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Message: <blockquote data-quote="k3nny" data-source="post: 243040" data-attributes="member: 139">Even if your warranty is expired, i would still expect AB, Sapura Auto, Lee Motor etc etc which will eventually claim the warranty amount back from BMW Malaysia, to give you a replacement gearbox or a remedy under warranty.The gearbox is an item that should last a good 200k KMS without failing and many continue to go after 200k kms. Having said that, the E60 gearbox has been known for failure (1 E60 in my family had the gearbox replaced.) but then again, it doesnt make it acceptable.Its as if your engine suddenly seized up after 100k kms and your warranty is gone. They should still replace it under goodwill warranty as your engine shouldnt seize up even after 100k kms of use!Check out forums.e60.net and search "transmission slam". Quite a common thing in the US apparently which programming can fix.If im not mistaken, BMW sources their gearboxes from ZF or GM Europe. These 2 companies supply gearboxes to BMW and in the E46, you could get either ZF or a GM box. Its up to BMW basically and i think its the same with the E60.Im inclined to believe the ZF one is better than the GM one?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>