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ccobka · 03-15-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by noka

Wow! Tires are ruined? How many miles and how bad is the wear? You probably cannot "make" them get you a new car but you might be able to negotiate it if they cannot make it 100% perfect.

Car only has 250 miles and scalloping damage on both front tires. Taking it back to the dealer tomorrow to see what can be done. I'm not sure it there is any other damage to bushings, suspension or any other steering components.

pmacd55 · 03-16-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ccobka

Car only has 250 miles and scalloping damage on both front tires. Taking it back to the dealer tomorrow to see what can be done. I'm not sure it there is any other damage to bushings, suspension or any other steering components.

Amazing. I'm kind of surprised the dealer didn't catch this before delivery. I'm sure there is a story behind the story with the transport driver or company. What a dissapointment on a brand new 50k vehicle. Good luck, let us know how you make out.

richard in NC · 03-16-2013, 11:36 AM

The same thing happened to me with a '95 Mitsubishi 3000GT. They got it fixed after 2 weeks without my new car but I did have long term issues with the car such as noises and odd vibrations. Contributing to the vibrations were 2 out of round rims. They claimed I took RR crossings too fast... Couldn't prove that was caused by the transport issue but they settled and covered one rim replacement.

ccobka · 03-16-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

The same thing happened to me with a '95 Mitsubishi 3000GT. They got it fixed after 2 weeks without my new car but I did have long term issues with the car such as noises and odd vibrations. Contributing to the vibrations were 2 out of round rims. They claimed I took RR crossings too fast... Couldn't prove that was caused by the transport issue but they settled and covered one rim replacement.

Well mine is fully covered plus I bought tire insurance. I do think that I want to get some kind of fair reimbursement since they are the ones at fault. I want some kind of note in writing stating that this car would be covered for the term of a least when it comes to wheel alignment or front suspension as well getting reimbursed for my tire insurance that I bought. Other option would making them get me another car.

ccobka · 03-22-2013, 01:24 PM

So dealer replaced 2 tire rods, new tires and complete wheel alignment- car drives like a dream

I finally get to enjoy it

woodchuck1 · 03-22-2013, 03:34 PM

Great outcome, but there had to be negligence on the part of the transporter. Do they strap them all down by the tie rods? I bet not. The next time it's on a lift, I'd inspect the underbody and suspension carefully, front and rear, to see what else they might have damaged.

I'm glad it worked out for you. It does drive like a dream, doesn't it?

kaland · 03-22-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ccobka

So dealer replaced 2 tire rods, new tires and complete wheel alignment- car drives like a dream

I finally get to enjoy it

Great to hear. Enjoy

ccobka · 03-22-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by woodchuck1

Great outcome, but there had to be negligence on the part of the transporter. Do they strap them all down by the tie rods? I bet not. The next time it's on a lift, I'd inspect the underbody and suspension carefully, front and rear, to see what else they might have damaged.

I'm glad it worked out for you. It does drive like a dream, doesn't it?

unfortunately this particular transporter must of pulled by the tie rods since both were bent forward. I did see the car on the lift while it was at a dealer and aside from bent tie rods i didn't see a scratch anywhere.

plymjack · 03-22-2013, 06:13 PM

well good to hear its sorted..... its a great car to drive...

lair12 · 03-22-2013, 08:00 PM

I've got the same vehicle, but my biggest gripe is the miserable gas mileage I get. I get only 17 in the city and at best 24 on the highway. My average with suburban driving is only 18.0-18.5 mpg!! What do you or others get?

ccobka · 03-22-2013, 09:27 PM

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I've got the same vehicle, but my biggest gripe is the miserable gas mileage I get. I get only 17 in the city and at best 24 on the highway. My average with suburban driving is only 18.0-18.5 mpg!! What do you or others get?

im still on the second gas tank so my car is still showing 14mpg while in the beginning it was showing 11, so it is slowly getting up there. I was getting 17 on my 335 before this so i knew this car was not going to be much better.

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woodchuck1 Private First Class 16 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 X-drive 35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Great outcome, but there had to be negligence on the part of the transporter. Do they strap them all down by the tie rods? I bet not. The next time it's on a lift, I'd inspect the underbody and suspension carefully, front and rear, to see what else they might have damaged. I'm glad it worked out for you. It does drive like a dream, doesn't it?
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lair12 Private First Class 102 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2016 X1, 2020 X3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cary, NC iTrader: (0)	I've got the same vehicle, but my biggest gripe is the miserable gas mileage I get. I get only 17 in the city and at best 24 on the highway. My average with suburban driving is only 18.0-18.5 mpg!! What do you or others get?
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