8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,800 miles

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problem #1

Jun 012006

550 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,800 miles
2007 550I BMW sedan jerky transmission** the transmission would act erratic at anytime. The vehicle would lurch while at intersections and stop lights. The consumer also stated the turn signal indicators were hidden by the steering wheel. The consumer had to look down to see if they were flashing. The consumer brought the problem to the attention of the dealer who claimed that this was the way the vehicle was designed. The consumer was so disappointed with the way the vehicle performed that he traded it in after 5 weeks and 2800 miles. Updated

- Wayne, NJ, USA

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