no OIL cooler for me

luckyD · 01-28-2008, 09:30 AM

No OIL cooler for me.
I called BMW NA today, first thing I was asked is to provide my vin# . After that girl told me that I don't have sport package and they only will retrofit cars with sport package, she even read me the company directive letter telling them what to tell customer ,it simply said to tell customer that car without sport package will not get oil cooler retrofitted period. That sucks =(

judec · 01-28-2008, 10:08 AM

This is really new to us. Known only for... ehm... lemme think... a year or so?

U could ask.

BTW - sorry about that. But maybe someone getting an OC replacement from VIP or other supplier could pass U his own.

roadkillrob · 01-28-2008, 11:47 AM

Ya that is kinda like demanding the sport seats for your car because the sport package car has them - if you ordered your car today same options you would still not have an oil cooler, so why would bmw give you one?

luckyD · 01-28-2008, 12:35 PM

they do instal oil coolers in cars with out sport package now

sajakh · 01-28-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Ya that is kinda like demanding the sport seats for your car because the sport package car has them - if you ordered your car today same options you would still not have an oil cooler, so why would bmw give you one?

Because no where does BMW state that the sport package option includes an oil cooler, either now or in Sept, 2006 when I received mine. IMO, I think this complete bullshit that BMW does not provide the oil cooler, SP or not. They reason that the additional oil cooling is necessary for the 130-->155 mph increase which we all know is BS.

IMO, this is BMW's attempt to save money. Why? BMW did NOT include it on early prod 335i auto with SP. Only after contacting BMWNA directly, NOT the dealer were you able to get a waiver for the oil cooler. Time after time, thru varous tuners, ie. Dinan, alpina, etc that engine cooling is the most significant issue for this engine's longevity and reliability. Time will tell if BMW in its attempt to save a few dollars may have lost future generations of potential buyers, me included.

I vented, I feel better now

radgator1 · 01-28-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by judec

This is really new to us. Known only for... ehm... lemme think... a year or so?

U could ask.

BTW - sorry about that. But maybe someone getting an OC replacement from VIP or other supplier could pass U his own.

They did retrofit some even on cars w/o ZSP. It may have been an error though, and now they are paying better attn as to whether or not you have Sport Package.

j|rz44 · 01-28-2008, 02:09 PM

was it that simple to get an answer?
im sitting here w/ SP and no oil cooler....
you think that they will give me one so easily?

judec · 01-28-2008, 02:16 PM

yepp

j|rz44 · 01-28-2008, 02:30 PM

Nice, just called and waiting on a call back...
very easy, thx for the motivation LuckyD

cgillio · 01-28-2008, 03:09 PM

What number do i call? I order my car with sports package but i got the 17" all season tires so it didnt come with an oil cooler.

METZGER335 · 01-28-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by judec

yepp

I've got an early 335ia Sport w/o the cooler....what's the best way to get BMWNA to warranty one?

Bimmer335i07 · 01-28-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by radgator1

They did retrofit some even on cars w/o ZSP. It may have been an error though, and now they are paying better attn as to whether or not you have Sport Package.

If you have a manual without ZSP, they will install the oil cooler too.

Too bad, I don't have ZSP or a manual tranny.

Although, my temps never went past 260 ever. And I don't track my car, so that can be another reason as well.

j|rz44 · 01-28-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cgillio

What number do i call? I order my car with sports package but i got the 17" all season tires so it didnt come with an oil cooler.

i called 800-831-1117, and she did ask me what size wheels it came with...
i dont know what that matters...

badass335 · 01-28-2008, 05:23 PM

I called BMW Canada and 'Sorry sir, your car is performing as it should" is what I got. No oil cooler retrofit BUT she was nice enough to tell me that I could have 1 installed for about $1500.

Auto with sport pack!

j|rz44 · 01-28-2008, 05:42 PM

did she tell you that right then and there... or did you get a call back in a couple days?
my girl said it would take 2-3 bus. days for a call back on my inquiry...

