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11-14-2006, 10:05 PM | #1 |
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Widespread SMG problems - M5
I have already decided (based on an early E46 M dirve) that I want SMG. I have also heard about the fairly widespread SMGIII problems on the M5. I hope this means that the SMG that makes it into the E90 M3 will have all the problems isolated and totally worked out. Some of the M5 guys had hydraulics, gearbox, clutch and flywheel replaced MULTIPLE times. Man I would be pissed. Have a look here if you want to read more: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sea...archid=1046638 . In the end probably bad for them, good for us.
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11-15-2006, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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Well, I saw couple other threads and it seemed like there might be a chance of getting SMGIV or whatever, something better than what it's out there right now.
I mean come on, none of these info over the internet is NOT guaranteed outcome. If you ask me where I got the information, I got nothing to say other than other people. haha |
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11-15-2006, 01:44 PM | #6 |
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I wouldn't worry about SMG problems. Some have had issues but its not widespread. I have had my SMG II car since Jan 02 and never a fault. If there are real issue, they will get worked out.
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Enigma: As I stated, despite the problems, widespread or not, I am still going to go for SMG for sure. I suspect they have had enough time with E46 and E60 SMG to get most kinks worked out. I have only driven SMGII a couple times and already love it. Just really hoping the E90 M3 does not have any major engine nor tranny problems. I do think BMW reputation on reliability has slipped a bit from these situations. |
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With the E46, the introduction of SMG II actually forced BMW to look into the engine issues. They had been blaming the manual owners for overreving the engines. When the SMG cars came out and were continuing to explode, they ran out of excuses.
BMW: You must have overreved it. Customer: Then either your rev-limiter or SMG gearbox is defective. Either way fix my car.
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BMW: You must have overreved it.
Customer: Then either your rev-limiter or SMG gearbox is defective. Either way fix my car. Bwahaha! That was the best...It made me lol. |
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