Auto Pages: 2002 BMW M3 (E46): Engine Failure Concerns: Registration Page

M3 Engine Failures: Registration Page

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So Far...	Where did you first hear of this issue? - select - Roadfly this site (found by Internet search) Jason's Failure Archive Roundel BMW dealer Friend or acquaintance other (fill-in below) How concerned are you? - select - 1 - not at all concerned 2 3 - not a big deal 4 5 - worried enough to seek more info 6 7 8 - seriously concerned 9 10 - I'm freaking out Have you contacted BMW? (check all that apply) No Yes, I telephoned them Yes, wrote one letter Yes, two or more letters What have you heard from BMW? (check all that apply) Nothing A form letter An individual written response A phone call Has your engine failed? * - select - No (please skip next section) Yes (please complete next section)
Failures   (complete   only if   your   engine has   failed)	Has your engine been replaced? - select - no yes, under warranty yes, not under warranty What was the stated cause? How would you characterize the failure? - select - no significant hazard somewhat hazardous a serious hazard Please check all that apply to the failure: spilled oil and/or coolant significant cloud of vapor (oil or coolant) fire loss of traction Any other hazards?
Our Future as M3 Owners
Your Opinions	What do you wish BMW to do for M3 owners? (check all that apply) Do nothing Inform all owners by mail Replace engines under warranty if/when they fail Replace engines in all at-risk cars Extend M3 warranty period Buy back the car for amount paid Other: What are you prepared to do, if anything? (check all that apply) Nothing Write letters to BMW Write letters to car magazines Join a group with other owners Provide financial support to an owners' group File a lawsuit Other:
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