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  • #16
    Thank you all for the support and I will keep you posted.

    ... looks like the day it rolled out of the factory!
    I think a regular check should be carried out by all M Coupe owners, as I has inspected the sub floor about a year ago and it was perfect. It only takes 5-10 minutes.

    The dealer is on "skeleton" staff today, so I'll take it there on Tuesday.
    Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by dendeman
      Thank you all for the support and I will keep you posted.

      ... looks like the day it rolled out of the factory!
      I think a regular check should be carried out by all M Coupe owners, as I has inspected the sub floor about a year ago and it was perfect. It only takes 5-10 minutes.

      The dealer is on "skeleton" staff today, so I'll take it there on Tuesday.

      If you think there is anything we can all do as a 'club' let us know.

      maybe a group letter to BMW GB??
      Ex 'V3RY M - MCoupe track monster'
      New toys

      Porsche widebody project

      Cayenne Diesel

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Lee
        Originally posted by dendeman
        Thank you all for the support and I will keep you posted.

        ... looks like the day it rolled out of the factory!
        I think a regular check should be carried out by all M Coupe owners, as I has inspected the sub floor about a year ago and it was perfect. It only takes 5-10 minutes.

        The dealer is on "skeleton" staff today, so I'll take it there on Tuesday.

        If you think there is anything we can all do as a 'club' let us know.

        maybe a group letter to BMW GB??
        Jesus, that looks bad.

        Hope you get it sorted and its a good heads up for all current and imminent MCoupe owners :shock:

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        • #19
          Lads,
          My previous M coupe also had sub-frame failure (99, with 60k miles). The rear bracket holding the diff in place cracked and was repaired. Only found out after I had bought the car and when I was selling it a year later (was spotted by the new buyer during an inspection). The car had been repaired well (by the dealer I bought it off). I never experienced any "creaking noises" or handling issues but it is possible the previous owner did.

          And yes, it is a common problem. My US spec M roadster also required some subframe welding work during its life. If I was buying another one of these cars, its probably the first thing I'd check. Thing is, it is sometimes very difficult to spot. Some subframe cracks can be visible from underneath the car only.
          Ex - 99 Cosmos Black M Coupe, Blk/Grey interior, Sunroof;
          06 Z4 Coupe 3.0i Sport.

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          • #20
            Dendeman,

            I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune :cry:

            It would be very useful if you could give me a "job number" if you get such a thing for your repair. I would propose that this forum, as a collection of MC owners, writes an appropriate letter to BMW about this subject, since it isn't uncommon. BMW should make a recall to all MCs that are potentially prone to this fault since prevention must be better than cure once your car has started to tear itself apart. I will volunteer to write the letter.
            /// Exdos ///
            "Men who try the impossible and fail spectacularly are infinitely superior to those who reach for nothing and succeed" --Napoleon Bonapart

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            • #21
              Its got to be done.

              How many people have this waiting to happen.

              :shock:

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              • #22
                Any update on this one? What was the outcome?
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                ex Estoril Blue Z3M Coupe

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Brett
                  Any update on this one? What was the outcome?
                  Nothing concrete to report just yet, but it seems BMW GB has preliminarily agreed to fix everything including replacing the whole sub-floor at their cost!

                  Holding everything crossed for now and will update you all as soon as i have any further news.
                  Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by dendeman
                    Originally posted by Brett
                    Any update on this one? What was the outcome?
                    Nothing concrete to report just yet, but it seems BMW GB has preliminarily agreed to fix everything including replacing the whole sub-floor at their cost!

                    Holding everything crossed for now and will update you all as soon as i have any further news.
                    Wow - all the best for the right outcome!
                    CLK55 AMG Cabriolet

                    ex Estoril Blue Z3M Coupe

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                    • #25
                      Subfloor failure

                      Any more news on this dendeman :shock:
                      From Z3 MC to Z4 MC... glad to be back

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                      • #26
                        Re: Subfloor failure

                        Originally posted by dalecan
                        Any more news on this dendeman :shock:
                        The regional manager is comming on Thu 13/07/06, so I should have further news by the end of the week.

                        Stay tuned.
                        Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Subfloor failure

                          Originally posted by dendeman
                          Originally posted by dalecan
                          Any more news on this dendeman :shock:
                          The regional manager is comming on Thu 13/07/06, so I should have further news by the end of the week.

                          Stay tuned.
                          Well, the regional manager has been yesterday and has agreed that BMW GB will cover the total cost of the repair and provide me with a nice Mini Cooper for the duration (about 4-5 weeks).

                          RESULT!!!
                          Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.

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                          • #28
                            gret news mate!

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                            • #29
                              Hi Dendeman

                              Glad to hear the good news. Will all this done under EW or did BMW agree to do this off their own backs?

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Si_B
                                Hi Dendeman

                                Glad to hear the good news. Will all this done under EW or did BMW agree to do this off their own backs?
                                No extended warranty, so just surprisingly good goodwill
                                Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.

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