[PinkNinja400Guy]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

Didn't take any chances. Called the dealer. Within 30 minutes they set up a rental car from nearby site and sent a flatbed to take it back to the service center. I live an hour away. Honestly was quite impressed and relatively okay until they brought out the rental car. Nissan Kicks. Am I wrong to at least expect a Maxima?

Such is life. Literal and actual "kicking" today.

I feel sorry for you, but this is hilarious. A Kicks!

[JHarb15]

If it wasn't so ridiculous I would be loosing my mind. From BMW X7 to Nissan Kicks. Don't even care if the picture comes up sideways. Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum.

[swissguy77]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

If it wasn't so ridiculous I would be loosing my mind. From BMW X7 to Nissan Kicks. Don't even care if the picture comes up sideways. Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum.

How is the air suspension? 🤭

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Oh my god. I am crying for you 😭. That's just not right.

[JHarb15]

Actually very similar to the "limp mode" the X7 went into with the chassis error. Also great for Britax booster seats. Takes the kicking the back of the seat to a new level. Perhaps that's how the decided to name the car.

[swissguy77]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

Actually very similar to the "limp mode" the X7 went into with the chassis error. Also great for Britax booster seats. Takes the kicking the back of the seat to a new level. Perhaps that's how the decided to name the car.

I bought a car in stock Wednesday I should have probably waited until Friday to read more. I hope they figure it out soon. Mine only had it for 5 minutes and since then back to normal

[Brigitte]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

If it wasn't so ridiculous I would be loosing my mind. From BMW X7 to Nissan Kicks. Don't even care if the picture comes up sideways. Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum.

"Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum."


At least you can see something positive about it!

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

If it wasn't so ridiculous I would be loosing my mind. From BMW X7 to Nissan Kicks. Don't even care if the picture comes up sideways. Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum.

That must be an individual color... Atlantis blue metallic?

[Ace6180G07]

Originally Posted by JJacksonIII

This is spectacular news. WTF. My first BMW sits in QC and these are the stories I keep hearing about. Considering that it's a small percentage of BMW owners that are on this forum, and I keep hearing about CELs, seats not latching, suspensions completely taking a shit, etc., really erodes confidence in the brand before I can even pickup the vehicle. Which sits in QC for over 40 days now. What can go wrong!?

I feel the same way. Been in QC Jail for 2 weeks today.. as I sit and wait I wonder if this was the right choice. Loosing interest in it day by day the luster has worn off and I haven’t even seen the vehicle yet. I currently have a 2020 X5 with 30k on it and it’s been flawless. I enjoy the X5. Just wanted something bigger.

I hope I don’t regret this move. But there is still time. If the problems keep occurring then I’ll probably walk. I’m already pissed off at the dealer and BMW at this point anyways with this QC crap.

Loosing my patience quickly and seeing CEL issues and now suspension issues doesn’t make me feel any better… maybe I will just keep my X5 for a little longer until these bugs are worked out.

If my count is correct there are 4 people on this thread that have the same issue with the suspension.. not good. I know this is a large forum with many members but it feels like most will have this issue. Let’s face it there is not that many of them out there yet so to have 4 from the members on here is concerning.

I’m sure BMW will address it but I really don’t need the aggravation.

[Brigitte]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

That must be an individual color... Atlantis blue metallic?

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

If it wasn't so ridiculous I would be loosing my mind. From BMW X7 to Nissan Kicks. Don't even care if the picture comes up sideways. Probably would be better for the overall morale of the forum.

I hope they gave you the full insurance plan because I bet you are gonna “beat the hell out of that thing”.(Seinfeld rental car rules)

[swissguy77]

On the way to my dealer. Warning didn't pop up anymore. Not sure if the software also updated.

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[Ace6180G07]

I would Love to find out if software fixes this issue or it’s some sort of mechanical issue.

Anyone have a news yet?

Side note I had a 2017 GLS450 a few years back with kind of the same issue. It it ended up being the air compressor (mechanical issue).

With this being a 2023 kind of hoping it’s software.

[swissguy77]

Originally Posted by Ace6180G07

I would Love to find out if software fixes this issue or it's some sort of mechanical issue.

Anyone have a news yet?

Side note I had a 2017 GLS450 a few years back with kind of the same issue. It it ended up being the air compressor (mechanical issue).

With this being a 2023 kind of hoping it's software.

