05-06-2011, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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Sunroof visor broken upon delivery!
I took delivery of X3 last month, but when I checked the sunroof, the visor (the back part interior shade cover) is stucked open and can not be closed. After taking delivery (yes I took delivery with promise they would fix it right away) we were back to the delearship 2 times; first they tried to repair by programming (didnt work), then they said it would take 2 weeks for the defective parts to order (but when we dropped the car the 2nd time after 2 weeks wait they said they ordered the wrong parts), so they will order the "correct" parts now and that will take 2 months to order from Germany (dunno why it takes too long).
Did you guys have similar problems with your sunroof? I just dont know why defect like this could not be detected during QA inspection. Never had this QA problems before with my Hondas and Toyotas. Now im waiting 2 months for the parts to come... |
05-06-2011, 10:41 AM | #2 |
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Sorry to hear that....guess it's the same as the rear seat-heat buttons being defective and someone's mirrors being two different colors...it just happens. Hope it's resolved faster than two months. Or maybe you'll enjoy the sunshine until then!
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05-06-2011, 11:30 AM | #4 |
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Not at all. I suspect many/most of the componants to the vehicle are produced in Europe, and some in Asia. The X3 is "assembled" in NA, but the parts are not necessarily made here.
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05-06-2011, 11:53 AM | #5 |
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Thats true.. But wouldn't one think that the factory would have "spare" parts around?
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05-06-2011, 11:56 AM | #6 |
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We have to wait longer for our X3s but you have to wait longer for your parts
No problems like that with my sunroof but I did have a weird problem that went away where when you closed the ceiling part from inside, it opened again and I had to close it in small increments to get it to stay closed - like a lift door when it detects something is stuck in it. Had a play with the seal around the edges and it went away.
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05-06-2011, 12:18 PM | #7 |
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Once again, I say nope. Most mfg is done today on a "just-in-time" basis, ie. plants don't stock inventory of parts, they get it as they need it only.
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05-06-2011, 01:17 PM | #8 |
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Agreed, especially at the onset of a new model. Most parts that are built are headed towards the manufacturing floor in SC. One of the joys of being an early adopter.
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05-06-2011, 11:01 PM | #9 |
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Lack of parts availability is a reason to wait before buying a new model. I bought a MkV VW GTI when they first came out. 10 days into ownership a high schooler whacked into me. It took 7 months to get all the parts. Car was never the same and I traded it a month after I got it back before it showed up on CarFax. I feel for whoever the next owner was.
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