selling my evo and upgradeing to a csl

[Bounce]

NOT TRUE

Rumour only says BMW will stop fixing under good will at 10 years old. However if you car is registered Jan2004 + it already has a 12 year bodywork warranty (not 6) therefore you are likely to be covered for at lkeast 12 years from registration, even without any further goodwill.

Mine therefore should be covered until January 2016 (in case it cracks again)

Are owners of 2001 E46 m3s still having this work approved by BMW?.

[shimmy]

Are owners of 2001 E46 m3s still having this work approved by BMW?.

cant see cutters so dont know!

but 10 year rule is not written on paper (put it that way)

[martin770]

There are cutters saying BMW still doing work on 2001 under warrenty

[Steve B]

When I had mine looked at Monday the garage said they had a car in at 10years 3months and it was declined repair, I don't know how old the car was. I was under the impression it was a blanket 10 years on all cars regardless if it was Pre or post 2003.... Not that it's an issue as mines 2004 so I'm safe

[Steve B]

Shimmy,

I'm guessing yours has already been done then..??

[shimmy]

Shimmy,

I'm guessing yours has already been done then..??

in 2010

all i am saying in UK BMW have placed an arbitrary 10 year limit on crack repairs for pre 2004 cars

in US the group action means they have to fix them all

if mine was declined i would certainly threaten them with legal action in small claims as the car is not fit for purpose due to amount that fail

[cslsuperfan]

csl subframe

How much do elms charge to inspect chassis if post inspection they find that all's well?

[Bounce]

It's a free inspection as far as is see it.if its chargeable ill let you know in a fortnight.im gonna have a chat with Gareth at Elms , they need to have a really good look,these cracks are easily missed.

[83SY]

I had no idea about this 10year limit! Mine hasn't been done but showing no signs, only a matter of time :bigcry:

[Bounce]

I had no idea about this 10year limit! Mine hasn't been done but showing no signs, only a matter of time :bigcry:

the way you drive,yes sye :whistle:

[83SY]

the way you drive,yes sye :whistle:

only comes out the garage 4/5 times a year! :finga:

[mattCSLnut]

It's a free inspection as far as is see it.if its chargeable ill let you know in a fortnight.im gonna have a chat with Gareth at Elms , they need to have a really good look,these cracks are easily missed.

Not when our Gareth is on the case :thumbs: He found mine during a routine Inspection 1 Service :bigcry: few months ago :smokin:

[shimmy]

Once you know where t look and you have a ramp and light, it is very easy to see it from it's very beginning.

[thrashermax]

Not when our Gareth is on the case :thumbs: He found mine during a routine Inspection 1 Service :bigcry: few months ago :smokin:

Who is this decent guy Gareth? And where in the country does he work. I'm in West Sussex. I want mine checked.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

ELM's BMW Cambridge, he looks after most of our cars on this site 01954 784500 :thumbs: