**Subframe Fix, Dealer Thread**

Hey guys i'm scared my subframe is gone *looks at sig* I thought it'd be useful to post up what dealers you've used to check your subframe & what mods you had on (if any) so people can figure out what dealers are more mod 'friendly' and what aren't.


Car:
Dealer:
Mods: (if any)
Comments:





I think this will greatly help other California Fanatics in figuring out which dealers they can go with.

Thanks,

_Raj

Car:03 E46 M3 @93k
Dealer: Bob Smith, Calabassas
Mods: Stock
Comments: Checked out fine, but I wonder if they would fix it should something happen down the road?

Good idea! Are you going to encounter problems getting yours fixed?

Car: 2001 330ci
Dealer: Concord BMW, Norcal
Mods: (if any): Exhaust and headers, nothing to the suspension
Comments: They didnt mention anything, but the service guys must have known something was up when they drove it Everything checked out fine though

Car: 2000 323i
Dealer: BMW of Riverside
Mods: Upgraded to sport suspension(oem)
Comments: Got it checked out with no problems, have a hefty crack. Struggling for a loaner car, Its my only car. I was estimated 1 1/2 to 2 months.

Originally Posted by Drewdown

Good idea! Are you going to encounter problems getting yours fixed?

Car: 2001 330ci
Dealer: Concord BMW, Norcal
Mods: (if any): Exhaust and headers, nothing to the suspension
Comments: They didnt mention anything, but the service guys must have known something was up when they drove it Everything checked out fine though

yeah, i'm scared i'mna have problems since i'm on springs.

Originally Posted by dragos

Car: 2000 323i
Dealer: BMW of Riverside
Mods: Upgraded to sport suspension(oem)
Comments: Got it checked out with no problems, have a hefty crack. Struggling for a loaner car, Its my only car. I was estimated 1 1/2 to 2 months.

So they gave you a loaner?

i went to bmw of riverside...they fixed mine and payed for everything but as for mods my car was stock at the time but all u gotta do is have the stock suspension in and have ur stock rims on ur car and u should be good...at first they didnt give me a loaner car but once they classified that it was a defect they gave me one

Originally Posted by dragos

Car: 2000 323i
Dealer: BMW of Riverside
Mods: Upgraded to sport suspension(oem)
Comments: Got it checked out with no problems, have a hefty crack. Struggling for a loaner car, Its my only car. I was estimated 1 1/2 to 2 months.

yea u really gotta fight them for a loaner...just get into a big argument with them bout it and they will give u one tell them u have no car to get to work and u cant afford missing work and that they have to give u a loaner.........and 1 to 2 months isnt that bad my car was gone for like 41/2 months thats cause they hadnt classified it a defect when i took it in like 3 years ago

Haha wow! I gave up on BMW of Riverside because I will be moving in the next couple weeks. I did, however, get in touch with Steve Thomas BMW in Camarillo(where I am moving) and they told me its pretty likely they will be giving me a loaner. They seem pretty great so far and told me I have nothing to worry about, all over the phone. I'm due next week to see how it goes.

thats good news atleast there not like riverside lol

I'm seeing them weds. I'll let you guys know how they handle it.

steve thomas is a good dealership, overall good experiences with them. bought my e46 from them! did anyone try taking their car to center bmw in van nuys? im good friends with a service adviser there, always giving me "customer gratuity" on stuff.

bump for more info!

Do after market strut or sways bars count as a moddified suspension?

Car: 2005 330i Sedan ZHP
Dealer: Savage BMW in Ontario, CA
Mods: 18" CSL Reps otherwise bone stock
Comments: Just had it checked out this week and car passed with flying colors. No comments on the non-OEM wheels but the CSL reps are 18's with OEM size tires.

i hate savage BMW