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Jessem · 30th October 2002, 03:08

At 33K miles my shifts became softer and I took her in for a clutch look-see. Note; no drag racing, no track days, 40 years of clutch experience etc.

Dealer says its a $1900 expense for me.(It's still under 3yr36K maintenance) Flywheel, pressure plate and clutch. Flywheel and pressure plate show signs of slippage and the clutch is glazed.

I push back and ask that they consult the regional rep. Later they say that BMW will cover parts and I must cover labor($700). I still would like to push further since I don't think I've abused it. First clutch I'm ever having to replace. My last std trans was sold at 180K with original clutch(Supra).

I searched and found Tom S. the M brand mgr in NJ is a person to call. Can anyone else suggest another person at BMW to call tom?

THANKS!

30th October 2002, 03:08	#1 (permalink)
Jessem Member, P500, DSC On (>600) Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Round 1: dealer, Round 2:even - HELP! At 33K miles my shifts became softer and I took her in for a clutch look-see. Note; no drag racing, no track days, 40 years of clutch experience etc. Dealer says its a $1900 expense for me.(It's still under 3yr36K maintenance) Flywheel, pressure plate and clutch. Flywheel and pressure plate show signs of slippage and the clutch is glazed. I push back and ask that they consult the regional rep. Later they say that BMW will cover parts and I must cover labor($700). I still would like to push further since I don't think I've abused it. First clutch I'm ever having to replace. My last std trans was sold at 180K with original clutch(Supra). I searched and found Tom S. the M brand mgr in NJ is a person to call. Can anyone else suggest another person at BMW to call tom? THANKS! __________________ JesseM [b]2006 M5 Sapphire Black,Indi red, HUD, rear bags, fold seats, comfort access, BBS RG-Rs,265/35 -285/35, Dinan front & rear roll control 45K Miles 2003 Silver 325XiT 2003 Black Infiniti G35 Coupe 2005 BMW K12S(<8min N'ring) Vintage Triumph m/c's(110 rwhp/liter -w/pushrods)