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      12-12-2017, 07:01 PM   #5
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Drives: BMW i8 2016
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Connecticut

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Drivetrain Malfunction

2016 i8 with 10,000 miles. Second time over the past month: As I reverse out of my garage and place it in drive, the engine "putters" with a "drivetrain malfunction" warning to immediately call for service. I turned off the car last week, then started a few minutes later without any problem. last night, however, the same problem left the car in Neutral. Could not start, shift, or move at all. Left it stranded in my driveway and took my other car. 3 hours later, it started and ran without issues. I called the local BMW dealer service, and was told to bring it in for diagnostics. I must say that I have lost trust in this car, and will unlikely purchase it at the end of my short lease. So far, I am not impressed with what I read here concerning similar issues, and now doubt I will get a solid answer after diagnostics. Any others with comments would help.
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