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    Rust Warranty

    So my drivers side front fender has major rust damage on it.
    Since I bought the car, there was always a little mark under the paint, but over the past year it's gotten worse.
    When the car was @ Prestige for the TL Recall I had them check the Subframe and the fender.
    They informed me they'd look into it and let me know.

    I just got this e-mail:

    Hi Ian,
    Please see the attached body shop estimate you requested, unfortunately your vehicle is no longer covered for rust. The warranty parameter are as followed:

    2004 and Later Models: BMW NA warrants the original vehicle against defects in materials or workmanship which will result in rust perforation of the vehicle body for a period of 12 years, without mileage limitation, commencing on the date of first retail sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.

    2003 and Earlier Models: BMW NA warrants the original vehicle against defects in materials or workmanship which will result in rust perforation of the vehicle body for a period of 6 years, without mileage limitation, commencing on the date of first retail sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.

    I wish I bought an '04

    8 months newer and double the rust warranty? What gives. I'll be trying BMW NA and will keep this updated.

    FYI:
    The car has been garaged it's whole life before me, never been in an accident, and has been meticulously maintained.
    The only sign of rust on the car is on the front fender right at the top.
    The estimate was for $1,800 since the whole fender would need to be replaced because the extent of the rust.











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    The key to their rust warranty is the words "rust perforation" which means it can't just be surface rust. It has to be a hole clear through the metal. Seems odd to have it where you do though. I'd like to see a pic of it if you get a chance.

    Good luck, it's worth a shot at least.

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    Pictures added.

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    Dayum. That sux.
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    Damn, that's nasty! Never had any damage/body work there that you know of I assume? It's almost like there was some kind of screw-up on the assembly line.

    Anything that your insurance might do for you possibly?

    Barry

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    Yeah...that's horrible. Are we sure that area wasn't damaged then resprayed?
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    I am not sure. I'm just going on the word of the PO. He was an enthusiast and I also did a carfax on it to confirm. He swore it was never in any kind of accident.

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    I am not sure how the salt/moisture would penetrate the factory paint layer and wax/sealant, etc....
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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