Late run-in service and warranty

[shimmy]

I think warranty is a grey area, but tbh BMW have been absolutely spot on with mine so far. I think them not covering directly attributable failures makes sense, simlar to having mods, they don't blanket refuse warranty cover but relate it to the mods in particular.

Unfortunately not having a running in service means you won't be covered for Hg or engine failure, however unlikely but if the seller has warrantied it I would take him up on that, get a letter drafted yourself and then if needed small claims court would be an easy route.

Good news is you are covered for all common issues. I'd be happy

[sailorbaz]

Personally, I would say yeah, storm in a tea cup mate.

My CSL I bought with 17K miles on it, in 2006 when knowledge of these cars was somewhat limited. I never realised that the running in service was so important then (even now, I think it's a technicality) and mine had been done at 2100miles (suppose I could say it was s Typo lol) I did however, and this information was given freely receive a letter from Broadoak Ashford BMW stating that any Warranty work would be covered regardless of late M Power running in service. I can scan this in and forward it on when I get home next weekend, PM obviously just for your perusal.

I've had the Vanos replaced, diff replaced and various other smaller items including exhaust parts despite having a Milltek on at the time.

The previous owner had a New G/Box, Clutch and Flywheel and Diff all replaced under warranty at about 8k miles, with the exception of the Diff everything has been perfect since. 46k miles now.

Now, when I ask about Warranty work they check what level of cover I have (FC with no Excess) and get on with it, no questions asked. Then again, when it was is for an InspII recently and I asked about the Clutch, I was told it wasn't covered. I'll be digging out that thread Mark made a while ago and having a good read before I head back in during the summer.

[derin100]

Thanks guys!

Good suggestion Shimmy i.e that I draft the letter myself for him to sign.

Yes thanks, that would be good sailorbaz, although Mondial were quite categorical in that respect i.e a cliam that might be related to the late run-in would have to be judged on its own merit.

So Shimmy, would I be right in thinking stuff like the diff and gearbox etc as described by sailorbaz should still be covered anyway?

[s.mac]

Baz, I was told my clutch had excessive wear and wouldnt be covered by warranty, the garage said they would try, I sent an email to them that they sent on to BMW, sorted some info from Shim and some tech stuff from Tom (NZ)

[md23]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I think warranty is a grey area, but tbh BMW have been absolutely spot on with mine so far. I think them not covering directly attributable failures makes sense, simlar to having mods, they don't blanket refuse warranty cover but relate it to the mods in particular.

Unfortunately not having a running in service means you won't be covered for Hg or engine failure, however unlikely but if the seller has warrantied it I would take him up on that, get a letter drafted yourself and then if needed small claims court would be an easy route.

Good news is you are covered for all common issues. I'd be happy

Is the seller really going to fork out £25k for a new engine though? That said, if it's going to be a garage queen probably little chance of this happening as it seems more common on heavily tracked cars... On balance probably best just to get on with it!

[glendog74]

Just take it to Murketts when warranty work is required - easy!

[derin100]

Originally Posted by glendog74

Just take it to Murketts when warranty work is required - easy!

Warranty friendly dealership?

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by derin100

Warranty friendly dealership?

One of the best.

[derin100]

Originally Posted by Bounce

One of the best.

Excellent!

With these thoughts in mind I took it for my first little drive... notwithstanding the drive home when I bought when I was returning mid-30s mpg (you get the picture! ).....

OMFG!!!

Now you have to bear in mind that as my daily drive I drive a Mercedes 190E 2.0L which I love, is absolutely fine in normal traffic, actually not the slowest thing on the road but it IS the slowest car I've ever owned.

http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery...190E_Sportline

Also, my only other experience of driving a CSL was when my friend lent me his for a week (and I took it back after 3 days because I was so paranoid about it being damaged whilst in my care) and because it was someone elses car never really open it up. I've also driven a couple of E92 M3s of his...a manual one (which I liked) and he now has the Alpine Edition one which is almost too smooth?

These things are fantastic! Absolutely vicious!

Not that I'll admit it to my wife but I have probably bitten off more car than I can chew! Maybe I should have progressed 'through the ranks' a bit first like a normal E46 M3?

[glendog74]

Originally Posted by derin100

Not that I'll admit it to my wife but I have probably bitten off more car than I can chew! Maybe I should have progressed 'through the ranks' a bit first like a normal E46 M3?

You'll be fine - i came from a Honda Civic Type R piece of FWD dog doo!

Take her on a CAT driver training day to learn the car better - well worth it