#8186975 - 04/26/15 02:59 PM
Re: should i buy this car?
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pheggit
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This would never happen with a new bmw!!
Damn right.
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#8187256 - 04/26/15 08:03 PM
Re: should i buy this car?
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hyper-s2k
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This would never happen with a new bmw!! Damn right.
Except for a transfer case seal that was installed backwards (so they say) on our brand new x3 and it left a clear puddle in my garage floor -- I wouldn't have caught it if we didn't let the car sit for 2 days after we picked it up.
At least the dealer was apologetic (rather than give me bs about it's wear & tear, etc.), offered me one of their loaners (not an Enterprise rental) free of charge on the spot and got it fixed up within a few days.
I wasn't too annoyed w/ our "new delivery problem" as I would be if I was similar to Dumbass' problem (where any fixes could damage the paint / edges that lead to rust). But overall, it still sours the new car delivery experience. Whether you plunk down $20k or $50k for a car, you just don't expect to have to bring it back within a week (or within a month) with problems - big or small. It sours the whole new car purchase experience.
As for the argument about where the glass is supplied from. It doesn't really matter. At the end of the day, I'm buying a product that the badge on the hood reflects. So whether it's made in-house or they got it from a supplier; it's still the auto maker's choice on their supplier so I'd still hold them at fault. (it's like if your iphone screen craps out - you blame Apple as a shitty product, not the supplier they got the screen from and not the mainland company out in the sticks that slap the phone together).
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#8187405 - 04/26/15 10:25 PM
Re: should i buy this car?
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hyper-s2k
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^your X3 isn't german since it's built in the states by fat drunk fucks... ZING!!!
that explains why the seal wasn't defective but was installed improperly. 
must've been a monday or friday car. 
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'08 //M3 - now @ 90,xxx km - wtf did i do?
'13 x1 - now @ 99,xxx km - a2b car
'10 x3 - now @ 123,xxx km - time 2 go?
'03 s2k - now @ 80,xxx km - a2a car
'08 535i - sold @ 149,421 km - cashed out just in time!
'08 impreza 2.5i - sold @ - 64,147 km - smh POS
'01 rav4 - killed @ 155,879 km - RIP old friend
"Driving in the snow is like sex. If you want to avoid accidents, abstinence is the best policy. If you're gonna take her for a spin, use protection." - Rick Mercer
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#8187557 - 04/27/15 09:18 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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The Postman
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Good news. Stopped by the dealer this morning for a quick check and they are going to replace it. Service Manager didnt make a big deal and over analyze it for damage either. First TLX with the issue he said, but he did mention a few MDX's with mysterious cracks.
Still sucks to happen on a brand new car, but at least they are taking care of it. Budds put 3 windshields in the Mini that all leaked, cracked and werent installed right and it was like pulling teeth to get each consecutive repair done.
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#8187620 - 04/27/15 10:08 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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The issue would be driving out to Oakville many many times, their "good enough" attitude when it visibly wasnt installed correctly, breaking things while repairing the windshield, not testing it for leaks or noise before giving it back, you name it. And all on a car that was brand new. Sure it didnt cost anything, but I still wasted my time and gas dealing with them, the inconvenience of the car constantly going back or not being drivable and just their poor attitude.
They also had to replace the entire panoramic roof once because it didnt open/close properly and it leaked. My wife drove around for a month with it duct-taped shut and the power disconnected from it while they decided what/how to deal with it.
The car was leased and fully inspected by one of their own people before it was returned. Low k's, no excessive wear, etc. Car was perfect and given a clean sheet. 3 months later I got a bill estimate in the mail from Budds for a brake service, new tires and a missing key. But, the car had about 4000 more k's on it then when it was returned. Those clowns had been driving it and were trying to stick me with the repairs. It did get resolved after a few calls to Budds, Mini Canada and my lawyer.
Ive never dealt with a bigger bunch of sneaky, dishonest, lazy and incompetent morons then Budds and Mini.
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#8187785 - 04/27/15 11:48 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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The issue would be driving out to Oakville many many times, their "good enough" attitude when it visibly wasnt installed correctly, breaking things while repairing the windshield, not testing it for leaks or noise before giving it back, you name it. And all on a car that was brand new. Sure it didnt cost anything, but I still wasted my time and gas dealing with them, the inconvenience of the car constantly going back or not being drivable and just their poor attitude.
They also had to replace the entire panoramic roof once because it didnt open/close properly and it leaked. My wife drove around for a month with it duct-taped shut and the power disconnected from it while they decided what/how to deal with it.
