they recognised your loyalty plus potential as well..
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Re: New build issue

Post by Raj » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:08 pm

Tbh they don't really have a leg to stand on so I think it's more that they realise on this case they have to just take the slight hit of producing a new one to paid spec.
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Re: New build issue

Post by Jayx5 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:13 am

When my mate bought a auc 3 month old 3 series  he found lots of faults with it (2 a4 pages worth!) .when he got his v5 its 1st owner was enterprise rent a car! He complained as he wanted a BMW owned car, so they let him drive it for a month  until they found a replacement which was newer and had a better spec and didn't charge him anything. :)
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Re: New build issue

Post by sramsay » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:19 pm

Update:

Just spoke to the dealer this morning.  He confirmed that the replacement car has now been ordered and should arrive early April, at that point it will be a zero cost swap out.  One added bonus is apparently they are updating the iDrive on the new builds to include the new version that was introduced on the 7 series.

Really impressed with the service throughout this process, nothing short of outstanding.

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Re: New build issue

Post by X5Sport » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:25 pm

Excellent News.  I had seen that an iDrive update was on the way...... :ok:

I believe the HUD is going 'full colour' too.

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