10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Mar 032014

Z3

  • miles
2001 BMW Z3. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle problems and unsatisfactory customer service from dealership. The consumer stated he purchased the vehicle on ebay. When the vehicle was arrived and then evaluated, he was informed the tires were over 10 years old, several lights were inoperable, both fog light and left parking and turning lights did not work. There was a crack in the dashboard, the seat belt guide on the driver's seat was broken, the seats slid forward when stopping which caused him, to unexpectedly step on the accelerator the rear window was scratched and faded to zero visibility, the main speaker was blown. In addition, a manifold hose required replacement due to a leak, the keys had to be reprogrammed to unlock the doors and trunk. The dashboard was cracked, the rear brakes failed updated 04/15/15

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 202003

Z3

  • miles
The front tire did not hold air.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 152002

Z3

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at freeway left rear tire blewout, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Size2255016, dotmxmxe. The investigation showed that the tire failure was not caused by road hazard.

- Porthueneme, CA, USA