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Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:28 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:26 pm Can't help with where to take it Steve, sorry.
Have you considered the cost of a recovery truck plus the labour charges etc, and comparing that with buying RobbiZ4 a plane ticket??
(And this is not meant as a joke either!)

I'll take the chance in driving it. The roof look like it is all the way down but just not latched.

Ah so have you fixed the initial problem then?

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:34 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:28 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:26 pm Can't help with where to take it Steve, sorry.
Have you considered the cost of a recovery truck plus the labour charges etc, and comparing that with buying RobbiZ4 a plane ticket??
(And this is not meant as a joke either!)

I'll take the chance in driving it. The roof look like it is all the way down but just not latched.

Ah so have you fixed the initial problem then?

Nope. i haven't fixed anything. I think the problem was intermittent at first.
I might have misled about its failed state now. The roof is in the closed position now but it doesn't latch. iDrive tells me that. This means the windows won't come up. Also the boot has locked itself. I just want some recommendations on where to take it.

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:47 pm I just want some recommendations on where to take it.

Munich?

RobbiZ4 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:41 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:47 pm I just want some recommendations on where to take it.

Munich?

Is that anywhere near Norfolk?

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:43 pm

RobbiZ4 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:41 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:47 pm I just want some recommendations on where to take it.

Munich?

Is that anywhere near Norfolk?

To be honest, it's a question of perspective regarding roof issues. I would say - YES.

Well, it is about time I got this fixed. I phoned a specialist Norwich way but they weren't too keen to take it on. So I need to find someone not too far away who has some experience in fixing such issues. Other than it's BMW Norwich but I'm not too keen on them tbh. Any suggestions? I am getting a bit fed up with it now. This is my second e89 and both have had major problems.

Steve, this may be a long shot but try contacting Rossiters in Dersingham. They are UK AC Schnitzer franchise but there is a chap there called Lorcan (know him from another forum) who is a really good chap. They may be able to help but if not may know someone who can?

Worth a phone call, surely?

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:25 pm Well, it is about time I got this fixed. I phoned a specialist Norwich way but they weren't too keen to take it on. So I need to find someone not too far away who has some experience in fixing such issues. Other than it's BMW Norwich but I'm not too keen on them tbh. Any suggestions? I am getting a bit fed up with it now. This is my second e89 and both have had major problems.

I can imagine how bad it feels having a consistent problem and I hope you get it sorted soon. IMHO these cars really need a BMW warranty, or putting aside the money each month to pay for those repairs by BMW (even if you don't particularly like the dealer). I've not really liked any BMW dealer (or any main dealer actually) but at least I know I can take it there and it will be fixed - and it doesnt feel so bad - if I had paid the circa £2k for my active suspension work last year, I would also feel aggrieved at paying my dealer too!

Do the math, make it a short holliday to Munich...

What of a quarry, with long drop.

I have heard loads of good things about a place called “the zed shed” with testimonials about him fixing various unfixable e89 issues. Maybe worth investigating?

Cayman Autos in Hampshire, look them up on the internet. My wife’s focus roof needs sorting and they seem to be the only ones who will do it.

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:25 pm Well, it is about time I got this fixed. I phoned a specialist Norwich way but they weren't too keen to take it on. So I need to find someone not too far away who has some experience in fixing such issues. Other than it's BMW Norwich but I'm not too keen on them tbh. Any suggestions? I am getting a bit fed up with it now. This is my second e89 and both have had major problems.

I would be looking at the cost of flying Robbi over.
Sounds daft but I reckon it could turn out cheaper.

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:26 pm Have you considered the cost of a recovery truck plus the labour charges etc, and comparing that with buying RobbiZ4 a plane ticket??
(And this is not meant as a joke either!)

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:19 pm I would be looking at the cost of FLYING Robbi over.

Nice idea.

But imagine what happens at the airport when I arrive with my toolbox containing a dozen blueboxes and millions of wires? Every airport would be shut down immediately.

Better to drive with my 5-series.

RobbiZ4 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:16 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:19 pm I would be looking at the cost of FLYING Robbi over.

Nice idea.

But imagine what happens at the airport when I arrive with my toolbox containing a dozen blueboxes and millions of wires? Every airport would be shut down immediately.



Better to drive my 5-series.

Can't you be dropped out of a Heinkel or something?