Dealer test hell for BMW 1M

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Automakers and car dealers should learn to respect "citizen journalism" - as a group of annoyed BMW enthusiasts show in this video.

Two service technicians took a hot BMW 1M, with pre-delivery wrappings and tags still in place, for a test run through a suburb and filmed the drive. Silly chaps...

The ride was complete with stop-sign wheel-spinning and choppy gear changes. At the start of the clip the cameraman seems to struggle with his seat belt, even going as for as to say: "I'm still struggling with this piece of sh*t."

The footage angered BMW enthusiasts on the forum 1addicts.com so they used their combined detective skills to track down the dealership to Pacific BMW in Glendale, California. The video, now removed from Youtube, was brought to the attention of the dealership's service manager.

BMW RESPONDS

The manager wrote back: "Thank you very much for sending me this link. I am addressing the issue. Pacific BMW does not condone this type of behaviour and it will not be tolerated. Again, thank you for bringing this to my attention."

First off, the camerawork is shoddy, 'Yes, let's show more of the dash', secondly the pair may have been on a pre-delivery inspection ride. Imagine how you would feel picking up your brand-new M-powered ride after it was abused by the technicians.

We're pretty sure those two service technicians will receive a tongue-lashing from their superiors - if they manage to keep their jobs. BMW should also be credited for its response to the forum.

Well done to the guys at 1addicts.com for bringing this to the attention of BMW.

Click here to watch the video! (Warning: strong language used).
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I'm posting this because it most probably happens here too. What the technicians did to this car is probably mild in comparison to what happens here.
 
Jeeezuz if that was my car that I had bought, I would go flipping nuts.
 
VernD said:
I'm posting this because it most probably happens here too. What the technicians did to this car is probably mild in comparison to what happens here.
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Remember what Jeep Century City did with the one guys Grand Cherokee SRT? And the guy just got a warning, most certainly put me off shopping there :rolleyes:

OR The Audi RS4 up in Jhb? Can't remember the branch.
 
xrapidx said:
Remember what Jeep Century City did with the one guys Grand Cherokee SRT? And the guy just got a warning, most certainly put me off shopping there :rolleyes:

OR The Audi RS4 up in Jhb? Can't remember the branch.
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What happened with the RS4?
 
A friend of mine bought a brand new 335i convertable when it was just launched.
BMW mechs took car for a spin with roof down and lost control and flippped car.
Wrote it off properly lol

My friend was given a brand new 1
 
The Jeep wasn't as bad... the vehicle survived. :p

If I recall correctly, the mechanic took it for a 'test' drive up and down Marine drive, reaching speeds of 200+ and then braking suddenly... then again, with a Jeep that accelerates to 100 in under 5 seconds, I'd also be tempted :twisted:

The owner only picked it up when he was checking his vehicle tracking logs.
 
I read the whole story, including the 1addicts forum. They managed to track down the dealership and reported the incident to the dealership - oh and there was another video with an M5.

The short of the story is that the techie was fired and the 1addicts forum also posted the vehicle's VIN just in case anyone should inquire about buying it - the dealer had previously put a $40 000 mark-up on it. Considering what happened to it, should bring down that mark-up considerably.
 
You know, when will people listen. If you're going to do something stupid, why video tape it? Ask the Prison Guard, he knows all about how it can backfire.

Ijiots lol
 
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