View Poll Results: Has your E46 STEPTRONIC transmission failed during your ownership?

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  • My E46 STEPTRONIC transmission has NOT had a mechanical failure during my ownership.

    195 82.63%

  • My E46 STEPTRONIC transmission HAS had a mechanical failure during my ownership.

    41 17.37%
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Thread: E46 STEPTRONIC transmission owners... Please vote!

  1. 07-26-2007, 10:09 PM #26
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    well....I guess I do not have this stephonic tranny...good ... with 118,000 miles, I will just leave it... itruns sooooo good....so smooth...It is my first BMW ...I love the car...It looks brand new too....has two small chips on front end... I put that "clear mask" on it so ..no more chips... I guess I will just have to hope the car is as good as it looks and drives... cjf
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  2. 07-27-2007, 09:29 PM #27
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    do some one know the wich trans... is build in france is the zf or the Gm ???

    cuz I hear that french made is suck's!! is it true????
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  3. 07-28-2007, 01:13 AM #28
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    Sold my e46 at 60k. No problem, solid as a rock.
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  4. 07-28-2007, 09:59 AM #29
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  5. 07-28-2007, 06:01 PM #30
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    Keep on voting, people!
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  6. 07-28-2007, 11:16 PM #31
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    No problems at 83K, but I highly recommend changing the fluid.

    Changed mine at 80K, looked more like used engine oil then transmission fluid.
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  7. 07-29-2007, 10:09 AM #32
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    No problems at 81k. Looking into changing the fluid. If only i can figure out what fluid to use.
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  8. 07-29-2007, 10:15 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by FSUmac View Post
    Currently at 63k on my 2001 330i with nary an issue.

    I am about drop the pan, replace the filter/gasket, and refill as much as possible.
    bad idea.
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  9. 07-29-2007, 02:38 PM #34
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  10. 07-29-2007, 02:40 PM #35
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  11. 07-29-2007, 03:07 PM #36
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    84k on mine, no problems. Debating on if I should change the fluid. Is there anywhere I can by service insurance on my car with it's miles?
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  12. 07-29-2007, 08:38 PM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scud Runner View Post
    84k on mine, no problems. Debating on if I should change the fluid. Is there anywhere I can by service insurance on my car with it's miles?
    I bought one from Continental Warranty with 77.8K on the clock. Do an google on them...

    Still trying to decide if I want to stick with it or not though...
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  13. 07-29-2007, 09:06 PM #38
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    Interestingly, the results of this poll and the exact same poll on another BMW forum are pretty much the same:

    92% have not had steptronic problems
    8% have had steptronic problems

    Although, as said from the beginning, this is far from scientifically significant, especially when mileage, aftermarket modification and driving habits are taken into consideration, this is somewhat comforting. At least it's not 70/30 or 60/40 or, gasp, 50/50...
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  14. 07-30-2007, 04:26 PM #39
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  15. 08-01-2007, 08:59 AM #40
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    Keep this one going folks! So far the numbers haven't budged. We're still at around 92% non-failures, 8% failures.

    I will likely follow this poll up with a few, more specific polls to try to narrow our unscientific statistical sampling...
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  16. 08-01-2007, 09:31 AM #41
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  17. 08-01-2007, 01:14 PM #42
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  18. 08-02-2007, 01:58 AM #43
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    No problems yet knock on wood ,mine is 323i 2000 steptronic 87000km.
    Have it in the last 8 months runs good so far.Thinking of changing the transy fluid.
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  19. 03-07-2008, 04:57 PM #44
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    Hi! I have a 2001 325 Ci with 85,000 miles and I am having a transmission warning problem, and I am still trying to understand what is causing it. The warning sign (gear next to the D) will light only when I drove the car for more than 50 miles. Maybe you can help me understand the issue better.
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  20. 03-07-2008, 06:39 PM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by M51AB View Post
    No problems at 83K, but I highly recommend changing the fluid.

    Changed mine at 80K, looked more like used engine oil then transmission fluid.
    The trans fluid used in our cars is not a red colour like regular trans fluid, its an amber coloured fluid much like engine oil.
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  21. 03-07-2008, 09:18 PM #46
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  22. 03-08-2008, 03:35 AM #47
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    Quote Originally Posted by ALPIN3 View Post
    $600? How many miles on this one? It cost the dealer $8,000 to install mine (covered by insurance of course). If its a low mileage unit...$600 is a steal.
    How does the insurance pick up the repair bill?
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  23. 03-08-2008, 09:28 AM #48
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  24. 03-08-2008, 09:59 AM #49
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  25. 03-08-2008, 11:04 AM #50
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    2001 330i with 104k miles, no problems. its a very smooth shifting tranny, even at redline, . i will be doing a fluid change with the ZF life 2 kit. filter, gasket and drain and fill plug. i will also be using the Esso type fluid from the VW or Audi dealership for a little less then the bmw $25 a L
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