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[martin42]

Oh you mean the advert where you just add fuel,lmfao,huge deposit,monthly payments,very limited milage,pay for any damage when handed back,fing mugs 

[Kevin Wood]

Then again, you have to consider the cars that are being sold to the average punter these days. Going out and buying a new tumble drier is probably more exciting.

[omega3000]

P6 would be a better choice of bee baa 

[Vamps]

P6 would be a better choice of bee baa 

 

[biggriffin]

P6 would be a better choice of bee baa 

 

was viva's and vx4/90s when i was a youff. Before TVP existed,

[omega3000]

P6 would be a better choice of bee baa 

 

was viva's and vx4/90s when i was a youff. Before TVP existed,

Bloke over the road had one of those about 30 year ago , it was full of rust then but sounded sweet as a nut 

[Crazycarzowner]

So what models are we talking here JasonM?

Our new ones are the 530D Twin turbo saloons, just reading some of the Beemer posts and in the US there's loads of the same kind of fault. They've cost ££££ and quite a few have returned them to the dealer.

Ours aren't chipped as they are quick enough (when they work) they come straight out of the box from BMW & they won't let our mechanics touch em other than routine servicing. The only thing they allow is removing the limiter & they do that.

[henryd]

So what models are we talking here JasonM?

Our new ones are the 530D Twin turbo saloons, just reading some of the Beemer posts and in the US there's loads of the same kind of fault. They've cost ££££ and quite a few have returned them to the dealer.

Ours aren't chipped as they are quick enough (when they work) they come straight out of the box from BMW & they won't let our mechanics touch em other than routine servicing. The only thing they allow is removing the limiter & they do that.

So the diesels have a limiter fitted,155mph as per normal I suspect,who said diesels are smelly and slow

[YZ250]

So what models are we talking here JasonM?

Our new ones are the 530D Twin turbo saloons, just reading some of the Beemer posts and in the US there's loads of the same kind of fault. They've cost ££££ and quite a few have returned them to the dealer.

Ours aren't chipped as they are quick enough (when they work) they come straight out of the box from BMW & they won't let our mechanics touch em other than routine servicing. The only thing they allow is removing the limiter & they do that.

I've read a few of those and there does appear to be an issue. 'Drive-train malfunction' is a limp mode message and could be related to a number of things.  Some people think it's the high pressure pump but others are unsure. Bmw should get on top of this quickly as it will cost them sales.

They do shift though don't they. 

[chrisgixer]

Just the autos presumably?

[YZ250]

So what models are we talking here JasonM?

Our new ones are the 530D Twin turbo saloons, just reading some of the Beemer posts and in the US there's loads of the same kind of fault. They've cost ££££ and quite a few have returned them to the dealer.

Ours aren't chipped as they are quick enough (when they work) they come straight out of the box from BMW & they won't let our mechanics touch em other than routine servicing. The only thing they allow is removing the limiter & they do that.

So the diesels have a limiter fitted,155mph as per normal I suspect,who said diesels are smelly and slow

Yep, limited to 155mph. 
I've had both petrol and diesel in the E92 coupes and mid-range the diesel is quicker. In fact, mid-range it will hang on to an E92 'M' up to legal motorway speeds.  Even their own figures don't dispute that. 

E92 Straight six diesel 0-60mph is a tad over 5 seconds and limited to 155mph, but mid-range is almost 2 seconds quicker than an M.  Having had experience of most of them, I now choose the diesel. 

[Crazycarzowner]

Just the autos presumably?

Nope, affects both manual & autos

[martin42]

Question Jasonm.....
Do the indicators work or couldnt the force afford the extra option 

[Crazycarzowner]

Do the indicators work or couldnt the force afford the extra option

Hazzard warning lights are over-used