MMAJNKE · 01-28-2008, 05:50 PM

how did your window trim turn out have any pics?

j|rz44 · 01-28-2008, 05:59 PM

^no time yet, soon

badass335 · 01-28-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jmramos44

did she tell you that right then and there... or did you get a call back in a couple days?
my girl said it would take 2-3 bus. days for a call back on my inquiry...

They actually had me take my car into a dealer to have it looked at. The tech gave it a hard run and concluded that it was not required. I argued the point and was told that it was not required. I mean, if it wasn't required, why does BMW include it in the new cars and why does Dinan require an oil cooler for warranty? A load of CRAP, thank you BMW Canada

Stealth_Stang · 01-29-2008, 01:14 AM

I bought my new 07' 335I without sports package auto tranny 3 weeks ago.

The dealer installed the oil cooler on my car. I don't have to call BMW NA at all. The only thing i did, i told them you have to install the oil cooler for me if not i won't buy it!

I got discount(It's an only 07' left in the lot) + the oil cooler + tint windows = a bad a$$ deal.

Kamando · 01-29-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jmramos44

i called 800-831-1117, and she did ask me what size wheels it came with...
i dont know what that matters...

My understanding is that the tire size really only matters with the xi's as an xi w/ sports package but not 18" wheels will not have an oil cooler. An xi w/ sports package and 18" wheels will come with an oil cooler from the factory.

judec · 01-29-2008, 06:35 AM

in EU no sport package = 17" wheels, SP = 18" wheels. Maybe thats the reason she asked u about your wheel size, to determine if U do or not have ZSP.

TheLegacy · 01-29-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cgillio

What number do i call? I order my car with sports package but i got the 17" all season tires so it didnt come with an oil cooler.

you serious? Did you check the right wheel well? Give me a call im around tonight and thur

01-28-2008, 09:30 AM	#1
luckyD Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east coast iTrader: (-1)	no OIL cooler for me No OIL cooler for me. I called BMW NA today, first thing I was asked is to provide my vin# . After that girl told me that I don't have sport package and they only will retrofit cars with sport package, she even read me the company directive letter telling them what to tell customer ,it simply said to tell customer that car without sport package will not get oil cooler retrofitted period. That sucks =(
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01-28-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
roadkillrob Major General 881 Rep 5,463 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Ya that is kinda like demanding the sport seats for your car because the sport package car has them - if you ordered your car today same options you would still not have an oil cooler, so why would bmw give you one?
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luckyD Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east coast iTrader: (-1)	they do instal oil coolers in cars with out sport package now
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	was it that simple to get an answer? im sitting here w/ SP and no oil cooler.... you think that they will give me one so easily? __________________ Life is Good
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	Nice, just called and waiting on a call back... very easy, thx for the motivation LuckyD __________________ Life is Good
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cgillio Lieutenant 20 Rep 539 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [0.00]	What number do i call? I order my car with sports package but i got the 17" all season tires so it didnt come with an oil cooler.
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badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	I called BMW Canada and 'Sorry sir, your car is performing as it should" is what I got. No oil cooler retrofit BUT she was nice enough to tell me that I could have 1 installed for about $1500. Auto with sport pack!
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	did she tell you that right then and there... or did you get a call back in a couple days? my girl said it would take 2-3 bus. days for a call back on my inquiry... __________________ Life is Good
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	^no time yet, soon __________________ Life is Good
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Stealth_Stang I miss count how many car i had:( 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 11' C63 P31, 11' 335IS, 09' M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I bought my new 07' 335I without sports package auto tranny 3 weeks ago. The dealer installed the oil cooler on my car. I don't have to call BMW NA at all. The only thing i did, i told them you have to install the oil cooler for me if not i won't buy it! I got discount(It's an only 07' left in the lot) + the oil cooler + tint windows = a bad a$$ deal.
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judec born to be turbocharged 24 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: Not a bimmer yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slovakia iTrader: (0)	in EU no sport package = 17" wheels, SP = 18" wheels. Maybe thats the reason she asked u about your wheel size, to determine if U do or not have ZSP. __________________ Disclaimer: All this message was written with recycled electrons.
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