Just left my dealership. They ordered a level sensor for the right side but they are not sure if this was the issue or it's just software. The past 100 miles the car was flawless

[Angelo_GraysonMiniBMW]

Originally Posted by Ace6180G07

I feel the same way. Been in QC Jail for 2 weeks today.. as I sit and wait I wonder if this was the right choice. Loosing interest in it day by day the luster has worn off and I haven’t even seen the vehicle yet. I currently have a 2020 X5 with 30k on it and it’s been flawless. I enjoy the X5. Just wanted something bigger.

I hope I don’t regret this move. But there is still time. If the problems keep occurring then I’ll probably walk. I’m already pissed off at the dealer and BMW at this point anyways with this QC crap.

Loosing my patience quickly and seeing CEL issues and now suspension issues doesn’t make me feel any better… maybe I will just keep my X5 for a little longer until these bugs are worked out.

If my count is correct there are 4 people on this thread that have the same issue with the suspension.. not good. I know this is a large forum with many members but it feels like most will have this issue. Let’s face it there is not that many of them out there yet so to have 4 from the members on here is concerning.

I’m sure BMW will address it but I really don’t need the aggravation.

I would absolutely walk and wait until the next model year hoping they get some of the bugs out, especially since you already have a nice x5. If you’re leasing the new X7, I guess it doesn’t matter all that much but if you’re planning to buy it, personally I’d wait.

[JHarb15]

Since I'm still waiting for official news from dealer (someone is coming in tomorrow from BMW), I figure I'd leave some first drive impression from the Kicks.

Firstly, upon approaching, you are hit with a simultaneous feeling of head boiling rage and uncontrollable nausea. Once seated in the plastic encased coffin of a cabin these feelings escalate until all one sees is a shade of white. The right front wheel drive configuration is interesting - an unending pull toward the dominant side. Thankfully the flat bottom steering wheel responds well to the constant manipulation required to keep it straight.

Also, for those who lament the loss of physical buttons in the X7 I provide visual proof below that we are all better off.

Alright, I'll stop. Just needed to blow off some rage to prevent myself from telling them to keep the X7 and moving on.

[swissguy77]

Originally Posted by JHarb15

Since I'm still waiting for official news from dealer (someone is coming in tomorrow from BMW), I figure I'd leave some first drive impression from the Kicks.

Firstly, upon approaching, you are hit with a simultaneous feeling of head boiling rage and uncontrollable nausea. Once seated in the plastic encased coffin of a cabin these feelings escalate until all one sees is a shade of white. The right front wheel drive configuration is interesting - an unending pull toward the dominant side. Thankfully the flat bottom steering wheel responds well to the constant manipulation required to keep it straight.

Also, for those who lament the loss of physical buttons in the X7 I provide visual proof below that we are all better off.

Alright, I'll stop. Just needed to blow off some rage to prevent myself from telling them to keep the X7 and moving on.

Wow you got AC 🤣

[Al Pinã]

@JHarb15 you're taking this pretty light heartedly, but there's no way in hell that I'd let the dealer get away with this.

Demand something in the same range as your X7 because there's no telling how long you'll be stuck in that raggedy ass Nissan!

[JHarb15]

Agreed. More info on time in service tomorrow. I can handle a couple days but made it clear if longer either they give money back or get me something else to drive.

[peterish]

OP here. Dealer first tried the software approach which didn't work. Then checked the components and found that one of the suspension struts actually broke... which subsequently threw off the other wheels as well. After replacing the part they said it's driving fine now. I haven't picked up the car yet though.

I'm actually relieved that it's a broken part that can be fixed, as opposed to some software issue that may never completely stay away.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by peterish

OP here. Dealer first tried the software approach which didn't work. Then checked the components and found that one of the suspension struts actually broke... which subsequently threw off the other wheels as well. After replacing the part they said it's driving fine now. I haven't picked up the car yet though.

I'm actually relieved that it's a broken part that can be fixed, as opposed to some software issue that may never completely stay away.

Glad to hear they replaced a part.

Concerned that something broke with such little use (miles wise)

Did you get any nonsense of you hit a pothole or you caused this damage ?

[peterish]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

@JHarb15 you're taking this pretty light heartedly, but there's no way in hell that I'd let the dealer get away with this.

Demand something in the same range as your X7 because there's no telling how long you'll be stuck in that raggedy ass Nissan!

I got an X3, which I've actually enjoyed quite a bit. Nissan though is unacceptable. I used to drive an altima. I also travel a lot for work and spend plenty of time in nissan/toyota/honda rentals and Nissan has definitely fallen behind the others.