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Well done for sourcing that Dave
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WTF? It needs a new timing chain @ 90k??srhutch wrote: My DD, a 118D is going to need a new timing chain soon @ 90k, which is going to be £2k or there about. I've had it from new and driven with respect. Ok sort of know issue, but so are the thing we are talking about on here most of the time.
I don't agree - if it is outside the tolerance miles wise, you have no chance of getting good will from the dealer / BMW.Beedub wrote:so basically this hole running in service is and has never really been an issue... more of a recommendation.... certainly not something to devalue a car over like many have been over the years!
As the years go by then maybe less of an issue. But when they were nearly new then an issue for sure as it invalidated you warranty as the response confirms if not done by 1,700 miles.pvr wrote:I don't agree - if it is outside the tolerance miles wise, you have no chance of getting good will from the dealer / BMW.Beedub wrote:so basically this hole running in service is and has never really been an issue... more of a recommendation.... certainly not something to devalue a car over like many have been over the years!
Probably not so much an issue now at 10 years old though, but before it would have been.