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Question: Anyone report problems with alternator or battery?

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pnashef0864, Holden, MA, June 25, 2010, 10:12
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I just bought a convertable 325ci, on the way home from picking it up, it died on the highway. We had it towed to the nearest BMW dealer. They diagnosed it with a bad battery and alternator. Car only has 11K miles on it. I was quite upset since I had just purchased it.

Anyone else report this problem?

Pam

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    dandd June 25, 2010, 10:35
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    This is why I ALWAYS recommend that people have an independent shop look over the car, pre-purchase. Even though it may be a 'Certified' BMW vehicle with low miles, you can still get hit with unexpected repairs. Cars with 11lk can still have problems, even high end cars like a BMW.

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    Visitor, July 23, 2010, 20:45

    I have the same problem with my BMW I changed 2 alternator in 3 weeks , and today my car died on my driveway. If you find what was the problem with your car, please let me know, i am desperate cause I spend a lot of money and the same problem is coming back over and over again. Please send me a mesage to simonamathe@yahoo.com. Thank you.

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