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F30 issues and service
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Iceman007
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They have replaced my steering rack already for knocking when going over speed bumps or road with potholes. They told me knocking when car is switched off is normal. I checked it comes from the steering rack input shaft. They should have put a bearing in it or a tighter bush so that there is no play on it. If you put your hand around the steering shaft that goes from your firewall to the steering rack and pull and push on it then you will see and hear where it comes from.
cOlDFuSiOn
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Had the same knocking noise on mine after they made some adjustments to the front suspension.. Odly enough it has gone away after about 2 weeks.. :fencelook:
cOlDFuSiOn
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a1exander said:
True.. Mine is quickly approaching this.. Want to keep it as a daily - but we shall see.. :fencelook:
Iceman007
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a1exander said:
All cars have their problems. E46 had Lower control arm bushes, and power steering pump and diffs. E90 gearbox injectors and head. F30 seems to be only the steering issue(it seems this might have a relation to the humming). I ask please dont comment on a car you have not owned for you have No idea what you are talking about. I can say the F30 320d is one of the best cars I have driven in a long long time and i am thinking of keeping it for a long time even when I buy a newer model in a couple of years.
So if you don't own an F30 please focus on your own kind of car with their problems or success. Don't be jealous or afraid the F30 is better and accept change of going forward
Remember their is nothing wrong with the car it's just we are fanatics about our BMW and we want it perfect and we notice the slightest rattle or knock. Imagine me getting into an E30 and have to compare that to an F30. Ish the noise and road holding compared to an f30. Not to mention all the problems with such an old car I might have
Iceman007 said:
Are you being serious...........?
I need to own an F30 to be able to comment on its reliability and the like?
Do you even know how the power assisted steering system works on your car?
I am not asking if you have read about it I am asking if you know how it works.
Your response lacks substance and is irrational.
Iceman007
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a1exander said:
:idea:
What ever turns you on Bla Bla Bla away. Do you even know how to turn on the Day time driving lights on an F30? Do you even know how to put the car in neutral when its switched off :rollsmile:
Luigi_S said:
I feel the same. Funny how people that dont even own an F30 dont think its better than an E30 :biglol:
@Iceman007
In your quest to have the last word you have confirmed what I suspected.
Suffice to say that whilst you were a twinkle in your mothers eye I was driving my e12 528.......and the e30 in my signature I built from the ground up unlike the car you drive.
:idea:
As to my mechanical understanding when you can do this:http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/forumdisplay.php?fid=171
come and re engage with me.
In your quest to have the last word you have confirmed what I suspected.
Suffice to say that whilst you were a twinkle in your mothers eye I was driving my e12 528.......and the e30 in my signature I built from the ground up unlike the car you drive.
:idea:
As to my mechanical understanding when you can do this:http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/forumdisplay.php?fid=171
come and re engage with me.
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Fordkoppie
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Iceman007 said:
What about the much reported seat frame rust issues to name one?
And what about the wheel bearing issues?
And how you can link a humming noise to a [mostly]stationary steering column is beyond the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
Trying to get the last word in, just proved how little you really know. Owning and driving an F30 doesn't automatically turn you into a self appointed F30 expert.
Since you are so clever, I thought it good to spell out what the previous sentence meant - Your lack technical knowledge is shocking!!
What is even more shocking is trying to argue with a Greek. They know everything:rollsmile:
cOlDFuSiOn
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Squabbles aside.. Have heard of a case on a 2013 model where the steering column itself just snapped.. So these knocking noises spell impeding doom I suspect.. You are going to throw the car into a corner and then have a bad time.. :fencelook:
I am no expert but all the cost savings on making lighter more efficient components are not always worth it..
I am no expert but all the cost savings on making lighter more efficient components are not always worth it..
My opinion having owned virtually all the BMW's over the years.
The F30 if you get the right one is superior to all the previous models.I say the right one because i have owned 7 of them of which 2 were not so wonderful and gave all the finnicky issues as mentioned.The two cars mentioned were April 2014 manufacture vehicles and i think quality control went on leave that month.The manufacture date is on the inside of the drivers door and i mention this because we can maybe give manufacture date when giving complaints and possibly a picture will arise.
