CPO 2014 328i Problems already

F30619 · 03-27-2017, 05:52 PM

Just got my 2014 328i Barely put about 50 miles on it and already have the famous shaking of the steering wheel at 60-70 MPH and a whine while putting the car in reverse .

Already called BMW corporate and they told me to contact the dealer, i am dis pointed on how this car passed CPO inspection

only had the car for 1 week

any thoughts guys

otay · 03-27-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gamblez

Just got my 2014 328i Barely put about 50 miles on it and already have the famous shaking of the steering wheel at 60-70 MPH and a whine while putting the car in reverse .

Already called BMW corporate and they told me to contact the dealer, i am dis pointed on how this car passed CPO inspection

only had the car for 1 week

any thoughts guys

I wouldn't be too concerned right away. The shake might only be wheel balance. Did they put new tires on? Maybe a weight fell off. Actually, I bought mine new off the lot, and had shake on the way home from delivery. Turns out 2 of the tires had flat spots from sitting on the lot. So they put on 2 new tires. Not a big deal.

Re: the reverse whine. Honestly, most cars I've owned have a bit of gear whine in reverse. Depends on how bad it is. Maybe post a video?

Anyway, take it back to the dealer ASAP and tell them to check it out. That's why you got CPO!

obert · 03-27-2017, 06:06 PM

How fast are you going in reverse?

Most my cars have had a whine, the faster you go in reverse the louder it gets.

enjoythemusic · 03-27-2017, 06:10 PM

Agree with others, reverse whine is kinda normal for many cars and the 60mph is usually just wheel inbalance. Should be very easy for BMW to sort out wheel imbalance.

F30619 · 03-27-2017, 07:01 PM

This post kind of got me worried and the whine is at low speeds

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=682580

enjoythemusic · 03-27-2017, 07:37 PM

Read the link, the car is new to you so its kinda hard not to overthink things. BTW reverse whine is due to the way the gears mesh when reversing. If you ever played with straight cut gears the whine is part of the deal, yet makes physically changing the actual gearing within the trans easy during service/track optimization.

tex2670 · 03-27-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gamblez

Just got my 2014 328i Barely put about 50 miles on it and already have the famous shaking of the steering wheel at 60-70 MPH and a whine while putting the car in reverse .

Already called BMW corporate and they told me to contact the dealer, i am dis pointed on how this car passed CPO inspection

only had the car for 1 week

any thoughts guys

Make an appointment at the dealer--that's why you got a CPO. Don't waste your time with BMW corporate.

jmg · 03-28-2017, 12:23 AM

You have little to worry about. You have a CPO car. Vibration is an easy fix and will be free to you. Reverse sounds normal but again it will be a free repair if there is anything wrong with your tranny. Relax, make an appointment and reserve a loaner car and enjoy a day in a different bmw.

bimmer456 · 03-28-2017, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

How fast are you going in reverse?

Most my cars have had a whine, the faster you go in reverse the louder it gets.

The reverse whine isn't very loud compared to other cars like hondas. It is due to the gear teeth in reverse being straight cut vs curved which has less friction and therefore less noise and is ideal for forward gears that get more use and at higher speeds so you want less friction for noise and less wear.

CalCarNut · 03-29-2017, 05:22 PM

His point was why is he having issues after only 50miles. I get it..I bought a 2012 X3 CPO'd and found out after that it had 2 stripped lugnut holes (one on each side ) in the front wheels. One of the 130+ pts it has to pass to be CPO'd is 'torque lug nuts'. Well, it failed in my book and should have been caught at the dealer during certification. Another member had a rear suspension piece break within a week or 2. You can't put blind faith on the CPO certification advertised. Proof positive here, so the OP being concerned is valid.

STR8-6IX · 03-30-2017, 11:47 AM

the steering wheel shake is either a bent/inbalanced rim or a tire issue

the whining in reverse is normal..

jeffc83 · 03-30-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

Make an appointment at the dealer--that's why you got a CPO. Don't waste your time with BMW corporate.

I'm wondering why he didn't go to the dealer first! Makes no sense

Gamb1t · 03-30-2017, 11:54 AM

CPO or not, your car is 3-years old with unknown prior ownership quality. So expect some potential issues.
I hear differing experiences on CPO car quality. Adjust your expectations accordingly. That's why you pay extra for CPO.

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F30619 Private 21 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (14)	This post kind of got me worried and the whine is at low speeds http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=682580
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Read the link, the car is new to you so its kinda hard not to overthink things. BTW reverse whine is due to the way the gears mesh when reversing. If you ever played with straight cut gears the whine is part of the deal, yet makes physically changing the actual gearing within the trans easy during service/track optimization. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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