Problems with car bought at BMW dealership

[gQstatus05]

I bought a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S Special Edition. I haven't had the car for 2 weeks yet and a couple of days ago I get the "Service Engine Soon" light. I had my girlfriend drop the car at the dealership so they could fix the issue. I get a call today telling me that the Camshaft sensor needs replacing and that it will cost $485.

They told me that it's not covered under their 2 month warranty thing. I didn't buy a warranty through BMW but I bought one from my credit union. I don't want to use the warranty from my credit union because they should fix this at no cost.

What should I do? I refuse to pay and will threaten to return the car if they don't fix this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

P.S. I will try to call the corporate office and file a complaint.

[cpjr]

Thats kinda BS. I wouldnt pay, and Im the type of Ahole that would return the car if they wont take care of it.

[gQstatus05]

Just got off the phone with the guy that sold me the car. In response to me saying I would return the car he stated I can't. I have all the paperwork and nowhere on that paperwork or invoice does it state that it was sold to me "as-is".

I can fix this myself in 10 minutes but I'm not going to mess around with the factory warranty that's left in the car. I bought a warranty through my credit union and he had the audacity to say "why don't you use that to fix the problem". Uhhhh No! Even though I don't pay a deductible I'm not going to use it. So frustrating. On the plus side the loaner car is a 2010 Chevy Suburban. That car is a tank. I'm still mad though.

[cpjr]

Well, thats about a $50 part. I would tell them that, do it myself and tell them where to stick it.

PS- And I would see if there was any way of returning the car...if not, I would find some way to give them alot of bad publisity.

[gQstatus05]

If I mess around with the car wouldn't Nissan know. The engine is encased in plastic. I heard it can cause problems when I take it into the dealer to get service.

CPJR I know man. I can go anywhere online and get a tutorial with pictures and then go to Autozone to have them clear the code for me for free. I'm getting this done though them though. I have to call BMW corporate. Hopefully they'll give a flying **** even though I didn't buy a Beemer.

[soulthoughts]

I'd be surprised if it's not in the fine print that the car is 'as is.' It's pretty much assumed that when you buy a used car, it's 'as is.'

[thisisasticup]

If I mess around with the car wouldn't Nissan know. The engine is encased in plastic. I heard it can cause problems when I take it into the dealer to get service.

CPJR I know man. I can go anywhere online and get a tutorial with pictures and then go to Autozone to have them clear the code for me for free. I'm getting this done though them though. I have to call BMW corporate. Hopefully they'll give a flying **** even though I didn't buy a Beemer.

Maybe take it to Nissan since its still under the factory warranty?

[whereswaldo]

refuse to pay, thats how i roll

[gQstatus05]

I talked to the manager and he stated he would give me a $150 reimbursement. I got the car fixed this morning and will be going back to them. When the hood was popped I noticed they forgot to put the Engine Cover back on. I'm demanding a free car wash when I go back!

The car is fixed so that's good.

By the way I paid $50 for the part and $60 for the labor. I told my mechanic to write a receipt for more so I could get the full $150 reimbursement. Boo Ya!