When evaporators go bad...

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by ncx

That is awesome. Now you have more money for palm trees, superman outfits, etc.

EXACTLY

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

Are you serious Kev? So they replaced your evaporator? How much? Interesting that yours is a Steel Grey 2002 3.0i as well. I wonder if this is only a 2002 3.0 steel grey issue .This is the 3rd incident for me. In 11/05 I had the final stage resistor replaced, and then in 09/06 they said that 2 schrader vavle couplings were leaking, which were replaced. This desert heat really does a number LOL. After this incident, I will have already more than paid for my extended warranty, and it's still good for another 2 years. I think I originally paid ~ $2,200 for the 4 year/40k mile $0 deduct. top of the line program.

Oh, they are also replacing the drivers side door actuator. Last winter, it would become inoperative below 50 degrees F. Who knows how much that is.

You just reminded me that I had a leaking Schrader valve too so our "twins" have had the same A/C issues. The last time was to replace the compressor and associated hoses to the tune of about $3500 including parts. I'm really not sure what the cost was as my BMW extended warranty paid for it but when I priced out the parts alone per RealOEM the total for PARTS was over $2200. Youch!

I just hope that if and when my transmission goes that it happens while my extended warranty is good. I think besides A/C issues the transmission would be one of the most expensive issues.

[haigha]

Originally Posted by SuperGreg

23,500, it was manuf. in early 11/01, I bought in late 11/01.

I'll have to take it slow for the next two years to keep pace

At least half my 17k is from long highway trips (500+ miles each way).

Fortunately, no problems with my X so far except for three engine management software "upgrades". Knock wood

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

You just reminded me that I had a leaking Schrader valve too so our "twins" have had the same A/C issues. The last time was to replace the compressor and associated hoses to the tune of about $3500 including parts. I'm really not sure what the cost was as my BMW extended warranty paid for it but when I priced out the parts alone per RealOEM the total for PARTS was over $2200. Youch!

I just hope that if and when my transmission goes that it happens while my extended warranty is good. I think besides A/C issues the transmission would be one of the most expensive issues.

Real OEM shows the evaporator part alone to be $476.00

[ljnlaw]

Wow great call on the aftermarket warranty! I have been thinking of purchasing one from WD after reading you post it is starting to make more sense. Hope all works out for you.

[kirkX5m]

greg i have the same WD warranty! knock on wood i hope they come through when i need repairs too!

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by kirkX5m

greg i have the same WD warranty! knock on wood i hope they come through when i need repairs too!

I feel GREAT about WD now . I have also used their roadside assistance when I had a flat tire. I wasn't about to change it when it was 110 degrees outside . They showed up within 30 minutes, and were done in about 5. No charge.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by ljnlaw

Wow great call on the aftermarket warranty! I have been thinking of purchasing one from WD after reading you post it is starting to make more sense. Hope all works out for you.

Thanks, I'll post a full follow up after I pick it up. Hopefully Monday.

[AzX5]

Hey SuperGreg, does Chapman always give out BMW loaners? At BMW North Scottsdale, you get a Ford POS from the on-site Hertz rental car dealer for $5.00.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by AzX5

Hey SuperGreg, does Chapman always give out BMW loaners? At BMW North Scottsdale, you get a Ford POS from the on-site Hertz rental car dealer for $5.00.

If they have a bmw loaner available, you get one. Just to be clear, I go to:

Chapman BMW
6601 E. McDowell Road