Lotus driver converted

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by TommyR

thanks bounce..
just emailed the owner and he said the 1st service was done at
1700 miles.

slightly over what it is supposed to be done at which as you know is 1200

is that a problem?

No, not a problem, so long as it was a proper "Running-in check" Service that was done @ 1700 miles by BMW Main Dealer, it's perfectly OK and acceptable by BMW . I think much over 2000 miles and BMW might start " Uhmming & Arring ". Probably best to double check with BMW (GB) HQ in Bracknell.
There are quite a few CSLs with their "Running-in" Service done after the recommended 1200 miles aprox. , mine included @ 1889 miles yet BMW has honoured every Warranty claim on mine, since NEW including a recent replacement Diff and fuel pump few months ago.

[sailorbaz]

Originally Posted by Bounce

Found this on another M3 forum.I'm unsure as to 'how' serious BMW took to cars without the 1200 mile service done but my CSL didn't have it until 2000 miles. When I bought the car from a main dealer, I got a letter from the BMW UK saying that they would maintain the full manufacturers warranty and subsequently the extended warranty. The DP was using the car from day 1 and 'forgot' to hand it in for the service which I find a bit bizarre but there you go.

I have had no problems with any warranty work regarding my car in the 25K miles and nearly 4 years I have owned it. Regarding the Engine, I've had the Vanos unit replaced once but feel that this is nothing to do with the lack of 1200 mile Warranty.

Just my experience, that's all. I know come selling time, it might put a few people off but...am I thinking of selling anytime soon? Am I ****?

Exactly the same as me, mine was done at 2100 miles. People get really hung up about it, but I've never had ANY problems and I've had the VANOS done, two diffs, a clutch, a flywheel and gearbox work done, all under warranty and they've never flinched.

Ask about a letter from BMW (UK) stating that the late running in service won't affect warranty claims. My car was also the DP's car, Broadoak Ashford,

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by sailorbaz

Exactly the same as me, mine was done at 2100 miles. People get really hung up about it, but I've never had ANY problems and I've had the VANOS done, two diffs, a clutch, a flywheel and gearbox work done, all under warranty and they've never flinched.

Ask about a letter from BMW (UK) stating that the late running in service won't affect warranty claims. My car was also the DP's car, Broadoak Ashford,

I know its the same as your Baz, it was your post that i found on another forum.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by Bounce

I know its the same as your Baz, it was your post that i found on another forum.

Busted !