The car was leased and fully inspected by one of their own people before it was returned. Low k's, no excessive wear, etc. Car was perfect and given a clean sheet. 3 months later I got a bill estimate in the mail from Budds for a brake service, new tires and a missing key. But, the car had about 4000 more k's on it then when it was returned. Those clowns had been driving it and were trying to stick me with the repairs. It did get resolved after a few calls to Budds, Mini Canada and my lawyer.
Ive never dealt with a bigger bunch of sneaky, dishonest, lazy and incompetent morons then Budds and Mini.
Thanks for the feedbacks. I will think twice before going to any of the Budds' dealerships in Oakville
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#8187786 - 04/27/15 11:49 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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c2k
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Good news. Stopped by the dealer this morning for a quick check and they are going to replace it. Service Manager didnt make a big deal and over analyze it for damage either. First TLX with the issue he said, but he did mention a few MDX's with mysterious cracks.
Still sucks to happen on a brand new car, but at least they are taking care of it. Budds put 3 windshields in the Mini that all leaked, cracked and werent installed right and it was like pulling teeth to get each consecutive repair done. figured as much, good good. the mdx's...oohhh yeesss, kept me busy lol fawk  
:yawn:
cool stary bruh.
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#8188149 - 04/27/15 02:34 PM
Re: should i buy this car?
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titty sprinkles
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^so you put a down payment on a CTR yet? 
The issue would be driving out to Oakville many many times, their "good enough" attitude when it visibly wasnt installed correctly, breaking things while repairing the windshield, not testing it for leaks or noise before giving it back, you name it. And all on a car that was brand new. Sure it didnt cost anything, but I still wasted my time and gas dealing with them, the inconvenience of the car constantly going back or not being drivable and just their poor attitude.
They also had to replace the entire panoramic roof once because it didnt open/close properly and it leaked. My wife drove around for a month with it duct-taped shut and the power disconnected from it while they decided what/how to deal with it.
The car was leased and fully inspected by one of their own people before it was returned. Low k's, no excessive wear, etc. Car was perfect and given a clean sheet. 3 months later I got a bill estimate in the mail from Budds for a brake service, new tires and a missing key. But, the car had about 4000 more k's on it then when it was returned. Those clowns had been driving it and were trying to stick me with the repairs. It did get resolved after a few calls to Budds, Mini Canada and my lawyer.
Ive never dealt with a bigger bunch of sneaky, dishonest, lazy and incompetent morons then Budds and Mini.
good to know if i run into that problem. thanks for the update.
mine came from another dealer so they already installed the front plate bracket that i didn't want put on. 
Edited by titty sprinkles (04/27/15 02:37 PM)
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#8188174 - 04/27/15 02:50 PM
Re: should i buy this car?
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The Postman
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Mine too. I even had a sick JDM tow hook mount for it lol.
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#8193470 - 05/01/15 02:15 AM
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titty sprinkles
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#8193487 - 05/01/15 05:49 AM
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Risky Business
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Nice.
I don't know about that kit tho
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#8193515 - 05/01/15 07:16 AM
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SW20_MR2
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I don't like that kit either. When are they going to get rid of that ugly crease on the front ends? The rear looks really good.
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#8193542 - 05/01/15 07:46 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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Wings West!! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
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#8193635 - 05/01/15 08:44 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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pheggit
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love the rear lights, saw one just after sunset this past weekend on 404N and the tails looked great. the front um...yeah not sure like so much =\ lol...
Yup. I like the back a lot.
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#8193722 - 05/01/15 09:40 AM
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That front lip reminds me of the mouth guard. The rest of the car is hot.
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#8193767 - 05/01/15 09:56 AM
Re: should i buy this car?
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He shoulda got a Miata.
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#8194048 - 05/01/15 12:03 PM
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Congrats. Not my cup of tea, but enjoy in good health.
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#8194181 - 05/01/15 12:44 PM
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You need some proper rims on dat sheet.
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#8194317 - 05/01/15 01:22 PM
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c2k
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You need some proper rims on dat sheet.
and dat hoes.
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#8194729 - 05/01/15 05:24 PM
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pheggit
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i agree it needs rims and a drop.
so many little things on this car i'm figuring out. pretty cool that there's an app for the car and i can stream music right from the screen.
Welcome to 2011. My 335d did that lol
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#8378849 - 09/25/15 10:05 PM
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More Acura milk added to the middle class stable
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