I just finished a road trip to San Diego this weekend and I encountered a problem that may be a fluke or may be something to be aware of. I'll probably have more info later in the week but I thought I'd send a heads up to you all.
My car died on the highway. This happened to me once before shortly after purchasing. I was driving on a street here with little traffic and the car just turned off. It behaves like the key is in the on position but the car is off. The Navi still worked and the stereo played but the lights on the dash went out and the engine shut down. Additionally, I lost power stearing and power breaks. The first time was not a big deal and I assumed some weird gremlin.
Today was a little more disconcerting. I had just come east through the mountains on the outside of San Diego. Had it happened a half an hour earlier, I would have been flying through the twisting road at 80-90mph (love this car...) which could have been VERY dangerous.
As is, I was doing 85 on the I8 and the engine just died. I pulled quickly to the side and the car started right back up with no sign of trouble. I have no idea of the cause but I'll let you guys know what the dealer tells me when I take it in this week.
So far, they haven't found a think. The service owner wants to put 100 miles on it with their little computer attached so they can monitor everything. I got the distinct impression they hadn't even checked the engine...
Wow, Semi that really is a downer...i have been think for the last week...if i should hold off of purchasing this car...i mean...until they have fixed all the bugs and stuff...seems like this is their first gen and we are the guinea pigs...[!]
Semi, that sucks. Has anyone else experienced similar problems? Or any other problems with this car? This does make me a little nervous about getting the car -- but I want it so bad! My dealer had 2 yesterday that I passed on because they weren't the exact color/packages I wanted, but I was so tempted to go ahead and get it.
-Ken
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impatiently waiting for my Diamond Graphite...
Flaco, right on man. This is exactly what I did with the sedan. Waited 1 year, all bugs got exterminated, bought the car. No problem yet[]. Hope none come along either... Peace to all you guys and good luck with problems/fixes.
XL
2003.5 5AT Sedan Ivory Pearl/Graphite Leather Sport/Premium/Aerokit
It sounds like electrical problem. It could be a loose electrical contact between the comupter and the sensor, or even any ground wires not properly tightened to the metal chasis. Ask your dealer to check the whole electricaly system of your car and look for loose electrical contactts. Hope this will help.
May be wise to hold off a year to allow them to get all the bugs out first. I have had 3 recalls on my sedan since mine was one of the first on the road. Took my ride in to get them fixed an received great service and all were done in a timely fashion. Haven't had any problems with my car yet...
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As an EE, this was of course my exact thought as well. However, the fact that they called me, told me they plugged their computer to it, found nothing and wanted to know if they could drive it a bit longer and then admitted the technician hadn't even been there yesterday has me questioning whether or not I trust these monkeys to do what's necessary to keep me safe in my new car. Obviously, the first culprit to check, especially since I just had to have the battery replaced is the electrical system. That they couldn't come to this conclusion as well terrifies me.
If I don't feel safe enough in my sports coupe to drive it like a performance car, there's no point in owning a sports coupe.
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If they come back and tell me they could find nothing, that's exactly what I'll tell them.
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Some troubles with the new coupe
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]. Hope none come along either... Peace to all you guys and good luck with problems/fixes.
