My 2015 F Type S is in the shop again. First, leaky pinion joint, second replace differential, third, service bulletin for rocker panels, now, electrical gremlins preventing start. I had my 2000 M roadster for 16 years and it was in the shop once. I have had this car since January and it has been in the shop four times.

 

 

Service bulletin for rocker panels? Wasn't aware of that one...can you share more?

 

Sorry for the delay SVR, I was traveling for business. There is a TSB out for paint flaking on the rocker panels at the top of the panel due to rubbing for, I believe, black and BRG F types. It requires a dealer assessment and then they may or may not agree to the repaint.

 

You were definitely lucky on the BMW experience. My old E46 M3 spent more time at the shop in it's first 20k miles than just about any car I've ever owned (the main car beating it out was a '93 RX7 which stayed consistently broke). However, after fixing/replacing a lot of things, it was pretty much hands off after that point but I spent a lot money and time early on... I've only had one problem with my F-Type since I got it and the dealer took care of it very quickly.

 

My '14 Stratus Grey had the issue. First time it was fixed following the TSB, but came back. Second time dealers approved body shop figured out a better way and no problem since, all covered by warranty.