My F30 active hybrid is fully imported and if you compare to local vehicles there are items that stick out that the imported vehicle has that the local one does not have,namely heavy resonance dampers that are affixed to the chassis at different points.This car has no wind noise even when taken to the limit,has no rust,has no road noise either from tyres or bearings and is really a joy to drive.For my F30 330d i drove a number of vehicles before i was satisfied.This car is a February 2014 manufacture and is a good example of how the F30 can be.From what i have experienced the modern day car has become like a computer.If you get a good one hold onto it.
We are living in a world that is now based on growth for the economy and making money for the shareholders.It does not pay to manufacture anything that is going to last.At least BMW does offer trade assist for persons to continually buy new vehicles and the benefit of newer technology is compensated for.
The older cars did last longer because they did not put out the power output that the modern day car does.This is an important thing to remember.Younger enthusiasts will not know how much effort it took on the older vehicles to gain power,and then when you did,the life expectancy dropped dramatically.
The BMW engineers have probably worked out exactly what parts they can use to extract the given power output that the modern day cars have and still give the 100000km warranty.Thereafter your baby.The ridiculously long oil interval changes do not help either and if you do intend keeping your car longer make sure you do an oil service at least every 10000km even if it is at your own cost.
Power output is directly proportional to life expectancy.The 335 motor in 1981 had 160kw and today the 3litre m3 has 317kw.That older motor will give at least double the lifespan.
Let me give an example.In 1987 i bought a BMW m5 that was rated at 228kw.This car i modified up to 350kw.All woderful but only a few people saw that i had to redo the motor every 30000km.When you see a car at the track it is always impressive but you do not see what goes on behind the scenes.
The other problem why resistance to the newer cars is the fact that manufacturers have never been in favour of what they call "backyard" mechanics and continually change the type of tools you require to work on them.
We have to accept change and adapt as much as possible.Being fanatical or perfectionistic is not going to help.You will just give yourself ulcers and age before your time.
As for the F30 don't just buy.Take a decent test drive and pick one that is right.They are out there and then we can here good comments for at least the next 100000km. :thumbs:
The F30 if you get the right one is superior to all the previous models.I say the right one because i have owned 7 of them of which 2 were not so wonderful and gave all the finnicky issues as mentioned.The two cars mentioned were April 2014 manufacture vehicles and i think quality control went on leave that month.The manufacture date is on the inside of the drivers door and i mention this because we can maybe give manufacture date when giving complaints and possibly a picture will arise.
My F30 active hybrid is fully imported and if you compare to local vehicles there are items that stick out that the imported vehicle has that the local one does not have,namely heavy resonance dampers that are affixed to the chassis at different points.This car has no wind noise even when taken to the limit,has no rust,has no road noise either from tyres or bearings and is really a joy to drive.For my F30 330d i drove a number of vehicles before i was satisfied.This car is a February 2014 manufacture and is a good example of how the F30 can be.From what i have experienced the modern day car has become like a computer.If you get a good one hold onto it.
We are living in a world that is now based on growth for the economy and making money for the shareholders.It does not pay to manufacture anything that is going to last.At least BMW does offer trade assist for persons to continually buy new vehicles and the benefit of newer technology is compensated for.
The older cars did last longer because they did not put out the power output that the modern day car does.This is an important thing to remember.Younger enthusiasts will not know how much effort it took on the older vehicles to gain power,and then when you did,the life expectancy dropped dramatically.
The BMW engineers have probably worked out exactly what parts they can use to extract the given power output that the modern day cars have and still give the 100000km warranty.Thereafter your baby.The ridiculously long oil interval changes do not help either and if you do intend keeping your car longer make sure you do an oil service at least every 10000km even if it is at your own cost.
Power output is directly proportional to life expectancy.The 335 motor in 1981 had 160kw and today the 3litre m3 has 317kw.That older motor will give at least double the lifespan.
Let me give an example.In 1987 i bought a BMW m5 that was rated at 228kw.This car i modified up to 350kw.All woderful but only a few people saw that i had to redo the motor every 30000km.When you see a car at the track it is always impressive but you do not see what goes on behind the scenes.
The other problem why resistance to the newer cars is the fact that manufacturers have never been in favour of what they call "backyard" mechanics and continually change the type of tools you require to work on them.
We have to accept change and adapt as much as possible.Being fanatical or perfectionistic is not going to help.You will just give yourself ulcers and age before your time.
As for the F30 don't just buy.Take a decent test drive and pick one that is right.They are out there and then we can here good comments for at least the next 100000km. :thumbs:
