Elms subframe crack

thrashermax · 08-03-2013, 12:51 PM

My first contact with Elms today, spoke to Emma. Very impressed, I called and asked for Emma or Gareth, they replied 'do you have a CSL' straight away!

Car is going there for confirmation/photos of the cracked floor.

After the car being mistreated by one dealer it's going to be nice to get it pampered and looked after by Elms!

Straightsix · 08-03-2013, 05:33 PM

Anyone know at what mileages CSLs develop cracks or does it just depend on how is driven ?

Bounce · 08-03-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Straightsix

Anyone know at what mileages CSLs develop cracks or does it just depend on how is driven ?

Could be anytime.

HFLagos · 08-03-2013, 05:48 PM

Mine was going in to Elms this weekend for its subframe, delayed a week as the bodyshop is max'd out and running behind.

Anyone with a CSL who hasn't had their subframe checked recently or is waiting till it gets serviced next should get in to a BMW dealer soon as the 10yr window for goodwill repairs will be running out for "some" cars this year. (Think its 12yrs for 04 cars ??)

**portlandgrey** · 08-03-2013, 06:37 PM

I'd get it checked sooner rather than later.

The repair is NOT done under the corrosion warranty or any extended warranty, but BMW Goodwill, meaning BMW could stop free repairs (or change the qualifying criteria) at anytime they feel like it.

**shimmy** · 08-03-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by portlandgrey

I'd get it checked sooner rather than later.

The repair is NOT done under the corrosion warranty or any extended warranty, but BMW Goodwill, meaning BMW could stop free repairs (or change the qualifying criteria) at anytime they feel like it.

that may be true but the fact they choose to do it under goodwill doesnt change the fact that 12 year bodywork warranty will cover it..........i gather your must be 2003

mattCSLnut · 08-03-2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straightsix

Anyone know at what mileages CSLs develop cracks or does it just depend on how is driven ?

It's age related, not mileage.

JBird · 08-03-2013, 11:30 PM

Think Emma had half the forum on the phone today!. Got mine booked in for after easter. Mot, insp II, subframe check / repair, auch!

Straightsix · 09-03-2013, 01:07 AM

Have BMW stated anywhere in writing that must be under 10 years old or is this hear say ?

Is it true the repaired subframe by BMW is more or less no improvements over the old section so same problem again in 10 years ?

Also what do u guys think of using M Prove who supposedly offer a localised repair I think to make it stronger ?

Also are cars that are original so no cracks and don't need new subframe worth more thAn ones that have been "repaired" if everything else is exactly the same such as condition mileage number of owners colour options age etc ?

**shimmy** · 09-03-2013, 08:51 AM

I've got a headache

School quiz last night

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08-03-2013, 05:33 PM	#2
Straightsix S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 357 Casino cash: $1823	Anyone know at what mileages CSLs develop cracks or does it just depend on how is driven ?

08-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#4
HFLagos S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 206 Casino cash: $6642	Mine was going in to Elms this weekend for its subframe, delayed a week as the bodyshop is max'd out and running behind. Anyone with a CSL who hasn't had their subframe checked recently or is waiting till it gets serviced next should get in to a BMW dealer soon as the 10yr window for goodwill repairs will be running out for "some" cars this year. (Think its 12yrs for 04 cars ??)

08-03-2013, 06:37 PM	#5
portlandgrey S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 153 Casino cash: $8449	I'd get it checked sooner rather than later. The repair is NOT done under the corrosion warranty or any extended warranty, but BMW Goodwill, meaning BMW could stop free repairs (or change the qualifying criteria) at anytime they feel like it.

08-03-2013, 11:30 PM	#8
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	Think Emma had half the forum on the phone today!. Got mine booked in for after easter. Mot, insp II, subframe check / repair, auch!

09-03-2013, 01:07 AM	#9
Straightsix S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 357 Casino cash: $1823	Have BMW stated anywhere in writing that must be under 10 years old or is this hear say ? Is it true the repaired subframe by BMW is more or less no improvements over the old section so same problem again in 10 years ? Also what do u guys think of using M Prove who supposedly offer a localised repair I think to make it stronger ? Also are cars that are original so no cracks and don't need new subframe worth more thAn ones that have been "repaired" if everything else is exactly the same such as condition mileage number of owners colour options age etc ?