[b]I just picked up my brand new 06' 530i last Wed. which had been on order for 10 weeks. Drove it 60 miles towards home. Within 5 miles of home a very toxic smoke started coming out of the lower right hand center section of the dash. Burned my eyes and throat. Could not breathe, had to open all windows and sun roof in 30 degree temps. Called BMW assist. They wanted to send a fire truck. The smoke stopped and I got the car home. It is in the shop now. But, their explanation of the problem does not make sense to me. They say it is an air conditioning leak. It was smoke, electical smoke, burning wire insullation. So now that they are replacing some air conditioning part that most likely did not need to be replaced, and considering the cost of the vehicle; a. would you demand a brand new one, b. accept a major repair on your new car with only 120 miles on it (a repair that does ot make sense), or c. refuse the car all together. Any advise on or about this problem would be greatly appriciated. Has anyone else out there experienced this problem or similar??? Otherwise, the car is outstanding! But in my opinion, a blemished vehicle that may have more problems down the road.
A very upset buyer. JL