Side/rear Glass Problems of BMW Z3

2001 BMW Z3. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle problems and unsatisfactory customer service from dealership. The consumer stated he purchased the vehicle on ebay. When the vehicle was arrived and then evaluated, he was informed the tires were over 10 years old, several lights were inoperable, both fog light and left parking and turning lights did not work. There was a crack in the dashboard, the seat belt guide on the driver's seat was broken, the seats slid forward when stopping which caused him, to unexpectedly step on the accelerator the rear window was scratched and faded to zero visibility, the main speaker was blown. In addition, a manifold hose required replacement due to a leak, the keys had to be reprogrammed to unlock the doors and trunk.

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The plastic rear window in the convertible top has a design flaw. When the convertible top is lowered and then raised again (the intended normal operation of the convertible top), it causes severe creasing of the rear window. This results in the rear view out the window being significantly distorted and impaired, which I think is a safety hazard. I have contacted both the dealer and BMW about this. They have told me that "they all do this" and that there is nothing they can do about it. There is nothing the owner can do to remove the creases. The only response the dealer has pffered is to heat-treat the window and melt away the creases. However, the next time the top is lowered and then raised again, the window has the same deep creases. This concerns me, because the distorted rear view is distracting and a safety hazard because one cannot see clearly to the rear of the car.

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