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.